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Erika Wright is pursuing her master's degree in Applied Geography and Geospatial Science from the University of Colorado Denver, expected to graduate in May 2021. She has a bachelor's degree in Geography from Virginia Tech with a GIS certificate and minor in sustainable natural environments. She has relevant work experience with the US Geological Survey and Smithsonian Institution involving GIS, data analysis, and facilities management. Her technical skills include ArcGIS, Python, cartography, and working with census and spatial data.

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Erika Wright: Profile

Erika Wright is pursuing her master's degree in Applied Geography and Geospatial Science from the University of Colorado Denver, expected to graduate in May 2021. She has a bachelor's degree in Geography from Virginia Tech with a GIS certificate and minor in sustainable natural environments. She has relevant work experience with the US Geological Survey and Smithsonian Institution involving GIS, data analysis, and facilities management. Her technical skills include ArcGIS, Python, cartography, and working with census and spatial data.

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Erika Wright

Denver, CO 80204  703-501-7459  [email protected]


Profile
I am a driven and dedicated geographer pursuing my master’s in Applied Geography and Geospatial Science from University of
Colorado Denver.

Education
University of Colorado Denver – M.A. - Denver, CO Expected Graduation May 2021
Applied Geography and Geospatial Science
GIS Certificate
Virginia Tech – B.A. - Blacksburg, VA Graduated May 2019
Concentration: Geography; Minor: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
and Sustainable Natural Environments GPA: 3.76

Technical Skills and Professional Competencies


• Computer: ArcGIS, ArcPro, Microsoft, Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, Python, Azure Machine Learning Studio, Microsoft Access,
cartographic design, data management, mapping analysis (discovering the trends), data analysis (fix data), database &
geodatabase development, georeference data, digitization, worked with census data, data extraction, data mining (data
research), manipulate data, integrated data (joins/relates), clips, imagery analysis, geospatial problem solving

• Communication: oral presentation skills, cooperative project design, technical writing


• Strengths: organization, attention to detail, time management, strong work ethic, advanced problem-solving skills

Relevant Industry Experience


US Geological Survey Student Contractor Systems Development 9/16/2019 - Present
• Assisted systems development project managers with software testing at National Geospatial Technical Operations Center
• I am exposed to a wide range of USGS's geospatial data, products, services, databases, and tools
• I am participating in component testing, full application testing, and facilitating user acceptance testing.

Smithsonian Institution May 2018 – August 2018


• Interned at the geospatial department at the Smithsonian Institution
• Learned about Smithsonian Facility facilities management database and assisted in creating and updating data
elements to add into the system
• Assisted in gathering utilities and space through site surveys. Worked with spatial facilities data and was able to
understand the importance of accurate facilities and utilities management data to daily operations.
▪ Hands-on experience updating GIS datasets with ArcGIS and SI Explorer.
▪ Understanding of facilities management software and how it is used in Smithsonian's daily operations.
Smithsonian Institution May 2017 - August 2017
• Interned under the geospatial department at the Smithsonian Institution.
• Manually checked utility data at the National Zoo and uploaded the attribute data on the Smithsonian's database.
Also created new maps to update new utility plans and associated attributes.
• Used programs such as ArcGIS and AutoCAD to map utilities as well as examine existing floorplans. Helped
manually survey the floor plans and update new floor plan data on AutoCAD.

Academic Experience
University of Colorado Denver
• Cartography, Natural Hazards and Mitigation, Geospatial Big Data, GIS Applications for Urban Environment

Virginia Tech
• Principles of GIS, Intro to Programming in Python, Information Technology for Natural Resource Management,
Cartography, Intro to Remote Sensing, Modeling in GIS, Mountain Geography, Biogeography, Digital Planet

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