Megan Bennett

• Phone: +61 2 9123 4567
• Email: megan.bennett@email.com
• Location: Sydney, Australia
• LinkedIn: meganbennettgeo

Summary

Six years of experience applying advanced GIS methodologies to complex environmental and urban planning challenges. Proven ability to translate intricate spatial data into actionable insights, contributing to sustainable development and resource management initiatives across diverse projects. Successfully optimized data collection and analysis workflows, enhancing project efficiency by 15%.

Experience

Senior Geospatial Analyst, GeoSpatial Solutions Australia -- Sydney, Australia

Mar 2020 – present

• Led the development and implementation of a comprehensive GIS database for coastal erosion monitoring, integrating satellite imagery, drone data, and ground-truth measurements.

• Designed and executed spatial analysis models to assess urban heat island effects across Sydney, identifying critical areas for green infrastructure deployment.

• Managed a team of three junior analysts, overseeing data quality control and ensuring project deliverables met stringent client specifications.

• Developed interactive web maps and dashboards using ArcGIS Online and QGIS, improving data accessibility and stakeholder engagement by 25%.

Environmental Geographer, Environmental Planning Group NSW -- Sydney, Australia

July 2017 – Feb 2020

• Conducted detailed land-use change analysis for regional development projects, utilizing historical aerial photography and remote sensing techniques.

• Prepared environmental impact assessments (EIAs) focusing on hydrological systems and biodiversity, adhering to NSW planning regulations.

• Utilized GPS and field survey equipment to collect geographic data for habitat mapping and natural resource inventories.

• Contributed to public consultation processes, presenting complex geographical information clearly to diverse community groups.

Education

University of Sydney, MSc in Master of Science in Geographic Information Science -- Sydney, Australia

Feb 2016 – June 2017

Macquarie University, BEnvSc in Bachelor of Environmental Science (Geography Major) -- Sydney, Australia

Feb 2013 – Nov 2015

Skills

Geospatial Software: ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, ERDAS Imagine, Google Earth Engine, ENVI, Global Mapper

Programming & Databases: Python (ArcPy, Pandas, NumPy), SQL, PostgreSQL/PostGIS

Remote Sensing & Data Analysis: Satellite Image Processing, LiDAR Data Analysis, Drone Data Processing, Spatial Statistics, Geostatistics

Cartography & Visualization: Thematic Mapping, Web Mapping (ArcGIS Online, Leaflet, Mapbox), Data Storytelling, Infographics

Environmental Geography: Environmental Impact Assessment, Land Use Planning, Hydrological Modelling, Coastal Geomorphology, Urban Ecology

Fieldwork & Data Collection: GPS Surveying, UAV Operation, Environmental Sampling, Geodatabase Management