720 11^th Street · Boulder, CO 80302

303.949.5585 · stepanev@yahoo.com

Vanessa Stepanek

Education & Classes

· M.Eng in GIS & Remote Sensing, University of Colorado at Denver, December 2008.

· B.A., Geography, University of Colorado at Boulder, May 2000.

· Familiar with ERDAS Imagine, ESRI ArcGIS and its extension, Microsoft Office and other GIS & remote sensing software, information technology maintenance and troubleshooting and training.

Dedicated, hardworking analyst with a broad range of GIS and remote sensing experience seeking a challenging position utilizing my multilayer of remote sensing and GIS skills, trouble-shooting, problem-solving and training experience in a geospatial international organization. Quick learner and multitasker with IT, web site building and training experience.

Experience

Bureau of Land Management · Lakewood, CO · Oct. 2006 – Dec. 2008                                    Geographer

Perform several responsibilities in several fields from GIS and remote sensing to Photogrammetry and software clearing. Built an abandoned mine priorities and identification product that will be nationally used. Process incoming orders for the BLM Aerial Archives via ArcMap. Create georeferenced mosaics using Imagine and ArcGIS. Map vegetation in arid lands with Definiens, calculating effective attributes. Trained in Image Server. Researched and built an internal Remote Sensing website. Provide GIS and remote sensing technical support including building training classes and interpreting imagery using a plethora of products.

Spectral International Inc. · Arvada, CO · Aug. 2005 – Sept. 2006                                   Technical Support

Responsible for technological operations of small international remote sensing and spectroscopy company.  Increased efficiency by organizing data collection and processing samples from ASD TerraSpec. Performed Windows 95-XP software and hardware maintenance for company and PIMA rented spectrometers. 

Pixxures · Arvada, CO · Oct. 2004 – Apr. 2005                                                                           Image Analyst

Created orthomosaics for fast-paced, aerial photography projects involving the processes of rectifying, point placing, and seam editing. Emphasized accuracy and product quality control. Improved production by providing training and assistance in both proprietary and off-the-shelf software in Windows. Assisted Technician Leads and Project Managers with project resources, while striving to improve processing procedures and methods.

DigitalGlobe · Longmont, CO · Jun. – Oct. 2004                                                                   Image Technician

Performed quality control for DigitalGlobe’s QuickBird, SPOT, Landsat satellite imagery, and aerial photography. Rewrote Scope of Work papers. Emphasized timely, high quality product delivery. Hired just before a major downsizing.

Genesys Intl., Image Scans Division · Denver, CO · Nov. 2002 – Sept. 2003                    Systems Support

Performed GIS, image scanning, image processing, software training, project management, and IT maintenance for Windows 98 through Windows XP. Enhanced production quality control and reduced business costs by maintaining Windows, UNIX, printers, and networking systems. 

Liquid Dynamics Intl., Inc. · North Carolina · 2001-02, Nov. - March 2004         MIS, Web Designer/Admin

Advised company president on marketing strategies by reassessing web site visibility and creativity. Increased website hits and developed 10 websites and three catalogs. Provided technical support on all company Windows, printers and networking systems.

Publications

Riding the Crosswinds · Self-published Autobiography                                                                       October 2000

151 page autobiography self-illustrated maps and drawings.

The Abandoned Mines of the Bureau of Land Management: Efficiently Ranking their Status and Location Using GIS and Remote Sensing · Master’s Project            January 2009