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Thomas James Mc Tighe Jr.
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Objective |
To secure a dynamic
position as a GIS Specialist that will expound upon as well as further
develop my talents in the expanding field of Geographic Information Systems. |
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Education |
May, 2000 University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, Illinois Bachelor of Arts in Geography with GIS and Natural
Resources focus · Graduated with Highest
Distinction (GPA: 3.9 on a 4.0 scale) 1997 – 1998 New Mexico Tech Socorro, New Mexico Environmental Science curriculum with Geology focus · Transfer (GPA: 4.0 on a 4.0 scale) June, 1997 College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, Illinois Associates Degree in Science · Graduated with Highest Honors (GPA: 4.0 on a
4.0 scale |
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Awards received |
President’s List Award; received 1994 through 1997 from the College of
DuPage. National Dean’s List recognition; received 1994 through 2000. John Thompson Award for Academic Excellence; received 1999 and 2000 from the Department of
Geography, University of Illinois. Bronze Tablet
Award; received 2001 from the University of Illinois. |
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Work experience |
2001 Illinois State Geologic Survey Champaign,
Illinois
GIS and Remote Sensing Technician · Data acquisition through survey of hardcopy archives of historical aerial photography for the Illinois River basin. Serving as head technician, instructing the implementation of GIS and RS techniques in photographic capture, analysis and archival. Performing image capture and enhancement, rectification, management of project resources and data transfer, systems maintenance and administration. 1999 – 2001 Department of Geography Champaign, Illinois
GIS and Remote Sensing Technician ·
Working
under invitation for a Conservation 2000 grant, capturing historical aerial
photographs into digital format applying GIS, RS and cartographic techniques
in analyzing the extent of human alteration to fluvial environments in
East-central Illinois; maintaining a database archive of agglomerated project
materials and quantified results; drafting of study results for review and
inclusion in journal publications. 1999
– 2001 Illinois
Transportation Archaeological Champaign, Illinois
Research Program GIS and Cartographic Technician ·
Capture
data from hardcopy, GPS and antiquated digital media into a coherent,
up-to-date GIS for analysis and publication; 2D and 3D modeling of natural
terrain in assessing archaeological resource potential in accord with
empirical indicators; archival of project information through database
management techniques; maintenance of department computer systems.
1999 Illinois State Geologic Survey Champaign, Illinois Intern as GIS Technician and Field Geologist · Developed a bedrock
topography quadrangle and digital elevation model employing historical well
data through hardcopy, digital archives, and field verification; updated
well-log database of well typology, location and catalogue of subsurface
deposits; field interpretation and collection of geologic materials from test
core columns for analysis and archive; drafted a hypsometric presentation of
final project results for publication and submission to the USGS. 1998 Testing Services Corporation Shorewood, Illinois Lab and Field Technician · Collect and analyze soil samples from client
sites; administer field tests for integrity of base and construction
materials; draft formal reports on construction progress and adherence to
protocols. |
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Technical Expertise |
· Founded knowledge of current
operating systems and GIS products through extensive implementation of which
in academic as well as professional projects: Solid knowledge of
cross-platform (NT and Unix) ArcInfo 7.x and 8.x (ArcEdit, ArcGrid, TopoGrid,
ArcTools, ArcMap, ArcCatalog), ArcView 3.x (Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst,
Image Analyst, Network Analyst), ERDAS Imagine 8.4, and Idrisi v2.0;
familiarity with GPS Pathfinder Office, Trimble GPS, ERMapper 6.1; a working
knowledge of SQL and Oracle DBMS querying; exposure to ArcIMS and MapInfo 6.0
Professional. · Solid knowledge of CorelDraw v7.0-10.0 and familiarity with
Adobe Photoshop 5.0 and Macromedia Freehand as cartographic utilities. · Working knowledge of current
workstation operating environments (Windows NT, Solaris), exposure to Visual
Basic 6.0, C++ and ESRI Avenue logic. · Working knowledge of SPSS
and Minitab statistical utilities. · Adept using popular
processing utilities (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Works
Suite); familiarity with Microsoft Frontpage 2000. |
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Academic and Professional Affiliations |
Treasury chairman, Gamma Theta Upsilon,
International honors society for Geography students, 1999 and 2000. Member, Phi Theta Kappa, Honors society
recognizing excellence among college students. Member, Phi Beta Kappa, Honors society recognizing excellence among college students. Member, National Dean’s List. Member, ILGISA, Illinois GIS Association. |
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