Darien, IL 60561 (630) 888-2268 Jan. 4, 2010 Dear Madam or Sir: I am applying for a GIS Analyst/Photo Interpreter position. Possessing a certifi cate in geographic information systems, I am eager to pursue a career that invol ves land cover/use mapping and the construction of digital elevation models. My role as a Geospatial Technician III for Sanborn Map Company involved the onsc reen digitization of point and area features through aerial image interpretation . Polygons of roads, water bodies, eligible areas and structures were extracted and inventoried into the GIS database. Individual Areas of Interest (AOI's) unde rwent a mosaicking process in order to generate more expansive terrain coverages . By visualizing both the natural and man-made alterations of a particular lands cape, I was able to compare and detail how land cover use and management had cha nged over time. I then electronically relayed this data to the Iowa State resear ch office to be verified. The planimetric maps I produced are used by many clien ts, including the USDA and USGS. My previous experience using ERDAS and the ESRI suite will enhance my ability to perform tasks, which will include building ort homosaics and evaluating new software technologies. I would be very interested in scheduling an interview and learning more about th e position. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Sincerely, Enclosure 1902 Holly Ave. Darien, IL 60561 (630) 888-2268 OBJECTIVE A talented GIS Professional, with three years experience looking to apply knowle dge and technical skills into a GIS Analyst/Photo Interpreter role. EDUCATION B.S. in Meteorology & GIS Certificate, May 2007 Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE Geospatial Technician 3, Sanborn Map Company, Fort Worth, TX, Apr. 2008 - Mar. 2 009 * Constructed planimetric maps through the interpretation of aerial imagery. * Orthorectified aerial photos to DOQs by determining suitable ground control p oints. * Collected spatial feature data while adhering to Natural Resources Inventory Guidelines. * Reviewed other data collectors' work as the 2007 NRI deadline approached. SOFTWARE SKILLS * Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Access, Adobe Photosho p * GeoMedia Professional, ArcView 9.0, ArcInfo, ArcEditor, ArcCatalog, ArcToolbo x, Spatial Analyst, Geostatistical Analyst * ERDAS Imagine, LPS Core, NRCS Ortho, NRI Data Collect & Certify * C++, MATLAB RELATED COURSES Computer Programming in C++ Statistics & Probability Remote Sensing of the Environment Maps & Mapping Introduction into GIS GIS Location Analysis Water Resources 1902 Holly Ave. Darien, IL 60561 (630) 888-2268 REFERENCES Dr. Dave Changnon, Professor of Meteorology Geography Department Northern Illinois University 100 Davis Hall DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 753-6835 Dr. Jie Song, Professor of Meteorology Geography Department Northern Illinois University 211 Davis Hall DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 753-6837 Dr. Fahui Wang, Professor of Geography Geography Department Northern Illinois University 219B Davis Hall DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 753-6842 Sara Bass, Director of Human Resources Sanborn Map Company 1935 Jamboree Drive, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (719) 264-5506