Kathryn Ann Norris, GIS Consultant

OBJECTIVE
To gather, organize,and analyze digital data in the natural world through the use of global positioning units and geographic information systems.

QUALIFICATIONS
Successful university study, public & private work assignments and projects. Management with natural resources using GPS units and GIS software. Experienced professional, educator; self-motivated; organized; promote a positive, productive work environment; able to set and achieve goals.

WORK HISTORY

GIS Consultant May 2001-Present

		County wide gathering of noxious weeds via Trimble GeoExplorer ll, using data dictionary created with PathFinder software, managed data to produce map with total acres and organized metadata for future county and public utilization.
		Completed various mapping projects for local private & federal organizations.
		Researched and gathered Threatened, Endangered & Sensitive Species data for Colorado State United States Forest Service Model, constructed working model for individual forest display and manipulation. Constructed for US Forest Service Spruce Bud Worm diagram for public presentation.

Recreation, Forestry, Park Technician September 1991-May 2001

		Digital data collection of trails, roads, Goshawk nests, and timber sales.
		Constructed projects for historic restoration, trails, and facilities.
		Maintained campground sites, facilities, and trails.
		Monitored wilderness areas.
		Conducted wildlife surveys via land and air for interagency wildlife management and construction projects.

Public Educator August 1985-Present

Provided information and class specific skills to secondary and adult students in Algebra, General Sciences, Recreation, Business Education, academic clubs, organizations, and sports.

Securities Representative February 1978-May 1985

		Sales of stock and mutual fund companies.
		Assisted Sales Partner with public inquiry for purposes of investment and trade.

EDUCATION

	Master of Science Degree: University of Wisconsin, Administrative Leadership, Adult & Continuing Education
	Bachelor of Science Degree: University of Nevada, Mathematics/Business Education-Secondary Education

REFERENCES

	Jim Barry, Gunnison, CO
	Roy Mask, Forest Health, US Forest Service, Gunnison, CO
	Gay Austin, Rangeland Management Specialist, USFS, Gunnison, CO
	Dennis Valdovinos, US Forest Service, Delta, CO
	Ed Mauch, US Forest Service, Gunnison, CO
	Cathie Elliott , Owner, The Clarke Agency Inc., Gunnison, CO

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Education, interpretation, volunteer management, supervision, customer service, resource management, training.

ACCREDITATION

www.giscolorado.org

 INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES

Hiking, Camping, Cross Country Skiing, Kayaking, Traveling, Investments

 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Red Cross, Hospice, Gunnison Arts Center, Western State College Search & Rescue

COMPUTER SKILLS

	ArcGIS 8.3	ArcView 3.2	3D Analysis
	Spatial Analysis	PowerPoint	Publisher
	Excel

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

		Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, University of Colorado, Denver
		Former Licensed National Association of Securities Dealer
		Current Licensed Secondary Mathematics Teacher
		Former Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

CIVIL SERVICE GRADES

GS 5-Experience with Bureau of Land Management and US Forest Service- Recreation, Forestry, and Park Technician

HOBBIES

Dancing, Deltiology (collection of postcards), Reading, Cooking

PUBLICATIONS

		Gunnison County Wildfire Hazard Mitigation and Response Plan
		Crested Butte Highlands, Meridian Lake
		Case Study Report For University of Colorado, Denver
		CE 5384 GIS Management and Policies
		Mesa Verde National Park: A Park's Decade of Geographic Information Systems
		Hospice of the Gunnison Valley Quarterly Newsletters

LANGUAGES

French-four years of high school and college study