Elliott R Plack

Last updated January 28th 2011
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ELLIOTT R. PLACK

(410) 541-6448

604 Boxmere Ct. - Timonium, Maryland 21093 - USA

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OBJECTIVE 
I'm looking for an position in geographic information systems. I seek an energizing and stimulating GIS job that will lead to an exciting and rewarding career. I have extensive experience using computers and technology, and learn very quickly, requiring less training then my peers. I can bring a high technology point of view to the workplace and stay calm under pressure. I stay current with all of the latest trends in technology and GIS, such as Google Maps API, Twitter and other location aware social networking services.

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SKILLS 
  • Several years classroom and workplace experience with the ArcGIS software package from ESRI
  • Advanced topographic map orienteering ability in military and civilian applications, as advanced knowledge of the Global Positions System
  • Intermediate knowledge of geodatabase design and programming, as well as implementation several types of geodatabases in modern work environments
  • Advanced knowledge of integrating cadastral data (coordinate geography) into a versioned geodatabase and maintaining topology rules
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 2007's well as prior releases, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to learn any software or hardware system quickly with little formal training, using my intuition and background knowledge
  • Advanced troubleshooter and problem-solver of operations systems, software, and emerging technology
  • Expert use of Microsoft Windows builds since 1995, advanced knowledge of Apple Mac OS 10, and moderate experience with Ubuntu Linux
  • Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on a number of different office copy and print production systems

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WORK EXPERIENCE 

United States Army Reserve, Tikrit, Iraq

March 2004 - Present
Motor Transport Operator
Since February 2010, I have been activated for Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn. I maintain my equipment, weapons, and overall readiness at all times. As a result, I've become an excellent team-player and dependable.

Operates all wheel vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways for support of Army or Joint-service operations. Operates vehicle mounted, automated information, communication, and navigation systems. Manages loading, unloading, and the safety of personnel being transported, as well as overseeing and checking proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers.

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Baltimore County Government, Towson, MD

May 2009 - Dec 2009
GIS Intern
Using deed records and plats (surveyors' drawings), was responsible for drawing minor subdivisions into the county's geodatabase. Extensively utilized COGO (Coordinate Geometry) tools in ESRI's ArcGIS package (version 9.3.1) to carefully render the metes and bounds surveyed and certified by local surveys, some dating back over two decades. After demonstrating accuracy in COGO work, moved on to integrating edits in a versioned topology bound geodatabase.

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Plack Technologies, Baltimore, MD

November 1997 - Current
Owner
Owns and operates own computer and technology repair company. Works with local contacts to help them with Windows and Mac related issues. Superb troubleshooter and problem-solver when it comes to any issues with computers, networks, and software.

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EDUCATION 

Towson University, Towson, MD, January 2006 - May 2009

Bachelor of Science in Geography and Environmental Planning, GIS, 3.125, 3.501 Major Grade Point Average

 

St. Paul's School, Brooklandville, MD, September 1997 - June 2001

High School Diploma in College Prep

 

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COURSE WORK 
Geographic information systems, urban systems, geodatabase planning, quantitative methods, map interpretation, remote sensing, physical geography, human geography, regional geography

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