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ELLIOTT R. PLACK |
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(410) 206-6448 -
1021 Hunter Street - Baltimore, Maryland 21202 - USA |
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OBJECTIVE |
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I'm looking for an position utilizing geographic information sciences in the workplace for any application. 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 as well as a friendly, 'get it done' attitude.
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WORK EXPERIENCE |
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FedEx Office, Baltimore, MD |
November 2005 - Present |
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Project Coordinator |
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As part of a small team of printing professionals, I have a wide range of experience dealing with printing, as well as a host of binding services. I am an expert in operating many office level and production level printing and copying equipment in the regard. In addition I frequently deal with technology related issues such as installing new hardware and software for the company.
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Towson University, Center for GIS, Towson, MD |
March 2008 - May 2008 |
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GIS Technician |
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I Digitized satellite photos of Maryland counties for planning purposes using ArcGIS as part of a team of fellow students. At this position I demonstrated my ability to learn methods not taught to me directly, with little outside direction. In just a weeks time, I was finding shortcuts to digitizing, increasing my efficiency, and also benefiting the other students by teaching them my tricks.
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Maryland State Highway Administration, Hanover, MD |
May 2007 - April 2008 |
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Safe Routes to School Program Intern |
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I worked with a coordinator who monitored two dozen different school districts and municipalities to make sure they were keeping current with plans they had drafted to improve school-childrens' walks to school. I kept my manager organized by making charts, graphs, and spreadsheets to track progress. I also sat on a committee that would read, hear, and approve or deny grant proposals based on a wide range of criteria, and contributed greatly to this effort.
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Plack Technologies, Baltimore, MD |
November 1997 - Current |
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Owner |
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I own and operate my own computer and technology repair company where I work with neighbors and friends to help them with tech related issues. I am a superb troubleshooter and problem-solver when it comes to any issues with computers, networks, and software.
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United States Army Reserve, Baltimore, MD |
March 2004 - Current |
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Motor Transport Operator |
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I have served as a soldier since 2004, working towards goals set forth by the federal government. As a motor transport operator, I am responsible for maintaining vehicles the serve the greater fleet, as well as driving important and secure cargo wherever the army needs them.
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EDUCATION |
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Towson University, Towson, MD, August 2008 - May 2010 |
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Master of Science in Applied Information Technology |
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Towson University, Towson, MD, January 2006 - May 2009 |
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Bachelor of Science in Geography and Environmental Planning, GIS, 3.125, 3.501 Major Grade Point Average |
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St. Paul's School, Brooklandville, MD, September 1997 - June 2001 |
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High School Diploma in College Prep |
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COURSE WORK |
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Geographic information systems, urban systems, geodatabase planning and programming, visual BASIC programming, C++ programming, quantitative methods, map interpretation, remote sensing, physical geography, human geography, regional geography
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TRAINING |
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Currently taking ESRI's online course on how to develop GIS applications with C++
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INTERESTS |
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Technology, Apple products, SLR photography, map collecting, cooking, German cars
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