Gwendolyn Sveum
@gwendolynsveum
GIS specialist and customer-service professional skilled in remote sensing and data analysis.
What I'm looking for
I am a GIS specialist with a B.S. in Biology (GIS certificate) and hands-on experience in remote sensing, LiDAR processing, and geospatial data automation using ArcGIS Pro and ArcPy. I have completed projects digitizing historical maps, building georeferenced datasets and story maps, automating goat-prairie identification with a Python tool, and analyzing environmental patterns from field and remote data.
I combine technical GIS skills with strong customer-service, project management, and data-handling experience from roles at the Wisconsin DNR, Lands' End, and Mandli Communications. I am detail-oriented, comfortable communicating complex policies to the public, and experienced in cross-functional collaboration, financial transaction processing, and documentation to support operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Pet Sitter
Self Employed
Jun 2004 - Present (21 years 4 months)
Provided pet care services regionally on an ongoing basis, maintaining client relationships and delivering reliable in-home animal care.
Senior Customer Service Rep
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year)
Interpreted complex natural resource laws for the public and resolved escalated cases while managing financial transactions and processing vehicle registrations using GoWild and SharePoint.
Account Specialist
Lands' End
Sep 2016 - Aug 2024 (7 years 11 months)
Managed uniform program data and site setups, maintained customer and order records in Salesforce, and delivered high-volume customer support via phone, chat, and email while analyzing program performance.
Data Processor
Mandli Communications
Apr 2021 - Sep 2021 (5 months)
Processed and analyzed LiDAR and geospatial data for transportation infrastructure projects, contributing to large-scale datasets used in infrastructure planning.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Madison Area Technical College
Certificate in Project Management, Project Management
Completed a Certificate in Project Management in May 2024.
University of Wisconsin–Platteville
Bachelor of Science, Biology (Zoology)
Activities and societies: UW-Platteville Chancellor’s Honors; Dean’s Honor List; Department of Biology Recognition of Academic Achievement
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology with an emphasis in Zoology and a certificate in GIS in May 2020.
University of Wisconsin–Baraboo/Sauk County
Associate Degree
Grade: Cum Laude
Earned an Associate Degree in May 2018 graduating Cum Laude.
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
2015 - 2016
Completed coursework at UW–Stevens Point during Fall 2015 to Fall 2016.
Reformation Bible College
2014 - 2015
Completed coursework at Reformation Bible College from Fall 2014 to Spring 2015.
University of Wisconsin–Rock County
2013 - 2014
Completed coursework at UW–Rock County from Fall 2013 to Spring 2014.
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