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Lydia Sherer

@lydiasherer

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GIS professional skilled in ESRI tools, spatial analysis, and emergency management applications.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek GIS roles that leverage ESRI technologies and spatial analysis to support planning or emergency management, offering growth, collaborative teams, and impact-driven projects.

I am a GIS professional with a B.S. in Geography and a minor in Geographic Information Systems from the University of South Alabama, combining academic excellence with hands-on GIS roles across public, academic, and private sectors.

I have practical experience developing zoning and future land use maps, building GIS databases, and creating interactive web-based applications using ESRI ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Desktop tools.

My background includes internships and technician roles supporting regional planning, campus public safety, and remote imagery services, along with classroom instruction as a GIS teaching assistant and leadership experience in campus organizations.

I bring additional strengths in emergency management training (FEMA), basic Mandarin language skills, and strong technical aptitude with Microsoft Excel and the ESRI suite, all backed by academic scholarships and a consistent 4.0 GPA.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Geospatial Apprentice

Current

Maxar Technologies

Sep 2025 - Present (1 month)

Working remotely as a geospatial apprentice supporting imagery services and geospatial data processing for Wiser Imagery Services.

Remote Sensing Python

GIS Technician III

South Alabama Regional Planning Commission

May 2025 - Jul 2025 (2 months)

Provided GIS technical support including development of zoning and future land use maps, project maintenance, and map printing for regional planning initiatives.

Map Production Spatial Analysis

Fitness Instructor

Department of Campus Recreation & Wellness (University of So

Aug 2024 - Jul 2025 (11 months)

Led fitness classes focused on safe technique and participant goals, demonstrating proper form and maintaining class engagement.

CPR Coaching Communication

Teacher's Assistant

Department of Earth Sciences (University of South Alabama)

Aug 2023 - Jul 2025 (1 year 11 months)

Planned and taught lessons for upper-level GIS classes and provided software support for ESRI suite to students.

Instruction Technical Troubleshooting Lesson planning

GIS Intern

South Alabama Regional Planning Commission

Dec 2024 - May 2025 (5 months)

Assisted in creating zoning and future land use maps and supported overall GIS project maintenance and printing for regional planning efforts.

Map Production GIS Quality Control Data Entry

GIS Intern

University of South Alabama Police Department

Jul 2024 - Dec 2024 (5 months)

Developed GIS databases and digital mapping systems, built custom GIS applications for departments, and maintained confidential filing systems.

Database Design ArcGIS Data Security Spatial Analysis

GIS Assistant

Real Estate Services & Asset Management (University of South

May 2023 - Dec 2023 (7 months)

Developed interactive web applications using ArcGIS Server and provided technical guidance for ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Online users.

ArcGIS Server ArcGIS Technical Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of South Alabama

Bachelor of Science, Geography / Geographic Information Systems

Grade: 4.0 GPA

Activities and societies: Research on ambulance standby locations; Gamma Theta Upsilon member; Geography Club Vice President; AFROTC cadet; scholarship recipient

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Geography with a minor in Geographic Information Systems, maintained a 4.0 GPA and received multiple scholarships and honors including the Victoria L. Rivizzigno Endowed Scholarship and President's List.