LSLydia Sherer
@lydiasherer
GIS professional skilled in ESRI tools, spatial analysis, and emergency management applications.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
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
MTWorking remotely as a geospatial apprentice supporting imagery services and geospatial data processing for Wiser Imagery Services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UAUniversity 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.
UGUniversity of North Georgia
Chinese (Mandarin)
Activities and societies: Project GO Scholarship Recipient
Completed Elementary Chinese I & II as part of Chinese (Mandarin) study and was a Project GO scholarship recipient.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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