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Maris Woodruff

@mariswoodruff

Upcoming GIS Specialist blending ArcGIS, geospatial analysis, and conservation biology for land-use planning and environmental monitoring.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an entry-level GIS role where I can apply ArcGIS Pro, geospatial analysis, and GPS field data to support land-use planning and environmental monitoring, while growing my skills through strong mentorship and meaningful projects.

I’m an upcoming GIS Specialist with a 3.9 GPA, expected to graduate in May 2026, and experience using ArcGIS Pro for mapping Missouri’s local regions and supporting analyses at broader regional and national scales.

I bring strong technical skills in raster and vector data analysis, site suitability analysis, and geospatial data management, with hands-on field data collection using GPS data integration. I also combine wildlife and conservation biology knowledge to bring ecological insights into GIS projects.

I’ve built practical GIS work through projects like wildlife population trend analysis in R (via RStudio), biodiversity surveys and habitat assessments, GIS mapping for a university research effort, and land cover classification using remote sensing imagery. In my work experience, I’ve supported ecological maintenance and trail upkeep, and I’m comfortable collaborating with teams and communicating clearly with clients.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Digital Artist

Current

Self-Employed

Dec 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Created custom digital art and animations per client requests, managing commissions from concept through delivery. Coordinated with clients to ensure requirements were met and projects were completed on time.

Digital Illustration Animation Client Communication Project Coordination Requirements Gathering

Animal Care Volunteer

Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center

Mar 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 10 months)

Fed and monitored animals and recorded daily care data to support daily operations at the conservation center. Helped maintain animal welfare through consistent observation and documentation.

Animal Care Animal Monitoring Data Entry Team Collaboration Animal Welfare

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Southeast Missouri State University

Bachelor of Science, Geographic Information Science and Biology (Wildlife and Conservation)

Grade: 3.9 GPA

Pursuing a B.S. in Geographic Information Science and Biology with a focus on Wildlife and Conservation, expected to graduate in May 2026. Maintains a 3.9 GPA and has experience with ArcGIS Pro and geospatial analysis.