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Payton Bennett

@paytonbennett

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GIS analyst with three years' experience delivering spatial analysis, mapping, and geospatial solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek GIS roles where I can apply spatial analysis and cartography to mission-driven projects, collaborate cross-functionally, and grow technical leadership in mapping and geospatial solutions.

I am a GIS analyst with three years of industry experience specializing in spatial analysis, GIS modeling, cartography, and data integration. I have built 3D digital twins, led Fluvial Hazard Zone mapping, implemented ArcGIS Field Maps/Indoors solutions, and contributed to published work and Esri case studies.

My background includes remote and field roles across environmental, military, conservation, and energy-justice projects, strong technical proficiency across the ArcGIS suite, Python, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, QGIS, and visualization tools, and a record of improving workflows and informing stakeholder decisions through clear maps and data-driven products.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Environmental GIS Intern

Ocean Sky Consulting, Inc.

Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 (3 months)

Completed ArcGIS Online coursework and participated in Geo Week events to refresh GIS skills and explore emerging geospatial trends.

ArcGIS Spatial Analysis Data Integration

GIS Analyst

Matrix Design Group, Inc.

Oct 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 4 months)

Led spatial analysis and GIS modeling projects including a 3D digital twin of an Air Force base and Fluvial Hazard Zone mapping, delivering visualizations and workflows that saved hours of manual work and informed infrastructure planning.

ArcGIS Indoors 3D Modeling LiDAR ArcPy Dashboards QA&QC

GIS Consultant

Northwest Watershed Institute

Jul 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 7 months)

Built and managed geospatial databases and StoryMaps, organizing 2,000+ public records and prioritizing 220+ parcels for conservation, supporting stakeholder land-use decisions.

PostGIS PostgreSQL QGIS Data Management Spatial Analysis SQL

Energy Justice GIS Intern

Raise Green

Jul 2020 - Sep 2020 (2 months)

Spatially analyzed 25 disadvantaged U.S. communities vulnerable to climate change to inform investment decisions and managed social media, increasing engagement by 20%.

Spatial Analysis Data Visualization Social Media Management Stakeholder Engagement Equity Analysis

Climate Activism Intern

Bard College

Feb 2020 - Apr 2020 (2 months)

Supported a national climate education campaign producing 52 university-hosted webinars that reached over 100,000 students, enhancing outreach and engagement.

Event Coordination Outreach Communication Project Coordination Content Creation Data Reporting