Robert J. Carmody

2590 Leyden Street, Denver, CO 80207
Home: (303) 355-5355 | Cell: (720) 260-8200 | robert.john.carmody@gmail.com

 

Cartography | GIS | Data Management

·               Cartographer and GIS professional with over 20 years of experience using multiple software platforms to create international map products.

·               Proven accomplishments in building GIS databases and maps for business analysis, city planning and public presentations.

·               A passionate leader with a track record of success in project management, data manipulation, customer relationship management and visual presentations.

·               Highly experienced in data management, data creation and historical archiving with strong communication, presentation and people skills.

EXPERIENCE             

GIS Specialist: Public Works Department, Engineering Division, November 2001 – Present

City of Aurora, Aurora, Colorado

Responsible for designing and maintaining citywide geodatabases within ESRI ArcGIS and linking them to external business databases. Directly accountable for indexing, archiving and digital conversion of all historical aerial orthophotography, civil plans and master drainage reports. Create high quality, large format visual representations of cadastral data.

Highlighted Accomplishments

·               Created GIS presence in the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) for use in disaster relief to provide instant mapping information to Office of Emergency Management personnel. Developed the process for converting ArcGIS feature classes into Google Map KML files for displaying emergency information on the internet to provide citizens with 24/7 access.

·               Analyzed FEMA Flood Plains in conjunction with Parks and Open Space saving citizens thousands of dollars in hazard insurance costs.

·               Managed and trained all GIS users during year-long conversion of GIS database from UNIX Workstation model to a Windows based ArcSDE versioned database to comply with industry standards.

·               Designed and plotted display maps of large construction projects for City Council, Mayor's Office and Department Heads for budget analysis and construction plans.

·               Developed and implemented rigid topology rules within ArcSDE resulting in vector data free of errors.

·               Designed conversion procedures to integrate AutoCAD linework into ArcGIS feature classes, reducing
Public Works plat map creation time by over 50%.

·               Archived and indexed all historical aerial photos flown for the city over the past 40 years, creating quick access for engineers and citizens.

·               Create training documents and provide technical support for Adobe, GIS, printing and computer networking.

·               Interdepartmental Project Manager for office reorganization and relocation of surplus office equipment. Active member of citywide employee relations committee responsible for fund raising philanthropies, employee moral improvement activities and celebrations. Intermediate level Spanish interpreter for city employees and citizens and building Safety Warden.

GIS, MapInfo and AutoCAD Consultant, January 2001 – November 2012

Carmody Cartographic Consulting, Denver, Colorado

Consulting services and contract mapping for software customization, competitive analysis and market measurement. Effectively manage multiple projects, priorities and timelines while maintaining positive client relationships. Clients include: AT&T, 360Networks, Flour Daniel, Rockledge Software, Yahoo! Inc.,
MediaNews Group and others.

Highlighted Accomplishments

·               Advised, developed best practices and mapped DSL availability of major metropolitan markets for competitive marketing project.

·               Precisely measure tax jurisdictions using MapInfo for national telecom fiber optic network.

·               Verified accuracy of outside plant network using as-built drawings created in AutoCAD.

·               Created interactive media market maps in MapInfo and Adobe Illustrator showing newspaper delivery within metropolitan areas based on postal codes and user defined zones.

·               Created nationwide marketing maps showing client locations for internal and external presentations.

Manager of GIS and Mapping: Engineering Department, February 2000 – January 2001

PetroNet Corp., Englewood, Colorado

Developed organizational plan and infrastructure for GIS and Mapping Department to support international fiber optic network. Developed all mapping related presentation material for CEO, CFO, COO and Board members.

Highlighted Accomplishments

·               Developed maps for construction and dark fiber phases of 18,500 mile USA and 2,100 kilometer European fiber optic network. Created and maintained the GIS database, using MapInfo and ArcView, increasing visibility for partner analysis and investment opportunities.

·               Determined and mapped amplifier hut locations for significant savings in construction costs.

·               Participated in planning meetings with pipeline and telecom partners Buckeye Pipeline Co., Cisco Systems and Lucent Technologies for selection of construction companies.

Cartography Department Manager/Project Manager, March 1996 – February 2000

Media Marketing Inc., imMEDIAte, Boulder, Colorado

Directly oversaw mapping department to create customized interactive GIS maps for sales software of metro markets throughout the United States and Canada. Managed $150,000 in mapping revenue. Hired and trained mapping staff, set standards, procedures and deadlines for all projects. Provided technical support and onsite training for mapping software.

Highlighted Accomplishments

·               Implemented the use of cartographic methods to create Macintosh and Windows interactive GIS maps for imMEDIAte Sales Force Automation software.

·               Compiled, analyzed and imported Claritas, CACI, SRC and other demographic sources for creating GIS database in maps and linking them to software applications for market analysis.

·               Worked under strict deadlines, managing 20 or more clients from needs-assessment to product delivery concurrently increasing the output of the mapping division by 55%.

Drafter/Digitizer, November 1995 – March 1996

SecaGraphics Engineering and Design, Golden, Colorado

·               Created base and route maps using MAGIC software for Cable TV Systems.

Engineering Aid 2, September 1990 – November 1991

Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Madison, Wisconsin

·               Analyzed and drafted blueprints for new highway construction projects.

·               Traveled throughout Wisconsin in specialized vehicle gathering road condition data.

Production Staff, September 1989 – August 1990

State Cartographer’s Office, Madison, Wisconsin

·               Researched historical mapping, geodetic mapping and aerial photography.

·               Completed manual map compilation using cut, paste and ink methods producing cartographic county catalogs.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Assistant Manager, January 1995 – November 1995

The Grill at Hyland Hills, Westminster, Colorado

Lead Trainer, Server, November 1991 – January 1995

Chili’s Restaurant, Madison, Wisconsin and Boulder, Colorado

EDUCATION             

University of Denver, Denver, Colorado, Graduate Certificate in GIS, August 2002

University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, BS in Geography with Emphasis in Cartography, December 1993

JOB RELATED TRAINING

Graduate of Leadership Aurora, Class of 2013

Courses taken in AutoCAD at Front Range Community College, 2001

Completed Dale Carnegie Training: Leadership Training for Managers, 1996

Spanish language ability: Spoken: Intermediate, Written: Novice, Read: Intermediate