Lyndsey Benton
GIS Portfolio
I am searching for a career that utilizes my education and creativity to enhance my professional skills. I am experienced in various geospatial techniques as well as Esri ArcGis products, map design, and technology. I also have experience with various data collection and analysis techniques and work well in a fast-paced, team-building environment. I am passionate about environmental research, sustainability initiatives, and education. I am passionate about research areas involving coastal marshes, wetland habitats, planning and development, and utilizing GIS technologies.
Escambia County GIS Intern.
July 2017 - present
I am currently working for Escambia County, FL on a variety of projects. I create maps, update data, and assist the director of Escambia County GIS on various projects including mapping artificail reefs in The Gulf of Mexico, Updating the county wetland database, and mapping roads and infrastructure for a future development site.
Prep Cook/Sushi Chef. EAT! Restaurant inc.
Jan. 2013 - Sept. 2013
I worked for EAT! Restaurant , a chef-served upscale buffet. I assisted customers, ran the carving station, prepped and cooked a variety of foods, and also rolled sushi and created presentation pieces. I gained various customer service skills and experience in all areas of the restaurant industry. I implemented valuable skills such as teamwork, time management, and communication skills.
Cook. Seville Quarter Pensacola, FL
August 2011 - August 2012
Seville Quarter is a very large event center, restaurant, and catering company. I Learned valuable culinary skills, worked in all areas of food preparation and service industry, and gained valuable team building skills as we created a wide variety of dishes in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen and catering service.
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Minor in Geographic Information Science
December 2017
Major GPA: 3.24, Cumulative GPA: 3.08
Summary
Work
experience
Education
Software
ESRI ArcGIS software
ERDAS Imagine
Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Office
Relevant Coursework
Geographic Information Science
GIS Programming
Remote Sensing
Special Topics in GIS (ArcGIS Online)
Cartographic Design
Coastal Morphology
Urban Planning
Environmental Law
Conservation of Natural Resources
Professional Writing