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Lauren Zager

Denver, CO, USA

Professional Summary:

Experienced GIS professional with expertise in spatial analysis, cartography, and data management across federal, state, and private sectors. Skilled in supporting natural resource and cultural resource projects through advanced geospatial solutions. Seeking a similar GIS-focused role to apply technical expertise in mapping and analysis.

Work History

USDA, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region: Rio Grande National Forest - GIS Coordinator
08/2023 - present
Led geospatial analysis across multiple disciplines, supporting ecosystem management and resource planning.
Managed geospatial data for 1.8 million acres of the Rio Grande National Forest, supporting resource management in recreation, silviculture, planning, engineering, and fire.
Maintained liaison with federal, state, and local agencies, ensuring GIS, GPS, and remote sensing applications met interagency needs.
Managed and assigned work priorities for a GIS team, coordinating efforts across disciplines such as recreation, silviculture, planning, engineering, and fire.

Tetra Tech, Inc. - GIS Cultural Specialist
10/2021 - 07/2023
Oversaw data management and advanced spatial analysis across 60 projects in 11 states, supporting energy companies and government agencies.
Designed GPS field data collection tools and collaborated with field crews to improve data accuracy.
Conducted cultural pedestrian surveys for commercial renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with archaeological and architectural standards.
Created high-quality cartographic deliverables for state and federal agencies, including BLM, SHPOs, USGS, BOR, and USFWS.

Mountain Area Land Trust (MALT) - Geospatial Information Systems Intern (Part Time)
05/2021 - 08/2021
Organized GIS data and geodatabases for specific easements, improving conservation planning efforts.
Researched and integrated multiple spatial datasets (census, hydrography, elevation) for mapping and analysis.
Created photo points using GPS data and compiled maps for conservation easement monitoring.
Designed map layouts with professional mapping elements for online, static, and printable formats.

Conference Attendance
GIS in the Rockies, 2022
Wild Things conference, 2017
World Community Conference, 2017, Facilitated Breakout session: 'Species in the Anthropocene: Adaptations and Changes'

Education

Front Range Community College
Foundations of Geographic Information Systems Certificate

Miami University
Master of Arts: Biology

Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Science: Biological Sciences- Emphasis in Zoology
Animal Science and Psychology Minors

Skills

Spatial Analysis
Cartography & Mapping
Data Management & QA/QC
Field Data Collection & GPS
Cross-Agency Collaboration
Technical Problem-Solving
Database Management Systems
ArcGIS Suite
QGIS

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Lauren Zager

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