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Sarah Blais

Denver, CO, USA

Veteran pursuing an M.S. in Environmental Science & Geospatial Analysis with experience in spatial data management, QA/QC workflows, cartographic design, and database automation.
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EDUCATION

M.S. Environmental Science, Minor in Geospatial Analysis
Anticipated May 2026
Graduate Certificate, Geographic Information Science
December 2025
B.A. Intelligence Studies – Cyber Security
June 2023
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SKILLS

GIS & Spatial Analysis: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Enterprise Geodatabases, Spatial Statistics, Spatial Analysis
Data & Database Management: SQL, Excel, Geodatabase Management, Metadata Management
Cartography & Design: Cartographic Design, Data Visualization, Adobe Illustrator, GIMP
Programming: Python (beginner), RStudio (beginner)
Additional Tools: AutoCAD, Imagery Analysis, QA/QC, Data Standardization
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EXPERIENCE

GIS Services Intern | Current
• Maintained and updated file, enterprise, and hosted geodatabases with standardized schemas, metadata, and versioning practices.
• Performed detailed QA/QC on hydrologic datasets by validating attributes, correcting legacy identifiers, and ensuring consistent, reliable data for operational workflows.
• Maintained feature layers in ArcGIS Online for flood hazard datasets, ensuring spatial alignment and accurate record counts for internal analysis and public-facing applications.
• Generated 10,000+ verified addresses across multiple counties for public flood notification workflows by integrating parcel, floodplain, and address datasets; standardized outputs using Excel for system integration.
• Produced monthly cartographic deliverables for leadership meetings, including aerial imagery maps, street maps, and presentation exhibits illustrating drainage projects and jurisdictional boundaries.
• Created and maintained metadata for multiple spatial datasets to ensure transparency, usability, and long-term accessibility.
• Synthesized hydrologic, topographic, and municipal datasets to support flood risk management and infrastructure planning.
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Personnel Security Assistant

• Managed classified personnel security databases for 500+ individuals across multiple clearance levels, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal requirements.
• Tracked and coordinated clearance investigations and documentation timelines, maintaining secure filing systems and producing detailed incident reports.
• Handled classified information with strict confidentiality in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
• Implemented process improvements for onboarding and separation of cleared personnel, ensuring uninterrupted support for mission-critical operations.
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Certified Surgical Technologist | United States Air Force

• Led a team of five entry-level technicians at a Level II Trauma Center serving 400+ patients, training clinical students in surgical protocols and supporting operational readiness.
• Improved supply chain efficiency by 25% through process optimization, resolving inventory deficiencies and ensuring product availability for surgical operations.
• Served as backup Patient Safety Manager, analyzing incident reports to identify trends and drive quality improvement initiatives.
• Standardized surgical instrument setup and sterilization procedures to align with evolving infection control protocols.

Sarah Blais

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