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Dale Bonk

Louisville, KY, USA

SUMMARY
Curiosity-driven, conservation-focused, and enthusiastic GIS professional with a recent Certificate in Geospatial Technologies and experience in geospatial data development, mapping, visualization, analysis, and reporting. Skilled in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, mobile data collection, remote sensing, and LiDAR interpretation. FAA-certified UAS Remote Pilot with a foundational understanding of drone imagery and its integration into GIS workflows. Creative, knowledge-driven, and always learning, with a strong eye for detail and a proven ability to deliver accurate, high-quality, and aesthetically pleasing geospatial products for environmental restoration, urban forestry, and community-focused projects.

EXPERIENCE
GIS Intern – TreesLouisville, Louisville, KY — 2024–2025
Developed and maintained geospatial datasets for urban forestry and canopy monitoring projects.
Produced animated and static maps to visualize tree planting trends over time.
Managed field data collection with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123, ensuring accurate geospatial records.
Designed and implemented workflows in ArcGIS Pro to integrate spatial and tabular datasets.
Delivered map products and geospatial databases to local government agencies and municipal utilities.
Maintained public-facing maps of planting projects, Justice40 neighborhoods, and urban tree canopy change over time.
Created interactive web maps and Experience Builder apps to support environmental analysis, community outreach, and grant reporting.
Specialty Buyer – Whole Foods Market, Louisville, KY — 2021–2024
Managed purchasing, inventory, and vendor relations for several hundred specialty products, ensuring availability, reducing waste, and maintaining exceptional quality standards.
Provided in-depth training in specialty cheese knowledge and handling, emphasizing customer-driven, consultative hand sales.
Implemented new inventory software, improving data accuracy, tracking, and operational efficiency.
Developed merchandising strategies aligned with sustainability and customer engagement goals.
Restoration Technician – Eco-Resource Consulting, Stoughton, WI — 2020
Performed invasive species removal, native seeding, and tree/shrub planting, primarily in wetland systems.
Collected GPS-based ecological field data and delineated wetlands for regulatory compliance and mapping.
Operated restoration tools and equipment safely across diverse habitats while meeting ecological restoration goals.
Apprentice – Artisan Design & Finishing, Mount Horeb, WI — 2019–2020
Assisted in the design and installation of custom interior concrete features, blending artistry, craftsmanship, and aesthetic judgment.
Measured, templated, and built forms with precision and site-specific accuracy.
Roaster / Barista – EVP Coffee, Madison, WI — 2015–2019
Roasted coffee in-house with precision and consistency, ensuring product quality.
Delivered all coffee and supplies daily to five retail locations.
Trained staff and maintained workflow efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
Retail Manager – Black Earth Meats, Black Earth, WI — 2011–2016
Managed daily retail operations for a sustainable meat processor.
Created and coordinated a CSA-style Buyers’ Club with 300+ members.
Birding Big Year – 2017–2018
Traveled through 17 states, living out of a car and tent, to observe and document North American bird species.
Recorded 504 species, adapting travel plans to follow migration patterns, locate rare vagrants, and respond to shifting conditions.
Collected, organized, and maintained extensive observational data for personal records and eBird community science databases.
Demonstrated exceptional determination, resourcefulness, adaptability, and attention to detail while managing a high-mobility, data-driven, and goal-focused expedition.

EDUCATION
Certificate in Advanced Geospatial Technologies – University of Louisville, 2025
Coursework in remote sensing, spatial analysis, cartography, LiDAR data processing, and field data collection. Trained in UAS (drone) flight planning, image acquisition, photogrammetry, Structure-from-Motion (SfM), and Pix4D workflows for mapping and analysis. Experienced with ENVI, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and mobile GIS apps.
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies in the Humanities – University of Chicago
Triple concentration in Classics, English, and Drama.

CERTIFICATIONS
FAA Remote Pilot (Part 107), 2025
Wisconsin Master Naturalist Volunteer, 2017
Kentucky Master Naturalist Volunteer, 2022
Eagle Scout

Dale Bonk

Posted 2025-09-10 under Geospatial