NICHOLAS COLLINS
Address: 4896 South Dudley Street 4-4, Littleton, Colorado 80123
Phone:  [Send email to request phone number] 96.6261
E-mail: 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Technically sophisticated, analytical, and dynamic professional offering
progressive years of 
experience in Geographic Information Systems, Aerial Photogrammetry, and Project

Management. Proven expertise in managing numerous projects across multiple
industries with 
remarkable ability in delivering simultaneous large-scale, mission-critical
projects on time, 
within budget, and quality constraints. Excel at directing and coordinating team
members 
associated with the project in a deadline-driven environment to achieve
corporate goals and 
objectives. Exemplify success in establishing win-win relationships with clients
by providing 
superior customer service and addressing their diverse business needs and
geospatial 
requirements. Extremely able to multitask in a fiercely competitive,
challenging, and fast-paced 
situations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

* GIS Data Management, Conversion and Editing
* GIS Map Production
* GIS Data Creation and Maintenance
* Spatial Database Management and Analysis 
* Computer Programming and Web Development
* Project Management and Operations
* Budget and Cost Control 
* Outstanding Client Relations
* Quality Control and Regulatory Compliance
* Conceptual and Detailed Estimates 
* Problem Resolution and Decision Making
* Time Management and Prioritization
* Leadership, Training, and Team Building
* Excellent Presentation and Negotiation Skills

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO: 2009  Present

CERTIFICATE IN RENEWABLE ENERGY
Introduction to Renewable Energy, PV Solar Systems, and Building Energy Audits
Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO: 2008  Present

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Emphasis in GIS
Metropolitan State College, Denver, CO: 2002

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

GIS Software: ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox, and ArcView 
Adobe Photoshop 7, CS, CS2, CS3, CS4; Adobe Dreamweaver and Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
C++, HTML, OrthoVista, SQL and database design, JavaScript, 
Red Hat Linux/Scripting, Global Mapper, MRSID, ERDAS, WinZip

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PIXXURES INC., DENVER, CO
A leading provider of aerial photographic mapping and GIS products and
services.

GIS / Aerial Photogrammetry Project Lead
2003  2008

Coordinated digital multi-band imagery production, combined vector re-alignment
services of 
existing GIS layers, and offered an online Web Map Service capability that
provided a 
mechanism to deploy data to client  * s constituents while reaching broader
audience and increasing 
profitability. Developed a workflow to provide complete long-term geospatial
solutions in an 
integrated service model. Administered corporate financial and budget activities
to fund 
operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency. Communicated with
clients to 
negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements of
projects and to achieve 
desired outcome. Ensured that projects were completed in compliance with
timelines, quality, and 
cost. Spearheaded and mentored image analysts to develop their competencies and
to achieve the 
highest staff performance.

Notable Contributions:
* Initially hired as a temporary employee and then promoted to Image Analyst to
Senior Image 
Analyst, to Assistant Project Manager, and subsequently to Project Lead
* Managed simultaneous, large-scale, and mission-critical projects throughout
the United 
States, which included Landiscor Aerial Imagery for cities like San Diego, Los
Angeles, 
Sacramento, Orange County, Phoenix, Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, San
Antonio, 
and Houston
* Supervised small ADS40 project areas in Bainbridge Island and Kiowa County
* Created a digital elevation model (DEM) for the project area using United
States Geological 
Survey (USGS) 10  30 meter surface models
* Assumed full responsibility in creating Metadata in ArcCatalog, defining
projections in 
ArcToolbox, and checking client area of interests in ArcMap to ensure everything
matched up
* Worked collaboratively with the team associated with the project to adhere
with National 
Mapping Accuracy Standards as well as Ground Control panels in Imagery to survey

locations

INTERNSHIPS

GIS TECHNICIAN, Student Conservation Association Fire Education Core, Denver, CO

2002

* Conferred with the local fire departments and city agency to get GIS Shapefile
datasets of the 
city parcels, streets, and address information
* Handed out information throughout Colorado Springs area and educated
homeowners on how 
to protect their homes in case wildfire occurs; created maps and layouts of the
area for the 
local fire department

DATA ENTRY TECHNICIAN, New Century Software, Denver, CO 
2000

* Accurately entered gas pipeline information throughout the United States using
Microsoft 
Access 
* Promoted to Assistant Team Leader for demonstrating exemplary performance,
dedication, 
and efficiency

GIS TECHNICIAN, Upper Arkansas South Platte Project, Denver, CO 
1999  2001

* Provided high-level of assistance to another employee in collecting
information on trails, dirt 
roads, and paths throughout the South Park area in southern Colorado
* Recognized as  ’Outstanding Student Intern “ and received a stipend amounting
to $2000

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

PART-TIME POSITION
2009  PRESENT
MOUNTAIN POWER SYSTEMS 

* Provide oversight in maintaining a web site for renewable energy products,
solar, wind 
turbine, backup generators, electric bikes, and scooters using HTML, CSS, and
JavaScript

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Advanced Geographic Information Systems, ESRI Training Courses, Broomfield CO:
2007
Geospatial Training Services  Introduction to ArcObjects
Geospatial Training Services  Introduction to VBA for ArcMap