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    Nobuhle Matanga 38 Saturn Bay, Winnipeg Manitoba R3T 0Z9 Tel: (204)-453-7058,Email: [email protected], Website: http://nobuhlematanga.wix.com/portfolio-

    NOBUHLE MATANGA, B.Sc. - Geog., PG-GIS38 Saturn Bay,

    Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 0Z9Tel: (204)-453-7058

    Email: [email protected],Website: http://nobuhlematanga.wix.com/portfolio-

    Professional Profile

    A recent graduate of the GIS Geospatial Management Post Graduate Certificate program

    at Niagara College, with proven experience in cartography, database management, spatial analyst andprogramming. 1 year of experience working as a GIS consultant for the Town of Pelham. Two years ofexperience as a Library Assistant working at Queens University Maps, Data & Government Information Centre.

    Education

    Post Graduate Certificate: GISGeospatial Management June 2013Niagara College; Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

    This is an intensive three semesters application based graduate program that covers a wide range fromtopics including but not limited to: mapping, cartography, database management, programming,geodatabases and internet GIS applications.

    Worked as a GIS consultant for the Town of Pelham on a GIS Co-Operative Project. Completed program with honours standing and acumulative average of 85 percent.

    Bachelor of Science: Physical Geography June 2012

    Queen's University; Kingston, Ontario

    Took courses relevant to cartography design, quantitative methods and GIS.Key Qualifications

    Technical Skills

    Proficient In:

    ArcGIS 9.x/10.x ( ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox; Model Builder; Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst,Geostatistical Analyst)

    AutoCAD Microsoft Office Products [2003-2010] SQL server. Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Visual Studio, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL

    GIS Skills

    Experience with collecting raw data using surveying equipment (Total Stations, GPS) Experience in database creation & management Ability to create maps using proper cartographic techniques Ability to analyze and interpret geospatial maps Capable of making decisions based on map information

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    Nobuhle Matanga 38 Saturn Bay, Winnipeg Manitoba R3T 0Z9 Tel: (204)-453-7058,Email: [email protected], Website: http://nobuhlematanga.wix.com/portfolio-

    Experience with developing, customizing and implementing GIS-Based web mapping applicationsCommunication

    2 Years of Experience as an Academic Aide, effective liaison between client and his instructor Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Able to act on instructions with minimal guidance Confidently speaks in public

    Leadership & Teamwork

    Exceptional ability to motivate and influence to attain a common objective Energetic and capable to adapt in high-pressure situations with the ability to multi-task efficiently Able to work in a team environment as well as individually

    Research & Planning

    4 Years of experience as a Research Assistant Experience in various types of Lab Work Able to prioritize and organize information Remarkable time management and multi-tasking with attentiveness

    Work Experience

    GIS Consultant (Temp) October 2012-June 2013Fonthill Cemetery Mapping Phase1 for the Town of Pelham

    Full year of experience as a GIS consultant working on a GIS CO-Operative based project throughNiagara College for the Town of Pelham.

    Worked with a five member GIS project team, strong team building and communication skills wererequired.

    Created Access database, file geodatabase, interactive online map and webpage, and business feasibilitystudy for the Town. Expertise in Microsoft Access, ArcGIS and Google Fusion Table was used tocomplete deliverables.

    Created high quality cartographic products for the client using ArcGIS. Corresponding standards and documentation were created for the aforementioned deliverables. Conducted two Total Station surveys for the Town for the business feasibility study. Participated in proposal, progress and final report presentations. Received 95% in Client evaluations.

    Library Assistant September 2011-May 2012Queens University Maps, Data & Government Information Centre

    Two years of experience as a Library Assistant working at Queens University Maps, Data & GovernmentInformation Centre.

    Responsible for data entry, clerical, cataloguing and student assistance services. Assisted students with any issues regarding maps, atlases, air photos, geospatial data, GIS systems and

    databases/websites.

    Experienced with different map types, projections, scale, coordinate systems. Strong understanding of Canadian topographic and thematic map series, indexing, and online sources.

    References Available Upon Request