Joanna Dziedziela

GIS Specialist/Project Asistant

Joanna Dziedziela joins us from Poland. During her time here, she has gained in-depth knowledge about SMARA as well as the economics of the construction aggregates industry. Joanna brings a fresh perspective to our office. She is GIS Analyst, an accomplished researcher and project assistant. Her primary interest is in GIS technologies and has advanced capabilities in graphic design. She has also been instrumental with the development of presentations for EnviroMINE's outreach program. Her knowledge has helped us to update and extend our web site.

WORK EXPERIENCE

EnviroMINE, INC San Diego
2008-Present
  • Scrutinizing study of SMARA regulations. Research on General Plans and Zoning regulations of California counties for compliance with SMARA policies.

  • Assist in preparation of community outreach presentations. Research on information and data for presentation purposes. Analyzing demografic and economic data to include in the presentations.


  • Georeferencing aerial photography in ArcGIS.

  • Compiled maps for land use entitlement application.

  • Assist in preparation of Reclamation Plan maps.

  • Development and update of EnviroMINE, INC web site.

FotoGIS Lodz, Poland
2007-2008
Intern
  • Intern at company that provides GIS, geodetic and cartographic services

  • Prepared electronic maps for chosen parts of Poland based on land record statements and cadastres

  • Worked on project for Geodetic and Cartographic Documentation Center. Created orthophotos of Lodz and made digital terrain models by using remote-sensing techniques (ImageStation) and digital raster processing

  • Worked on LPiS (Land Parcel Identification System). Integrated vector allotment border records with satellite orthophotos and vector land management maps and provided verification records

School Network No.5 in Lodz, Poland
Teaching Assistant
2006
  • Merit based internships at High School and Primary School as a geography teacher


EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master of Art in Urban Geography
University of Lodz, Poland - July 2008

Bachelor of Art in Geography
University of Lodz, Poland - June 2006

Pedagogic course organized by Lodz University authorize to work in Poland as geography teacher (2004-2006)


SKILLS

  • GIS software: ArcView 3.x, ArcGis 9.3, ArcPad

  • CAD software: Microstation Bentley (with IRAS/C, IRAS/B), AutoCAD 2010 (under training)

  • Image Station Intergraph - Photogrammetric Digital Steroplotter (Photragtametric manager, Stereo Display, Feature Collection, DTM Collection)

  • Web development (HTML, CSS)

  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Project

  • Effectively use Internet for research purposes