J. Ryan Cook - Resume - Updated on March 20, 2014.

1. J. RYAN COOK
718 Sherrod Avenue ● Florence, AL 35630 ● (706) 361-3076 ● jrcook1106@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
University of North Alabama Florence, AL
M.S. in Geospatial Science, Overall GPA: 4.0/4.0 Expected May 2014
 Relevant Coursework: Elementary Arabic, Projects in GIS, Geography in the Middle East, Political
Geography, Geographic Methods and Design, Seminar in Geospatial Science, Quantitative Methods,
GIS Programming, Spatial Modeling
 Awards: Membership in Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society.
 Thesis topic: Spatiotemporal Analysis of Terrorism in Algeria, utilizing statistical and visual methods to
understand factors relating to patterns in terrorism.
Student International Training Amman, Jordan
Study Abroad course in Intensive Arabic Language Summer 2013
 Completed coursework in Arabic language and culture.
 Demonstrated willingness to take risks through enrollment in intensive Arabic speaking curriculum.
 Gained practical knowledge of Arabic language and many memorable experiences.
 Lived with Jordanian family in Amman for 6 weeks.
 Lived with Bedouin family in rural Jordan for 5 days.
Georgia College and State University Milledgeville, GA
B.A. in Geography, GPA: 3.2/4.0 December 2011
 Relevant coursework: Urban, Cultural, Military, Economic, Physical, World Regional, and Wetland
Geographies; Probability and Statistics; Geography of Insurgency and Terrorism; Weather and Climate;
Spanish; Geographies of the Middle East, Africa, and Europe; Modern Middle East History; Geographic
Information Systems.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
University of North Alabama Florence, AL
Teaching Assistant August 2012 – Present
 Fully funded TA in Geography Department
 Instructed Introduction to GIS (GE384) lab.
 Instructed 5 Weather and Climate (GE111) labs.
 Facilitated regular out-of-class tutoring for student’s benefit.
Hoover Treated Wood Products Thomson, GA
GIS/Data Intern February 2012 – April 2012
 Explored use of Google Fusion Tables and Google Maps engine to develop innovative ways of
visualizing HTWP’s MSA sales data.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
University of North Alabama Florence, AL
Research Assistant January 2013 – May 2013
 Participated in DOJ-funded research exploring various methods of visualizing the effects of hurricanes
on the spatial and temporal distribution of crime in Miami, FL.
 Utilized ESRI suite of programs and the CommonGIS software as part of the project.
 Gained valuable experience in methods of demonstrating temporal concentrations in spatial data.
 Coauthored resulting publication in International Cartographic Conference proceedings.
South Eastern Division of the Association of American Geographers Annual Conference (SEDAAG)
Student Attendee Savannah, GA – 2011
Graduate Student Presenter – Research Paper Roanoke, VA – 2013
 Presented preliminary findings of thesis research on terrorism in Algeria.

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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
University of North Alabama Florence, AL
Graduate Student Representative January 2014 – May 2014
 Anticipated and communicated graduate student concerns to geography department faculty.
 Collaborated with faculty during staff meetings to aid graduate student success.
Student Representative January 2014 – March 2014
 Student representative on inaugural Academic Affairs Outstanding Service Award Committee.
Geography Club Vice President Fall 2012
 Coordinated various events, including regular tailgates and club meetings.
Georgia College and State University Milledgeville, GA
Student Housing Officer August - December 2010
 Vice-President of Student Housing officers for West Campus Apartments of GCSU.
Geography Club President August – December 2011
 Established the Geography Club at GCSU.
 Coordinated Student Government funds request to attend a SEDAAG (Geography conference).
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Computer Skills
 Skilled user of ESRI and Microsoft Office products.
 Working knowledge of Python for ArcGIS; utilized python to configure a model for use in other datasets.
 CommonGIS, and R.
Language Skills
 Native proficiency in English
 Beginner in Arabic and Spanish languages
PAST WORK EXPERIENCE
Waiter: Fernanda’s Grille and Pizzeria Thomson, GA May – July 2012
Host: Cracker Barrel Augusta, GA May – July 2012
Kitchen: Franks Seafood Restaurant Covington, GA March – November 2011
Kitchen: The Brick (Restaurant) Milledgeville, GA June – July 2011
Youth Group Intern FBC, Thomson, GA January 2007 – June 2009