Kyle L. Doescher is seeking a position applying GIS and remote sensing skills. He has a B.S. in Geographic Science from James Madison University with concentrations in Applied GIS and Environmental Conservation. His relevant coursework includes Cartography, Remote Sensing, Python, and ArcGIS. He has experience creating maps for Shenandoah Riverkeepers and working with nonprofit Friends of the Rappahannock. References are provided from three of his professors at JMU.

1. Kyle L. Doescher
Mail : 20 SeptemberLane Stafford, VA 22554
Cell Phone: 540-907-6676
e-mail : doeschkl@dukes.jmu.edu
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/doeschkl
Objective
To apply my knowledge of GIS and
remote sensing.
B.S. Geographic Science, May 2015 ; James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.
Dual concentration: Applied Geographic Information Systems; Environmental Conservation,
Sustainability, and Developement
Major GPA: 3.79 Overall GPA: 3.39
- President’s List : Fall 2014
- Dean’s List: Fall 2013, Spring 2014
- Geography Club member
- Ski Club member
- Gamma Theta Upsilon Geography Honors Society
Education
Geospatial Tools I- Cartography and Visualization
Geospatial Tools II- Remote Sensing and GPS
Spatial Thinking and Problem Solving
Internet GIS
Python
Cartography & Geospatial Visualization
Introduction to Geographic Information Science
Professional Map Design and Visualization
Physical Geography
Biogeography
Human Interactions with the Physical Environment
Principles of Remote Sensing
Human Geography: The Cultural Landscape
Population Geography
History and Philosophy of Geography
Senior Seminar in Water Resources
RelatedCoursework
 Proficient with ArcMap, ArcToolbox,
ArcCatalog, and PCI Geomatica 2013
 Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint,
Access, and Adobe Illustrator
 Proficient with Python, HTML/CSS, and
Javascript
 Strong written and verbal communication
skills
 Ability to work independently and as part of
a team
 Topographic field map reading
 Digital image processing
 Raster/vector geoprocessing and spatial
analysis
 Spatial analysis experience with ESRI Suite
(ArcGIS 10.2)
 Trimble survey grade field units and post
processing with Pathfinder Office 6.0
Software
Skills
Employment/Volunteer Work
Massanutten Resort Ski Instructor (Present)
 Communicated with guests from all over the world
 Instructed guests on how to ski safely with proper technique
Shenandoah Riverkeepers (Fall Semester 2014)
 Used Arcmap to create a recreational water trail map of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River
 Implemented proper cartographic techniques to create a visually appealing and useful map
Friends of the Rappahannock Volunteer (Summer 2014)
 Participated in environmental restoration projects including invasive species control and storm water
drainage
 Gained experience working with a nonprofit organization

2. References
Mary Tacy, Ph.D.
Professor, Geographic Sciences Coordinator
James Madison University
MSC 4302
701 Carrier Drive
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
Email: tacymb@jmu.edu
Phone: 540-568-6722
Carole Nash, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Integrated Science and Technology
James Madison University
MSC 4102
701 Carrier Drive
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
Email: nashcl@jmu.edu
Phone: 540-568-6805
Ian Muehlenhaus, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Integrated Science and Technology
James Madison University
MSC 4302
701 Carrier Drive
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
Email: muehleia@jmu.edu
Phone: 612-251-5124