CEMONE L. WHITFIELD
Chicago, Illinois . (773)- .-PROFILE
Enthusiastic, driven and analytical geography professional with experience in traffic communication,
environmental testing and cartography, including map rendering.
Committed to revitalizing and supporting environmental systems with a strong understanding of GIS
data modeling, topology and spatial analysis concepts.
Excellent problem-solving skills, strong attention to details, and familiarity with structured SLA
framework.
Strong database research, statistical comparison, geo-coding, map production/analysis, and data
collection/conversion skills.
Computer skills include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Database/ SQL, SAP, TIC, ESRI, ArcGIS Pro, and
Python programming.
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EXPERIENCE
YOH (Contracted to NIPSCO), Crown Point, Indiana
6 / 2022 - 11 / 2024
GIS Quality Assurance Support
Provide dedicated assistance to QA personnel with GIS and administrative tasks to fulfill QA program
requirements for the Mapping & Records department.
Post simplified GIS sessions, run in-depth GIS reports, support GIS resets, complete QA work order
pack reviews and closeouts, create IT incident tickets, and support administrative QA tasks.
Regularly update the Access database with required data to ensure up-to-date information.
Effectively process work order packets, including receipt, assignment, log updating, organization and
maintenance of files, pull work order packets, and sending completed packets for archive.
HERE TECHNOLOGIES, Chicago, Illinois
2 / 2020 - 11 / 2020
Traffic Editor (Contract)
Provided in-office/remote (from home) updates to GPS systems to facilitate up-to-the-minute
traffic updates to customers of automotive and distribution companies
Entered a large volume of data from public (DOT) roadway scanning systems for downed trees, accidents,
construction, power outages, public gatherings and other obstacles.
Researched local 9-1-1 websites, city/state highway authority websites and other resources to collect data
regarding road closures and re-routing
EDUCATION
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Macomb, Illinois
Bachelor of Science in Geography, 12/2016 – Minor in Broadcasting
Featured Curriculum:
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World Regions: Monsoon Asia
Environmental Climatology
Advanced Remote Sensing Instruments
Severe & Hazardous Weather
Synoptic Meteorology
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Cartographic Design for GIS
Planet Earth: Surface Processes & Interactions
Principles of Meteorological Instruments
World Regional Geography
Urban & Regional Planning
Project Highlights:
– Utilized the DOW (Doppler on Wheels) to collect data and measure the density of
moisture in a specified area: fog that collected over a nearby lake.
– Completed various mapping projects during Advanced Remote Sensing and
Cartographic Design for GIS using ArcGIS Explorer and ESRI.