ARC-GIS Portfolio
Mia Giardina
This portfolio outlines my personal mapping knowledge and ability. As an Environmental Science major of the University of South Florida this is a skill that can be very well transitioned into the work field.
Figure: 1
The image displays part of the coast line located in St. Petersburg, showing the relation of boating regulated safety zones and manatee carcass recovery points from 1974 to 2020.
Sources:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation(FWC). Manatee Carcass Recovery Locations in Florida. Updated December 6, 2023. Online GIS Data. Accessed April 28, 2024. Online Linkage: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=ba5b92ec509f48f38c61aa542e96236f
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation(FWC). State Boating Safety Zones, Florida. Updated December 15, 2023. Online GIS Data. Accessed April 28, 2024. Online Linkage: https://data2-myfwc.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/myfwc::state-boating-safety-zones-florida/about
Figure: 2
During the year 2020, Tampa Bay region sea grass coverage.
Sources:
Southwest Florida Water Management District(SWFWMD). SeagrasAllYears_BySegement_F3. Updated March 15, 2024. Online GIS Data. Accessed March 23, 2024. Online Linkage: https://usflibrary.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=59b43aa5f8074847b00a7368e851b78b
Figure: 3
Gathered by the U.S. Bureau of the census in 2004, showing the United States with each dot representing 20,000 individuals who are 65 or older in age.
Source:
Duffey, Renee. Exercise 8 DATA. Updated 4/02/2024. Online GIS data. Accessed 4/09/2024. Online Linkage: https://usflibrary.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=f2dc290d11384fdc8e219a23d22a0882
Figure: 4
The pink lines indicate where the Sun trail is in the area of the Tampa Bay, along with corresponding flood zones and conservation areas.
Sources:
Rpolinsk_EPA. FL Composite Flood Risk. Updated 2/15/2022. Online GIS data. Accessed 2/13/2024. Online Linkage: FL Composite Flood Risk - Overview (arcgis.com)
The Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI). FL_Conservation_Lands_web. Updated 1/28/2024. Online GIS data. Accessed 2/13/2024. Online Linkage: FL_Conservation_Lands_web - Overview (arcgis.com)
Kovachich, Sara. Florida Department of transportation. Suntrail_status_20221020. Updated 11/17/2022. Online GIS data. Accessed 2/13/2024. Online Linkage: suntrail_status_20221020 - Overview (arcgis.com)
Figure: 4
Part of the South Florida Gulf coast is shown with nesting habitats and their relationship to Sea Turtle strandings on the Gulf of Mexico.
Sources:
Mgtowns2_NCSU. Loggerhead Sea Turtle Strandings and Critical Habitats in Florida_ US_WFL1. Updated 12/03/2023. Online GIS data. Accessed 5/02/2024. Online linkage: https://usflibrary.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=2773b4e4bac943fcb6e30db461b64c67
State of the World's Sea Turtles(SWOT). Sea Turtle Nesting Sites in the Gulf of Mexico 2013. Updated 2/23/2024. Online GIS data. Accessed 5/02/2024. Online Linkage: https://usflibrary.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=df35d60ebbc448a98100925f1c4769e7
Resume:
EXPERIENCE
Lenox Youth Basketball Association, Lenox MA 2016-Present
Seasonal Volunteer
· Works with coaches to assist children in practices.
· Arranges facilities for fundraising events.
· Serves food and assists in other activities during events as a representative for the association.
Lenox Memorial Middle and High School, Lenox MA 2020-2022
Junior Varsity Practice Assistant
· Organized and arranged athletic equipment for practice and games.
· Demonstrated practice sequences and worked one-on-one with students on their individual capabilities.
· Filled in for assistant coach when necessary, including during games and practices.
UNICO ACE- Pittsfield, MA 2016-2020
Volunteer
· Planned fundraising events with local chapter to raise money for non-profit organizations.
· Participated in other local and national volunteer events with fellow members.
· Attended weekly volunteer meetings.
Kutchers Sports Academy, Great Barrington MA June-August 2021
Camp Counselor and Coach
· Organized games and activities for groups of up to twenty children.
· Cultivated a safe and comforting environment for the children.
· Used problem solving skills to settle disputes between campers and come to resolutions.
· Developed team-work skills by working with a team of a dozen co-counselors and thirty coaches.
Massachusetts Audubon, Pittsfield MA June- August 2023
Camp Counselor
· Planned and taught natural history concepts to children from ages five to eleven through interactive lessons.
· Navigated forests and acted as a guide to campers.
· Administered first aid when applicable.
EDUCATION
University of South Florida class of 2025
Major- Environmental Science and Policy
SKILLS
American Heart Association
· Heart saver for K-12 for CPR and first aid emergency cardiovascular care.
