Beth McClelland
Core Competencies
- Strong foundation in GIS skills from COGS.
- Able to meticulously document data, research information, perform data analysis, maintain databases, and
draft reports.
- Collaborating with team members to accomplish tasks too large for one person.
- Excellent customer service delivered through strong interpersonal and communication (written & verbal)
skills.
- Professional tradesperson with keen attention to detail and focused on quality control.
- High level of organization as required to ensure tools and materials are available on job sites and
maintained in working condition.
Technology:
- ESRI
- ArcGIS Pro, Mapviewer, Storymaps, Dashboards, Field Maps
- Catalyst Focus
- Oracle
- PostgresSQL (pgAdmin)
- QGIS
- Microsoft Office
- Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook
- Programming Languages:
- Python, R, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Education
- Geographic Information Systems Graduate Certificate (ongoing)
- Bachelor of Science Degree - Major in Forestry, Minor in Environmental Studies
- University of New Brunswick
- Awarded 3 Scholarships
- Studied at the Swedish University of Agricultural Science in Umea, Sweden for third year.
Employment History
- Stoneworker, Ravenrock Stoneworks 04/ 2014 – 12/2021
- Installed various stone products in accordance with customer specifications.
- Used a variety of power tools and hand tools to cut and shape stones.
- Ensured appropriate tools and materials would be onsite each day.
- Worked to overcome unexpected complications in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Utilized safety equipment such as eye protection, ear protection, respirators as needed.
- Construction Tradesperson, Self Employed 11/2011 – 03/2014
- Prepared quotations for prospective customers.
- Worked on small renovation projects, independently and as a subcontractor on larger projects.
- Communicated with clients regarding project specifications, timing, and cost.
- Organized daily schedule.
- Billed clients and collected payment at the end of each project.
- Construction Tradesperson, Good Rule Construction 10/2010 – 11/2011, 09/2004 – 02/2006
- Worked as part of a 3-to-6-person team renovating and building houses.
- Used a variety of power tools and hand tools to cut and shape materials needed for renovation work.
- Construction Tradesperson, Duralux Bath Solutions 09/2007 – 03/2009
- Worked independently or with other team members to renovate bathrooms.
- Communicated with clients regarding project expectations, timelines, cost, and payments.
- Handled unforeseen problems on-site in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Crew Manager/Tree Planter, Apex Reforestation Ltd. 05/2000 – 08/2005
- Managed crews of between 5 and 17 tree planters.
- Responsible for training, quality control, production, and safety of crew members.
- Completed daily paperwork regarding the productivity and work quality of each crew member.
- Ensured all required tools and materials were available to crew members.
- Confirmed safety equipment such as radios, first aid kits, and bear spray were on site.
