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2009
Raymond Randy Carr
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005
(575)202-9749
E-mail bikerac@yahoo.com


Education
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Master of Applied Geography. May 2009. GPA 4.0
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Master of Arts in Secondary Education, and Teachers
Certification. J uly, 1991. GPA 3.7
Utica College of Syracuse University, Utica New York. Bachelor of Science in Biology. May, 1985. GPA 3.2
Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica New York. Associates in Applied Science in Science Laboratory
Technology. May, 1983. GPA 3.0

Experience
Geography Department/New Mexico State University, Las Cruces NM 7/11-present. Dr. C. Brown, supervisor.
Worked as the GIS Coordinator and GIS Analyst in the Spatial Applications Research Center (SpARC). Duties
include project management and supervising undergraduate and graduate student personnel; developing and
implementing policies and procedures; training personnel; designing GIS user applications, control access and
system security; developing and maintaining map data files and GIS user applications; organizing and maintaining
archive files, maps, charts and reports; providing IT, computer/teaching laboratory support for SpARC and
Geography department; developing cartographic analysis procedures; representing the SpARC on inter-agency
cooperative projects and developing grant proposals.
8/07-7/10. Dr. C. Brown, supervisor. Worked as a GIS Analyst/Research Associate in the Spatial Applications
Research Center on various grant-funded projects (e.g. Aggie Transit WMA, NMDA Noxious Weeds/Pesticide
Application WMA). Participated in a NGA/NMSU Geography department curriculum alignment project. Worked
as a graduate Teaching Assistant for the Geography department preparing and instructing labs for upper division
courses including: physical geography; urban geography; cartography; introductory GIS techniques and
applications; advanced GIS techniques and applications; spatial, raster and 3-D analysis. Also worked as the
Geography Computer Lab Coordinator for two semesters and was responsible for computer lab upkeep and
maintenance. Worked as the principle GIS technician on the City of Las Cruces/NMSU Geocoding project.

Jornada Long Term Environmental Research/New Mexico State University, Las Cruces NM 9/06-8/07.
Christine Laney, supervisor.
Worked as a Specialist (Non-Admin Support) member of the Trends project, a large data/metadata synthesis effort
focused on improving the accessibility and use of long-term environmental/ecological data.
Performed database/geo-database (Microsoft Access, SQL Server, ArcGIS) data entry
Executed queries and prepared requested reports
Downloaded and converted data files and file types
Monitored project progress

Teaching Experience
Las Cruces Public Schools, Las Cruces NM Las Cruces High School, 8/00-7/06.
Taught 9
th
grade Physical Science, 10
th
grade Biology, and Introductory Electronics. Used lectures and
classroom presentations to teach students science concepts. Prepared laboratory work, daily assignments, tests,
and monitored student performance.

Las Cruces Museum of Natural History, Las Cruces NM, Education Curator, 2/00-8/00.
Worked developing community educational programs. Supervised volunteer/work study personnel.

Raymond Randy Carr

Gallup McKinley County School District, Gallup NM Teacher 11/94-5/98
Worked with at-risk students in an alternative high school setting. Taught all science courses, math, health,
physical education, and art. Developed experiential, rock climbing and outdoor programs both within the school
and community.

Zuni Public School District, Zuni NM Twin Buttes Alternative High School, 8/91-5/94.
Worked with at-risk students in an alternative high school setting. Taught science, health, math, physical
education, and art.

Albuquerque Public Schools, Albuquerque, NM Andrew Jackson Middle School, 8/90-5/91.
Taught eighth grade Earth Science. Completed Masters Degree internship program through the University of
New Mexico.

Summary of Qualifications
Geographic Information Systems: Knowledge and understanding of vector and raster geographic data types,
coordinate systems and projections, geodatabases, querying data, geoprocessing, geocoding, geographic
networks, and metadata. Experience with hydrologic modeling, transportation network analysis, and
geocoding using GIS.
Database structure and design: Knowledge and understanding of database system planning Systems Development
Life Cycle (SDLC). Familiarity with Microsoft Access and SQL Server. Familiarity and experience using
Microsoft Visio (process flowcharts, network diagrams, workflow diagrams, database models), Project
(project management tool).
Cartography: Knowledge and experience in designing and producing reference and thematic maps, quantitative
thematic mapping techniques, map production techniques. Proficiency with the following mapping and/or
GIS software; ESRI ArcGIS v 9.3.x, Google Earth, Delorme USA 7.0, TransCAD 5.0, and Microsoft
MapPoint.
Urban and Transportation Planning: Experience with network analysis using ArcGIS and TransCAD 5.0 (utilized
in thesis) software, Las Cruces MPO/Bicycle Facilities Advisory Committee, New Mexico State University
Campus Bike Facilities Committee.
Statistics: Knowledge and understanding of basic statistical principles and practices, i.e. central tendency measures.
Familiarity and experience with Excel and SPSS.
General IT and Computer: knowledge and understanding of computer hardware and system software, basic
troubleshooting skills, webpage and Web Map Application design and development (using ArcGIS Server
Manager and Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0). Proficiency with Microsoft Office 2010 (i.e. Word, Excel,
Access, Outlook, PowerPoint). Understanding and basic knowledge of server and network administration.
Communication skills: practiced ability to speak publicly in various settings, i.e. in teaching/training scenarios,
public meetings.
Supervisory: experience supervising up to 30 persons in various settings-i.e. US Army Reserve platoon leader,
public school teacher, AmeriCorps site supervisor, Zuni Search and Rescue team leader/instructor.
Citizenship: I am a citizen of the United States.

Scholarships & Awards
New Mexico State University Graduate School Honors Graduate
The Richard D. Wright Award for Excellence in Applied GIS Projects, 2008-2009
Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce Conquistadores scholarship recipient
Mike Watts Outstanding Leadership Award
2008 Dwight D. Eisenhower Hispanic Serving Institutions Fellowship
New Mexico State University Geography Department Teaching Assistantship
Dona Ana Branch Community College Tuition Scholarship
University of New Mexico Graduate Fellowship
Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship
Ives Memorial Scholarship

Raymond Randy Carr

Community Service Activities
Map preparation for the Las Cruces Tour of Gardens, 2009-2010
Bicycle Facilities Planning Committee- New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Planning Committee-Las Cruces Metropolitan Planning Office, Las
Cruces, NM (2007-09)
Mesilla Valley Bicycle Coalition (MVBC) Community bicycle member/advocate (2007-09)