Nobuhle Matanga 38 Saturn Bay, Winnipeg Manitoba R3T 0Z9 Tel: (204)-453-7058, Email: nobuhlematanga@gmail.com, Website: http://nobuhlematanga.wix.

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NOBUHLE MATANGA, B.Sc. - Geog., PG-GIS

38 Saturn Bay, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 0Z9 Tel: (204)-453-7058 Email: nobuhlematanga@gmail.com, Website: http://nobuhlematanga.wix.com/portfolio-

Professional Profile
A recent graduate of the GIS Geospatial Management Post Graduate Certificate program at Niagara College, with proven experience in cartography, database management, spatial analyst and programming. 1 year of experience working as a GIS consultant for the Town of Pelham. Two years of experience as a Library Assistant working at Queens University Maps, Data & Government Information Centre.

Education
Post Graduate Certificate: GIS Geospatial Management Niagara College; Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario June 2013

This is an intensive three semesters application based graduate program that covers a wide range from topics including but not limited to: mapping, cartography, database management, programming, geodatabases and internet GIS applications. Worked as a GIS consultant for the Town of Pelham on a GIS Co-Operative Project. Completed program with honours standing and a cumulative average of 85 percent. June 2012

Bachelor of Science: Physical Geography Queen's University; Kingston, Ontario Took courses relevant to cartography design, quantitative methods and GIS.

Key Qualifications
Technical Skills Proficient In: ArcGIS 9.x/10.x ( ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox; Model Builder; Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, Geostatistical Analyst) AutoCAD Microsoft Office Products [2003-2010] SQL server. Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Visual Studio, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL GIS Skills Experience with collecting raw data using surveying equipment (Total Stations, GPS) Experience in database creation & management Ability to create maps using proper cartographic techniques Ability to analyze and interpret geospatial maps Capable of making decisions based on map information

Nobuhle Matanga 38 Saturn Bay, Winnipeg Manitoba R3T 0Z9 Tel: (204)-453-7058, Email: nobuhlematanga@gmail.com, Website: http://nobuhlematanga.wix.com/portfolio

Experience with developing, customizing and implementing GIS-Based web mapping applications

Communication 2 Years of Experience as an Academic Aide, effective liaison between client and his instructor Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Able to act on instructions with minimal guidance Confidently speaks in public Leadership & Teamwork Exceptional ability to motivate and influence to attain a common objective Energetic and capable to adapt in high-pressure situations with the ability to multi-task efficiently Able to work in a team environment as well as individually Research & Planning 4 Years of experience as a Research Assistant Experience in various types of Lab Work Able to prioritize and organize information Remarkable time management and multi-tasking with attentiveness

Work Experience
GIS Consultant (Temp) October 2012-June 2013 Fonthill Cemetery Mapping Phase1 for the Town of Pelham Full year of experience as a GIS consultant working on a GIS CO-Operative based project through Niagara College for the Town of Pelham. Worked with a five member GIS project team, strong team building and communication skills were required. Created Access database, file geodatabase, interactive online map and webpage, and business feasibility study for the Town. Expertise in Microsoft Access, ArcGIS and Google Fusion Table was used to complete deliverables. Created high quality cartographic products for the client using ArcGIS. Corresponding standards and documentation were created for the aforementioned deliverables. Conducted two Total Station surveys for the Town for the business feasibility study. Participated in proposal, progress and final report presentations. Received 95% in Client evaluations. Library Assistant September 2011-May 2012 Queens University Maps, Data & Government Information Centre Two years of experience as a Library Assistant working at Queens University Maps, Data & Government Information Centre. Responsible for data entry, clerical, cataloguing and student assistance services. Assisted students with any issues regarding maps, atlases, air photos, geospatial data, GIS systems and databases/websites. Experienced with different map types, projections, scale, coordinate systems. Strong understanding of Canadian topographic and thematic map series, indexing, and online sources. References Available Upon Request