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Maxwell Howe

Boston, MA, USA

PROFILE
GIS & Spatial Data Analyst delivering applied geospatial, statistical, and database-driven analysis for municipalities, school districts, and nonprofit organizations. Proficient in ArcGIS, spatial analysis, SQL, R, and Python, with a strong ability to translate complex datasets into clear visualizations and insights that support planning, equity, and operational decision-making. Background includes public-sector analytics, emergency planning, business operations and stakeholder-facing communication.
EXPERTISE
Spatial analysis & geoprocessing | GIS database design & management | Public-sector & municipal analytics | Equity & accessibility analysis | Data cleaning, transformation & validation | Dashboard & map-based communication | Emergency planning & risk assessment | Stakeholder engagement & reporting
TECHNICAL SKILLS
GIS & Mapping: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, spatial joins, buffering, cartographic design Data & Analytics: R, Python, SQL, Excel, statistical analysis, regression modeling Remote Sensing: ERDAS Imagine, TerrSet, raster analysis Visualization: Dashboards, Story Maps, Adobe Illustrator
SELECTED GIS & ANALYTICS PROJECTS (Full portfolio: maxwellhowegis.com)
Lynn Public Schools – Attendance & Walkability Analysis
• Analyzed 10,000+ student records using R and ArcGIS Pro to evaluate the relationship between walkability and attendance.
• Produced heatmaps and regression outputs that informed district-level discussions on zoning and transportation access.
Town of Lynnfield, MA – Cemetery Database & Mapping
• Designed and implemented a SQL-based cemetery records database and digitized parcel-level plot data.
• Built an interactive ArcGIS dashboard to improve operational efficiency and public access to records.
Salem Food Pantry – Equity & Service Access Analysis
• Cleaned and analyzed 150,000+ rows of client visit data in R to identify underserved neighborhoods.
• Delivered maps and visualizations that guided service expansion decisions.
EV Charging Station Location Research - Massachusetts
• Conducted spatial multi-criteria decision analysis in ArcGIS Pro to identify equitable EV charging locations across MA.
• Integrated demographic, land use, transportation access, and infrastructure variables to support data-driven planning and sustainability decisions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROBABILITY, STATISTICS & FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATOR | Lynn English High School | Lynn, MA 2022 – Present
• Design and deliver statistics and financial algebra curriculum using real-world datasets.
• Lead project-based learning where students analyze data, create visualizations, and present findings.
• Translate technical concepts into accessible insights for diverse audiences.
HOTEL OPERATIONS & GENERAL MANAGEMENT | Various Hotels | Concord, NH & Boston, MA 2015 – 2022
• Led daily operations, budgeting, staffing, and vendor management across hotel properties in Massachusetts and NH.
• Managed and developed teams of 30+ employees in high-pressure, customer-facing environments.
• Analyzed operational and financial performance metrics to drive process improvements and service quality.
• Built strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills transferable to project-based analytical roles.
INDEPENDENT BUSINESS OPERATIONS & FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION | MA & NH 2013 – Present
• Operate an independent online business, overseeing revenue tracking, expense management, and financial organization since 2013.
• Established and managed bookkeeping and financial records for a New Hampshire–registered LLC beginning in 2018, supporting budgeting, expense tracking, and compliance.
• Maintain organized financial data to support operational decision-making and tax preparation.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE | Geographic Information Sciences | Salem State University 2023 – 2025
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | Homeland Security | Concentration: Intelligence Analysis | Daniel Webster College 2010 – 2014

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