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Lindsay Laurie

Chicago (Or Remote), IL, USA

LINDSAY LAURIE

GIS Specialist & Spatial Data Analyst

Chicago, IL (open to remote work)| lindsaylaurie10@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated and detail-oriented GIS Professional with over 4 years of experience leveraging Esri platforms to transform complex spatial data into actionable insights for municipal operations, planning, and sustainability initiatives. Proven track record in vector/raster dataset management, ArcGIS Experience Builder web application development, QA/QC protocols, and multi-departmental collaboration across civil engineering, public utilities, and infrastructure domains.

TECHNICAL TOOLKIT & CAPABILITIES

• Esri Ecosystem: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Web AppBuilder, Survey123

• Spatial Analysis & Data: Vector & Raster Data Management, Metadata Standards, QA/QC Protocols, Spatial Analytics

• Design & Web Tools: CAD Integration (Computer-Aided Design), Front-End Web Development Basics, Cartographic Layouts

• Domain Expertise: Public Utilities & Infrastructure, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), Zoning, Asset Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GIS Specialist | Village of Montgomery | Montgomery, IL

Aug 2024 – Present

• Direct Montgomery’s enterprise GIS program, spearheading the implementation, maintenance, and strategic optimization of municipal spatial data systems.

• Produce and maintain 100+ feature datasets, web mapping applications, layers, and survey records spanning municipal zoning, public utilities, housing, transit, urban forestry, and demographic metrics.

• Manage vector and raster geospatial datasets in strict accordance with government metadata standards and quality control (QC) protocols.

• Design high-impact cartographic deliverables and interactive dashboards using Experience Builder to inform engineers, urban planners, and municipal board leaders.

Graduate Researcher / M.S. Candidate | University of the Witwatersrand | Johannesburg, South Africa

Feb 2023 – Dec 2024

• Conducted advanced spatial research evaluating sustainable transportation infrastructure and commuting equity across dense urban environments in Johannesburg.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary research teams to translate complex spatial analyses into peer-reviewed technical documentation, maps, and stakeholder presentations.

Assistant Facilities Manager | ICCF Community Homes | Grand Rapids, MI

May 2021 – Feb 2023

• Oversaw operational performance and asset data for 500+ residential units, leveraging analytical insights to drive water, waste management, and HVAC building systems decisions.

• Coordinated vendor contracts, maintenance schedules, and cross-functional teams to consistently achieve project delivery milestones.

GIS & Data Analytics Specialist | Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI

Oct 2018 – Jun 2021

• Engineered an interactive asset management dashboard tracking 400+ campus mechanical assets, establishing data-driven preventive maintenance workflows.

• Partnered with facilities and development teams to model and mitigate operational risks across built environments using spatial analytics and Microsoft Excel data models.

EDUCATION

Master of Science (M.S.) in Urban Studies — Sustainable & Energy Efficient Cities

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | 2024

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Digital Communications

Calvin University, Grand Rapids, MI | 2021

AFFILIATIONS & LEADERSHIP

• Illinois GIS Association (ILGISA) — Member

• Women in GIS — Active Member

• Village of Montgomery — Strategic Planning Team Member

• Village of Glen Ellyn — Environmental Commission Member

Lindsay Laurie

Posted 2026-11-05 under Consultant, Government, Information Technology, Planning, Remote Work / Freelance, Transportation