Chris Andersen

About Chris Andersen

Operations Manager in Field Data Acquisition specializing in field data collection in dynamic areas throughout North America. I enjoy working within a cohesive team environment creating solutions for various geospatial collection needs. Most notably, I have been overseeing and working with spherical imagery, terrestrial LiDAR, bathymetric control with turbidity sampling, and geodetic GNSS survey collections. I have demonstrated a history of working in various geography technologies, education, and the outdoor industry. I’m skilled in Management, Logistics, Environmental Education, Leadership, and Communication. My education devised a foundation for creative thinking, working with adversity, technology, and leadership. I have a Geography Degree from Portland State University, Liberal Studies Degree from Iowa State University and Leadership training from the National Outdoor Leadership School.

Experience

1. Geodetic Survey Operations Manager

   Nv5 Geospatial

   Apr 2023 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Leading our team to think dynamically on collecting remote geodetic data throughout North America. Creating new workflows for various ground/terrestrial based geospatial field collections.

Education

• Iowa State University

  Bachelor's degree

• Colorado Mountain College

  Wilderness Studies

• Portland State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Skills

• Mountaineering
• Nols Graduate
• Experiential Education
• Trimble Gps
• Backpacking
• Cpr Certified
• Wilderness First Responder
• Rock Climbing
• Environmental Education
• Public Speaking
• Leave No Trace - Master and Educator
• Inventory Management
• Field Work
• Blue Marble
• Aiare Level 1
• Outdoors
• First Aid
• Ski
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Data Management
• Outdoor Education
• Remote Sensing
• Arcgis