Lisa Schmidt

Associate Project Manager, Management-focused Senior Analyst, Senior Analyst and Analyst @Nv5 Geospatial

Portland, OR, US

Associate Project Manager• Led and successfully delivered multiple geospatial projects that created national recognition, including two highly experimental riverine bathymetric SONAR-LiDAR projects with uncertain conditions and custom processing tools.• Directed projects with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), requiring strict data confidentiality protocols and limited personnel access.• Managed end-to-end project lifecycles, from initiation to closure, including creating project portfolios, developing project plans, procurement preparation, and facilitating stakeholder meetings.• Maintained client relationships through detailed written and verbal communication, ensuring alignment on project scope, deliverables, and expectations.• A collaborative communication style that fosters trust with clients, contractors, and team members.Management-Focused Senior Analyst, Analyst• Provided valuable support/oversight of LiDAR processing in the creation of highly accurate and precise geospatial products and solutions.• Taught and led teams in LiDAR processing techniques for accurate classifications and analyses.• Served on interview committees for contractor and full-time positions.

Saint Louis Community College

N/A, Biological Sciences

Illnois State University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Physical Geography

Central Oregon Community College

Certificate, Geographic Information Systems

Illinois Central College

Associate of Arts (A.A.), Fine and Studio Arts