Benjamin Suber

GIS Manager, Schmitz & Associates. Urban Planner & Spatial Analyst. Polymath with MPP & MS. Chronic Volunteer.

Agoura Hills, California, United States

About

Experience

  • GIS Manager & Planner at Schmitz & Associates, Inc.
    May 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 3 mos

    Conducted multiple spatial analyses, backed up outside consultants and streamlined processes in ArcGIS pertaining to properties in Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains. Such processes include fuel modification analyses, constraints analyses and data transfers for clients and outside consultants. Managed and worked as a planner on projects within the State of California, Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura Counties and the Cities of Los Angeles, Malibu, Newport Beach, Long Beach and Santa Monica. Also created presentations for potential clients, legal exhibits and geographic diagrams using ArcGIS and ArcGIS Explorer. Supervised Planners with geospatial needs and research strategies.

  • Transportation Route Designer (Volunteer) at Crete Academy Charter School
    Aug 2017 - 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Designed the first transportation route for Crete Academy through Network Analysis in a GIS for vans to pick up and drop off students. Update routes each semester to ensure smooth transportation operations for Crete Academy.

  • Graduate Assistant at Pepperdine University School of Public Policy
    Aug 2011 - Nov 2011 · 4 mos

    Instructed Math Review sessions to over 60 students in the Class of 2013.

  • ZonaZoo (2 yrs 3 mos)
    • Liaison/Campus Outreach Commission Member
      Oct 2007 - Dec 2009 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Oversaw the creation and development of the ZonaZoo Young Alumni Program, assisted in ensuring the smooth operations of ZonaZoo events.

    • Liaison Director
      Feb 2009 - May 2009 · 4 mos

      Maintained contacts with University officials and clubs regarding events and programs run by the official student section of the University of Arizona, the ZonaZoo. Co-developed foundation for a ZonaZoo Young Alumni Program with Arizona Athletics and Wildcat Club (still under development).

  • Volunteer in spare time at ASA & ASUA
    2006 - 2009 · 3 yrs

    Volunteered for different events ranging from efforts to fight tuition hikes to participating in events that ensured the success of these events planned by members of ASA and ASUA.