Jack Scrivani
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Experienced in emergency management, geospatial analysis, and disaster response through academic studies and practical applications. As an Undergraduate Hall Director, developed crisis response skills and managed high-pressure situations. Work at the Timmons Group and Virginia DOT provided hands-on experience in GIS data maintenance, automation, and emergency operations support. Certified in FEMA emergency response and hazardous materials awareness, with growing proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and FME, ready to contribute to real-time disaster monitoring and crisis response efforts.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Undergraduate Hall Director
James Madison University
07.2023 - Current
- Interview, train, supervise, and evaluate 5 Resident Advisors
- Hold RAs accountable for meeting performance expectations, utilizing departmental resources for staff and resident development and training, and providing staff members guidance about University policies and procedures
- Manage the day-to-day operations of a residential hall housing ~160 undergraduate students
- Implement university policies and procedures to ensure a safe and inclusive living environment for all residents
- Respond to student crises and emergencies in a timely and effective manner
- Foster a sense of community and promote student engagement through programming and events
- Conduct regular room and building inspections to ensure compliance with university policies, maintenance standards, and fire safety policy (including scheduled fire drills)
- Manage the hall budget and maintain accurate records of expenditures
- Collaborate with campus partners including Dean of Students, dining services, and academic departments to provide comprehensive support to students
Intern
Timmons Group: Geospatial Division
05.2024 - 08.2024
- GIS Data Maintenance & Automation: Updated, cross-referenced, and matched data for the National Fire Department Response Boundary (FDRB) dataset using ArcGIS Pro and the ArcGIS Pro Data Interoperability Extension (FME)
- Automated data workflows and used FME for attribute matching across datasets, including fuzzy script matching and state geocoding
- CAD to GIS Conversion: Converted the University of Richmond's utility network from CAD to GIS, focusing on utilities such as Sewer, Water, Stormwater, and Telecom
- Manually added attributes like pipe diameters and valve specifications using CAD annotation layers in ArcGIS Pro
- Data Troubleshooting & Quality Assurance: Troubleshooted inconsistent or outdated datasets provided by different states, ensuring data accuracy through feature validation and matching processes
- Georeferencing: Aligned CAD files lacking spatial awareness with real-world coordinates in ArcGIS Pro to ensure spatial accuracy in GIS datasets, applying georeferencing techniques learned in academia
- Professional Collaboration & Project Management: Worked alongside senior staff and fellow interns to address project issues, participated in team solution meetings, and met deadlines to ensure project completion for clients
Administrative Assistant
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Starting work again late February 2025 as a GIS Technician
- Supporting emergency snow operations
- Creating and updating contractor assignment mobilization forms
- Developing new M41 for all VDOT maintained roads
- Utilizing ESRI ARCgis mapping programs and Microsoft Office 365 programs
- Experience reviewing, interpreting and applying policies and procedures
- Working projects independently as a teleworker
- Working with Area Headquarters staff to coordinate snow mobilizations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geography, AGIS (Applied Geographic Information Systems), Emergency Management
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2025
Skills
- Eagle Scout
- Quick learner
- Office administration
- Team management
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Project management
- Meeting planning
Certification
- USGIF Certificate, Expected completion
- Microsoft Office Programs, Certified
- Proficient in ArcGIS Pro
- Experience in QGIS, FME, Python, Adobe Illustrator, Orange: Data Mining, ERDAS Imagine, AutoCAD
- Virginia DOT Intermediate Work Zone Safety and Flagger Certification, Certified
- CDP, FEMA Hazardous Materials Awareness Refresher, AWR-358-dL-R
- CDP, FEMA Hazardous Materials Awareness, Indirect Delivery, AWR-358-2
- CDP, FEMA Hospital Emergency Department Management of Radiation Accidents, Indirect Delivery, PER-910-2
- CDP, FEMA Fundamentals Course for Radiological Response, Indirect Delivery, PER-909-2
- CDP, FEMA Hospital Emergency Response Training: Basic, Indirect Delivery, AWR-901-2
Timeline
Intern
Timmons Group: Geospatial Division
05.2024 - 08.2024
Undergraduate Hall Director
James Madison University
07.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
01.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Geography, AGIS (Applied Geographic Information Systems), Emergency Management
James Madison University
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