Benjamin S. Antolin

Email: benjiantolin@gmail.com

GitHub: https://github.com/benjiantolin

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EDUCATION

Master of Science in Applied Economics | Expected June 2020
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Bachelor of Arts in Economics with Mathematics Option | June 2017
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA

Certificate in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) | June 2017
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Faculty Research Assistant/Data & GIS Analyst | August 2017- Present
Oregon State University Extension Service Administration, Corvallis, OR

• Work closely with the Rural Communities Explorer managing faculty on data collection, management, and analysis
• Input and retrieval of data from original sources.
• Design custom data driven maps using ArcGIS for data visualization and analysis
• Collect. input, and edit spatial data to create new spatial data to fit research needs
• Work collaboratively with program team to develop a plan for creating and managing the database.
• Coordinate data gathering, entry, and management from various sources
• Assist program team with developing quantitative data measures for inclusion in the database
• Assist program team with maintaining the data management system.
• Track reporting deadlines, interpret information, and respond to inquiries from program team and community partners.
• Maintain accurate records of information collected, summarize information obtained, and interpret results based on data.
• Work with program team to prepare technical documentation regarding data collection and reporting methodologies.

Assistant Policy/Data Analyst | May 2016- June 2017
Eastern Washington University Institute for Public Policy and Economic Analysis, Spokane, WA

• Create and maintain data sets collected from federal, state and local databases (U.S. Census, WSOFM, FBI Reports, WASPC, WADOH, WA State Auditor, etc.)
• Collecting demographic, economic, education, environment, health, housing, public safety, agriculture and transportation data
• Update written and digital content for websites for projects managed by the Institute
• Assist in statistical analysis using correlation and regression techniques
• Execute, data retrieval, manipulation and entry daily using primarily Microsoft Excel

Teaching Assistant | September 2015 - May 2016
Eastern Washington University Department of Economics, Cheney, WA

• Tutored students in understanding economic concepts, models and materials presented in class
• Assisted economics professors with class materials, grading and monitoring examinations
• Provided support to Economics Professors by assembling of research materials, assembling of data and assisting in data analysis.

Beach Manager, Recreation Program Lead, Lifeguard Instructor | Summers 2009-2015
City of Seattle, Parks Department, Seattle, WA

• Managed and trained up to10 lifeguard on a daily basis
• Conducted mid-season and end of season reviews for direct employees and made recommendations accordingly
• Provided outstanding customer service to patrons of the Seattle lifeguarded beaches
• Implemented facility protocol, policies and procedures, provided lifesaving medical assistance as needed via American Red Cross
• Lead lifeguard, CPR and first aid training courses for the general public

AWARDS, HONORS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honors Society for Economics (Inducted May 2016)
• Nate Narrance Scholarship for Economics Majors (EWU, June 2016)
• Student Excellence Award for Economics (EWU, June 2016)
• Founder and Former President of the EWU Badminton Club (EWU, January 2012)
• Taught English to school age students in a remote village in Nepal (April-June 2010)

SKILLS PROFILE

• Statistical software (STATA, Minitab, Advanced Microsoft Excel, R)
• ESRI Arc GIS software
• Programming languages (Python, Visual Basic)
• Microsoft Office Suite