Get To Know Me

Fanwood Train Station, NJ

I am Sam Leibowitz:


a New Jersey native,

a clarinetist in the UW Marching Band,

a lover of trees, memes, cooking, and knitting,

and a map enthusiast.

Want to talk? Feel free to reach out.

Email: samleibowitz12@gmail.com

LinkedIn: Sam Leibowitz

Read about my background and experience here.

Skills

Technical:

  • Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Teams
  • ArcGIS Pro, Online, and Enterprise
  • Esri Storymaps
  • Mapbox Studio
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Python
  • HTML/CSS
  • GPS field location

Natural Science:

  • Tree identification
  • Soil analysis
  • Horticulture

Other Skills:

  • Typing, 100+ WPM
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple project deadlines
  • Customer service experience
  • Work well independently and in groups
  • Time management and problem solving
  • Process improvement and efficiency
  • Robust organizational skills
  • Focused on data-driven solutions
  • Leading by example with a strong commitment to honesty and transparency

Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison (expected graduation: May 2027)

  • B.S. Cartography and Geographic Information Systems, GPA: 3.6
  • Certificate in Geospatial Data Science, expected Spring 2026
  • Certificate in Integrative Design in Built and Natural Environments, expected Fall 2026

Experience

Facilities GIS Technician at UW-Madison Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M)

Spring 2025 - Present

UW-Madison Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M)
  • Geolocated and painted underground utility lines across campus for Diggers Hotline.
  • Digitized polygons and data from campus construction documents into the FP&M GIS Enterprise server, including HVAC units, custodial routes, and snow removal.
  • Used Python to perform data entry of HVAC unit attributes into the server.

Urban and School District Planning Intern at MDRoffers Consulting

Winter 2025 - Present

MDRoffers Consulting
  • Graphed and analyzed population data from U.S. Census Bureau and local sources using MS Excel.
  • Compiled and cleaned home sales geocoding data for over 15 municipalities in MS Excel.
  • Edited text, formatting, images, and table data in MS Word for municipal comprehensive plans.
  • Researched housing subdivisions and construction dates using parcel data and aerial imagery from Zillow, Google Earth, and local county GIS servers.
  • Recorded notes during online meetings with a municipality board to discuss progress on our comprehensive plan.

Cereal Crops Research Assistant at the USDA Agricultural Research Service

Spring 2024 - Fall 2024

USDA Agricultural Research Service
  • Conducted seed preparation and analysis (e.g., weighing, testing plumpness) for barley crops.
  • Utilized laboratory equipment for seed processing, including threshing machines and liquid nitrogen baths.
  • Assisted with data collection and analysis using MS Excel.
  • Aided in crop maintenance and maintained greenhouse cleanliness standards.

Scotch Plains Community Garden Monarch Waystation

Spring 2023

Monarch Watch
  • Led a high school service project to build a 90 sq. ft. pollinator garden, in collaboration with the master gardener.
  • Transplanted seedlings, dug garden beds, divided bulbs, weeded, and watered the garden.
  • Applied for and received a Monarch Waystation certification.

Scotch Plains Green Team

2022 - 2023

Scotch Plains Green Team
  • Appointed by the mayor to a local council focused on environmental initiatives.
  • Proposed and implemented a pollinator garden project at the Scotch Plains Public Library.
  • Organized and participated in local clean-up events, promoting environmental awareness.