Kelley Wheaton
About Kelley Wheaton
Kelley Wheaton is a Geographic Information Systems Technician at the County of Stafford and a POS Associate at Kohl's Department Stores, with a background in geospatial analysis and environmental science.
Title
Kelley Wheaton holds the title of Geographic Information Systems Technician at the County Of Stafford, and also serves as a POS Associate at Kohl's Department Stores.
Professional Background
Kelley Wheaton began his career in environmental and conservation roles, including a 1-month tenure as a Forestry Intern at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education in 2011, and later as an Intern at Northern Virginia Conservation Trust for 7 months from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he has experience as a Coaching Assistant for Rowing at the University of Mary Washington from 2012 to 2014. Currently, Kelley works as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician at the County Of Stafford, a position he's held since 2022. In parallel, he has been a POS Associate at Kohl's Department Stores in Fredericksburg, Virginia, since 2017.
Education and Expertise
Kelley Wheaton has a strong academic background in geospatial and environmental sciences. He earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Geospatial Analysis from the University of Mary Washington, where he studied from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he was a Continuing Student in a Non-Degree program at the same university from 2012 to 2013. Kelley also holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Environmental Science, with an ESG: Environmental Science Concentration, achieved over a period from 2006 to 2011.
Experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Kelley Wheaton has extensive experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) acquired through various roles including his current position as a GIS Technician at the County Of Stafford. His practical field experience in spatial ecological research and conservation management underscores his competence in this technical field. Kelley's role involves managing and analysing geographic data, which is crucial for spatial planning and conservation projects.