James ‘Jimmy’ Boggs
Data Analyst and GIS Specialist
Buckeye, WV 

Professional Summary
Data Analyst and GIS Specialist with expertise in geospatial analysis, data visualization, and programming. Adept at creating actionable insights through Tableau, Python, and SQL. Passionate about leveraging data to solve real-world problems and drive decision-making.

Technical Skills
Geospatial Analysis: ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcPy, Geopandas
Data Analytics: SQL, R, Excel (Pivot Tables, PowerPivot), Tableau, Power BI, Python (Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn) Programming: Python, R, VBA, Git/GitHub Other Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, WordPress, QuickBooks

Technical Experience
NewForce – Data Analytics Training Program

Educational Experience
Marshall University
Regents Bachelor of Arts Degree – Minor in Graphic Design
Huntington, WV

Marshall University Community and Technical College (Mountwest Community and Technical College)
Associate in Applied Science Degree – Administrative Assistant Technology – double emphasis in Executive and Medical Options
Huntington, WV

Professional Experience
NewForce – Data Analyst
January 2025 – Present
Intensive full-time bootcamp focusing on data analytics fundamentals and problem solving. Used real-world datasets and included projects where findings were presented to stakeholders from the community.

● Analyzed data using Microsoft Excel, utilizing pivot tables and lookups, and connected to external data sources using the PowerPivot add-on
● Built and deployed dashboards using Tableau and PowerBI
● Wrangled data and performed exploratory data analysis using Python’s pandas library
● Created data visualization using matplotlib and seaborn
● Performed geospatial analysis using geopandas and folium
● Retrieved and analyzed data using PostgreSQL and sqlalchemy
● Source code version control with Git/GitHub
● Project management/tracking with GitHub project boards and issue tracking

Generation West Virginia – Broadband Community Coordinator
November 2023 – September 2024
● Collected and analyzed large datasets from the US Census, USDA and HUD to identify and address digital equity gaps in 18 economically distressed counties throughout West Virginia.
● Designed geospatial maps and visualizations to support digital equity plans in preparation for grant writing initiatives.
● Conducted outreach and education initiatives through community meetings to promote awareness of digital equity within underserved communities.

Pocahontas County Assessor’s Office / Emergency Management – Deputy Assessor and GIS Technician
Marlinton, WV – May 2014 – October 2017; August 2022 – November 2023
● Developed and maintained cadastral maps for tax assessment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with property records and State guidelines.
● Researched deeds and surveys to verify property locations and resolve mapping discrepancies.
● Created and mapped new roads and addresses to county ordinance standards to assist in emergency response planning and resource allocation.
● Provided IT support and performed administrative tasks when needed

Beckwith Lumber Company, Inc. – Accounts Receivable Manager and GIS Technician
Slaty Fork, WV – October 2017 – July 2022
● Managed accounts receivable and payable for sales and purchases exceeding $10 million annually.
● Created monthly lumber price trend reports to support strategic purchasing decisions.
● Assisted forestry staff with GIS-based mapping and land management..
● Provided IT support and served as Secretary to the Board of Directors.