Upselling Yourself: Make Your Mid-Career GIS Resume Stand Out

As women in GIS, we often face unique challenges in articulating our impact—especially as our careers evolve. Whether you're exploring new opportunities or simply want to keep your materials current, this session offers a collaborative space to reflect on how you present your professional story. We'll review resume best practices with a focus on the specific challenges mid-career professionals face—translating years of experience into concise, compelling narratives. Bring your resume for feedback, see how others in the field frame their accomplishments, and share advice with peers who may struggle to "toot their own horns." You don't have to be job-hunting to benefit—any of us may need to produce a strong written record of our work at a moment’s notice. Instead of scrambling later, prepare now. You'll leave with actionable steps to improve how others perceive your resume—and with renewed confidence in the value of your experience.

Participants Key Takeaways from the Workshop

• Learn how to frame your professional experience with clarity and confidence—especially the contributions that often go unrecognized.
• Learn how to tailor your resume to reflect both technical expertise and leadership growth over time.
• Develop strategies to toot your own horn (gracefully), accenting your impact without feeling self-promotional or uncomfortable.
• Leave with a clear plan for updating your resume—even if you're not currently job searching—so you’re ready when opportunity knocks.

Time: 12pm – 3pm PT/AZ (1pm-4pm MT; 2pm-5pm CT; 3pm-6pm ET)

Open to anyone – WiGIS member: $20; Non-Member $40

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Meet your instructor

Kelly Wright, MS, GISP

Kelly Wright is the GIS Analyst for the City of Monroe, Ohio, where she develops and manages web-based GIS solutions to support public works, safety, and planning initiatives. With more than a decade of experience in ArcGIS Online, she specializes in helping organizations streamline operations and share spatial data effectively. Kelly holds a Master’s in Geographic Information Science from the University of Southern California and is both a GISP (2018) and Part 107 sUAS certified. She serves on the Executive Board of the Kentucky Association of Mapping Professionals (KAMP) and leads the Southwest Ohio GIS User Group (SWOGIS). A passionate advocate for professional growth and equity in the geospatial field, Kelly regularly offers workshops on career development, salary negotiation, and technical skills, and is dedicated to mentoring and empowering the next generation of GIS professionals—especially women and underrepresented groups in tech.