Aarti Sharma
Charlotte
Summary
Results-driven GIS & Planning Specialist with extensive experience at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Expertise in ESRI ArcGIS and data analytics, focused on developing strategic plans and engaging stakeholders. Recognized for innovative GIS solutions that drive land-use changes and enhance community planning initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
GIS & Planning Specialist
Capital Planning and Real Estate Department , Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
12.2024 - Current
- Performs independent planning studies, including but not limited to market analysis, demographic studies, and site analysis.
- Participates in a variety of planning-related projects and activities, including engaging with intergovernmental processes and generating maps.
- Serves as the primary representative for Joint Use Task Force; CRTPO; and other land use planning activities as well as a liaison to the city, towns, and Mecklenburg County governments.
- Provides impact memos of proposed zoning changes and rezoning petitions to City of Charlotte Planning Department, and other municipal planning departments.
- Works collaboratively with other CMS staff as well as planning agencies in the community to develop plans in several areas, with a specific focus on understanding land-use changes and capital project planning.
- Provides technical support for short-term space planning and programming of academic and non-academic facilities.
- Provides data analytics for and participates in the development of the Capital Needs Assessment and Capital Improvement Plan.
GIS & Planning Specialist
Planning Department, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
02.2022 - 11.2024
- Developed new student attendance boundaries when schools open or existing schools are over capacity.
- Participated in the development of the student ten-year district and annual building level projections.
- Developed comprehensive GIS analysis processes to support school planning initiatives, utilizing ESRI ArcGIS, ArcPro, and ArcGIS Online.
- Performed data analysis on demographics, land use, and population forecasts to aid strategic planning.
- Developed maps and visualizations for land use, demographics, and population projections. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GIS data into planning workflows.
- Managed and maintain GIS databases, ensuring the accuracy and currency of spatial data.
- Updated the annual student assignment plan to update new components of the plan; including, but not limited to, new attendance zone maps, magnet program locations and feeder charts, and Board policy changes.
- Worked on an ArcGIS Hub project for a community engagement program.
- Communicated with school staff and community members on district policies and regulations.
- Assisted in community engagement and CMS events as needed.
Senior Planner GIS Analyst
Centralina Regional Council
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Enhanced transportation planning projects by providing GIS technical assistance to local governments.
- Maintained accurate data repositories for various planning projects, ensuring data integrity.
- Led GIS data gathering and analysis for planning projects and Centralina departments.
- Updated Metrolina Regional Travel Demand Model GIS data for future planning scenarios.
- Revamped zoning maps for Dallas, NC, utilizing innovative ArcGIS 123 citizen surveys.
- Managed GIS data for E4 Carolinas project, guiding project next steps effectively.
Transportation Planner
River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization, Daytona Beach Fl
07.2015 - 05.2019
- Enhanced data management for TPO, improving data accuracy and accessibility.
- Conducted in-depth research and analysis for TPO's planning area data.
- Developed educational materials, including maps and booklets for public outreach.
- Led updates to Congestion Management Performance Report and Safety Performance Targets.
- Analyzed and reported on travel demand in Long Range Transportation Plan.
- Published Crash Analysis and Pedestrian High Crash Locations Reports, gaining media recognition.
Graduate Assistant, GIS Analyst
University of Memphis
09.2012 - 12.2014
- Assisted students and faculty members in their GIS tasks and projects.
- Worked as Remote Sensing / GIS Analyst at Center for Partnership in GIS on flood mapping analysis project for Department of Homeland Security for damage assessment after the 100-year flood in Memphis.
Coordinated with County-City's Department of Planning for zoning updates. - Performed Remote Sensing imagery analysis for land use-land cover classification, produced thematic maps and generated cartographic maps.
- Performed tasks on GIS data management, GIS support for projects with City of Memphis Department of Planning & Department of Housing and Community Development.
GIS Analyst
Various
01.2006 - 06.2009
- Development of GIS data.
- Remote Sensing imagery analysis and features extraction. GIS data analysis.
- Cartographic tasks.
Education
Master of Science - City And Regional Planning
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12-2014
Post Graduate Diploma in Remote Sensing And GIS -
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing
India12-2004
Master of Science - Geography
Aligarh Muslim University
India06-2004
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Aligarh Muslim University
India06-2002
Skills
- GIS software proficiency
- Proficient in ERDAS Imagine and ENVI
- Database management with SQL and MS Access
- Reporting expertise in multiple data sources
- Skilled in data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI
Timeline
GIS & Planning Specialist
Capital Planning and Real Estate Department , Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
12.2024 - Current
GIS & Planning Specialist
Planning Department, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
02.2022 - 11.2024
Senior Planner GIS Analyst
Centralina Regional Council
06.2019 - 01.2022
Transportation Planner
River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization, Daytona Beach Fl
07.2015 - 05.2019
Graduate Assistant, GIS Analyst
University of Memphis
09.2012 - 12.2014
GIS Analyst
Various
01.2006 - 06.2009
Master of Science - City And Regional Planning
University of Memphis
Post Graduate Diploma in Remote Sensing And GIS -
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing
Master of Science - Geography
Aligarh Muslim University
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Aligarh Muslim University