Peyton Purgiel
Cookeville,TN
Summary
Diligent geospatial analyst with experience in geospatial mapping and environmental monitoring, applying GIS techniques to analyze spatial data and support environmental research and decision-making. In-field experience using hydrologic monitoring tools to collect environmental data, while conducting independent research on acid-mine drainage for senior thesis work.
Supported geospatial analysis by validating spatial datasets and assisting team members in selecting appropriate data sources and visualization approaches.
Worked at Kroger for over four years, including four years as a powered industrial tool (PIT) certified operator, safely operating equipment to unload delivery trucks and move freight. Regularly handled pallet stacking and freight movement while occasionally assisting with stocking and providing customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grocery Associate
Kroger
Cookeville, TN
12.2021 - Current
- Committed to organizational success with 4.3 years of continuous service.
- Maintained work efficiency, receiving frequent praise from management for performance.
- Help create a welcoming environment to enhance customer satisfaction and defuse tense interactions.
- Kept a supportive work environment to encourage employee engagement and collaboration.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and selections to enhance shopping experience.
- Operated powered industrial tools safely and effectively. Assisted in unloading trucks and maintaining cleanliness of work areas. Followed proper cleaning procedures to ensure a safe environment.
Intern
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Collaborated with a team to assess and improve content accuracy and design of HUC-12 water analysis website for Tennessee Tech's environmental justice group.
- Oversaw research initiatives under Dr. Peter Li in GIS department
- Helped execute data extraction of USGS HUC information and state/county boundaries using AI coding to support detailed watershed analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geoscience
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05-2026
Skills
- 4 years of Powered Industrial Tool experience
- Shelf stocking and pallet unloading
- Product Date Management
- Customer service
- Quick learner especially within GIS sector
- Computer skills and tech literacy
- Effective team collaboration
- Water shed and flow analysis
- Acid mine drainage assessment and research
- Culinary skills
Accomplishments
-Worked with HUC-12 datasets to create waterflow analysis website for Tennessee Tech University
-Acid-mine drainage analysis
Certification
-4 years of powered industrial tool certification within the Kroger company
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Intern
Tennessee Technological University
09.2025 - 12.2025
Grocery Associate
Kroger
12.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Geoscience
Tennessee Technological University