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Brent Ames

Dover,OH

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Survey Crew

David Bodo & Associates
05.2015 - 11.2024
  • Enforced safety precautions with crews working outdoors in various climates, rugged conditions, and with heavy equipment.
  • Championed sustainable survey practices by promoting the use of environmentally friendly materials and minimizing waste generation whenever possible.
  • Conducted thorough research on property boundaries prior to beginning surveys to minimize potential legal disputes or conflicts with landowners.
  • Increased project efficiency by optimizing crew schedules, resource allocation, and communication protocols.
  • Optimized field data collection processes through the use of cutting-edge technology such as drones or robotic total stations.

Fire Extinguisher Technician

County Fire and Safety
06.2009 - 02.2015

Performed annual inspection and maintenance of fire extinguishers.


Performed semi annual inspection and maintenance of kitchen fire suppression systems.


Tested, repaired or replaced emergency lighting.


Shop Foreman: Recharged, hydro tested all types of extinguishers. ordered supplies for shop and all technicians.

Survey Crew Chief

R. B. Pharr & Associates
06.1999 - 11.2009
  • Conducted thorough research on property boundaries prior to beginning surveys to minimize potential legal disputes or conflicts with landowners.
  • Gathered field survey data using Global Positioning System to measure distances and elevations.
  • Guided field crews on proper survey methods and techniques.
  • Coordinated surveys to establish accurate legal boundaries for properties.
  • Followed local, regional and national surveying guidelines.

Survey Crew

The Longaberger Company
06.1994 - 04.1999
  • Coordinated with engineers, architects, and other professionals to ensure seamless integration of survey data into project designs.
  • performed topographical surveys, for design of future construction plans.
  • Staked new buildings, roadways and underground infrastructure.

Saw Operator, Backup Supervisor

The Longaberger Company
07.1991 - 05.1994
  • Increased production efficiency by maintaining saw equipment and performing regular blade replacements.
  • Completed special cuts, grooves and bevels to produce desired looks.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by consistently following established safety protocols and guidelines for saw operations.
  • Minimized downtime through prompt identification of potential issues or malfunctions during daily pre-shift inspections.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Engineering

Kent State University, Tuscarawas Campus
New Philadelphia, OH
05-1991

Skills

  • Total Station Operation
  • Construction staking
  • Topographic surveying
  • GPS measuring equipment

Timeline

Survey Crew

David Bodo & Associates
05.2015 - 11.2024

Fire Extinguisher Technician

County Fire and Safety
06.2009 - 02.2015

Survey Crew Chief

R. B. Pharr & Associates
06.1999 - 11.2009

Survey Crew

The Longaberger Company
06.1994 - 04.1999

Saw Operator, Backup Supervisor

The Longaberger Company
07.1991 - 05.1994

Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Engineering

Kent State University, Tuscarawas Campus
Brent Ames