KATIE THOMAS
MESA,ARIZONA
Summary
Dynamic Survey Project Specialist with extensive experience at Salt River Project, excelling in project management and land management. Proven track record in enhancing departmental functions and developing training programs. Proficient in MicroStation & AutoCAD and data analysis, fostering collaboration and ensuring quality assurance across diverse survey projects.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Survey Project Specialist
Salt River Project (SRP)
Tempe, AZ
10.2007 - Current
- I took on the role as Survey Specialist to enhance departmental functions eleven years ago. I have identified and established processes for collaboration with various groups.Facilitated communication regarding status updates within established processes. I have tried to enhance job satisfaction among survey technicians by establishing realistic time frames and ensuring provision of accurate information for task completion.
- I took on the role as Survey Specialist to enhance departmental functions eleven years ago. I have identified and established processes for collaboration with various groups.
Facilitated communication regarding status updates within established processes. I have tried to enhance job satisfaction among survey technicians by establishing realistic time frames and ensuring provision of accurate information for task completion. - Worked with team members to enhance departmental efficiency. to develop land department work request form.
- Evaluate and finalize all land rights generated for these groups.
- Oversaw East Valley new business group and municipal group from Crosscut facility.
- Developed training programs for two coworkers in this position and supported them in this role.
- Collaborated as team member to develop land department work request form.
- Developed and implemented training programs for two coworkers, providing ongoing support to enhance their effectiveness in the role.
Assistant Project Manager
Can-Am Engineering Geomatics
Mesa, AZ
01.2002 - 10.2007
- As Survey Project Manager, I would oversee the planning, execution, and completion of survey projects, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery while managing teams, budgets, and client expectations.
- Managed teams and budgets to deliver survey projects on time and meet client expectations.
- Lead survey teams, assign field crews, and provide training and mentorship.
- Led survey teams, assigned field crews, and provided training and mentorship to enhance team capabilities.
- Supervise fieldwork, perform layout calculations, and ensure proper use and maintenance of survey equipment such as GPS, total stations, and levels.
- Supervise fieldwork, perform layout calculations, and ensure proper use and maintenance of survey equipment such as GPS, total stations, and levelss.
- I ensure that our survey projects were completed efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with client and organizational objectives, by combining technical expertise with strong leadership and project management skills.
Party Chief & Instrument Operator
David Evans & Associates, Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Planned and executed various types of surveys, including construction, topographic, boundary, ALTA, GPS, and as-built surveys. I would oversee the use of surveying instruments such as total stations, robotic total stations, GPS equipment, levels, and data collectors, ensuring proper operation, calibration, and maintenance. Verify data accuracy, perform computations, reduce field notes, and interpret plans to maintain precision in measurements.
- Operated surveying equipment in the field, collected accurate data, and supported survey crews in executing various survey tasks.
- Operate survey instruments such as total stations, GPS receivers, data collectors, and levels to gather accurate field data.
- Assist the Party Chief or Field Supervisor with boundary, topographic, and construction stakeout surveys.
- Perform basic field calculations and maintain clear, accurate field notes, sketches, and electronic data.
- Assist in laying out construction features like utilities, roadways, structures, and site improvements.
- Set stakes, hubs, and markers according to project plans and specifications.
- Interpret plans, drawings, and field instructions to ensure accurate layout and measurements.
- Perform daily setup, calibration, and maintenance of survey equipment.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and transport of instruments and supplies.
- Maintain survey vehicles, equipment inventory, and field supplies.
Survey Technician
Vaughn Land Surveying
Tempe, AZ
05.2000 - 01.2001
- Supports land surveying operations by processing, analyzing, and preparing spatial data for construction, land development, and infrastructure projects.
- Input and process survey data collected in the field using GPS, total stations, and other instruments. Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D software to create accurate maps.
- Produce survey drawings, maps, for construction teams.
- Read and interpret engineering plans, perform necessary calculations, and ensure plan accuracy before field implementation.
- Generate construction layout data from survey software for use in the field.
- Upload/download data files, photographs, and project documents; maintain organized digital and physical records.
- Perform checks on collected data for accuracy.
- Proficiency in CAD, GIS, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong reading and interpretation of technical drawings and legal descriptions.
- Attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Time management and ability to handle multiple projects.
- Worked as an Instrument Operator in the field on weekends, when employees called in sick, or for larger jobs that required a third person on site.
Education
DIPLOMA - Geomatics Engineering Technologists
College of Geographic Sciences
Nova Scotia, Canada05-2000
CERTIFICATE - Survey Technician
College of Geographic Sciences
Nova Scotia, Canada05-1999
Skills
- Surveying techniques
- AutoCAD usage
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Land management
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Survey Project Specialist
Salt River Project (SRP)
10.2007 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Can-Am Engineering Geomatics
01.2002 - 10.2007
Party Chief & Instrument Operator
David Evans & Associates, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2002
Survey Technician
Vaughn Land Surveying
05.2000 - 01.2001
DIPLOMA - Geomatics Engineering Technologists
College of Geographic Sciences
CERTIFICATE - Survey Technician
College of Geographic Sciences