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Michaela Fair

Michaela Fair

Cabot,AR

Summary

Experienced Land Surveyor with over 6 and a half years of experience in residential and commercial land surveying. Versed on Trimble equipment for large-scale topographic surveys and also utility surveys. Knowledge of Geospatial Information Systems specifically the use of ArcGIS and ArcPro for mapping capabilities. Detail-oriented and a quick learner that is willing to acquire new skills and programs to get the job done.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Warranty Program Manager

United States Air Force
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
  • Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.

Engineering Assistant

United States Air Force
07.2021 - Current
  • Used AutoCAD to draft floorplans, models and other technical drawings.
  • Used GIS ArcMap to produce base maps for various uses on Little Rock AFB.
  • Executed over 100 land surveys on the military installation to provide vital data to be used for creating request specific maps.
  • Managed the Warranty Call Program for buildings/entities on base to verify if damage or repairs needed to facilities on base were covered under warranties by the companies that built them.
  • Led the training program for Job specific training of 7 individuals in the career field.
  • Deployed for 6 months to Djibouti, Africa. Worked with other military branches while deployed to a joint base.
  • While deployed I was able to work largely with other career fields such as Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators and also Structural Technicians with over 15 years of experience in their crafts.

Engineering Assistant

United States Air Force
04.2019 - 07.2021
  • Managed storage of Surveying Equipment for base while making sure that all equipment was in working condition.
  • On the job experience daily using Geospatial Information Systems through ArcMap.
  • Assisted in upkeep and proper procedures for As-Builts of each building on base for base engineers.
  • Performed over 150 land surveys on Ellsworth AFB in order to provide data for maps to be created or for entities that requested specific data.
  • Deployed for 6 months to Jordan which allowed for further job experience.
  • While deployed I managed to lead a team of 8 individuals in the career field and others to survey, and create proper elevations to make a concrete pad for an entirely separate career field to work on.
  • Received further hands-on experience with AutoCAD and drafting.
  • Welcomed training on Soils Testing and Concrete Testing while executing hands-on work with it.

Retail Sales Associate

Kohls Department Store
08.2016 - 02.2018
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Lead Buy Online Pick-Up in Store initiative which allowed for more sales and helped employees to get to know merchandise locations easier.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Maintained a clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeled items, and arranged according to size or color.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits, or exchanges.
  • Folded and arranged merchandise in attractive displays.

Education

High School Diploma -

Big Foot High School
Walworth, WI
06.2016

Skills

  • Document Control
  • Materials Science
  • Administrative Support
  • Data Analysis for GIS Databases
  • Data Entry for GIS Specific Databases
  • Generally pick up skills with hands on experience quickly
  • CAD Drafting
  • Field Surveys
  • Documentation

Accomplishments

  • Served 7 years Active Duty in the United States Air Force as an Engineering Assistant 3E5X1. (2018-2025)
  • Computer Fundamentals Training:

  • Intro to Computer Systems & Network Management training (2018)
  • Intro to Computer Networks Training (2018)
  • Communication Security Analysis training (2018)
  • Computer System Familiarization training (2018)
  • Soils Training:

  • Soil/Pavement Planning and Design training (2019/2021)
  • GIS & Survey Training:

  • Intro to Geographic Information Systems training (2019)
  • Intro to Drafting training (2019)
  • Construction Survey training (2019 & 2022)
  • Trimble Survey (4 Day course) (2023)
  • ESRI Webcourse Training:

  • Basics of Geographic Coordinate Systems (2019)
  • Getting Started with GIS (2019)
  • Getting Started with the Geodatabase (2019)
  • Creating Map Products (2019)
  • Map Design Fundamentals (2019)
  • Getting Started with Geodatabase Topology (2019)
  • Getting Started with Spatial Analysis (2022)
  • Air Force Institute of Technology Training:

  • WMGT 301 Introduction to Asset Management Course (2024)
  • WMGT 322 Introduction to Project Management Course (2024)

Timeline

Warranty Program Manager

United States Air Force
01.2023 - Current

Engineering Assistant

United States Air Force
07.2021 - Current

Engineering Assistant

United States Air Force
04.2019 - 07.2021

Retail Sales Associate

Kohls Department Store
08.2016 - 02.2018

High School Diploma -

Big Foot High School
Michaela Fair