Scott Roberts

Experience

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  Shayco Technologies

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2005

  Computer Technician

  I was responsible for the assembly, repair, test, and upgrading of computer hardware for customers; troubleshooting of software, configuration, hardware, and communications issues; as well as sales of new computer equipment and services.

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  DPS Telecom

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  Electronics Technician

  I assembled network telemetry equipment, designed and implemented testing procedures and fixtures, maintained assembly, test, and repair documentation, and diagnosed & repaired damaged electronic equipment.

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  Starbucks

  Jul 2008 - Jun 2011

  Barista

  Cash handling, customer service, POS, food & beverage preparation, store & equipment cleaning & maintenance.

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  California State University, Fresno

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Working independently with a partner, I administered usage surveys to visitors of Forest Service operated day-use areas, collected statistical data, and kept records of visitors. I digitize paper-based parcel maps into master GIS database, as well as locating and cataloging historical aerial photography.

  • Research Assistant

    Jul 2009 - Jan 2010

  • Student Assistant

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
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  California Department of Fish & Game

  Jun 2010 - Sept 2013

  Scientific Aid

  I worked for the San Joaquin River Restoration Program in the field collecting biological and habitat data and leading hydrographic surveys. Additionally, I maintained the spatial & GIS data, as well as create maps to support documentation and permitting.

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  Pacific Gas and Electric Company

  Jun 2011 - Jan 2011

  Land Technician (Intern)

  I collected topographic and aerial data to support engineering operations and mapping projects for large-scale utility operations, as well as locating and identifying ground-water monitoring wells and property corners.

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  California State University, Fresno

  Jan 2012 - Nov 2013

  Teaching Associate

  Lab instructor for Geomatics Engineering undergraduate lab classes, including: Geodetic Surveying (GME-102L), Digital Mapping (GME-126L), Route & Construction Surveying (GME-40L), Optics & Waves (GME-23L), and Elementary Surveying (GME-15L).

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  Bedrock Engineering

  Jul 2012 - Jan 2015

  Survey Party Chief

  Responsible for a wide range of office & field activities, including: bounday and topographic surveying and drafting, underground utility locating, construction staking, elevation certificates, project research and proposal writing, in addition to website development, IT, and coordinating our safety program.

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  O'Dell Engineering, a Westwood company

  Jan 2015 - Feb 2024

  Support a team of surveying and mapping professionals working on a variety of surveying tasks in support of public infrastructure and private development projects across Central California and the Bay Area. Coordinate and oversee the production and delivery of survey products, including: design surveys, maps, land description packages, photogrammetric mapping, etc. Provide technical staff with mentorship, training, procedures, manuals, and checklists to support high quality and efficient work execution. Review and manage project-level financials, billing/invoicing, and proposal negotiation. Provide client service and support business development efforts within the firm. Project-level planning, coordination, oversight, production, and quality control for a mix of public infrastructure and private development projects, including: working with technical staff to produce topographic survey base mapping for engineering design; prepare survey maps/exhibits and land descriptions; perform research for new projects and prepare proposals; perform final QC reviews and submit deliverables to clients.

  • Survey Manager

    Mar 2022 - Feb 2024

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2017 - Feb 2022

  • Project Surveyor

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
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  California State University, Fresno

  Jan 2023 - now

  Lecturer

  Temporary/part-time lecturer for the Geomatics Engineering program. Courses: GME-16/16L (Municipal Surveying / Lab); GME-66L (Computer-Aided Mapping)

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  Westwood Professional Services

  Mar 2024 - now

  Land Surveying Manager

  Develop, support, and grow a top notch team of field and office surveying, mapping, and geospatial professionals in support of a wide variety of projects, focusing primarily on public infrastructure and land development design projects. Create and refine processes and procedures, manage projects, coordinate across services and offices, and maintain an intense focus on producing high quality survey deliverables.