Thomas Updike

Experience

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  Open Land Conservancy of Chester County

  May 2017 - May 2017

  Student Intern

  -Provided trail maintenance, pruning, tree restoration, and other assistance to the conservancy’s eight preserves totaling approximately 380 acres.-Gained knowledge about invasive species, native species of plants and animals, and how to manage natural landscapes.

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  Aurora

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Group Leader

  -Spearheaded a two-week backpacking trip in Rothrock State Forest in some of the most adverse weather conditions the program has ever experienced.-Taught practical backpacking and camping skills to 10 incoming college first-year students.-Built group harmony, social skills, and teamwork for success in college and the outdoors.

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  Penn State Residence Life

  Jan 2019 - Sept 2020

  Resident Assistant

  -Fostered an open and caring community through hard work and communication.-Ensured a safe environment for 25-35 students with bi-weekly dormitory surveillance checks.-Instilled leadership and provided guidance to Irvin Hall residents by being a positive role model.-Organized and facilitated weekly social and communal activities for the residents.

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  Sisu

  Apr 2019 - Apr 2020

  Store Support

  -Provided exceptional customer service to all SISU customers during peak hours.-Worked well with managers and coworkers to ensure tasks are completed on time and the store runs without complications. -Managed multiple tasks such as register, stocking, and inventory, while improving time management and delegation skills.

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  Geography Department PSU

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  Research Assistant

  -Provided accurate entry for a large amount of numerical data on forest fires surveying land plots.-Effectively communicated with the professor in charge and fellow research assistants on status updates and troubleshooting format problems.

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  USAID

  Feb 2021 - Apr 2021

  Intern

  ● Supported the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap team with submissions of weekly mapping projects.● Networked with USAID staff and students to organize a university mapathon event.● Gained experience using OpenStreetMap tools and other open-source software

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  Summit Design and Engineering Services

  Aug 2021 - Mar 2022

  Surveying Technician

  -Perform construction stakeout and associated preliminary topographic survey.-Operate and maintain various surveying instruments to measure and verify elevations, angles and distances.-Perform mathematical calculations to establish and locate reference points, property corners, vertical and horizontal reference points and line staking for projects.-Interpret maps, plats, blueprints and specifications.

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  Bohler

  Mar 2022 - Feb 2023

  -Creates plats, ALTA, Topographic, Boundary and As-Built surveys for a wide range of clients.-Demonstrates attention to detail and a positive attitude to complete projects within budget constraints.-Works with other office staff to ensure quality is maintained with all survey maps and plats. -Performs autonomous research for projects in a dynamic work environment. -Completes all phases of field work including construction staking, ALTA/boundary/topographic/as-built surveys using Robotic Trimble total stations and GPS with Trimble Data Collectors-Performs field calculations, sketches and compiles raw field data-Works outside in the elements while standing/walking

  • Survey CAD Technician

    Sept 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Survey Crew Member

    Mar 2022 - Sept 2022
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  Control Point Associates, Inc.

  Feb 2023 - Apr 2023

  Survey Technician

  •Assist and work directly with Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers•Ability to create maps from field crew data collector files (points), field sketches, digital photographs and reference maps•Performs construction layout calculations, as-built surveys and/or sketches•Accomplishes ALTA/NSPS land title survey preparation •Topographic analysis with the creation and editing of surfaces•Preparation of FEMA Elevation Certificate•Preparation of Subdivision Plans and Lot Consolidation Plans Show less

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  Oliver Fire Protection & Security

  Aug 2023 - now

  Fire Sprinkler System CAD Designer

  -Develop fire protection sprinkler systems utilizing HydraCAD-Perform onsite surveys of existing buildings-Complete Hydraulic Calculations to ensure adequate water flow and pressures to operate the systems properly-List fire protection systems with all required components for field installation