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PHILLIP HENDRICKSON

Manchester

Summary

Multidisciplinary geospatial and surveying professional with 10+ years of experience in terrestrial LiDAR, GNSS, GIS, and project management. Proven success in leading 50+ survey projects, developing innovative workflows, and facilitating statewide collaboration. Key contributor to Pennsylvania’s PUB 122M rewrite and LiDAR adoption for 3D digital delivery. Awarded 2023 Innovation Award for workflow modernization. Proficient in Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation, and ArcMap.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Survey Technician & Photogrammetry Technician II

PennDOT
Harrisburg
07.2014 - Current
  • Lead terrestrial LiDAR scans, GNSS data collection, and stereo compilation for planimetric mapping
  • Coordinate with district survey chiefs and Bureau of Aviation on UAS operations
  • Act as QA/QC Inspector for civil structures, contributing to engineering and contract decisions
  • Instruct district crews in Trimble Business Center; provide scan demos at Material Testing Lab
  • Mentored and onboarded new hires; facilitated monthly 'Survey Tech Talks' with 80+ technicians
  • Rewrote PUB 122M LiDAR section; advocated for statewide 3D digital delivery adoption
  • Managed surplus equipment program; sold Leica P40 for $20K to fund new mobile LiDAR system
  • Collaborated with State Museum Commission for archeological scans
  • Received 2023 Innovation Award from Secretary of Transportation Michael Carroll

Senior Geospatial NCO / Survey NCOIC

U.S. Army Reserve – 990th EVCC
Fort Dix
09.2010 - 01.2025
  • Directed 15+ survey and grading projects (3,000+ man-hours, 25+ acres, 20K+ cubic yards)
  • Drafted grading plans, BOMs, and cut/fill reports for high-visibility sites
  • Managed $250K+ in equipment; led squad-size element across 40+ workdays
  • Taught AutoCAD, TBC, and SourceCAD workflows; developed S7 scanning course materials
  • Completed 12+ QC inspections; archived control points in USMART
  • Boosted morale through newsletters and commemorative monument design (EAB 35)

Installation Technician

Great Lakes Retail Services
Elgin
09.2013 - 02.2014
  • Installed kitchen displays and safety equipment across 10+ Lowe’s stores
  • Performed carpentry, masonry, and blueprint interpretation

GIS Specialist I

Chesapeake Utilities
Dover
04.2013 - 09.2013
  • Created GIS maps of utility infrastructure and digitized 200+ customer service records
  • Supported database management and spatial data accuracy initiatives

GIS Analyst Intern

WILMAPCO
Newark
10.2010 - 02.2012
  • Produced maps for regional transportation planning and attended community forums
  • Edited publications and collaborated with interns on spatial data tasks

U.S. Army Reserve – 358th EN CO
New Cumberland
11.2005 - 09.2010
  • Delivered training, led land navigation, and attended Warrior Leadership and Combat Lifesaver Courses

U.S. Army Reserve – 365th EN CO
New Cumberland
11.2004 - 01.2006
  • Deployed to Iraq for OIF III; led base security and construction ops
  • Earned multiple commendations including Army Achievement Medals and Meritorious Unit Citation

Education

GIS Certificate - Geographic Information Science

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
01.2011

BA - Geography

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
01.2010

Skills

  • Trimble Business Center
  • GNSS data collection
  • Terrestrial LiDAR scanning
  • AutoCAD drafting
  • Quality assurance
  • Data analysis
  • Project management
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • ArcMap and MapInfo
  • ENVI and ERDAS Imagine
  • MicroStation software
  • Python programming
  • Fortran language
  • MATLAB analysis
  • PAMS system
  • UNIX operating system
  • MS Office Suite proficiency
  • HTML and CSS development
  • JavaScript coding
  • Adobe Dreamweaver expertise
  • GNSS receivers and GPS units
  • Workflow development strategies
  • Beta testing methodologies
  • Training delivery techniques
  • Construction knowledge

Military Service

  • U.S. Army Reserve – 990th EVCC, Fort Dix, NJ, 09/01/10, Present, Senior Geospatial NCO / Survey NCOIC, 2024–2025, Directed 15+ survey and grading projects (3,000+ man-hours, 25+ acres, 20K+ cubic yards), Drafted grading plans, BOMs, and cut/fill reports for high-visibility sites, Managed $250K+ in equipment; led squad-size element across 40+ workdays, Taught AutoCAD, TBC, and SourceCAD workflows; developed S7 scanning course materials, Completed 12+ QC inspections; archived control points in USMART, Boosted morale through newsletters and commemorative monument design (EAB 35), Project Manager for Operation Inherent Resolve, 2016–2017, Led humanitarian missions in Guatemala (2019)
  • U.S. Army Reserve – 358th EN CO, New Cumberland, PA, 11/01/05, 09/01/10, Delivered training, led land navigation, and attended Warrior Leadership and Combat Lifesaver Courses
  • U.S. Army Reserve – 365th EN CO, New Cumberland, PA, 11/01/04, 01/01/06, Deployed to Iraq for OIF III; led base security and construction ops, Earned multiple commendations including Army Achievement Medals and Meritorious Unit Citation

Affiliations

  • self starter, own and operate my own business as a survey technician for hire called "Keystone Geomatics"
  • I really love logistic, RTS, and creator type videogames

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Survey Technician & Photogrammetry Technician II

PennDOT
07.2014 - Current

Installation Technician

Great Lakes Retail Services
09.2013 - 02.2014

GIS Specialist I

Chesapeake Utilities
04.2013 - 09.2013

GIS Analyst Intern

WILMAPCO
10.2010 - 02.2012

Senior Geospatial NCO / Survey NCOIC

U.S. Army Reserve – 990th EVCC
09.2010 - 01.2025

U.S. Army Reserve – 358th EN CO
11.2005 - 09.2010

U.S. Army Reserve – 365th EN CO
11.2004 - 01.2006

GIS Certificate - Geographic Information Science

University of Delaware

BA - Geography

University of Delaware

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