Will Haynes

Work History

• President

  Precision Geosystems, Inc.

  February 2012 - Present

  Global sales, rentals, training, and support of 3D data capture instrumentation. Specializing in equipment used for land surveying, civil engineering, construction, industrial metrology, laser scanning and VFX/film industry. Large inventory of pre-owned robotics, GPS/GNSS receivers, total stations, and accessories. Contact sales at 949-500-0289 to discuss your equipment needs. We also buy used equipment, so let us make you an offer on that instrument you are ready to upgrade or discard.

• Owner

  FX Surveys

  September 2010 - Present

  Specializing in on-set VFX surveying/matchmoving, data collection, camera tracking, set archiving, survey measurements, 3D coordinate systems, HDR imaging, texture and lighting reference, witness cam operation, and general data wrangling. I am versatile, reliable, and well prepared to provide value to your production. Box rentals available including: Leica TCRP-1203 R300 robotic total station, Carlson SurvCE data collector, DSLR camera and 3D photogrammetry package, laptop. Available for travel.
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  On-Set VFX Surveyor

  Wētā FX

  September 2011 - December 2011

• On-Set VFX Surveyor

  John Carter, Disney

  April 2011 - May 2011

• On-Set VFX Surveyor

  Fast 5, Universal Studios

  March 2011 - March 2011

• Owner/Party Chief

  Survey Crew for Hire

  July 2010 - 2011

  Provided fully equipped land surveying crew to licensed surveyors in the Southern California area on a per project basis. Specialized in GPS campaigns and topographic surveys.

• Survey Equipment Sales Representative

  Leica Geosystems

  2006 - 2009

  Outside sales of Leica Geosystems survey equipment product line including robotics, total stations, GPS/GNSS, levels, etc. Covered Los Angeles and Inland Empire territory.

• Technical Support Specialist

  Leica Geosystems

  2005 - 2006

  Provided training and technical support on Leica GPS and conventional surveying equipment. Installed and configured Leica reference stations for Servco's SpiderNet real-time GPS network.

• Land Survey Analyst & Mapping Technician

  R.T. Quinn & Associates

  2003 - 2006

  Performed research of survey projects; coordinated survey field work and aerial topography; analyzed survey data; prepared Subdivision and Tentative maps, ALTA maps, Topographic maps, Records of Survey, Grading plans, Utility plans, and various studies.

• Owner

  Haynes Research & Drafting Services

  2002 - 2006

  Self run sole proprietorship specializing in Survey research, and computer drafting using AutoCAD Land Desktop 2005. Experience with Tentative maps, ALTA maps, Parcel maps, Record maps, Topo maps, Quantity Calculations, Centerline tie sheets, and site plans.

• Survey Analyst & Mapping Technician

  Coast Surveying, Inc.

  January 2001 - December 2002

  Performed survey/civil research for all incoming projects in the counties of Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These were both public works and private sector projects, and included Caltrans Right of Way and As-built research, Utility research, and general city and county public record research.
  
  Calculated and plotted data using Terramodel, and drafted exhibits, centerline tie sheets, corner records, and record maps using AutoCAD 2000 and Land Development Desktop.

• Stills Photographer and Production Assistant

  "Making Metamorphosis" 21st Century Pictures Group

  September 2001 - October 2001

  Shot stills for use in publicizing the film, "Making Metamorphosis", a 35mm feature which premiered at the Mill Valley Film Festival. Provided general production assistance.

• Survey Party Chief

  Pacific Land Surveys

  1999 - 2001

  Preliminary research and reconnaissance of proposed projects.
  Party Chief in execution of boundary, and topographic surveys.
  Office analysis of field data, COGO calculations, project analysis, and presentation of data using CAD programs (AutoCAD 14 & Microsurvey)

• Field Survey Assistant

  Land Survey Engineering

  1994 - 2001

  Part time and occasional employment as Chainman in family owned surveying company.

• Journeyman Survey Technician

  Brelje & Race, Inc.

  February 1998 - January 1999

  Field technician on construction projects including: commercial, industrial, public works, geothermal, and public/private schools. Union affiliation: Operating Engineers Local # 3.

• Land Survey Technician

  Hogan, Schoch & Associates

  January 1997 - December 1998

  Instrumentman/Rodman on boundary, topographic, and construction surveys. Proficient with total stations and TDS data collection.