Caleb Yates
Lexington ,NC
Summary
Accomplished Survey Party Chief with a proven track record at Stone Land Surveying Co, enhancing survey accuracy and efficiency through advanced Total Station Operation and exceptional problem-solving skills. Spearheaded quality control measures, achieving significant project successes with meticulous attention to detail and strategic planning. Detailed and committed to performing exact measurements to determine property boundaries. Fast learner with 10 years of experience calculating heights, depths, relative positions, property lines and other characteristics of terrain.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Surveyor Assistant
Pharis Partners PLLC
01.2024 - Current
- Recorded shape, contour, location, elevation and dimensions of land or land features.
- Contributed to maintaining high-quality standards by regularly checking equipment calibration before each use.
- Ensured accurate data collection by regularly reviewing field notes and measurements for consistency and potential errors.
- Provided valuable input during client meetings, contributing to clear communication and comprehensive understanding of project requirements.
- Contributed to successful project completion by assisting in stakeout activities and ensuring proper placement of markers.
- Researched legal records, survey records and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed.
- Aided in establishing property boundaries for legal disputes or land development purposes, resulting in satisfied clients.
Survey Crew Coordinator
Allied Land Surveying Co
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient scheduling and resource allocation strategies.
- Conducted performance appraisals of crew members.
- Increased employee retention through the implementation of effective recognition and rewards systems.
- Implemented process improvements that led to increased efficiency in project execution times without sacrificing quality standards.
- Collaborated with management to set achievable goals for staff development and departmental success.
- Trained and developed personnel to meet crew demands.
Survey Party Chief
Stone Land Surveying Co
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Maintained high-quality standards in all surveys by implementing quality control measures and thorough review processes.
- Increased accuracy of survey measurements by utilizing advanced technological tools and software programs.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols, resulting in zero accidents during field operations.
- Streamlined project timelines by effectively prioritizing tasks and organizing daily schedules for the survey party.
- Achieved time-sensitive deadlines consistently while managing multiple concurrent projects through diligent planning strategies focused on efficient task delegation within the survey party.
Survey Instrument Operator
Stone Land Surveying Co
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Determined vertical and horizontal controls by preparing grids.
- Expedited fieldwork completion, coordinating effectively with team members during complex projects.
- Played a significant role in successful project completion by demonstrating expertise in the operation of a wide variety of instruments, adapting quickly to new technologies and methodologies.
Survey Rodman
Stone Land Surveying Co
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Supported land surveyor in establishing property boundaries, preparing legal descriptions, and determining elevation grades through attentive assistance during fieldwork.
- Maintained a strong attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks throughout projects, ensuring consistency and accuracy in results.
- Assisted in the verification of existing property lines using historical records combined with modern techniques to maintain high standards of precision.
Education
West Davidson High School
Lexington, NC06.2014
Skills
- Total Station Operation
- Construction staking
- Field measurements
- Property Research
- Elevation Certificates
- Topographic Surveys
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout (2014)
- 1100 mile section hike on the Appalachian Trail (2021)
- Completion of a 2100ac Boundary with Stone Land Surveying, meeting a closure greater than 1:10000 (2015)
Timeline
Surveyor Assistant
Pharis Partners PLLC
01.2024 - Current
Survey Crew Coordinator
Allied Land Surveying Co
01.2022 - 12.2023
Survey Party Chief
Stone Land Surveying Co
01.2018 - 12.2021
Survey Instrument Operator
Stone Land Surveying Co
03.2016 - 01.2018
Survey Rodman
Stone Land Surveying Co
08.2015 - 03.2016
West Davidson High School
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