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Christopher Long

Miami,FL

Summary

Dedicated to the career of Land Surveying for over 14 years, with a proven track record of surpassing company goals through consistent and organized practices. Extensive experience working in various counties in Florida, from Duval to Martin. Education includes studying at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, gaining valuable experience at McMillen Surveying on multiple University of Florida projects. Currently employed as a Party Chief, primarily serving Dade and Broward on a day-to-day basis. Started career at a small 2-man family firm on the west coast of Florida and worked way up to a larger Engineering company with Banks, initially as an instrument man before transitioning to a full-time Party Chief role with Ardurra. Skilled in working under pressure, adapting to new situations and challenges, committed to enhancing the organizational brand. Positive attitude, dependable, and successful at managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Survey Party Chief

John Ibarra
10.2021 - Current



- Conducted extensive Boundary, ALTA surveys, and FEMA elevation certifications in compliance with company and state of Florida standards.

- Utilized advanced Trimble SX10 and R12i GPS units for precise data collection and mapping.

- Performed Bathymetric surveys and architectural scans, integrating data into Civil3D and drafting workflows. As well as Trimble TBC.

- Supervised field crews and coordinated resources for diverse surveying projects.

- Provided expertise in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, completing countless hours of survey work.

- Maintained company vehicle and field equipment.

Land Survey Technician

Ardurra
03.2021 - 10.2021


  • Organized and corrected data with AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel.
  • Compiled information necessary to stake projects for construction using engineering plans.
  • Created surface models in Civil3D for bathymetric surveys using field data.
  • Researched benchmarks, plats, and right of way maps.
  • Evaluated resource data from source maps using GIS applications.
  • Prepared cost and labor estimates for mapping projects.
  • Investigated land details such as deed information, zoning regulations.
  • Interacted with clients.



Survey Party Chief

Ardurra
08.2017 - 03.2021
  • Performed boundary, topographic and traverse land surveys.
  • Produced detailed maps showing locations of boundaries and topographical features.
  • Construction stakeout.
  • Mean high waterline surveys.
  • Maintained company truck.

Instrument Man

Banks Engineering
06.2013 - 07.2017
  • Gained experience with GPS and Total Station equipment including Topcon, Leica and Sokkia GPS systems.
  • Assisted Party Chief in subdivision and roadway stakeouts, construction stakeouts, digital leveling for topographical and lot surveys in Lee,Charlotte, Sarasota and Hillsborough counties.

Education

Construction Drafting

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
2014

High School Diploma -

Port Charlotte High School
Port Charlotte, FL
05.2008

Skills

    - Data Collection

    - Map Creation

    - DXF Linework

    - Accurate and Neat Field Notes

    - Quality Control

    - Deed Research

    - Problem Solving!

    - Resource Management

    - CAD Mapping

    - GIS Data Development

    - Drafting Skills

    - Topographic Surveying

    - Crew Leadership

    - GIS Applications

    - Data Compilation

    - Trimble SX10

    - R12 GNSS Units

    - Bathymetric Surveying with Hydrone

    - Scanning for Architectural Drafting

    - Boundary and ALTA Surveys

    - FEMA Elevation Certificates

Timeline

Survey Party Chief

John Ibarra
10.2021 - Current

Land Survey Technician

Ardurra
03.2021 - 10.2021

Survey Party Chief

Ardurra
08.2017 - 03.2021

Instrument Man

Banks Engineering
06.2013 - 07.2017

High School Diploma -

Port Charlotte High School

Construction Drafting

Santa Fe College
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