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Colin Harrison

Colin Harrison

Summerdale

Summary

Construction‑technology specialist with ~10 years delivering survey, machine control, and geospatial solutions from scoping through field deployment. Hands‑on problem solver who trains field and office teams and supports adoption; this work has been part of $15M+ in solutions sold.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

UAS Technical Sales Specialist

Navigation Electronics INC
12.2023 - Current
  • Deliver hands‑on training for flight ops, data handling in a variety of softwares; create SOPs/quick‑starts to speed adoption and reduce support load.
  • Produce and QA deliverables (LAS/LAZ, orthos, DSM/DTM, contours, surfaces) to ASPRS standards; resolve trajectory failures and coordinate transformations with customers as they learn the workflow.
  • Scope solutions and build proposals/SOWs, including per‑acre LiDAR and multi‑flight pricing; justify ROI and close with project plans, not pitches.
  • Manage pipeline and follow‑ups in a CRM; coordinate loaners/RMAs with partners (GeoCue, Wingtra, Inspired Flight, DJI, SkyFront) and generate demand via demos/events.

Construction Technology Territory Manager

Beard Equipment
03.2015 - 12.2023
  • Delivered sales, training, and field support for Leica and Topcon survey and machine‑control systems across heavy civil and sitework projects.
  • Managed support team operations; owned inventory forecasting and quarterly sales planning to align stock with pipeline and demand.
  • Planned and executed large‑scale, multi‑brand on‑site demos; coordinated equipment, vendor reps, and customer crews.
  • Built machine‑control and survey models for customers using a range of software; validated outputs and troubleshot issues to keep jobs moving.
  • Led $1M+ opportunities; ran government bids and contracts; managed a profit‑based territory and met margin targets.
  • Directly led in $1m+ deals, government sales, bids, manage a profit based territory.
  • Partnered with OEMs throughout tenure to escalate field feedback and improve solution offerings.

Field Survey Assistant

H&S Grading
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Assisted in site layout, utility installation, and survey stakeout for civil construction sites.
  • Operated GPS enabled machines as well as non machine control enabled equipment.
  • Received an early education in civil construction, utilities and processes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster High School
01.2014

Skills

  • Integrated construction technology sales
  • Technical sales in engineering and surveying
  • Advanced customer support
  • Experienced with LiDAR, photogrammetry, and IMU-based mobile mapping systems (drone and vehicle-mounted)
  • Civil construction processes and workflow
  • Adept at building accurate 3D models for machine control applications
  • 8 years of combined experience in technical sales and team leadership roles
  • 4 years of experience working with LiDAR point clouds, classification, and 3D modeling
  • Trained contractors, engineers, and surveyors on field-to-office workflows and equipment best practices
  • Strong background in survey software including Leica ICON/Captivate, Topcon Pocket3D/Magnet, Trimble Siteworks and Access
  • Familiar with Civil 3D, Agtek, Topcon 3D Office, and Trimble Business Center for modeling and estimation
  • Extensive hands-on experience with heavy equipment (excavators, dozers, loaders, ADTs) since 2013
  • Experienced in UAV operations and high-end drone systems ($500K) for mapping and modeling
  • Nearly 8 years of experience with integrated machine control systems as a John Deere dealer rep selling and supporting their "Smartgrade" line of machine control systems

Timeline

UAS Technical Sales Specialist

Navigation Electronics INC
12.2023 - Current

Construction Technology Territory Manager

Beard Equipment
03.2015 - 12.2023

Field Survey Assistant

H&S Grading
01.2013 - 01.2015

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster High School

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