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David Wilson

Covington,LA

Summary

Highly skilled Party Chief with over 23 years of experience in overseeing land surveying projects, ensuring data expert guidance to field crews. Proficient in using advanced surveying equipment and software with a strong background in boundary determination, topographic, mapping and construction staking. Demonstrates excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving abilities ensuring timely completion of projects while maintaining the highest quality standard.

"WILLING TO RELOCATE "

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

CO-Owner

Blue Diamond Mobile Detailing
02.2019 - 05.2023

Full Service Mobile Detailing Company. Responsible for acquiring new customers as well as retaining current customers.


Also did side Surveying Jobs for several independent companies.

Field Engineer

Shavers-Whittle Construction
05.2018 - 02.2019
  • Identified any key changes to project that could affect cost, completion date and customer relationship.
  • Interacted effectively with site engineering team and field staff to coordinate work that complied with design and construction documents.
  • Identified major issues that could arise and provided solutions for these problems.
  • Observed construction methods and installations, inspection and testing processes to maintain consistent progress.
  • Work primarily in the field on control, boundary, right-of-way, topographic and construction surveys.
  • Accurately ran adjust survey measuring instruments including level, theodolite, electronic measuring devices, total stations with electronic data collecting capabilities and GPS receivers.
  • Perform some office duties, including data reduction, field note reduction, calculations, data checks and staking computations using Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of industry best practices, more efficient field processes and the innovative use of new technology.
  • Responsible for site levels, laser levels, total stations, robotic total stations GPS and Marine Control.
  • Managed a team of crew members.
  • Prepared boundary surveys, topographic surveys and construction layout and staking.

Certified Mechanic

Bill Hood Automotive
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
  • Responsible for automotive repairs in Brake Repair & Replacement Suspension.
  • Performed Alignment, Engine Repair and AC/Heater Removal and Installation.

Automotive Technician

Self Employed
03.2012 - 07.2017
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.


Additional Jobs


  • Also I performed surveys for Independent Companies.

Crew Party Chief

Krebs Land Surveying
02.2008 - 02.2012
  • Coordinated surveys to establish accurate legal boundaries for properties.
  • Guided field crews on proper survey methods and techniques.
  • Reviewed and checked survey, subdivision and parcel maps to verify compliance with laws.
  • Researched previous property information and compared to current findings.
  • Managed and performed field survey work with the help of Survey Assistants.
  • Determined methods and procedures for establishing and reestablishing survey control.
  • Provided production information from project documents and plans to field operations.
  • Performed related mathematical calculations and checking of mapping data.
  • Trained assistants and helpers, and directed their work in such activities as performing surveys and drafting maps.
  • Prepare and maintained sketches, maps, reports, and legal description of surveys in order to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed.
  • Verified the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
  • Directed and conducted surveys in order to establish legal boundaries for properties based on legal deeds and titles.
  • Recorded the results of surveys, including the shape, contour, location, elevation and dimensions of land or land features.


Front Desk Manager

Wydnham Hotel
02.2007 - 01.2008
  • Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies.
  • Controlled cash and credit card payment transactions at front desk to successfully reduce errors.
  • Responded to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Oversaw front desk operations with eye for hotel reputation, staff productivity, and operational efficiency.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Resolved guest complaints by addressing issues with rooms promptly.

Party Chief

Landmark Survey
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Coordinated surveys to establish accurate legal boundaries for properties.
  • Guided field crews on proper survey methods and techniques.
  • Reviewed and checked survey, subdivision and parcel maps to verify compliance with laws.
  • Made proactive adjustments to policies and procedures to meet changing demands.
  • Trained and directed assistants to complete professional surveys of different types of properties.
  • Researched previous property information and compared to current findings.
  • Applied training and mathematical abilities to calculate heights, depths and relative positions of terrain.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Updated deeds, leases and other legal documents with property descriptions and boundary details.
  • Verified the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted in survey.
  • Recorded the results of surveys, including the shape, contour, location, elevation and dimensions of land or land features.

Party Chief

J.J.Krebs & Sons
12.1997 - 12.2005
  • Coordinated surveys to establish accurate legal boundaries for properties.
  • Guided field crews on proper survey methods and techniques.
  • Reviewed and checked survey, subdivision and parcel maps to verify compliance with laws.
  • Assisted in production operations in setup, usage and maintenance of instrument used in operations.
  • Provided production information from project documents and plans to field operations.
  • Performed related mathematical calculations and checking of mapping data.
  • Worked with crews and directed their work in such activities in performing surveys and drafting maps.
  • Maintained a functional and current knowledge of production operation schedules and procedures and made directive decisions as they pertained to the survey responsibilities of my job.


Education

High School Diploma -

John Curtis
River Ridge Louisiana
05.1996

Skills

  • Project Management
  • LIST Certification
  • Technical Support
  • Professional Customer Service
  • Visualization
  • Troubleshoot Specialist
  • Layout Designs
  • Level Runs
  • Staking
  • Grading
  • Proficient In Mathematics
  • Boundary Surveys ALTA/ASCM Land Title Surveys
  • Proficient In GPS & All Surveying Instruments
  • Proficient In Total Station Use
  • Proficient In Safety Procedure Policies
  • Computer Efficient Analytics
  • Proficient In Blueprints
  • Proficient In Complex Surveying Calculations
  • Excellent In Leadership With Crew Team Members
  • CIVIL 3D
  • Trimble Software
  • CAD
  • TSC 3 Data Collector
  • TSC 5 Data Collector
  • TSC 10 Data Collector
  • Carlson Software
  • Construction Surveying
  • Dredging Surveying
  • Bridges Surveying

Timeline

CO-Owner

Blue Diamond Mobile Detailing
02.2019 - 05.2023

Field Engineer

Shavers-Whittle Construction
05.2018 - 02.2019

Certified Mechanic

Bill Hood Automotive
08.2017 - 04.2018

Automotive Technician

Self Employed
03.2012 - 07.2017

Crew Party Chief

Krebs Land Surveying
02.2008 - 02.2012

Front Desk Manager

Wydnham Hotel
02.2007 - 01.2008

Party Chief

Landmark Survey
01.2006 - 01.2007

Party Chief

J.J.Krebs & Sons
12.1997 - 12.2005

High School Diploma -

John Curtis
David Wilson