Derrick J. Zapien

• Ensuring accurate and precise measurements and shots are recorded in geospatial and topographical map making.
• Instructing new to the field surveyors as well as experienced new hires on the job requirements and company culture.
• Constructing, planning & managing field crews.
• Conducting surveys coordinating with office crews to ensure all questions are answered in a timely fashion.
• Gathering information and producing accurate descriptions for drafting.

Daily tasks: Geospatial and optical integrated surveys, Lay-out of offsets for pedestrian safety projects, Sanitary Topography surveys, Park Topography Surveys, Cat Tracking, Monument tie outs, Level Runs, Importing Data, Field Book Drawings, Printing Maps and planning routs for the weeks work, Outfall Topography survey and layout, Comprehend detailed planimetric plots, Lead crew when party chief isn’t working.

• Supervise a Platoon of 30 Marines’ job proficiency, general conduct, health and wellness to ensure combat readiness in conducting Air Ground Support for Marine Wing Squadron Operations.
• Planning, organizing, & Conducting briefs for upcoming site surveys for government organizations including multiple state parks across the states as well as foreign countries.
• Conducted geospatial and optical integrated survey for service road construction in Custer, South Dakota with minimal allotted time to establish control and allow sufficient cut and fill for minimal damage to wildlife and environmental areas.
• Geospatial Survey for Airplane runway construction in Iwo Jima, Japan.
• Planning for the demolition of a retired helicopter pad as well as the build of a new pad to allow accurate depiction of wash out from subgrade degradation in Kadena Airforce Base.

• Fostered relationships with vendors to foster positive working relationships.
• Reigned in project costs while meeting key milestones.
• Modified, RFI, Project estimates and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
• Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.