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Donald Armstrong

Wichita,KS

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience as President of Armstrong Land Survey, P.A., excelling in operations oversight and staff management. Proven track record in mentoring teams and enhancing project accuracy through advanced surveying technologies. Committed to fostering talent and driving profitability while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

President/owner

Armstrong Land Survey, P.A.
01.1983 - Current
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

Professional Land Surveyor

Armstrong Land Survey, P.A.
07.1981 - Current
  • Made proactive adjustments to policies and procedures to meet changing demands.
  • Spearheaded internal training initiatives to enhance team members'' understanding of industry best practices, technological advancements, and emerging trends in land surveying.
  • Completed complex technical surveys for development of roadway, intersection and bridge construction plans.
  • Used Trimble and Microstation to create topographical survey maps for new residential developments.
  • Safeguarded company reputation by adhering to local, state, and federal regulations during the execution of all survey projects.
  • Compiled measurement and marker data from plats and drawings using public records to determine geographical boundaries of land parcels and utility locations.
  • Enhanced project accuracy by performing boundary and topographic surveys for various land development projects.
  • Streamlined workflow processes by utilizing advanced surveying technologies such as GPS, total stations, and data collectors.
  • Ensured client satisfaction with comprehensive site plans and detailed property descriptions for legal documents.

Land Surveyor

Professional Engineering Consultants, P.A
05.1978 - 06.1981
  • Facilitated construction by mapping out utility installations and establishing reference points, grades and elevations.
  • Located monuments and natural geographical features to report on legal boundaries of over [Number] commercial lots using metes-and-bounds method.
  • Ensured legal compliance by conducting thorough research into property ownership, easements, and zoning regulations.
  • Set up precise measurement and control equipment.
  • Read and used topographical data to complete analysis of land plots and roadways.
  • Measured and marked property lines and key topographic features.
  • Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
  • Collaborated with civil engineers, architects, and construction teams to ensure accurate project execution.
  • Used Trimble and AutoCAD to create detailed maps from raw field data.
  • Followed local, regional and national guidelines for land surveying.
  • Prepared detailed site plans for development permit applications, ensuring timely approval from regulatory agencies.

Education

No Degree - Business And Managerial Economics

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
05-1978

No Degree - Civil Engineering

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05-1976

Skills

  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Operations oversight
  • Staff management
  • Staff training
  • Project management
  • Account management

Affiliations

  • Kansas Society of Land Surveyors


  • National Society of Professional Land Surveyors


  • American Congress of Surveying and Mapping


Timeline

President/owner

Armstrong Land Survey, P.A.
01.1983 - Current

Professional Land Surveyor

Armstrong Land Survey, P.A.
07.1981 - Current

Land Surveyor

Professional Engineering Consultants, P.A
05.1978 - 06.1981

No Degree - Business And Managerial Economics

Wichita State University

No Degree - Civil Engineering

Kansas State University

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