James Chadwick Yeatts
Port Richey,FL
Summary
Adept at leading survey projects and managing field crews, I honed my expertise in GPS technology and topographic surveying at D.C. Johnson and Associates. My background includes enhancing crew productivity by over 30% through effective training and equipment maintenance. Skilled in both technical and leadership roles, I excel in delivering precise land measurements and site plans.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Survey Crew Chief
D.C. Johnson and Associates
11.2020 - 07.2024
- Construction staking
- Boundary / Topographical locations
- As-built locations
- ALTA Surveys
- Crew Management and Trainer
- Utilized GPS, Total Station, and Drone Operation
- Performed troubleshooting for field data
- Trained crewmen on their duties using specialized equipment to measure and record land boundaries accurately
- Thoroughly reviewed land information and details to new property owners and investors
Professional Disc Golfer/ Disc Golf Tournament Director/ Disc Sales/ Carpentry Assistant/ HVAC Assistant
Self-employed / Part-time
08.2017 - 11.2020
- I traveled around the country, competing in professional disc golf tournaments.
- Organized, fundraised, and ran multiple disc golf tournaments for varying amounts of players.
- I had part-time odds and ends jobs during this time to enhance my earnings including carpentry and HVAC work.
Expert Instrument Operator
Donaldson, Garrett & Associates
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Construction staking
- Boundary / Topographical locations
- Asbuilt locations
- Subcontracted for 7 months on gas pipeline survey in Asheville, NC running GPS, staking, and getting boundary locations
Tower Technician
Mittrix Inc.
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Certified climber with Safety One
- Performed antenna swaps, fiber tests, took tower top photos for site surveys
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Reconditioned Sales Inc. (Now: Big Sky Tools)
12.2009 - 06.2012
- In charge of Shipping/ Receiving
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Restructured warehouse picking locations and reserved slots to achieve maximum employee productivity.
- Ensured accuracy of shipping and receiving documents.
- Oversaw the loading and unloading of incoming and outgoing shipments.
Temp
TRC Staffing / Mizuno
09.2008 - 09.2009
- Shipping assistant for Mizuno warehouse
- Supported operations by keeping supplies organized and stocked.
Sales Associate
American Family Life Assurance of Columbus
02.2008 - 08.2008
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Tracked sales performance metrics to identify trends in market place.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
Survey/Cad Technician
Ringo Abernathy & Associates
05.2007 - 11.2007
- Prepared as-built plans, profiles
- Trained Field Crews
Cad Designer
Clark Design Group P.C.
09.2000 - 03.2007
- Prepared plans, conceptual plans, profiles, as-built plans
Survey Technician
Clark Design Group P.C.
10.2003 - 07.2006
- Filled in managing and assigning field crews
- Created work points and worksheets for field crews for staking
- Checked architectural plans and placed buildings for staking
- Reduced field data and checked field work
- Performed troubleshooting for field problems
Survey Party Chief
Clark Design Group P.C.
08.2000 - 10.2003
- Construction staking
- Boundary / Topographical locations
- As-built locations
- ALTA Surveys
Survey Party Chief / Expert Instrument Operator
HDR / WL Jordan
08.1999 - 08.2000
Expert Instrument Operator
Donaldson, Garrett & Associates
09.1998 - 08.1999
Education
Georgia Perimeter College
Lawrenceville, GA09.2009
Pre-engineering courses
Macon College
Macon, GA06.1995
Skills
- GPS measuring equipment
- Site plans preparation
- Survey equipment maintenance
- GPS technology
- Land staking
- Land surveying
- Topographic surveying
- Field crew management
Timeline
Survey Crew Chief
D.C. Johnson and Associates
11.2020 - 07.2024
Professional Disc Golfer/ Disc Golf Tournament Director/ Disc Sales/ Carpentry Assistant/ HVAC Assistant
Self-employed / Part-time
08.2017 - 11.2020
Expert Instrument Operator
Donaldson, Garrett & Associates
09.2015 - 08.2017
Tower Technician
Mittrix Inc.
06.2012 - 12.2012
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Reconditioned Sales Inc. (Now: Big Sky Tools)
12.2009 - 06.2012
Temp
TRC Staffing / Mizuno
09.2008 - 09.2009
Sales Associate
American Family Life Assurance of Columbus
02.2008 - 08.2008
Survey/Cad Technician
Ringo Abernathy & Associates
05.2007 - 11.2007
Survey Technician
Clark Design Group P.C.
10.2003 - 07.2006
Cad Designer
Clark Design Group P.C.
09.2000 - 03.2007
Survey Party Chief
Clark Design Group P.C.
08.2000 - 10.2003
Survey Party Chief / Expert Instrument Operator
HDR / WL Jordan
08.1999 - 08.2000
Expert Instrument Operator
Donaldson, Garrett & Associates
09.1998 - 08.1999
Georgia Perimeter College
Pre-engineering courses
Macon College