James McGinn
Pearland
Summary
Dynamic Drafting Technician with 4 years of experience under a Registered Professional Land Surveyor. Proficient in Civil 3D and adept at boundary sketching, Standard Land Surveys and Land Title Surveys. I excel in team collaboration and client relationship management, consistently delivering precise surveys and enhancing project efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drafting Technician
South Point Surveying
Pearland
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted deed research at county clerk’s office to gather documents for subject property and adjacent parcels.
- Ensured that all drafts are kept up-to-date according to current industry standards.
- Collaborated with team to complete accurate surveys efficiently.
- Delivered Standard Land Surveys and Land Title Surveys to clients.
- Drafted improvements on subject tract using field sketches and notes.
- Managed time tracking across multiple projects to ensure deadlines were met.
Survey Technician I
BGE
Fort Worth
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Completed deed research at county clerk’s office to gather all necessary documents for subject property and adjoining parcels.
- Prepared topographic maps from survey data collected in the field.
- Verified accuracy of boundary lines between properties by comparing notes with recorded deeds.
- Utilized Carlson and Civil 3D software to accurately deed sketch boundaries based on bearings and distances.
- Incorporated point locations from field crew into Civil 3D to refine and realign boundaries.
- Developed easements according to city requirements and project specifications.
- Produced underground utility topographic surveys and surface contour lines for various projects.
- Tracked and maintained time records across multiple ongoing projects.
Professional Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Fort Worth
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Provided access control for visitors entering the facility by verifying identity documents and issuing visitor badges.
- Investigated incidents of theft, vandalism, trespassing, and other criminal activities.
- Ensured that all areas were secure at the end of each shift by checking doors, windows, gates.
- Managed access control points at entrances and exits using radio communication devices.
- Prepared detailed reports on daily activities including observations made during patrols.
- Conducted physical security patrols inside and outside of premises to identify potential threats or suspicious activity.
- Trained new security officers on proper protocols for patrolling premises and responding to incidents.
- Performed administrative tasks such as maintaining logs and incident reports.
- Assisted in enforcing company policies and procedures related to security matters.
- Monitored CCTV surveillance systems and alarm systems to ensure the safety of personnel, property, and assets.
Warehouse Associate / Lead
United Parcel Service
Fort Worth
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Ensure proper trailer procedures are followed; inspected all incoming products for damaged packaging, ensured proper stacking and loading was taking place and making sure trailer was ready to go at the correct time.
- Adhered to all operating procedures and ensure daily/weekly/monthly performance levels are achieved.
- Loaded merchandise onto trailers by moving from conveyor belt to trailer or from pallet to trailer.
- Maintained products, tools, equipment and work area are in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
Failure Analysis / Yield Enhancement Engineer Assistant
Foxconn Inc.
Fort Worth
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Extracted / captured data though our Shop Floor Control System (SFC) to Create, Develop & Monitor reports to provide insight into our company’s performance.
- Created & monitored the company’s Yield report & presented daily to determine the best possible changes in our process for Yield improvement.
- Trained & Equipped fellow Failure Analysis Technician’s to be able to Extract & monitor data from SFC & develop report’s & how to use Microsoft excel to define the purpose for each practice.
- Hold meetings with our client (Apple) to present Foxconn’s overall performance at our SUR facility.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer aided drafting and design
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX05-2022
High school diploma -
W.E. Bailey Boswell
Fort Worth, TX03-2006
Skills
- 4 years experience under a Registered professional land surveyor
- Civil 3D and drafting expertise
- Self-motivated and driven
- Team collaboration skills
- Multitasking ability
- Carlson software proficiency
- Civil 3D proficiency
- Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Attention to detail
- Boundary sketching techniques
- Land surveying knowledge
- Topographic survey execution
- Data analysis capabilities
- Easement creation expertise
- Computer-aided design proficiency
- Effective communication skills
- Client relationship management
- Deed research experience
Certification
- Dean Certification
Accomplishments
- Improving efficiency and reducing time spent on tasks.
- Receiving awards or recognition for outstanding performance.
- Identifying and solving problems that negatively impacted the company.
- Increase in sales, market share, or revenue generation.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Drafting Technician
South Point Surveying
07.2023 - Current
Survey Technician I
BGE
12.2021 - 07.2023
Professional Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
07.2018 - 12.2021
Warehouse Associate / Lead
United Parcel Service
01.2018 - 07.2018
Failure Analysis / Yield Enhancement Engineer Assistant
Foxconn Inc.
06.2014 - 12.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Computer aided drafting and design
Tarrant County College
High school diploma -
W.E. Bailey Boswell
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