James Mills
Perry,Georgia
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Land Survey Technician
Horne Land Surveying Inc.
Forsyth, GA
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Compiled, organized and corrected data with [Type] and [Type] software.
- Generated maps and map products based upon data collected from different projects and ground sensors.
- Set up precise measurement and control equipment.
- Input and updated technical data for use in project reports and sketches.
- Researched and monitored locations of utilities around project sites.
- Performed boundary, topographic and traverse land surveys.
- Produced detailed maps showing locations of boundaries and topographical features.
- Created photomosaics from multiple photographs, maintaining accurate scale between pictures.
- Compiled, captured and evaluated resource data from source maps using GIS applications.
- Utilized established field surveying strategies to perform high-quality work.
- Analyzed aerial photographs to detect and interpret significant military, industrial or topographical data.
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Answered questions and provided information to public regarding assessment maps, surveys, boundaries and other concerns.
- Compiled information necessary to stake projects for construction using engineering plans.
- Reviewed maps used in company's GPS products and edited representations with [Software].
- Completed daily data updates and submitted information to quality assurance for review and implementation.
- Compared computations from field surveys against historical data and other documentation to determine accuracy of data.
- Reviewed and checked surface models by comparing control points on ground with field equipment readings.
- Updated archived information in database to match data provided by engineers on location.
- Trimmed, aligned and joined prints to form photographic mosaics, maintaining scaled distances between reference points.
- Took active role in departmental meetings, discussing geospatial needs and project updates to proactively identify and resolve concerns.
- Delivered extensive training to new employees on GIS and GPS software packages to promote effective use and overall productivity.
- Trained, mentored and assigned work to subordinate crew members.
Land Survey Technician
Donaldson & Garett
Macon, GA
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Compiled, organized and corrected data with [Type] and [Type] software.
- Generated maps and map products based upon data collected from different projects and ground sensors.
- Set up precise measurement and control equipment.
- Input and updated technical data for use in project reports and sketches.
- Researched and monitored locations of utilities around project sites.
- Performed boundary, topographic and traverse land surveys.
- Produced detailed maps showing locations of boundaries and topographical features.
- Created photomosaics from multiple photographs, maintaining accurate scale between pictures.
- Utilized established field surveying strategies to perform high-quality work.
- Analyzed aerial photographs to detect and interpret significant military, industrial or topographical data.
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Answered questions and provided information to public regarding assessment maps, surveys, boundaries and other concerns.
- Compiled information necessary to stake projects for construction using engineering plans.
- Reviewed maps used in company's GPS products and edited representations with [Software].
- Completed daily data updates and submitted information to quality assurance for review and implementation.
- Compared computations from field surveys against historical data and other documentation to determine accuracy of data.
- Reviewed and checked surface models by comparing control points on ground with field equipment readings.
- Updated archived information in database to match data provided by engineers on location.
- Investigated land details such as deed information, zoning regulations and subdivision rules.
- Delivered extensive training to new employees on GIS and GPS software packages to promote effective use and overall productivity.
- Trained, mentored and assigned work to subordinate crew members.
GPS Technician
ESG Engineering
Macon, GA
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Generated data layers, tables and reports for use by corporate and government clients.
- Created effective maps, charts and other images based on project-specific requirements.
- Evaluated and enhanced current cartographic representations.
- Worked with clients to meet specific technical specifications and solve operational concerns.
- Maintained [Type] security clearance level for governmental projects and operations.
- Increased productivity, accuracy and efficiency while reducing delays and eliminating errors during data upload procedures.
- Operated as primary point of contact for clients, providing GIS work order proposals with time-to-completion and budgeting estimates.
- Completed mapping projects involving [Type], [Type] and [Type] features.
- Contributed to centralized GIS portal and ArcGIS database, correctly inputting data on new job sites and revising data on changing conditions.
- Combined remotely-collected and on-site data acquisition to generate unified geographic mapping information.
Survey Technician
McLeod Land Surveying
Perry, GA
02.2016 - 07.2017
Education
No Degree - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Savannah State University
Savannah, GANo Degree - Music History, Literature, And Theory
Armstrong State University
Savannah, GA06.1984
High School Diploma -
Savannah High School
Savannah, GA06.1980
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Carlson Survey
- Technical Report
- Field Data Collection
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Crew Coordination
- Field Surveying
- Title Deeds
- Survey Measurements
- Measuring Equipment
- Safety Standards
- Boundary Determination
- Data Collection
- Electronic Distance Measurement
- Training Junior Team Members
- Elevation Cross-Sectioning
- Data Verification and Entry
- Deed Research
- Angle Measurement
- Site Layout
- File Transfer
- Grid Layout
- GPS Data Uploading
- Land Boundary Description
- Utility Location
- Survey Point Searching
Timeline
Land Survey Technician
Horne Land Surveying Inc.
02.2022 - 02.2023
Land Survey Technician
Donaldson & Garett
01.2022 - 02.2022
GPS Technician
ESG Engineering
09.2019 - 01.2021
Survey Technician
McLeod Land Surveying
02.2016 - 07.2017
No Degree - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Savannah State University
No Degree - Music History, Literature, And Theory
Armstrong State University
High School Diploma -
Savannah High School