K. Timothy Key
Coker,AL
Summary
Seasoned Surveyor with 46 years in land surveying. Utilized GPS technologies to gather measurements and prepare maps and reports on legal boundaries and topographical characteristics of lots. Focused on providing complete and accurate information, offering interpretations and helping guide professionals to optimal development applications.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Tuscaloosa County School System
2019.01 - Current
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
Professional Land Surveyor
Key Land Surveying
1999.08 - 2019.01
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Used AutoCAD to create detailed maps from raw field data.
- Set up precise measurement and control equipment.
- Followed local, regional and national guidelines for land surveying.
- Conducted topographic surveys to assist in design of infrastructure improvements.
- Prepared GIS maps and written reports clearly depicting boundaries, landmarks and notable geographical features and loaded data into data collector for design use.
- Ensured legal compliance by conducting thorough research into property ownership, easements, and zoning regulations.
- Measured and marked property lines and key topographic features.
- Optimized data collection processes by incorporating cutting-edge survey equipment such as sun shots and GPS technology.
- Entered survey descriptions, lot sizes and other data into online databases through AutoCAD interfaces.
- Facilitated construction by mapping out utility installations and establishing reference points, grades and elevations.
- Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
- Employed GPS technology to pinpoint baseline, meridian, tier and range coordinates defining boundaries of township residential lots.
- Located monuments and natural geographical features to report on legal boundaries of over 5,000 commercial lots using metes-and-bounds method.
- Gathered, organized and modeled data for survey reports and presentations.
- Fostered positive work environment that encouraged collaboration among team members while adhering to safety standards.
- Assessed individual survey project needs and planned workflows.
- Updated deeds, leases and other legal documents with property descriptions and boundary details.
Professional Land Surveyor
Gulf States Paper
1985.08 - 1999.09
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Coordinated surveys to establish accurate legal boundaries for properties.
- Applied training and mathematical abilities to calculate heights, depths and relative positions of terrain.
- Guided field crews on proper survey methods and techniques.
- Trained and directed assistants to complete professional surveys of different types of properties.
Land Surveyor
Cobb Coal Company
1973.11 - 1985.08
- Evaluated crew workloads and available resources to prepare schedules and equipment allocations.
- Consulted public records and contacted previous owners to conduct research on ownership, usage and zoning history.
- Supervised survey projects measuring volume capacity of landfills and containment ponds.
- Assessed individual survey project needs and planned workflows.
- Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
- Read and used topographical data to complete analysis of land plots and roadways.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hubbertville High School
Glen Allen, AL05.1971
Skills
- Construction Surveys
- GPS knowledge
- Mapping
- Topographic Surveys
- Safety Procedures
- Surveying Equipment Operation
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Tuscaloosa County School System
2019.01 - Current
Professional Land Surveyor
Key Land Surveying
1999.08 - 2019.01
Professional Land Surveyor
Gulf States Paper
1985.08 - 1999.09
Land Surveyor
Cobb Coal Company
1973.11 - 1985.08
High School Diploma -
Hubbertville High School
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