Michael A. Brock, PLS
103 Betty Circle, Daphne
Summary
Professional Land Surveyor with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated, by using 35+ years of experience, to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Survey Department Manager
DSLD Land Management Company
11.2024 - Current
- Reviewed and checked survey, subdivision and parcel maps to verify legal compliance.
- Research of legal documents like deeds and property titles to identify accurate property boundaries and easements.
- Enhanced department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Prepared comprehensive reports outlining survey findings, including calculations, sketches, and legal descriptions.
Underground Utility Location Manager
Thompson Engineering
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Unitized tools such as Ground Penetrating Radar and radio frequency locators.
- Resolved location-related issues swiftly through effective problem-solving skills, minimizing delays in production schedules.
- Cultivated focus on customer service and satisfaction with well-trained, empowered team.
- Assisted in risk assessments for each location, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing tasks and maintaining strict adherence to deadlines.
Survey Department Manager
Gulf States Engineering
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Reviewed and checked survey, subdivision and parcel maps to verify legal compliance.
- Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
- Established clear performance expectations for staff members which led to increased accountability.
- Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall departmental knowledge and versatility.
Survey Department Manager
Team Fishel
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Established right-of-way and property line for Alabama Power's underground power relocation program.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to obtain survey department priorities.
- Defined clear targets and objectives with survey crews.
- Worked actively with the management team to create daily and weekly performance goals.
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
- Reduced bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on best practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems, using scanners and drones to reduce turnaround time.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Survey Manager
E. F. Thompson Geotechnologies Inc.
01.2014 - 11.2021
- Coordinated boundary, topographic, construction and utility location surveys for various clients.
- Guided field crews on proper survey methods and techniques.
- Reviewed and checked survey, subdivision and parcel maps to verify legal compliance.
- Made proactive adjustments to policies and procedures to meet changing demands.
- Updated deeds, leases, easements and other legal documents with property descriptions and boundary details.
Survey Manager
Thompson Engineering
01.2004 - 12.2013
- Coordinated surveys to establish accurate legal boundaries for properties.
- Guided field crews on proper survey methods and techniques.
- Reviewed and checked survey, subdivision and parcel maps to verify legal compliance.
- Made proactive adjustments to policies and procedures to meet changing demands.
- Applied training and mathematical abilities to calculate heights, depths and relative positions of terrain.
- Updated deeds, leases and other legal documents with property descriptions and boundary details.
Survey Party Chief
Rester And Coleman Engineering
01.1988 - 01.2004
- Performed boundary, topographic and traverse land surveys.
- Compiled information necessary to stake projects for construction using engineering plans.
- Compared computations from field surveys against historical data and other documentation to determine accuracy of data.
- Trained, mentored and assigned work to subordinate crew members.
- Produced detailed maps showing locations of boundaries and topographical features.
Education
High School Diploma -
Baldwin County High School
Bay Minette, AL05.1987
Skills
- Licensed Land Surveyor in Alabama and Mississippi
- Department Head
- Verify Property Boundaries
- Crew Coordination
- Project Leadership
- Public Relations
- Client Support
- Motivational Leadership
- Quality Standards
- Strategic Planning
- Training and Development
- Directing Team Members
- Field Operations
- Site Evaluations
- Construction Documentation
- Safety Standards
- Utility Location
- Legal Description Writing
- Map Research
- Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
- Construction Surveying
- AutoCad
Certification
- Alabama and Mississippi Professional Land Surveyor
Timeline
Survey Department Manager
DSLD Land Management Company
11.2024 - Current
Underground Utility Location Manager
Thompson Engineering
01.2024 - 11.2024
Survey Department Manager
Gulf States Engineering
07.2023 - 01.2024
Survey Department Manager
Team Fishel
11.2021 - 06.2023
Survey Manager
E. F. Thompson Geotechnologies Inc.
01.2014 - 11.2021
Survey Manager
Thompson Engineering
01.2004 - 12.2013
Survey Party Chief
Rester And Coleman Engineering
01.1988 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Baldwin County High School
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