Talented Drafter with solid computer-aided design skills and years of experience in the field. Generated accurate surveys tailored to meet client parameters. High-level technical skills and attention to detail enabled impressive results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior CAD Technician / Team Lead
Gratia Geomatics, LLC
07.2022 - Current
Proficient with AutoCAD Civil3D to draft topographic surveys, ALTA and Land Title Surveys, from raw data to submitted final product.
Proficient in performing deed research and deed sketches to ensure accurate representation of subject tract and its surroundings, including placement of easements and FEMA flood zone research, etc.
Considerable experience using Trimble Business Center to process raw data from both conventional total stations as well as Trimble GNSS data.
Some experience operating Leica P40 scanner in the field as well as using Cyclone to extract point data and linework from point clouds.
Extensive experience coordinating with field crews, upper management and other CAD Technicians to achieve efficient work flows in the collaboration of efforts on any given survey.
Chief of Parties
Gratia Geomatics, LLC
01.2021 - 07.2022
Oversaw logistics and organization of daily field operations.
Coordinated between field personnel and office management to ensure proper and thorough collection of data for topographic, ALTA and Land Title Surveys.
Performed all tasks associated with being a Senior level CAD technician as well.
Survey Party Chief
Gratia Geomatics, LLC
01.2020 - 01.2021
Extensive experience using Sokkia robotic total station (iX series) and Sokkia data collector (SHC5000 model) to collect data for topographic, ALTA and Land Title Surveys.
Extensive experience coordinating with office personnel and other field crews to organize and plan efficient and safe ways to collect data field data.
Extensive experience using Trimble (r10, r12, r12i) GNSS systems with Trimble (TSC5 & TSC7) data collectors.
Some experience operating Leica P40 terrestrial lidar scanner.
Senior CAD Technician
S&V Surveying, Inc.
10.2013 - 02.2018
Worked closely with chief of parties and field crews to ensure thorough data collection for ALTA, topographic and Land Title Surveys.
Performed all tasks from field note reduction to submitted product of ALTA, topographic and Land Title Surveys.
Extensive experience performing deed research, deed sketches and writing metes and bounds descriptions for ALTA and Land Title Surveys.
Some experience using Leica terrestrial lidar system in the field, including operating of Leica scanner as well as planning and setup of various types of targets to ensure adequate data overlap.
Some experience using Leica Cyclone software to navigate and extract data from point clouds generated by terrestrial lidar scanner.
Bartender
Boondocks Bar & Grill
01.2011 - 10.2013
CAD Technician
S&V Surveying, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2011
Performed all aspects of field note reduction and processing of raw data collected with conventional total stations.
Performed field note reduction and math checks for level run accuracy.
Performed all tasks associated with drafting of topographic surveys, from "field to finish".
Performed all tasks associated with drafting of Land Title Surveys and ALTA Surveys, including deed research, deed sketching and writing of legal descriptions.
Extensive experience using Autodesk LDD and then AutoCAD Civil 3D upon its implementation.
Field Technician
Kingsley Constructors
01.2003 - 01.2004
Performed all tasks associated with being a "rodman" and "instrument operator" using robotic total station setups.
Field Technician
S&V Surveying, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2003
Performed all tasks associated with being a "rodman" and "instrument operator" using conventional total station setups.
Education
Drafting / Land Surveying
Lonestar College
Montgomery
Skills
Coordinating with all positions in land surveying to ensure proper planning, execution and processing of raw data
Good communication skills to relay and receive clear and concise instructions regarding work flows
Extensive knowledge of both field and office aspects of land surveying
Certification
CST Level I Entry Certification No. 0920-7009
CST Level III Computer Operator Certification No. 0920-7009
Timeline
Senior CAD Technician / Team Lead
Gratia Geomatics, LLC
07.2022 - Current
Chief of Parties
Gratia Geomatics, LLC
01.2021 - 07.2022
Survey Party Chief
Gratia Geomatics, LLC
01.2020 - 01.2021
Senior CAD Technician
S&V Surveying, Inc.
10.2013 - 02.2018
Bartender
Boondocks Bar & Grill
01.2011 - 10.2013
CAD Technician
S&V Surveying, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2011
Field Technician
Kingsley Constructors
01.2003 - 01.2004
Field Technician
S&V Surveying, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2003
Drafting / Land Surveying
Lonestar College
CST Level I Entry Certification No. 0920-7009
CST Level III Computer Operator Certification No. 0920-7009
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