Stephen Horne
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Diligent Survey Party Chief trained in land surveying techniques and equipment. Able to handle demanding, detail-oriented work with high accuracy and precision. Skilled in documenting data with narrations, sketches, and computer drawings. Advanced user of Trimble and EFB tools. Skilled in Flying unmanned aircraft in accordance with FAA guidelines and regulations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Land Surveyor
DroneTopo Solutions
Lakeland, FL
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and right-of-way surveys to create accurate maps and plans.
- Gathered data from field notes and aerial photographs using GPS technology.
- Operated survey instruments such as total stations, transits, theodolites, levels, and electronic distance measuring devices.
- Developed flight plans for unmanned aircraft operations in accordance with FAA regulations.
- Operated drones to capture aerial footage of landscapes, events, and other subjects.
Survey Party Chief
Pennoni Associates Inc.
Winter Haven, FL
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Operated total station, GPS receiver, and other surveying instruments to collect topographic data.
- Conducted boundary surveys in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Provided technical guidance to junior staff members regarding surveying methods and procedures.
Survey Party Chief
Xterra Surveying and Mapping
Lakeland, FL
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Operated robotic total station and GPS to perform boundary surveys
- Operated drones for commercial surveys
- Obtained part 107 pilots license
Survey Party Chief
DRMP Inc
Tampa, FL
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Operated total stations, GPS and Digital levels as an Instrument person
- After five months, promoted to Survey Party Chief, leading 2-4 man crews in FDOT surveys
Instrument Man
CIVILSURV
Lakeland, FL
10.2015 - 09.2018
- Operated total stations, GPS and digital levels
- Used Electronic Field Book for FDOT jobs
- Obtained MOT training Intermediate course
Instrument Person
Envisors
Winter Haven, FL
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Operated total stations, GPS and levels for boundary surveys and construction staking
Machine Operator
R & R Rebar Fabricators
Mulberry, FL
06.2000 - 09.2013
- Operated machines bending and cutting rebar
- Operated overhead crane and Forklift to load and unload trucks
- Helped create safety program including designated walkways and safe guards around machines to shield from flying debris
Machine Operator
Packaging Corporation of America
Winter Haven, FL
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Operated machines making boxes
- Worked on safety committee checking equipment and machines weekly
- Trained in lock out tag out procedures
Survey Tech II
Polk County Surveying and Mapping
Bartow, FL
11.2007 - 10.2009
- Operated total stations, GPS and digital levels for topographic surveys
Education
School Diploma -
Bartow High School
Bartow, FLSkills
- Land Surveying
- Managing crews
- Project Management
- Communication
- Construction Staking
- Quality Control
- Drainage Surveys
- MOT Training
- OSHA/MSHA Training
- Overhead Crane safety certified
- Zero Safety Violations
Timeline
Business Owner/Land Surveyor
DroneTopo Solutions
09.2024 - 11.2024
Survey Party Chief
Pennoni Associates Inc.
04.2024 - 09.2024
Survey Party Chief
Xterra Surveying and Mapping
04.2022 - 03.2023
Survey Party Chief
DRMP Inc
09.2018 - 03.2021
Instrument Man
CIVILSURV
10.2015 - 09.2018
Instrument Person
Envisors
02.2014 - 05.2014
Machine Operator
Packaging Corporation of America
08.2011 - 05.2012
Survey Tech II
Polk County Surveying and Mapping
11.2007 - 10.2009
Machine Operator
R & R Rebar Fabricators
06.2000 - 09.2013
School Diploma -
Bartow High School
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