TYRONE S. TERRY II
Tacoma
Summary
Dynamic Land Surveyor with extensive experience at The Walsh Group, excelling in boundary and topographic surveying. Proven expertise in GNSS applications and AutoCAD Civil 3D, coupled with strong team leadership and mentorship skills. Committed to delivering high-quality results while ensuring safety and compliance in all projects.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Survey Party Chief
The Walsh Group
Seattle
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Directed survey operations for large infrastructure projects using GNSS and robotic total stations.
- Produced CAD-based deliverables and coordinated with engineers and contractors.
- Led field teams, provided mentorship, and enforced safety standards.
Surveying Technician
1 Alliance Geomatics
Bellevue
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Collected and processed field data for municipal and commercial developments.
- Drafted maps and plats; supported legal boundary interpretation and GIS integration.
Land Surveyor
Apex Engineering, PLLC
Tacoma
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Executed ALTA, GPS, and construction surveys.
- Developed plats and trained junior staff on GNSS setup and job safety.
Field Technician II
Pierce County
Tacoma
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Supported infrastructure survey work and integrated GPS data into GIS systems.
Land Surveyor
Sitts & Hill Engineers
Tacoma
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Conducted subdivision and utility surveys; reviewed easements and boundary documents.
Artillery Surveyor Chief (13S)
U.S. Army
Fort Stewart
03.2003 - 09.2009
- Led geodetic and artillery survey teams using tactical GPS and theodolites.
- Trained personnel and implemented standardized survey procedures.
Education
AAS - Surveying
Renton Technical College
Renton, WA01.2017
Studies - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO01.2014
Computer Networking and Hardware -
ITT Technical Institute
Seattle, WA01.2012
Information Technology -
Florida Technical College
Jacksonville, FL01.2003
Skills
- Boundary and topographic surveying
- ALTA/NSPS compliance
- Construction layout expertise
- AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency
- ArcGIS knowledge
- Carlson Survey software
- Trimble Business Center skills
- GNSS and RTK applications
- Robotic total station operation
- Digital level usage
- Legal description drafting
- Quality assurance and control
- Plats and field notes management
- Team supervision and mentorship
- Safety oversight practices
- Technical reporting skills
- Collaboration and client interaction
- Military surveying techniques
- GNSS post-processing expertise
- Coordinate systems understanding
Accomplishments
- DD-214 (Honorable Discharge) available upon request
- Veteran preference eligible
- Commended for layout accuracy and documentation quality
- Maintained zero-incident safety record over multiple projects
- Led technical training sessions and SOP development
- Streamlined field-to-office data coordination processes
Certifications And Tools
Leica, Trimble, Topcon GNSS, OSHA Awareness, CPR / First Aid, Military Surveying, GNSS Post-Processing, Coordinate Systems
Timeline
Survey Party Chief
The Walsh Group
01.2020 - 01.2025
Surveying Technician
1 Alliance Geomatics
05.2018 - 01.2020
Land Surveyor
Apex Engineering, PLLC
05.2017 - 09.2018
Field Technician II
Pierce County
06.2016 - 09.2016
Land Surveyor
Sitts & Hill Engineers
12.2014 - 06.2015
Artillery Surveyor Chief (13S)
U.S. Army
03.2003 - 09.2009
AAS - Surveying
Renton Technical College
Studies - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
Computer Networking and Hardware -
ITT Technical Institute
Information Technology -
Florida Technical College