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Steven B. Walton
Columbus, OH 43203
Ph. 740-***-****
CAREER GOAL:
Obtain a professional managing appointment utilizing my proficiency, skill and expertise in the field of professional
land surveying
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensed through Ohio State Board of Registration for Engineers and Surveyors
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Current Continuing Education on the latest techniques and industry best practices
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Professionally trained and licensed land surveyor
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15+ years of surveying experience and expertise in skill and use of all relevant survey equipment
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Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions as it relates to the
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preparation and analyzing of technical survey data.
Performance of a wide range of surveys, including, but not limited to boundary and railroad retracement,
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topographic, roadway and utility layout and ALTA;
Proficient in directing and conducting overall surveys and operations to determine the location of
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boundaries based upon legal descriptions of the following types: metes and bounds, recorded subdivisions and
aliquot parts of the original government system
Project development and coordination
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Extensive knowledge in the rules, procedures, and legal principles used in boundary determination, State
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Plane Coordinate System, and the Public Land Survey System
Considerable proficiency in records and deed research, calculations, and computer drafting of boundary
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plats, roadway and subdivisions.
Impeccable record keeping skills and employee, contractors, and property owner’s relations
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Exceptional supervisory and management experience
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Knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques, employee training and development
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ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Attended Ohio State University, with the goal of a Civil Engineering Degree
Graduated Logan High School, Logan, OH
RELATED EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY TOOLS
Microsoft Word, Windows, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook Express, Computer Drafting, AutoCAD,
Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), Electronic Distance Meter (EDM)
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY
Steven B. Walton, Surveying and Mapping – Self Employed
January 1995 Present
Supervise and train employees/contractors, which required bi monthly training and development; Perform all
supervisory responsibilities for survey crew; Maintains company budget and fiscal oversight, /approves legal
descriptions for land acquisition (prepared by others) to ensure completeness, accuracy of all documents; Update
policies and procedures; Review, approve and certify legal descriptions, drawings and plats for land acquisition
prepared by staff to ensure completeness, accuracy of all documents. Conduct land surveys to determine the location
of boundaries based upon legal descriptions and other documents of record. Complete mathematical computations
and drawings to supply client with desired end product. Meet with and advise personnel on routine and sensitive
inquiries from all government agencies as needed, such as county engineer, county recorder office, health
department, EPA, Ohio Department of Transportation officials, clients and contractors local FEMA personnel in
flood and water issues; Oversee day to day operations of Steven B. Walton Surveying and Mapping.
SPECIAL CONTRACTS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Richard Henline
A2Z Land Surveying
January 2009 – April 2010
George F. Seymour & Associates, Logan, OH
March 2004 – December 2008
Responsibilities included: Chief of Field Operations Completed deed and record research, (current and pre
19000, client contact, relaying information to multiple field crews, Conferred with public officials, consulted with
office staff, public officials, contractors, and other necessary agencies. Analyzed record for corner and boundary
line location, processed field data, drew plats, using cad software, Made necessary administrative arrangements for
the surveys. Coordinated work party schedules making all necessary arrangements for crew keeping within project
budgets.
Perry County Planning Commission Director
January 2000 – December 2000
Consulted with all Perry county agencies to establish goals, objectives, and procedures for the county’s
Comprehensive Plan, which included review of all sub division plans and county development to ensure they met
county regulations. Consulted with the County legal adviser to ensure that all legal issues were handled correctly;
Developed and maintained budgets prepared and submitted monthly director’s report for review and approval.
McCoy & Associates, Akron OH, ODOT Consultant
April 1992 – October 1993
Worked directly under ODOT (Ohio Department of Transportation) Project Engineer tracking materials quantities
labor and equipment use on highway projects and completed daily reports on the scope of project as outlined in
policies and procedures in ODOT Highway Construction Manual.