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Stephen Wright
Profile
Analytical thinker and strong motivator in a team environment with proven organization skills
Ability to tactfully communicate with all levels of management to make reasonable and timely decisions
Know the value of planning and follow-through with the ability to effectively govern multiple assignments
Maintain a proactive and professional attitude and outlook at all times
professional highlights
Surveyor, KBR; Baghdad, Iraq – March 2011 - Present
Surveying currently multiple locations in Iraq.
Obtained field information using a Global Positioning System and conventional surveying practices for the purpose of setting boundary control and construction layout.
Plan, organize and participate in the work of a survey crew performing a wide variety of construction and preliminary design surveys to ensure compliance with the approved plans and specifications.
Coordinate projects, train and lead a team of surveyors and technicians.
Surveyor, Infrastructure Bahamas, LTD.; Marsh Harbour, Bahamas - June 2009 - July 2009
Major Project Marsh Harbour Airport expansion.
Obtained field information using a Topcon Global Positioning System for the purpose of repositioning runway landing lights, end of runway lights and taxiway signage.
Plan, organize and participate in the work of a survey crew performing a wide variety of construction and preliminary design surveys to ensure compliance with the approved plans and specifications.
Coordinate projects, train and lead a team of surveyors and technicians.
Field Engineer, Enclos Corp.; Eagan, MN. - October 2008 - February 2009
Performed layout surveys for the purpose of curtain wall installation.
Reviewed Engineering and building plans for proper calculations of control points and gauge lines.
Ensure proper placement of control and gauge lines for setting crews.
Set elevation control for the setting crews.
Participated in production meetings.
Survey Manager, Legacy Survey & Engineering; Wellington, FL. - May 2007 - July 2008
Liaison between Biologists, Engineers and the Surveyors to convey each others needs and concerns.
Checked surveys for accuracy.
Corrected and made changes to surveys and AutoCAD drawings as needed.
Made field visits to ensure scope of work was performed properly by field crews, was completed on time and within budget.
Attended weekly production meetings and client meetings.
Field Crew Supervisor, Keith and Associates; Pompano Beach, FL. - July 2006 - March 2007
Plan, organize, and participate in the work of a survey crew performing a wide variety of construction and preliminary design surveys to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.
Maintained and supervised three field crews.
Researched and compiled all jobs.
Download and converted all field data to be used by drafting personnel.
Implemented a inventory system for all field crews equipment.
Responsible for ensuring that all instruments were calibrated and properly sent to repair facility.
Survey Manager, Accurate Land Surveyors, Inc.; Pompano Beach, FL. - September 2000 - July 2006
Promoted from Instrument Man to Party Chief (2002); Promoted from Party Chief to Survey Manager (2003)
Obtain field information for ALTA, topographical, boundary, tree and sounding surveys.
Plan, organize, and participate in the work of a survey crew performing a wide variety of construction and preliminary design surveys to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.
Coordinate projects, train and lead a team of surveyors and technicians.
Knowledge of survey technology and instruments used in the measurement and location of field survey methods and techniques.
Ability to perform a broad range of lead responsibilities, prepare accurate sketches of conditions found in the field, communicate with company representatives, and establish priorities for own workload.
Cab Driver/Dispatcher, Nellis Cab Company; Las Vegas, NV. - July 1998 - August 2000
Transports passengers in response to radio calls for service.
Take phone requests for service.
Sergeant E-5, United States Marine Corps.; - October 1988 - June 1998
Helicopter Maintenance Mechanic.
Aerial Observer and Door Gunner.
Material Maintenance Expeditor: responsible for ordering high priority and low priority replacement parts within a budget of approximately $8 million.
Oversaw the operations of approximately 20 helicopter maintenance mechanics at any given time.
Proficient in timely completion of appropriate paperwork and government forms.
Billets held: Training Non-Commissioned Officer, Assistant Training NCO, Hazmat NCO, Tool room NCO, Member of the Nuclear Biological Chemical Monitor Survey and Decontamination Teams.
Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Saudi Arabia.
SKILLS
Proficient in AutoCAD, Softdesk, Land Desktop, Topcon equipment, SurveyLink, HP48 Data Collector; proficient in trigonometry and survey calculations; ability to understand maps and graph drawing. Familiar with legislation concerning land and resource use.
Perform survey tasks under the direction of a Florida Licensed Surveyor & Mapper. Duties include Topographic Surveying & Mapping, Boundary Surveys, ALTA Surveys, Legal Description Writing, Research, Parcel Sketches, Record Plats (subdivision) and Construction Calculations.
Windows NT, XP, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to fix and tinker with all types of equipment and business machines.
projects
Darden Restaurant Support Center; Orlando, FL
Met 2; Miami, FL
Marsh Harbour Airport Expansion; Abaco, Bahamas
Miami Marlins Ballpark; Miami, FL
education
Florida Training Services, Inc. at Atlantic Technical Center; Survey and Mapping Technology - graduated 4/2008
CADD Centers of Florida; 2008 Civil 3-D - June 2007
University of Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale, FL.; Business Administration - 2002- 2004
McHenry High School East Campus; 1988