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JOHN OCHIENG
LAND SURVEYOR
Ukwala,Siaya
Summary
Enthusiastic land surveyor eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of land survey, Motivated to learn, grow and excel in engineering industry. Experienced surveyor with over five (5) years of experience in survey industry offering survey and consultation services. Excellent reputation and improving customer satisfaction hence
Results-oriented Surveyor with expertise in mutation surveys, topo survey,cadastral survey and Knowledgeable about applicable codes and regulations governing survey. Excellent communication, problem-solving and planning skills. Operated effectively in independent and team-centered roles. Self-motivated office manager bringing proven leadership, organizational and customer relations skills. Independently solved problems and kept teams on task to handle diverse business requirements.
Overview
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1
Language
10
10
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Land Surveyor
SELF EMPLOYED
Ukwala, Siaya
10.2020 - Current
- Followed local, regional and national guidelines for land surveying.
- Measured and marked property lines and key topographic features.
- Entered legal descriptions, lot sizes and other data into online databases through AutoCAD, ARC GIS interfaces.
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Made proactive adjustments to policies and procedures to meet changing demands.
- Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
- Gathered, organized and modeled data for survey reports and presentations.
- Investigated land details such as deed information, zoning regulations and subdivision rules.
- Trained, mentored and assigned work to subordinate crew members.
- Prepared cost estimates for mapping projects.
- Performed boundary, topographic and traverse land surveys.
- Utilized established field surveying strategies to perform high-quality work.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Practiced mutation survey and processed titles for my clients.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Collaborated with advocates and fellow surveyors to achieve good and efficient end product.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Managed general work in the office.
ATACHEE
MOHA LAND SURVEYORS
UGUNJA, Siaya
09.2015 - 11.2021
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Did mutation survey.
- Practiced the use of handheld GPS.
- Did cartographic work.
- Used ARC GIS software.
- Did cadastral survey.
- Taken through the field of public relations.
- Taught a survey office set up.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Land Surveyor Assistant
MOHA LAND SURVEYORS
UGUNJA, SIAYA
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Measured and marked property lines and key topographic features.
- Communicated with brokers, contractors, developers, attorneys and lenders to determine circumstances of survey request and report on factors most important to specific applications.
- Created visual presentations of topographical characteristics using QGIS and ArcGIS.
- Employed GPS technology to pinpoint baseline, meridian, tier and range coordinates defining boundaries of township residential lots.
- Entered legal descriptions, lot sizes and other data into online databases through AutoCAD and CADD interfaces.
- Made proactive adjustments to policies and procedures to meet changing demands.
- Gathered, organized and modeled data for survey reports and presentations.
- Compiled measurement and marker data from plats and drawings using public records to determine geographical boundaries of land parcels and utility locations.
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Followed local, regional and national guidelines for land surveying.
- Assessed individual mutation survey projects needs and planned workflows and processed titles.
ATACHEE
MINISTRY OF LANDS AND PHYSICAL PLANNING
SIAYA, SIAYA
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Learned mutation survey.
- The senior surveyors took me through boundary dispute resolution.
- I was taught and used modern survey equipment i.e total station and E.D.M.
- Practiced cartographic work.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Education
DIPLOMA - LAND SURVEYING
RAMOGI INSTITUTE oF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
KISUMU 01.2014 - 11.2016
CERTIFICATE - LAND SURVEYING
SIAYA INSTITUTE oF TECHNOLOGY
SIAYA 05.2011 - 07.2013
CETIFICATE - COMPUTER EXPERT USER PROFICIENCY COURSE
CHRISTIAN INDUSTRIAL TRAINING CENTRE-MBAURO
WUNDANYI-MBAURO 08.2009 - 11.2009
CERTIFICATE - K.C.S.E
ST. MARYS HIGH SCHOOL LUSHANGONYI
WUNDANYI 02.2004 - 12.2008
CERTIFICATE - K.C.P.E
NGURARU PRIMARY SCHOOL
WUNDAYISkills
Verbal/written communication
[State] regulations knowledge
Plot Plans
Volumetric Surveys
Field data collection
GPS knowledge
Team collaboration
Mathematical calculations
Boundary Surveys
Topographic Surveys
Proficient in MS Office
Managing office supply inventory
Maintaining office records
Financially responsible
Fast and efficient service worker
Efficient and reliable team player
Confidentiality understanding
Works Well Under Pressure
Extremely quick learner
Excellent problem-solving abilities
Customer relations understanding
Hard working and self-motivated
Proficient in use of computers
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Exceptional leadership skills
Enthusiastic and friendly
Interests
PERSONAL DETAILS
ID/NO : 27091210
NATIONALITY : KENYAN
SEX : MALE
RELIGION :CHRISTIAN
MARITAL STATUS :MARRIED
DATE OF BIRTH :30TH MARCH , 1989
Timeline
Land Surveyor
SELF EMPLOYED
10.2020 - Current
Land Surveyor Assistant
MOHA LAND SURVEYORS
01.2017 - 10.2020
ATACHEE
MOHA LAND SURVEYORS
09.2015 - 11.2021
DIPLOMA - LAND SURVEYING
RAMOGI INSTITUTE oF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
01.2014 - 11.2016
ATACHEE
MINISTRY OF LANDS AND PHYSICAL PLANNING
09.2012 - 12.2012
CERTIFICATE - LAND SURVEYING
SIAYA INSTITUTE oF TECHNOLOGY
05.2011 - 07.2013
CETIFICATE - COMPUTER EXPERT USER PROFICIENCY COURSE
CHRISTIAN INDUSTRIAL TRAINING CENTRE-MBAURO
08.2009 - 11.2009
CERTIFICATE - K.C.S.E
ST. MARYS HIGH SCHOOL LUSHANGONYI
02.2004 - 12.2008
CERTIFICATE - K.C.P.E
NGURARU PRIMARY SCHOOL