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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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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
WUNDAYI

Skills

Verbal/written communication

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Interests

READING INSPIRATION BOOKS AND NOVELS,VOLUNTEERING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT,WRITING,SPORTS-PLAYING AND WATCHING FOOTBALL,TRAVELLING

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
JOHN OCHIENGLAND SURVEYOR