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Bervin Gumbo

Bervin Gumbo

Peterlee,Durham

Summary

Proficient Land Surveyor adept at maintaining schedules and contributing to team-based projects. Well-versed in field data collection and topographical mapping. Highly organised, detail-orientated and precise.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Cadastral surveyor

Surveyor General
Harare
05.2015 - 11.2023
  • Produced charts and maps for use in construction planning and navigation.
  • Surveyed and measured land surfaces to create useful and accurate descriptions.
  • Processed pre-collected survey data to produce detailed technical documentation for use in planning activities.
  • Calibrated and adjusted surveying equipment to collect trusted and reliable data.
  • Advised on technical, aesthetic and economic aspects for well-informed map production.
  • Compiled data from satellite imagery, survey data and aerial photographs to produce maps and charts.
  • Recorded exact position of specific features, updating digital form with survey data.
  • Created thematic maps to present, organise and categorise survey data.
  • Compared survey computations to detect inaccuracies or discrepancies, protecting integrity of finished product.
  • Performed surveying calculations to guarantee accuracy of data and formulate insights.
  • Planned and performed aerial photographic surveys to collect data in form of imagery thereby increased work loads by up to 90%".

Land surveyor

Zimbabwe housing projects
Harare
06.2013 - 04.2015
  • Produced survey drawings, such as Record of Surveys, exhibits, diagrams and general plans, using AutoCAD.
  • Maintained a safe and compliant working environment, verifying all legislative requirements were adhered to, including Health & Safety
  • Communicated with brokers, contractors, developers, attorneys and lenders, determining circumstances of survey requests.
  • Monitored and measured project progress by producing monthly survey reports including field notes, spreadsheets and databases.
  • Oversaw and coordinated surveying activities for cadastral projects, managing field survey crews of up to 10.
  • Compiled measurement and marker data from plans, utilizing public records to determine geographical boundaries of land parcels.
  • Implemented surveying procedures that boosted efficiency by 50% whilst significantly improving accuracy in land measurements.
  • Performed topographic and engineering surveys to client specifications, using specialist equipment and technology, such as robotics and 3D scanners.
  • Utilised GPS equipment, including Trimble survey equipment, to locate and map topographical structures with high accuracy.
  • Drove continuous project improvement by attending and actively contributing to weekly project meetings, evaluating current situation and suggesting ideas for improvement.
  • Monitored and measured project progress by producing monthly survey reports including field notes, spreadsheets and databases.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Surveying and Geomatics

Midlands State University
Gweru, Zimbabwe
08.2008 - 06.2013

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • GPS mapping
  • Surveying equipment
  • Survey drawings and reports
  • High-value project management
  • Field data collection
  • Civils3D
  • Cross-selling expertise
  • Design model verification
  • Topographic mapping
  • AutoCAD
  • Problem-solving
  • Team building

Languages

English
Advanced

Work Availability

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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Cadastral surveyor

Surveyor General
05.2015 - 11.2023

Land surveyor

Zimbabwe housing projects
06.2013 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Science - Surveying and Geomatics

Midlands State University
08.2008 - 06.2013

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