Amy L. Sutton
Sarasota
Summary
Highly organized administrative and permitting professional with over 13 years of experience supporting construction operations, office management, and project coordination. Proven ability to manage high-volume workloads, maintain regulatory compliance, and support teams through strong communication, organization, and attention to detail. Experienced in both in-office and remote environments and known for being dependable, professional, and easy to work with.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Permitting Coordinator
New Tech Construction
Sarasota, FL
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Managed permitting for an average of 60 active projects across multiple Florida jurisdictions.
- Coordinated daily with 5–10 Project Managers to keep projects compliant and on schedule.
- Processed all permit documentation including new permits, revisions, addendums, contractor changes, NOCs, Certificates of Completion, extensions, and renewals.
- Scheduled inspections and tracked project progress through completion.
- Maintained Workers’ Compensation and Liability Insurance documentation.
- Built and maintained Excel tracking systems for real-time project status visibility.
- Communicated directly with national tower companies including ATC, DISH, and Verizon.
- Closed an average of 4–6 projects per month while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
- Successfully worked in a hybrid/remote environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining productivity.
Office Manager / Dispatcher / Administrator
The Original Electrician
Sarasota, FL
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Managed all customer service operations including scheduling, dispatching, and call handling.
- Handled invoicing, payroll processing, basic accounting, and quarterly tax preparation.
- Managed lead generation through Yelp, Thumbtack, Google Ads, and social media platforms.
- Oversaw permitting, inspections, and documentation tracking.
- Supported marketing, data entry, and office organization efforts.
- Maintained smooth daily operations through strong multitasking and communication.
Project Manager Assistant / Bid Procurement Specialist
RE Crawford Construction
Sarasota, FL
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Supported 10–15 nationwide projects simultaneously with Project Managers.
- Coordinated bid invitations and distributed drawings through ISQFT, Bluebook, Planswift, and other platforms.
- Communicated with subcontractors regarding RFIs and proposal submissions.
- Organized bid tracking systems and expanded subcontractor databases nationwide.
- Assisted with procurement planning, bid openings, and evaluation coordination.
Estimator / Office Administrator
Polished Solution Inc.
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Prepared estimates by reviewing ITBs, identifying scope, and submitting proposals.
- Supported office administration including travel coordination and reception duties.
- Assisted with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable as needed.
Dispatcher / Office Administrator
Doctors Transport Inc.
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Dispatched 18 drivers across multiple Florida counties.
- Managed scheduling, payroll, billing, bookkeeping, and email communication.
- Used QuickBooks, Excel, Outlook, and multi-line phone systems daily.
- Supported hiring paperwork and general office operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education & Special Education
Grand Canyon University
01.2026
Certified Pharmacy Technician - undefined
State College of Florida (SCF)
01.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Suncoast College
01.2006
Skills
- Permitting & Compliance: Permit applications, renewals, extensions, NOCs, Certificates of Completion, multi-jurisdiction coordination, Workers’ Comp & Liability tracking
- Administrative & Office Management: Scheduling, invoicing, payroll, Accounts Payable & Receivable, office coordination
- Project & Construction Support: Project tracking, bid coordination, subcontractor communication, Planswift, ISQFT, Bluebook, BuildingConnected
- Technology: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), QuickBooks, Adobe, Google Workspace
- Communication: Professional email correspondence, client relations, customer service, vendor coordination
- Document review
- Permit application preparation
- Permit tracking
- Permitting strategy development
- Construction coordination
- Microsoft office
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Permitting Coordinator
New Tech Construction
08.2020 - 06.2024
Office Manager / Dispatcher / Administrator
The Original Electrician
05.2018 - 08.2020
Project Manager Assistant / Bid Procurement Specialist
RE Crawford Construction
09.2015 - 12.2017
Estimator / Office Administrator
Polished Solution Inc.
08.2014 - 09.2015
Dispatcher / Office Administrator
Doctors Transport Inc.
06.2012 - 08.2014
Certified Pharmacy Technician - undefined
State College of Florida (SCF)
High School Diploma - undefined
Suncoast College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education & Special Education
Grand Canyon University