Charles Carlisle
Bedford,TX
Summary
Personable code enforcement officer with a strong dedication to the community and a passion for legal theory and research. Computer-literate professional who adapts quickly to new software and programs. Bringing strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in recordkeeping and report writing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Assistant
Law Offices Of Hanchey And Peterson
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with clients by phone or in-person to provide information.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Tasked with creating a computer network for staff and troubleshooting any technological issues.
- Became familiar with criminal court documentation.
- Mailed case discoveries and requested documents to clients.
Code Enforcement Officer
El Paso County
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Utilized and adapted prior experience to learn State and local laws pertaining to private residential and commercial properties in the State of Colorado.
- Enforced land regulations and ordinances in rural areas of the county.
- Issued notices of violation to property owners and residents and established reasonable timelines to allow for the correction of identified violations.
- Utilized discretion to refer non-compliant cases to the county attorney’s office or possible abatement by contractors.
- Maintained accurate logs of any actions taken or statements provided by complainants and property owners.
- Worked with property owners to outline actions required to bring structures in compliance with relevant laws and accepted standards.
- Appeared before courts, boards, and committees to provide testimony.
- Distributed information and collaborated with attorneys to prosecute offenders.
- Prepared documentation by writing notes, summarizing interviews, compiling inspection reports, and maintaining supporting documents.
Paint Associate
Home Depot
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Offered color-matching expertise and paint product selection advice to assist customers with paint choice.
- Located merchandise in store for consumers and demonstrated usage of tools and prep items.
- Efficiently performed retail merchandising, stocking, cleaning, down stocking, and pricing.
- Trained and mentored new associates by modeling customer service methods, product knowledge, and check-out techniques.
- Performed tinting, mixing, and color matching of paint.
- Suggested add-ons and additional item upselling to improve customer projects while increasing company profits.
- Became certified and proficient in the operation of machinery and heavy equipment utilized inside the store.
- Displayed exemplary customer service by greeting customers and answering questions concerning products and inventory.
Neighborhood Services Officer
City Of Bedford
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Become familiar with State and local laws pertaining to private residential and commercial properties.
- Created and maintained cases by performing inspections and taking enforcement action as necessary to gain compliance.
- Utilized discretion to determine compliance or to administer written warnings, citations, inspection warrants, and abatement warrants to non-compliant residents.
- When possible, referred property owners to programs intended to assist in home maintenance and repair.
- Built a working relationship between residents and their local government to foster neighborly values and ensure that property rights and responsibilities are upheld.
Concessions/Tickets/Slides Manager
City Of Bedford
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Supervise all Concessions/Tickets/Slides Attendants through their daily duties and offer assistance to patrons and employees
- Use Microsoft Excel features to track inventory status and submit orders for new supplies and pick up certain supplies from retailers
- Periodically conduct cash audits on all registers, run deposit and summary reports, and manage a chain of custody for cash.
- Conduct mid-term employee evaluations, and administer official reprimands to employees based on daily performance issues
- Oversee cleanliness of park amenities and employee workstations, address safety hazards, and assist in any additional assigned duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Trinity High School
Euless, TX08.2015
Skills
- Adaptable to new or changing situations
- Proficient in report writing, organization, and communication
- Ability to effectively convey complex information
- Can function efficiently and professionally in fast-paced environments with minimal oversight
- Excels at record sorting and filing, legal research, data entry, and task management
- Demonstrated proficiency in basic IT roles and software conversion
- Reliable problem-solver with adherence to policies and procedures
- Thorough understanding of information confidentiality both in and out of work
- Experienced team leader and efficient delegator
- Able to handle any physical task needed in office environments
- Fluent In Legal Terminology
Accomplishments
- Initiated and designed a volunteer program in Bedford that was launched successfully in 2020.
- Collaborated with a team of four in the development of a community service program in El Paso County that was launched in 2022.
- Drafted new ordinance through legal research into other
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- Assisted fellow code enforcement officers and other colleagues with legal research.
- Independently managed dozens of cases concurrently and was responsible for determining compliance based on local and state law.
- Drafted my witness statements to be submitted to courts prior to litigation.
- Processed and compiled open records requests for code enforcement documents
Timeline
Office Assistant
Law Offices Of Hanchey And Peterson
08.2022 - 11.2022
Paint Associate
Home Depot
03.2022 - 08.2022
Code Enforcement Officer
El Paso County
08.2020 - 10.2022
Neighborhood Services Officer
City Of Bedford
10.2017 - 08.2020
Concessions/Tickets/Slides Manager
City Of Bedford
01.2016 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Trinity High School