Charles Flowers

• Reviewed project quotes, daily logs, and work orders to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion for diverse projects, including large-scale contracts.
• Managed invoicing and maintained clear, professional correspondence with customers and contractors, ensuring transparency and strong stakeholder relationships.
• Supervised local office operations, including worker coordination, task delegation, and comprehensive documentation for work order completion.
• Oversaw logistics for larger contracted jobs, including government contracts, ensuring adherence to compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Served as the primary contact for customers, resolving inquiries, complaints, and ensuring satisfaction while meeting contractual obligations.
• Directed payroll processes and handled initial HR-related tasks, including onboarding, employee records management, and resolving payroll issues.
• Procured and maintained operational equipment and supplies, optimizing resource availability and cost efficiency.
• Ensured smooth operations through strategic planning, multitasking, and leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Planner Responsibilities:

• Developed and reviewed land-use plans, zoning proposals, and site plans, ensuring alignment with county regulations, zoning codes, and long-term planning objectives.
• Analyzed demographic, economic, and environmental data to inform land-use decisions and support strategic growth initiatives.
• Coordinated with developers, engineers, and community stakeholders to assess the feasibility of proposed projects and provide guidance on regulatory compliance.
• Drafted ordinances, resolutions, and policy recommendations to guide sustainable development practices and community planning efforts.
• Managed public hearings and planning committee meetings, presenting findings and addressing questions from officials and community members.
• Conducted plan reviews for subdivisions, rezoning requests, and special use permits, ensuring compatibility with the county’s comprehensive plan.
• Collaborated with other county departments to address infrastructure needs, such as transportation, utilities, and stormwater management, as part of planning initiatives.
• Monitored and enforced compliance with approved plans and permits, addressing violations and resolving disputes as necessary.

Arborist Responsibilities:

• Conducted site inspections and assessments to evaluate tree health, species, and placement, ensuring compliance with local ordinances and environmental standards.
• Reviewed submitted tree plans to verify compliance with local tree ordinances, ensuring proper species selection, planting guidelines, and preservation measures.
• Created tree protection plans and advised on the retention and relocation of trees during construction projects, ensuring adherence to regulations.
• Integrated arboricultural expertise into urban planning processes, ensuring cohesive and sustainable development strategies.
• Prepared and presented detailed reports and recommendations on arboricultural and planning projects to regulatory boards and committees.

• Regulate proposed work within the public right-of-way, ensuring strict adherence to local codes and standards.
• Thoroughly review professionally prepared plans to guarantee compliance with local government ordinances and codes.
• Engage in effective communication with professional architects, engineers, and draftsmen to address any deficiencies in submitted plans and collaborate on necessary modifications to ensure compliance.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of the entire review process, including all communications with designers and applicants, as well as permit milestone inspections and related communications.
• Assume sole responsibility as the county-certified arborist for reviewing submitted tree plans, ensuring compliance with local tree ordinances, and collaborating with professional designers and applicants to make any necessary adjustments for ordinance requirements.
• Skillfully communicate and educate staff, landowners, contractors, and the general public on local right-of-way and tree canopy ordinances and procedures.