Cori Browning
Parrish
Summary
Permitting and Compliance Manager with demonstrated expertise in process optimization, employee training and development, project oversight, data analysis, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/CEO
Porasik Consulting, LLC
09.2025 - Current
- Delivered end-to-end financial project management for residential solar entities, overseeing the capital expenditure (CapEx) approval process from initial scoping and design through final project commissioning (Permission to Operate), including procurement oversight (material ordering) and asset performance monitoring
- Developed and implemented proprietary data management systems and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to drive operational leverage and cost reduction
- Ensured due diligence across the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) lifecycle to guarantee full regulatory compliance and mitigate financial penalties
- Directed all business development and internal financial reporting/accounting functions
Permitting and Compliance Manager
JobEngine
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Managed the regulatory compliance portfolio for multiple distinct corporate clients, overseeing a high volume of simultaneous projects (2,000+ active jobs)
- Responsible for managing a large offshore operations team (120 team members) to optimize labor cost efficiency
- Facilitated market entry and expansion strategies by securing essential operating licenses and financial qualifications to enable new revenue streams
- Successfully filed key documentation for revenue realization, including project permits, utility interconnection agreements, and business licenses (required for energy sales), and applications for valuable government incentives and tax credits (e.g., NYSERDA, IL Shines).
- Created and maintained a proprietary compliance database for all U.S. municipalities and utilities to ensure adherence to state and federal governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) requirements
- Managed vendor relationships with permitting software providers (Accela, Opengov, etc.) to streamline the regulatory submission lifecycle
Senior Permitting Associate
Energy Solutions Direct
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Maintained and ensured the financial and legal qualification of all required personnel (qualifiers) by managing licenses and onboarding procedures
- Managed the initial project asset review process (Site Surveys) before transferring to the technical design team
- Successfully established the operational footprint in a new regional market (South Carolina) and created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for replication and scaling
- Served as the primary liaison between the client's interests and Homeowners Associations (HOAs) to secure necessary project approvals, mitigating potential scheduling and financial delays
Permit and Licensing Manager
LGCY Installation Services, LLC
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Developed and executed a strategy to improve national compliance and permitting processes (and subsequent employee training), enabling the rapid scaling of operations into new, profitable markets
- Maintained and ensured the financial and legal qualification of all required personnel (qualifiers) by managing licenses and onboarding procedures
- Established, maintained, and automated Netsuite with critical data for permitting, utility costs, and licensing requirements, enhancing data-driven decision-making
- Communicated with all levels of the organization to identify future needs or changes to the CRM and training processes to support long-term operational stability
Solar Permit Coordinator, Trainer
Titan Solar Power FL Inc.
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Conducted financial process auditing and implemented compliance improvements, directly contributing to a 200% year-over-year revenue and market capitalization growth
- Established and maintained an online portal of over 250 individual licensed jurisdictions, serving as a key compliance data repository
- Trained employees across the nation on the CRM, compliance portal, and permitting processes, ensuring standardization and minimizing compliance risk
- Performed project-level financial analysis by analyzing contracts to select the most cost-effective and advantageous capital structure/financing platform for maximizing Return on Investment (ROI)
- Worked closely with the owner on special and ad hoc strategic projects
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL01.2013
Skills
- Financial management
- Life cycle project management
- Staff management
- Process optimization
- Regulatory compliance
- Business administration
- Strategic planning
Certification
- Dale Carnegie- Tampa FL
- Student graduate, 2019
- Mentor/coach, 2020
Timeline
Owner/CEO
Porasik Consulting, LLC
09.2025 - Current
Permitting and Compliance Manager
JobEngine
01.2025 - 10.2025
Senior Permitting Associate
Energy Solutions Direct
11.2023 - 10.2024
Permit and Licensing Manager
LGCY Installation Services, LLC
01.2022 - 11.2023
Solar Permit Coordinator, Trainer
Titan Solar Power FL Inc.
02.2019 - 05.2022
Masters of Business Administration -
Florida Southern College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida Southern College