Courtnie Pruitt
Environmental Health Specialist Senior
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Flexible and hard working Environmental Health Specialist Senior with excellent analytical skills that are necessary to identify violations. Great communication skills, both in person and through writing. Talented and meticulous at developing effective plans for teaching operators how to comply with Federal and State health and safety regulations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health Specialist, Sr.
Virginia Department Of Health
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2017 - Current
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives within environmental health, safety and sanitation areas.
- Reviewed plans/blueprints for existing and new establishments for approval.
- Working with the appropriate regulatory agencies such as; Permits and Inspections (Plumbing, Fats Oils and Grease), the Alcohol Beverage Control Authority, Zoning, Code Enforcement, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Fire Prevention Bureau, Commissioner of Revenue, as well as contractors, architects, and developers to ensure new or existing facilities have the proper components to safely open.
- Performed environmental, health, and safety site assessments and inspections within the appropriate time frame to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines.
- Provided remediation recommendations to operators after investigating incidents affecting health, as well as complaints and expediently resolved concerns.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed by offering training to operators to help implement corrective active plans and achieve managerial control.
- Compiled concise reports and thorough documentation after inspections and then input data into government software in a timely manner.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Went above and beyond by participated in the grant writing committee, newsletter committee, the risk control plan study, teaching food handler's classes, volunteering for the Medical Reserve Corps, being safety monitor and vaccination clinics, as well as being the IT superuser for the environmental division.
- Other job duties: assist with hands on training of new employees, foodborne illness investigations, temporary events, working with establishments on HACCP plans and variances, responding to COVID-19 complaints, participating in vaccination clinics, conducting rabies quarantine releases, inspection and enforcement of city regulations on a regular basis for pools, day cares, hotels, tattoo, hair, tanning, and nail establishments to eliminate to spread of infectious diseases.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
US Navy
Norfolk, VA
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisted with youth development by teaching communication, critical thinking, and coping skills to over 50 participants.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
- Promoted and modeled health and safety.
- Provided care and supervision for program participants.
Photographer and Sales Associate
Portrait Innovations
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Hostess
Pirates Cove Restaurant
Chesapeake, VA
03.2019 - 09.2019
Aquarium Admissions Clerk
Virginia Beach City Government
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2016 - 08.2016
Convention Center Ticker-seller
Virginia Beach City Government
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2014 - 06.2015
Cashier
Food Lion
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2008 - 01.2013
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2014
Associate of Science -
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA12.2011
Skills
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Extraordinary at problem solving
- Great communication/interpersonal skills
- Excellent at working independently, as well as in a team environment
- Managing priorities and deadlines while staying organized
- Adapting to changes in a fast-paced work environment
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Proficient in inputting data with Government software as well as Microsoft programs (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
Volunteer Experience
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Volunteer (September 2017)
American Red Cross Intern/Volunteer (May 2014 - August 2014)
Virginia Beach Medical Reserve Corp (August 2013 - Present)
Virginia Beach SPCA (April 2016)
Amnesty International (July 2012)
Accomplishments
- Achieved compliance of approximately 350 establishments yearly by completing opening, routine, complaint, and follow-up inspections with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with a team of 14 in the development of implementation for COVID-19 mandates.
- Employee of the Month (May 2018).
- Extraordinary Contributor in multiple categories on every yearly Evaluation.
Certification
- Standardized Environmental Health Specialist, Sr., Virginia Department of Health, October 2017-Current
- CPO - Certified Pool Operator, National Swimming Pool Foundation, February 2019
- FEMA National Emergency Management System (NIMS) trained, July 2017
- Cyber Security Awareness training, November 2021
- Completion of Foodborne Illness Outbreak Environmental Assessments, March 2022
- FDA Communication Skills for Regulators, June 2017
- Food Microbiological Control training, June 2017
Timeline
Hostess
Pirates Cove Restaurant
03.2019 - 09.2019
Environmental Health Specialist, Sr.
Virginia Department Of Health
05.2017 - Current
Child and Youth Program Assistant
US Navy
06.2016 - 01.2017
Aquarium Admissions Clerk
Virginia Beach City Government
04.2016 - 08.2016
Photographer and Sales Associate
Portrait Innovations
03.2015 - 06.2015
Convention Center Ticker-seller
Virginia Beach City Government
06.2014 - 06.2015
Cashier
Food Lion
01.2008 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Old Dominion University
Associate of Science -
Tidewater Community College
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