Darnell Hatcher
Daytona Beach,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented permit specialist with hands-on experience in regulatory compliance, records management, and construction permitting. Brings strong communication, time management, and multitasking skills to document control, application routing, and coordination with municipalities, contractors, and service teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Permit Coordinator
GOPERMITS.COM
Orlando, FL
01.2025 - 08.2026
- Coordinated permit approvals across multiple counties and separate municipalities to keep submissions moving.
- Streamlined permit documentation workflows by coordinating collection of materials from tech measurers for window and door replacement submittal folders.
- Prepared, notarized, and recorded or certified notices of commencement for each municipality.
- Scheduled inspections to facilitate permit progress.
- Processed payments for permit issuance and related fees to ensure timely approvals. for permit issuance, reinspection fees, expired permits, and extension requests.
- Partnered with service team and field managers to confirm permit readiness before scheduled installation.
- Monitored permit status and next steps through regular communication with municipalities.
- Followed up with homeowners regarding missing documents and confidential property requirements.
- Supported remote, third-party permit operations for Renewal by Andersen FL.
Permit Coordinator
Renewal by Andersen FL
Orlando, FL
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated approval routing for permits across multiple counties and municipalities to streamline processing.
- Partnered with service team, field managers, municipalities, and homeowners to keep permit requirements on track, monitor permit status, and resolve document or property access needs.
- Facilitated communication between municipalities, enhancing collaboration and ensuring timely permit processing.
- Managed permit documentation intake from tech measurers to build complete submittal folders for window and door replacement permits.
- Oversaw notarization and recording of notices of commencement for each municipality to ensure compliance and timely project initiation.
- Scheduled inspections based on project timelines.
- Handled payments for permit issuance, reinspection fees, expired permits, and extension requests.
- Provided homeowners with guidance on obtaining necessary documents and meeting property requirements.
Permit Coordinator
Lennar Homes, LLC
Orlando, FL
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Develop and submit applications to agencies and boards with authority over required permits and approvals.
- Managed permit approvals and liaised with municipalities to facilitate smooth processing.
- Coordinate document collection from engineers and architects to support permit processing and submission.
- Tracked permit progress with municipalities to expedite approvals and ensure timely project advancement.
- Maintain community schedules and coordinate with municipalities from initial approval through final permitting.
- Verify revision dates on division-issued plans and review start packages for accuracy.
- Work with outside consultants to coordinate paperwork and application materials.
- Recorded permitting data in tracking systems for accurate project management.
- Processed payments for electrical and water utility meters to ensure service continuity.
- Scheduled inspections to finalize closing and obtain a certificate of occupancy.
- Maintain company records for site plan applications, approvals, licenses, and permits.
- Represented Lennar at county board meetings and hearings, and presented projects to secure necessary approvals.
Permit Specialist
Lower Paxton Township
Harrisburg, PA
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Manages permit intake for residential and commercial properties across township, covering building, plumbing, electrical, demolition, zoning, stormwater management, and commercial change of use/occupancy permits.
- Oversees review of architectural drawings and site plans to verify documentation is complete and accurate before routing for review.
- Coordinates inspections for building, electrical, and plumbing work while communicating closely with third-party contractors on application data and permitting support.
- Communicated regularly with third-party contractors to clarify application data and provide permitting support.
- Tracked incoming and outgoing permits from third-party inspectors, assigning parcel numbers for accurate record keeping.
- Organized scanning and uploading of architectural drawings, property site plans, and finalized permits into media files for streamlined access.
- Distributes finalized permits to homeowners and contractors.
LPT Administration/Receptionist Clerk
Lower Paxton Township
Harrisburg, PA
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Acted as first point of contact for residents, providing in-person support and accurate township information.
- Administers quarterly sewer payment processing and compost facility permit pass issuance.
- Maintained municipal building event calendar log, ensuring timely updates of scheduled activities.
- Collaborated with waste management route supervisors to address and resolve resident trash service concerns.
- Manages call routing across LP Police Dept., Sewer Dept., Parks and Recreation, Community Development, Public Works, and Township Manager office.
- Coordinated pavilion rental scheduling, conducted park tours, processed payments, and managed rental application intake for streamlined visitor experiences.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of township public parks, ensuring effective operations and accessibility for all visitors.
- Fostered positive interactions with community center visitors by actively listening and understanding their needs. with community center visitors with special needs and physical or mental disabilities.
Sales Floor & Warehouse
Target
Harrisburg, PA
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Assisted guests with product selection, questions, and locating merchandise.
- Stocked, replenished, organized, and maintained merchandise throughout hardlines departments.
- Received and processed incoming shipments while maintaining an organized backroom.
- Used handheld inventory systems to locate, track, and process merchandise.
- Supported order fulfillment, inventory management, and daily store operations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - English, Math, and Sciences (Film Transfer Degree)
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PASkills
- Municipal compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Construction permitting
- Permit processing
- Permit fee processing
- Document management
- Records management
- Risk management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Client management
- Customer relations
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Permit Coordinator
GOPERMITS.COM
01.2025 - 08.2026
Permit Coordinator
Renewal by Andersen FL
01.2023 - 01.2025
Permit Coordinator
Lennar Homes, LLC
08.2021 - 12.2022
Permit Specialist
Lower Paxton Township
09.2019 - 07.2021
LPT Administration/Receptionist Clerk
Lower Paxton Township
09.2019 - 07.2021
Sales Floor & Warehouse
Target
08.2016 - 08.2019
Some College (No Degree) - English, Math, and Sciences (Film Transfer Degree)
Harrisburg Area Community College