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Garrick Witherspoon

Washington,North Carolina

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Manager

Metropolitan Property Management
Washington, North Carolina
03.2025 - Current
  • Property Manager essential duties include full responsibility of managing daily operations at assigned multi-site properties. Tasks include maintaining property rentals, marketing, and filling vacancies, screening prospective tenants enforcing leases and securing premises. Onsite direct support to the tenants, maintenance technician, and all other contract personnel. The Property Manager assists the Compliance Specialist with directing and coordination of all activities of the units on the property to ensure that company and business objectives are achieved. Results are achieved through successful initiatives and strategies that promote the achievement of optimum performance by the properties within their portfolio while adhering to company policy and procedures. Responsible for the full range of property management responsibilities including familiarity with all types of communities to include HUD, NCHFA and Rural Development. To ensure compliance with all state and federal applicable housing regulations.

Agency HR Consultant II / ADA Officer

North Carolina Department of Transportation
Raleigh, North Carolina
04.2021 - 06.2025
  • The ADA Program accessibility assessments, inspections and investigations of NCDOT's facilities are conducted in accordance with all programs and services including those of some sub-recipients. The implementation of proposes remedies for noncompliance. The federal guidelines (PROWAG, ADAAG, etc.), departmental operations and policies are utilized to carry out ADA responsibilities. Responsible for providing technical assistance and guidance as related to ADA accessibility requirements and measurements such as curb ramp specifications slopes, widths and building specifications. The ADA Program technical specification for accessibility guidelines is conveyed to the NCDOT Chief Engineer, Staff Engineer, and Division Engineers collaboratively. The comprehensive, coordinative, consultative, analytical, investigative, and advisory work designed to effectively monitor and administer compliance with ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Retired

North Carolina Department of Transportation
Raleigh, North Carolina
03.2025 - 03.2025
  • Retired from the North Carolina Department of Transportation on March 28, 2025 with 30 years of service.

Program Analyst I - DBE Contractor Compliance Offi

GNorth Carolina Department of Transportation
Raleigh, North Carolina
06.2023 - 03.2025
  • NCDOT’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) exists to promote and ensure that our customers and employees have equal access to and opportunity to participate in transportation programs without facing unlawful discrimination. OCR carries out this mission by enforcing Federal and State laws and State laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age and, in certain circumstances, genetics, sex and religion, in programs and activities that receive Federal and/or State financial assistance. OCR also endeavors to remedy past and current discrimination of socially and economically disadvantaged individual with the intended outcome of leveling the business playing field by fostering equal opportunity on DOT assisted contracts.

Safety Consultant

North Carolina Department of Public Safety
Raleigh, North Carolina
12.2020 - 04.2021
  • The administrator of the auditing for all 31 Correction Enterprises plants located across the State and facilities for compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NC State Building Codes, NCDENR Rules and Regulations, and NCDPS Safety Policies and Procedures. To analyze the findings and develop recommended corrective action and prepare and distribute appropriately comprehensive reports of all audit findings. The assignment includes following up on the implementation of recommendations and negotiating any changes or modifications, and interpreting and advising on safety rules, regulations, codes, policies and procedures. In addition, the responsibilities include serving as the as the Correction Enterprises liaison with the DPS Safety Office ensuring that all Correction Enterprises safety programs and training meet or exceed DPS safety standards. I currently communicate with the Correction Enterprises Director, Deputy Director General Managers, Plant Managers and Supervisors to accomplish the agency safety goals.

Public Works Superintendent

City Of Washington
Washington, North Carolina
05.2018 - 12.2020
  • To perform professional, technical and administrative work planning, organizing, and directing a variety of public works activities including street maintenance, storm water, equipment services, and residential, commercial solid waste collection services. Also, preform technical engineering work in support of technical engineering work in support of these functions and oversee general fund capital projects. The organizer and director of work of employees engaged in a wide variety of municipal operations and services. The work involves meeting with consulting engineers, developers, and contractors on projects and assisting in the analysis, design, or modification of a project plus contract management. Work is performed through general direction and in coordination with the Public Works and Water Resources Director.

Risk/Safety Management Officer

City Of Washington
Washington, North Carolina
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • The Risk/Safety Management Officer for planning, directing, administering, and organizing the inspections of complex commercial and residential construction projects Including loss prevention and control, safety/liability, workers' compensation and wellness. The analyzer for operations and activities to identify trends, unsafe conditions. Manager for ensuring City compliance with Occupation Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). Administrator of all automobiles, property liability and workers' compensation claims. The maintaining of property, fire, auto, general and professional liability insurance, including procuring coverage for existing and new assets and coordinating claims administration Serves as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator. The manager of the alcohol/drug testing program. The chairman of the City’s Employee Safety Committee. The manager of the North Carolina League of Municipalities – Interlocal Risk Financing Fund of North Carolina. The insurance policies include Commercial General Liability Coverage, Employee Benefits Liability, Liquor Liability, Business Automobile, Police Professional Liability, Employment Practice, Crime, Inland Marine and Property Coverage. The coordinator for auditing all property and facilities for insurance schedules. The administrator of property damage and claims procedures liabilities, reimbursements and subrogation. The manager of the Amtrust Midland Workers Compensation Insurance Policy.

Safety Consultant II

North Carolina Department of Transportation
Greenville, North Carolina
03.2016 - 12.2016
  • Management: The administrator of the NCDOT Division Two Safety Training Program for Eastern NC Counties. To administer the Workers Compensation Program Safety and Health rules under G.S. 97-12 N.C. Workers' Compensation Act, for all State agencies. Documenting trends in the agency of personnel injuries and equipment accidents. The completion and submitting of the OSHA 300 Logs and OSHA 300-A Logs. Working with departments in summarizing and completing OSHA 300 A summary of injury and illness. To conduct facility audits, work zone and DART rate Inspection’s procedures. Considerable knowledge of State and Federal Laws, NC Building Codes, NC Administrative Code, NC Mechanical Code, NFPA, Fire and Safety Training. Experience in working with the Regional Fire Marshall and OSHA Inspectors.

Safety Officer II

North Carolina Department of Transportation
Greenville, North Carolina
03.2008 - 03.2016
  • Management: The administrator of the NCDOT Division Two Safety Training Program for Eastern NC Counties. To administer the Workers Compensation Program Safety and Health rules under G.S. 97-12 N.C. Workers' Compensation Act, for all State agencies. Documenting trends in the agency of personnel injuries and equipment accidents. The completion and submitting of the OSHA 300 Logs and OSHA 300-A Logs. Working with departments in summarizing and completing OSHA 300 A summary of injury and illness. To conduct facility audits, work zone and DART rate Inspection’s procedures. Considerable knowledge of State and Federal Laws, NC Building Codes, NC Administrative Code, NC Mechanical Code, NFPA, Fire and Safety Training. Experience in working with the Regional Fire Marshall and OSHA Inspectors.

Transportation Supervisor II

North Carolina Department of Transportation
Greenville, North Carolina
06.2001 - 03.2008
  • Maintenance work within traffic services. The assignments require the counseling and discipline of employees; monitoring expenditures; maintaining work records, time sheets, Administer SAP Functions, Material Maintenance System (MMS), Maintaining and auditing the sign inventory, conducting work accomplished and job reports, and inventory records; planning work operations and adjusting work assignments; training employees on-the-job; conducting performance reviews within the the performance management program. interviewing and recommend hiring new staff. The review and scheduling of equipment maintenance for service as required. The investigator of public complaints and providing corrective actions, and recommendations and solutions. The daily operations project planner and routinely determined materials for the projects, techniques, and tools to accomplish the most complex work assignments.

Transportation Worker

North Carolina Department of Transportation
Greenville, North Carolina
02.1997 - 06.2001
  • The essential duties are to ensure the proper installation, design and Maintenance of Highway Signs, Painted Markings, Special Markings, Sight Distance and Painted Longitudinal Lines for Division Two in compliance with the MUTCD. Part 1 General, Part 2 Signs, Part 3 Markings, Part 4 Highway Traffic Signals, Part 5 Traffic Control Devices on Low Volume Roads, Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control, Part 7 Traffic Control for School Areas, Part 8 Traffic Control for Railroad and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossing, Part 9 Traffic Control for Bicycle Facilities. The administrator and installation of Type A Signs - Welded Stud Construction, Type B Signs - Welded Stud Construction, Arrow and Shields, Rivet Spacing for Overlaid Signs, Sign Stringers and Support Spacing, Sign Mounting Details - Type A and Signs, Ground Mounted Sign Supports, Wood Sign Post, Barrier Sign Support Assembly, Median Barrier Sign Support and Anchorage, Orientation of Ground Mounted Signs, Secondary Sign Mounting, Milepost and Placement and Mounting of Type D,E, and F Signs on U Channel Posts.

Transportation Worker

North Carolina Department of Transportation
Greenville, North Carolina
08.1994 - 02.1997
  • Worked with pavement markings, sight distance, machine operator long line and sign installation. Performed essential duties with the Highway Maintenance Department including asphalt paving, drainage ditch repairs, drainage pipe installation and roadway construction projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC
12-2024

High School Diploma -

North Pitt High School
Bethel, NC
06-1997

Master of Science -

Hood Theological Seminary
Salisbury, NC

Skills

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Property management
  • Data analysis
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Technical writing
  • Project management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Property Manager

Metropolitan Property Management
03.2025 - Current

Retired

North Carolina Department of Transportation
03.2025 - 03.2025

Program Analyst I - DBE Contractor Compliance Offi

GNorth Carolina Department of Transportation
06.2023 - 03.2025

Agency HR Consultant II / ADA Officer

North Carolina Department of Transportation
04.2021 - 06.2025

Safety Consultant

North Carolina Department of Public Safety
12.2020 - 04.2021

Public Works Superintendent

City Of Washington
05.2018 - 12.2020

Risk/Safety Management Officer

City Of Washington
01.2017 - 05.2018

Safety Consultant II

North Carolina Department of Transportation
03.2016 - 12.2016

Safety Officer II

North Carolina Department of Transportation
03.2008 - 03.2016

Transportation Supervisor II

North Carolina Department of Transportation
06.2001 - 03.2008

Transportation Worker

North Carolina Department of Transportation
02.1997 - 06.2001

Transportation Worker

North Carolina Department of Transportation
08.1994 - 02.1997

Bachelor of Science -

University of Mount Olive

High School Diploma -

North Pitt High School

Master of Science -

Hood Theological Seminary

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