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HERY (EDDIE) CRESPO

ORLANDO,FL

Summary

Code Enforcement Manager with extensive experience in municipal regulations, community engagement, and public service, dedicated to ensuring compliance with and enhancing awareness of the City of Orlando’s Code of Ordinances. Proven track record of leading teams to effectively address code violations while fostering positive relationships with residents and colleagues. Known for strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement, resulting in successful outcomes in complex enforcement situations.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Code Enforcement Manager

City of Orlando
04.2025 - Current
  • Oversee daily operations of field staff and supervisors to ensure effective enforcement of municipal codes, including housing, land development, zoning, and any other codes that fall under the jurisdiction of code enforcement.
  • Supervise special projects, emergency demolitions, legal case preparation, and high-priority inspections.
  • Assume leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Assistant Division Manager.
  • Direct personnel actions, including hiring, transfers, promotions, and disciplinary recommendations, review documentation from supervisors.
  • Support supervisors in case management, court preparation, and enforcement hearings.
  • Conduct field inspections, monitor performance, and ensure timely delivery of legal notices.
  • Provide technical guidance on policy interpretation and code application.
  • Assist in developing and implementing operational policies and program objectives.
  • Review and authorize condemnation notices, enforcement publications, and official communications.
  • Prepare and present performance reports.
  • Oversee contractor operations for maintenance, and trash/debris removal.
  • Represent the division at City Council meetings, Code Enforcement Board hearings, and neighborhood events.
  • Collaborate with departments such as the Police, Fire, and Legal during emergencies or legal proceedings.
  • Attend committee meetings and public forums to explain enforcement programs and code standards.
  • Stay current with state and municipal laws, and provide expert interpretation as needed.

Code Enforcement Supervisor

City Of Orlando
01.2018 - 04.2025
  • Supervises 10+ employees for day to day operation.
  • Enforces compliance with city regulations and ordinances pertaining to land use, zoning, and minimum housing codes.
  • Attends civic and public meetings
  • Prepares reports, memos, and correspondence.
  • Assigns and reviews work for Code Enforcement Officers.
  • Provide technical assistance in interpreting applicable codes and ordinances.
  • Appears to administrative court as necessary and testifies at hearings.
  • Interview potential new hire's.
  • Assist on training new code enforcement officers
  • On-call after hours
  • Conducts weekly evaluations and addresses performance concerns directly with employees.
  • Explains and Interpret codes to property owners and provide technical advice regarding corrective actions
  • Assist in resolving conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
  • Collaborates with other city departments to address complex code violations, ensuring efficient resolution for sake of assisting citizens to come into compliance.
  • Performs other duties as needed to accomplish goals and objectives of the Code

Enforcement Division.

Code Enforcement Officer III

City Of Orlando
03.2013 - 01.2018
  • Enforced compliance with city regulations and ordinances pertaining to land use, zoning, and minimum housing codes.
  • Provided expert testimony in court proceedings related to code enforcement cases, aiding in successful prosecution of violators.
  • Collaborated with other city departments to address complex code violations, ensuring efficient resolution of issues.
  • Patrolled assigned area to identify and evaluate problems.
  • Attend Administrative Court Hearings.
  • Explain and Interpret codes to property owners and provide technical advice regarding corrective actions.
  • Issue Uniform Citation to individuals who have not come into compliance.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations.
  • Documented violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
  • Attend civic and public meetings for the purpose of explaining zoning regulations, and review plans for development.
  • Process Server to homeowners, business owners and commercial property owners.
  • Issue Parking Tickets to vehicles that are parked illegally, blocking the sidewalk, are parked on a street with expired tags or are dmv (disabled motor vehicles) and any other illegal parking per code.
  • Worked hand in hand with the Police Department on certain properties due to drug busts, prostitution, and other criminal activity's present.
  • Trained new Code Enforcement Officers.

Operations Assistant

Superior Technical Resources
10.2011 - 01.2013
  • Assist the Director of Integrated Trade Management
  • Received alerts for any crisis that may hinder imports due date for the Walt Disney World Corporation.
  • Verified that the company's Walt Disney World Corporation had contracted met all of Walt Disney Worlds expectation on there agreements.
  • Red flagged company's that were not following Walt Disney World's compliances.
  • Coordinated with the Director concerning finding of different vendors that can supply merchandise at a lower price.
  • Responsible to keep up with all news, crisis that can effect the everyday merchandise being imported from overseas.

Grocery Clerk

Publix Supermarkets Store
10.2010 - 12.2011
  • Stocking
  • Cashiering
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory
  • Bagging
  • Ordering Stock

Code Enforcement Officer II

City Of Orlando
04.2005 - 06.2010
  • Enforce compliance with city regulations and ordinances pertaining to land use, zoning, and minimum housing codes.
  • Provided expert testimony in court proceedings related to code enforcement cases, aiding in the successful prosecution of violators.
  • Collaborated with other city departments to address complex code violations, ensuring efficient resolution of issues.
  • Patrolled assigned area to identify and evaluate problems.
  • Attend Administrative Court Hearings.
  • Explain and Interpret codes to property owners and provide technical advice regarding corrective actions.
  • Issue Uniform Citation to individuals who have not come into compliance.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations.
  • Documented violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
  • Attend civic and public meetings for the purpose of explaining code ordinances.
  • Process Server to homeowners, business owners and commercial property owners.
  • Issue Parking Tickets to vehicles that are parked illegally, blocking the sidewalk, are parked on a street with expired tags or are dmv (disabled motor vehicles) and any other illegal parking per the code.
  • Worked hand in hand with the Police Department on certain properties due to drug busts, prostitution, and other criminal activity's present.

Permit Technician II

City Of Orlando
03.2003 - 04.2005
  • Issued Occupational Licenses (Business Tax Receipts)
  • Issued Building Permits
  • Issued Plumbing Permits
  • Issued Electrical Permits
  • Answered phone calls regarding permits and occupational licenses
  • Assisted citizens and contractors in obtaining required permits.

Office Staff

Publix Supermarkets Store
10.1996 - 09.2002
  • Store Accounting
  • Payroll
  • Scheduling
  • Supervise 20+ employees
  • Cashiering
  • Inventory
  • Implemented new standard procedures.
  • Ordering supplies




Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Post University
Waterbury, CT
05.2014

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
05.2001

High School Diploma -

William R Boone High School
Orlando, FL
06.1998

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Collaboration/Teamwork
  • Communicative
  • Loyal
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Dependability
  • Knowledgeable
  • ICC Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector Certificate (Exp10/05/27)
  • Parking Enforcement Specialist (Criminal Justice at Valencia Community College)
  • Notary Public (Exp 07/10/2028)
  • Bilingual English/Spanish

Timeline

Code Enforcement Manager

City of Orlando
04.2025 - Current

Code Enforcement Supervisor

City Of Orlando
01.2018 - 04.2025

Code Enforcement Officer III

City Of Orlando
03.2013 - 01.2018

Operations Assistant

Superior Technical Resources
10.2011 - 01.2013

Grocery Clerk

Publix Supermarkets Store
10.2010 - 12.2011

Code Enforcement Officer II

City Of Orlando
04.2005 - 06.2010

Permit Technician II

City Of Orlando
03.2003 - 04.2005

Office Staff

Publix Supermarkets Store
10.1996 - 09.2002

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Valencia College

High School Diploma -

William R Boone High School

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Post University