ILMA AVILA
Vero Beach,USA
Summary
Resourceful Specialist offering expertise in problem-solving, data analysis and customer service. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes for driving success. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Permitting and Code Specialist
The Permit Professionals
02.1995 - Current
- Serve as the Plan Expeditor/Project Coordinator for contractors throughout the state of Florida.
- Collaborate with city officials, homeowners, and contractors during on-site meetings to ensure project alignment.
- Manage all aspects of permitting and code compliance for construction projects across Florida and select international jurisdictions.
- Coordinate with global clients, architects, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with local and international building codes, including Florida Building Code, NEC, NFPA, and applicable international standards.
- Interpret regional code requirements and adapt project designs to align with diverse regulatory environments while maintaining structural and aesthetic integrity.
- Conduct preliminary inspections and site assessments to ensure alignment with permitting conditions and construction best practices.
- Prepare comprehensive permit-ready plans for residential and commercial renovations, structural modifications, and utility system installations (including LP gas systems).
- Lead investigations into non-compliant structures and oversee the resolution of violations, including legalization and code remediation.
- Serve as a liaison between contractors, municipal officials, and clients to facilitate timely approvals and mitigate compliance risks.
- Collaborate with city officials, designers, and engineers to devise cost-effective strategies that maintain the integrity of the original design while adhering to the Florida Building Code, NEC and NFPA codes.
- Conduct preliminary building inspections alongside city officials and homeowners to interpret and enforce state building codes.
- Develop permit-ready plans for window installations, kitchen and bath remodels, and LP gas system setups.
- Conduct forensic analysis to assess permit and inspection status.
- Facilitate the legalization of unpermitted structures through on-site inspections, leading to the mitigation of violation fees and the reversal of foreclosures.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Individualized Genomics and Personalized Health
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05.2025
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Bio-Medical Science
Keiser University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL01.2017
Skills
- Customer relations
- Documentation management
- Compliance monitoring
- Process optimization
- Relationship building
- Project planning
- Process improvement
- Logistics coordination
Certification
- 2-15 Insurance License
- State of Florida Certified Emergency Medical Technician License
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Permitting and Code Specialist
The Permit Professionals
02.1995 - Current
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Bio-Medical Science
Keiser University
Master of Science (M.S.) - Individualized Genomics and Personalized Health
Johns Hopkins University
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