Jermaine Foster
Statesboro,GA
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
City Planner
City of Statesboro
12.2022 - Current
- Prepares various written reports on behalf of the Department
- Conducts zoning reviews for occupational tax certificate (business license), building permits, sign permits, zoning certifications, and land use applications;
- Performs zoning, land use, and planning and development, ordinance research as needed for routine and special projects of the Department
- Assists the public, builders, staff and others with general ordinance and code questions and assists with processing their applications
- Provides back up to the Senior Planner and Administrative Assistant as needed
- Handles telephone calls and responds to routine informational requests based on ordinances and established policies and procedures
- Assists Code Compliance Officers with ordinance questions and policy development
- Provides assistance with zoning variances, annexation requests, rezoning reviews, etc
- Conducts on site reviews and inspections as needed
- Reads and interprets maps, site plans, building plans, and plats
- Creates and maintains organizational and filing systems for special projects
- Gave presentations to groups of interested parties conveying complex plans and proposals.
- Conducted research and surveys, analyzed data and compiled reports according to local, state and federal guidelines.
- Prepared and presented statistical and technical data.
- Prioritized workloads and managed work time to keep projects moving according to timelines.
- Developed and maintained city planning, zoning and regulatory documentation, utilizing modern approaches to address Statesboro area current and future needs.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with planning and other teams to cement partnerships and achieve mutual goals.
- Conducted site assessments to verify plan accuracy and feasibility of proposed developments.
- Evaluated permits for zoning changes and building projects by closely checking information against approval requirements.
- Prepared, maintained and updated files, land use data and statistics.
- Responded to public inquiries and complaints.
- Conducted interviews, surveys and site inspections concerning factors affecting zoning, traffic flow and housing.
Compliance Officer
City of Statesboro
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Developed and maintain detailed case files
- Maintained complete records of all cases
- Enforced City Codes and Ordinances
- Maintained Files and Records
- Explained Regulations to the Public
- Wrote Various Citations and Sent out Certified Mail
- Developed legal cases with legal staff in code enforcement proceedings
- Presented Cases in Court for prosecution
- Worked alongside Statesboro PD to build cases
- Performed systematic site inspections of properties with building officials
- Investigated citizen complaints of code violations
- Issued warnings, letters and citations as appropriate
- Located property ownership information and County Assessor’s parcel information
- Researched legal information for property owners, mortgage holders, and interested parties
- Conducted follow-up investigations and take additional actions until cases are resolved and files are closed
- Managed practical action plans to respond to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
- Liaised with risk management, internal audit and employee services departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution.
- Identified potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk to develop and implement corrective action plans.
Lead Parking Enforcer
Georgia Southern University
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Parking Enforcer
- Observed parking conditions, to eliminate hazardous conditions
- Supervised student enforcers
- Enforced parking rules and regulations
- Assigned and assist in registrations for vehicles on campus
- Answered calls and complaints involving parking violations
- Worked front office and took payments
- Trained new hires and students
- Trained savannah Campus new employees
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Supported Employment Coordinator/Instructor I
Pineland Mental Health
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Reviewed case referral information and carried out all phases of employment services
- Supervised the supported employment staff
- Completed programmatic reports for the state monthly
- Completed programmatic reports with my employment team weekly
- Maintained a consistent, high quality, customer-focused environment
Corporal Security Officer
Albany State University
03.2010 - 03.2014
- Responded to emergency situations
- Inspected property to protect against fire, theft, vandalism and other illegal activities
- Maintain chain of command through appropriate handling of evidence
- Wrote reports outlining my observations and activities
- Monitored surveillance cameras and performed random building checks
- Interviewed witnesses and victims, and prepared case reports
- Supervised new S.O
- Officers and Student workers
- I operated a law enforcement vehicles under emergency conditions day or night
- I took an active role in community policing on campus
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
Chairman Community Engagement
City of Statesboro
01.2020 - Current
- Community Engagement
- Maintained and created high quality relationships with organization staff
- Provided resources, training, and other services that will benefit and grow community relationships
- Executed strategies for effective communication with community members
- Delegated tasks to appropriate team members
- Collecting and analyzing feedback from customers
- Managed deadlines and progress across the team to ensure the project is delivered on time
- Worked with community members to increase engagement in initiatives
- Kept track of community issues
CPR First Aid Instructor
Pineland Mental Health
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Trainer for over 150 employees
- Re-Certified employees as well
Volunteer Security Officer
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
10.2008 - 04.2009
- Responded to emergency situations
- Shadowed officers daily
- Monitored 10/13 patients
- Monitored Surveillance cameras
Education
Master of Professional Studies (MPS) - Criminal Justice
Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays KS05.2018
B.A - Criminal Justice
Ashford University
San Diego, CA09.2015
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement Technology
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA05.2009
Law Enforcement
Albany Technical College
04.2009
Skills
- GIS Mapping- Connect Explorer
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Google Docs
- Speaking
- Legal Docs
- Trainer
- Safety
- Program Leadership
- Report Writing
- Ordinance Enforcement
Certification
HIPAA certified
Additional Information
- ACTIVITIES , Dean’s List: 2013 Ashford University Dean’s List: 2014 Ashford University Dean’s List: 2015 Ashford University
Career Highlights
Top 3 highest fidelity audit in the state of Georgia as an Employment Coordinator
Award for top Parking Organization in the state of Georgia in 2018. As a parking enforcer I lead my team in tickets issued “22,000+” and money generated.
Generated in a span of 3 years over $500,000 in tickets issued, as well as 24,000+ written tickets
The youngest Officer to receive Corporal stripes at Albany state University at the age of 23
Patrolled/Enforced over 13,000 hours (within my patrol vehicle) from my previous experience as an Officer at Albany State University and my current experience as an Enforcer for Georgia Southern University.
Timeline
City Planner
City of Statesboro
12.2022 - Current
Compliance Officer
City of Statesboro
01.2020 - 12.2022
Chairman Community Engagement
City of Statesboro
01.2020 - Current
Lead Parking Enforcer
Georgia Southern University
08.2016 - 01.2020
Supported Employment Coordinator/Instructor I
Pineland Mental Health
08.2014 - 08.2016
CPR First Aid Instructor
Pineland Mental Health
08.2014 - 08.2016
Corporal Security Officer
Albany State University
03.2010 - 03.2014
Volunteer Security Officer
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
10.2008 - 04.2009
Master of Professional Studies (MPS) - Criminal Justice
Fort Hays State University
B.A - Criminal Justice
Ashford University
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement Technology
Albany Technical College
Law Enforcement
Albany Technical College