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John Garcia

Portland,OR

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Code Compliance Specialist II

City Of Portland
04.2023 - Current

My duties are to investigate complaints, conduct site visits/inspections of cannabis businesses to ensure compliance with codes and administrative rules and issue administrative sanctions when needed.

I meet with a diverse group of stakeholders, constituents, and partnering bureaus to explain actions, interpret and communicate codes, and develop solutions for code violation and related issues. My position is also required to maintain adequate record keeping, compose and maintain correspondence and records for proper evaluation and documentation of compliance case management.

Temp Teacher/Substitute Teacher/School Bus Driver

Beaverton School District
06.2021 - 03.2023

I worked for Beaverton School District in many different roles. I first worked as a temporary teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. I worked at Westview High School as a STEM Physics teacher. I also coached the women's golf team. I then worked as a substitute teacher for district. My last position was a school bus driver were I obtained a commercial drivers license and drove a route for the district. I really enjoyed working with students.

Long-Term and Substitute Teacher

Sylvan School District
01.2020 - 01.2021

Facilitate student learning through the use of the district-approved curriculum. Develop group and individualized lesson plans, track student progress, and develop reports to share with parents ongoing and during parent/teacher conferences. Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and respectful environment in order to optimize student learning, capabilities, and develop their love of learning

Zoning Enforcement Officer

Stanislaus County Department Of Environmental Services
11.2015 - 10.2019

Investigate and report community complaints regarding violations of County Zoning Ordinances that regulate the use of buildings, structures, and land. Prepare and submit reports to the Department of Planning and Community Development in addition to the Office of the County Counsel. Provided testimony for related hearings as necessary.

Agricultural Assistant

Stanislaus County Agricultural Commission
04.2014 - 11.2015

Assist agriculture and/or weights and measures inspectors perform program support duties in a variety of department programs. Programs included pest detection, management, and exclusion, pesticide use enforcement, seed inspection, and nursery inspection.

Agriculture Assistant

Sacramento County Agricultural, Weights And Measure
04.2013 - 11.2013

Assist agriculture and/or weights and measures inspectors perform program support duties in a variety of department programs. Programs included pest detection, management, and exclusion, pesticide use enforcement, seed inspection, and nursery inspection.

Park Aide (Seasonal)

Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation, Woodward Reservoir
04.2012 - 10.2012

Provided customer service to visitors. Responsible to collect entrance and delinquent fees from campsite visitors and reconciled cash at the end of each day. Assisted visitors with a variety of needs during their stay. Responsible to write notice of violations to visitors when necessary and worked with the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department to identify illegal activity in the park. Assisted with visitor disputes and altercations.

Substitute Character Trainer/Campus Supervisor

Stanislaus County Office of Education, John B. Allard School & Empire Community School
11.2010 - 04.2012

Responsible to teach character-building curriculum to middle school students with behavioral programs, facilitated marching drills, and organized/facilitated physical fitness training for students. Ensured appropriate classroom behavior for assigned class and enforced disciplinary action when necessary. Wrote disciplinary reports for students when necessary. As campus supervisor was responsible to patrol school grounds, ensuring the safety of students and staff. Maintained close communication with police officers regarding identified students. Facilitated the resolution of conflicts between students, using schoolapproved restraint methods when necessary.

Child Support Officer

Stanislaus County Department of Child Support Services
11.2007 - 10.2008

Enforced child support by using a privileged government database to locate delinquent non-custodial parents. Prepared and initiated legal actions against parents who failed to make child support payments. Maintained detailed event logs in statewide computer system. Provided customer service through call center, answering questions pertaining to child support, taking payments over the phone, and processing complaints.

Water Conservation Educator Intern

City of Modesto
06.2005 - 12.2005

A paid internship to educate residents of Modesto on the importance of water conservation. Patrolled neighborhoods and responded to calls related to water conservation. Responsible to write citations for water use violations. Maintained log and documentation of municipal code violations. Reported multiple offenders to Modesto Code Enforcement. Installed water meters.

Team Member

New United Motors Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI)
11.1988 - 04.2005

Member of the Paint Department responsible for sanding, sealing, painting, and inspecting vehicles on the assembly line. Member of the Production Control Department responsible to unload auto parts from trucks at the docks, manage shipment schedules and inventory levels, gather and manage customer orders, and taking inventory in the parts store. Used computer to check inventory levels. Forklift certified and safety coordinator for area.

Education

High School Diploma -

Milpitas High School
Milpitas, CA

Teacher Credential - Education

Moreland University
1100 17th St NW, Suite 650, Washington, DC 20036
02.2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
01.2008

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Heald College
Stockton, CA
01.2006

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Proficient in Accela and Amanda
  • Decision making
  • Strategic planning
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Expert problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Customer service

Timeline

Code Compliance Specialist II

City Of Portland
04.2023 - Current

Temp Teacher/Substitute Teacher/School Bus Driver

Beaverton School District
06.2021 - 03.2023

Long-Term and Substitute Teacher

Sylvan School District
01.2020 - 01.2021

Zoning Enforcement Officer

Stanislaus County Department Of Environmental Services
11.2015 - 10.2019

Agricultural Assistant

Stanislaus County Agricultural Commission
04.2014 - 11.2015

Agriculture Assistant

Sacramento County Agricultural, Weights And Measure
04.2013 - 11.2013

Park Aide (Seasonal)

Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation, Woodward Reservoir
04.2012 - 10.2012

Substitute Character Trainer/Campus Supervisor

Stanislaus County Office of Education, John B. Allard School & Empire Community School
11.2010 - 04.2012

Child Support Officer

Stanislaus County Department of Child Support Services
11.2007 - 10.2008

Water Conservation Educator Intern

City of Modesto
06.2005 - 12.2005

Team Member

New United Motors Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI)
11.1988 - 04.2005

High School Diploma -

Milpitas High School

Teacher Credential - Education

Moreland University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Phoenix

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Heald College
John Garcia