LeeAnn Szuflada
Lindenhurst
Summary
Licensed NYC DOB Filing Representative with extensive experience across Long Island, Upstate New York, and all five NYC boroughs. Progressed from Accounting Assistant to establishing and leading an in-house permit department, successfully eliminating outsourcing and significantly improving turnaround times. Proven ability to manage large-scale, multi-location national programs for major financial and retail brands. Recognized for exceptional precision, unwavering persistence, and deep mastery of complex municipal approval processes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permit Department Lead / NYC DOB Filing Representative
National Sign & Lighting
Old Bethpage, NY
01.2018 - Current
- Created and established the permit department from the ground up, bringing all filings in-house after obtaining NYC DOB Filing Representative License (2019).
- Primary filing representative covering Long Island, Upstate New York, and all five NYC boroughs.
- Manage high-volume permit filings, objections, revisions, and approvals across multiple municipalities.
- Coordinate with engineers, architects, surveyors, landlords, and local building departments.
- Serve as subject-matter expert for zoning, BZA applications, inspections, and compliance.
- TD Bank Reface Program (3 consecutive years): Led permits for 78–158 locations per year across Long Island, Upstate NY, and NYC.
- Starbucks: Sole permit coordinator for all Long Island and NYC five borough locations.
- KFC Signage Programs: Managed multi-location restaurant signage approvals.
- Flagstar Bank (Current): Handling active permit filings across Long Island and all five NYC boroughs.
Accounting Assistant
National Sign & Lighting
Old Bethpage, NY
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed Accounts Receivable, invoicing, and payment tracking.
- Performed job costing for project profitability.
- Supported accounting and operations coordination across departments.
Part-Time Bookkeeper / Cashier
The Home Depot
Farmingdale, NY
01.2012 - 01.2014
- I started as Cashier and was promoted to Part-Time Bookkeeper.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
Dowling College
OakdaleSkills
- NYC DOB Filings
- Permit Expediting
- Department Creation
- Zoning & BZA
- National Rollout Programs
- Sage Peachtree (Sage 50)
- Job Costing
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll
- Municipal Coordination
- High-Volume Project Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Certification
- NYC DOB Filing Representative License — Issued 2019- present.
- Dowling College- 2001-2004
Timeline
Permit Department Lead / NYC DOB Filing Representative
National Sign & Lighting
01.2018 - Current
Accounting Assistant
National Sign & Lighting
01.2015 - 01.2018
Part-Time Bookkeeper / Cashier
The Home Depot
01.2012 - 01.2014
No Degree - Elementary Education
Dowling College