Marion Eakin
Cairo,GA
Summary
Diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and organized style. Proficient Field Inspector offering 7+ years of related experience. Excellent documentation, measuring and photography skills. Looking for a dynamic, fast-paced position with room for advancement.
Skilled at completing inspections with speed, efficiency and accuracy. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities with strength in verbal and written communication. Experienced professional consistently performs thorough inspections of equipment and infrastructure. Well-organized and detail-oriented with top strengths in scheduling and planning assignments, drafting reports and managing case files. Versed in regulatory compliance and codes.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Inspector
Collateral Specialists
Petaluma, CA
11.2016 - Current
- Completed thorough written descriptions and took photographs to document conditions. This to include missing parts and the viability of units on the dealership floor.
- Drafted detailed reports on findings of inspections.
- Used hand tools, mainly company provided tablet to input all findings for dealership records and their inventory.
- Inspected vacant and residential homes, empty lots and commerical facilities. Also inspected a number of presently occupied night club venues for inspection on their property and their active liquor license.
- Examined relevant documents prior to inspections in order to become acquainted with property features.
- Completed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects, this to include a number of hotels, free standing ocean front homes and some condominiums in the Panama City Beach and Destin areas.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Personally cover over 50 small and some large car dealerships in the Middle Georgia, South Georgia, Southeast Alabama and North Florida Panhandle area.
Co-Owner/Operator
3E Homes LLC
Cairo, GA
01.2015 - Current
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
- Consult with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Valued residential real estate investment opportunities to determine property values.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Oversaw annual budget to handle supply, labor and maintenance needs.
- Personally, scout, inspect, buy, renovate and sell foreclosed and distressed properties.
- Having bought and sold 5 hard money houses, with 20% return on my dollar.
Chief Operations Officer, Co-Owner
Dream Nogi Camp
Perry, GA
10.2019 - Current
- Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Worked closely with guests, some VIP or celebrity, with high degree of respect for privacy.
- Arranged for transportation to and from airport to our host location in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica for our annual camp for visitors.
- Facilitated visitor requests for dining and tourist attractions by researching various venues and locales.
- Contacted previous guests and potential visitors via email with information on events and hotel to build clientele base.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity, to include the sourcing of 2500 sq ft of jiu-jitsu mats from China and the associated importing of these mats through customs in the US and Costa Rican authorities.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Camp has grown from 10 guests in 2019, to 40 in 2021, this year have 45 paid slots and expect to grow from one annual event to 3 mini-camps held in different locales around Costa Rica to include Samara, Arenal, and Playa Flamingo in 2023 while continuing our annual camp in October held in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. We have donated almost 750 square foot for jiu-jitsu mats to our local contact for his children's program that is a weekly event in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.
Field Inspector
Quiktrak
Beaverton, OR
10.2015 - 12.2018
- Completed thorough written descriptions and took photographs to document conditions.
- Drafted detailed reports on findings of inspections.
- Examined relevant documents prior to inspections in order to become acquainted with property features.
- Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.
- Inspected Free Standing Commerical Buildings, Residential Homes and Commerical operating businesses.
Digital Artist and Sign Installer, Owner
Distinctive Design Studios
Bainbridge , GA
06.2000 - 05.2012
- Designed new sign graphics and layouts to match customer specifications.
- Applied vinyl to metal, foam board and plastic by hand and with use of laminating table.
- Maintained clean and tidy shop space for maximum customer appeal, safety and organization.
- Completed finish trimming, grommeting and hemming on signage.
- Created custom signs for customers with quality builds and careful installation.
- Prepared vinyl for application on substrates or flat socks with associated weeding, trimming and taping.
- Imported customer designs into software and verified dimensions, checked for errors and made corrections.
- Installed vinyl on vehicle doors, windows, and body panels for partial coverage or complete wraps.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
Land Acquisitions and Property Inspector
Auction.com
Irvine, CA
03.2005 - 09.2007
- Completed polished reports outlining findings and corrective action recommendations.
- Gathered data, physical samples and photographic evidence of alleged issues.
- Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
- Contractor for vacant land inspections including physically inspecting property, photographing property, obtaining and researching all legal documents including plat and aerial maps, FEMA flood maps. Also obtain any and all taxes, HOA dues and/ or liens due. Provided estimated value for property, including my own personal value and comparable values in the real estate market. Also attended tax certificate sales, tax deed sales and the monthly Georgia 1st Tuesday of the month, auctions.
Education
No Degree - Psychology, History
Bainbridge College
Bainbridge, GAHigh School Diploma -
Bainbridge High School
Bainbridge, GA06.1992
Skills
- Budget Planning
- Profit and Loss Management
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Marketing and Advertising
- People and Culture
- Building repairs
- Technical inspections
- Permitting knowledge
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Decision Making
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Written Communication
Mechanical Learning
On the weekends for last 6 months, I have been learning to diagnose mechanical problems including passenger cars and trucks. I have been learning to use All Data, which helps to diagnose the problems of the vehicles, this programs helps with parts needed and the amount of time needed to resolve this issue.
Additional Information
Computer skills including but not limited to MS Word, MS Excel, Copy Machine, Fax, Digital Camera, Printer and Scanner.
Also use DJI Phantom 4 Pro- Drone
Also learned some Freight and Import-Export Experience with contacts in China and Costa Rica.
Timeline
Chief Operations Officer, Co-Owner
Dream Nogi Camp
10.2019 - Current
Field Inspector
Collateral Specialists
11.2016 - Current
Field Inspector
Quiktrak
10.2015 - 12.2018
Co-Owner/Operator
3E Homes LLC
01.2015 - Current
Land Acquisitions and Property Inspector
Auction.com
03.2005 - 09.2007
Digital Artist and Sign Installer, Owner
Distinctive Design Studios
06.2000 - 05.2012
No Degree - Psychology, History
Bainbridge College
High School Diploma -
Bainbridge High School
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