Mayra Leakakos
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively, unsupervised, and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Building Code Compliance Inspector
City of Palm Bay Building Department
Palm Bay, FL
04.2024 - Current
- Attended training sessions on current developments in the field of code compliance.
- Documented all activities related to code enforcement through written reports, photographs, diagrams, and other appropriate means.
- Inspected residential buildings for compliance with occupancy standards.
- Responded promptly to complaints from citizens concerning possible code violations.
- Interpreted local ordinances and regulations in order to determine code violations.
- Advised contractors on proper procedures for obtaining permits prior to beginning work.
- Verified documentation against compliance standards and communicated deficiencies to resolve issues.
- Conducted follow-up visits to ensure that corrective actions were taken for any identified violations.
- Inspected properties for violations.
- Prepared reports detailing the results of investigations and inspections.
- Protected safety and health of citizens by keeping buildings and land in accordance with housing and zoning ordinances.
- Maintained records of inspection findings and enforcement actions taken.
- Prepared written reports, memos and correspondence.
- Appeared in court as necessary and testified at hearings.
- Investigated potential code violations and conducted on-site inspections.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Assistant Fire Marshal
City of Palm Bay Fire Rescue
Palm Bay, FL
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed and maintained productive working relationships with local, regional and federal law enforcement and fire agencies.
- Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Provided technical assistance to Fire Marshal staff on issues related to fire prevention activities.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from inspections and investigations.
- Attended meetings with community members, developers, and other stakeholders to discuss fire safety concerns.
- Reviewed plans and inspected new commercial buildings to confirm compliance with municipal fire safety codes.
- Analyzed data gathered from inspections and investigations to identify trends or patterns that could lead to better prevention strategies.
- Maintained records of all inspection results, investigation findings, and other pertinent information.
- Maintained hard copy and computerized records of fire inspections and fire investigations and controlled access to records.
- Investigated complaints from citizens regarding possible violations of local fire codes or ordinances.
- Observed fire drills and evacuation drills and recommended improvement to responsible parties.
- Assisted in developing evacuation plans for buildings located within high-risk areas.
- Inspected, with or without notice, premises where suspected violation of fire safety code existed.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies regarding arson cases.
- Performed routine fire inspections as inspector for fire department and enforced fire code as inspector for fire marshal office.
- Provided input on proposed changes in fire codes or regulations.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, preparing reports, and managing databases.
- Helped schools, health care agencies and businesses develop and implement emergency evacuation plans.
- Assisted in conducting fire safety inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with fire codes, regulations, and ordinances.
- Developed and implemented training procedures for newly hired personnel.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Fire Safety Inspector
City of Palm Bay Fire Rescue
Palm Bay, FL
06.2015 - 04.2022
- Maintained detailed records of all inspections conducted including photographs, reports, citations issued.
- Conducted on-site inspections of businesses to ensure compliance with fire codes and standards.
- Assessed buildings for potential hazards such as blocked exits or combustible materials stored incorrectly.
- Analyzed data collected from inspections to identify trends in code violations or areas where additional training may be required.
- Prepared inspection reports detailing investigative findings and recommendations for corrective action.
- Inspected commercial and industrial buildings to identify hazardous conditions and fire code violations.
- Testified during court proceedings about applicable fire codes, fire safety issues, investigation findings and identified violations.
- Investigated complaints of noncompliance with fire prevention laws and regulations.
- Determined appropriate steps needed to bring buildings into fire code compliance.
- Recommended changes in existing codes or ordinances governing the use of hazardous materials within a jurisdiction's boundaries.
- Followed up with previous violators to confirm corrective action was taken.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Visited fire scenes to investigate and determine causes.
- Composed detailed investigation notes, compiled interview documentation, collected inspection reports and organized additional relevant documents for recordkeeping throughout investigations.
- Interviewed witnesses of for each fire, consulted with experts and worked with insurance agents to gain information and insight.
- Conducted fire scene investigations to establish root causes of different types of incidents.
Fire Safety Specialist
Miami Dade Fire Rescue
Doral, FL
01.1999 - 05.2010
- Created detailed reports outlining any deficiencies identified during inspections.
- Inspected commercial and industrial buildings to identify hazardous conditions and fire code violations.
- Assessed the effectiveness of existing fire suppression systems and provided recommendations for improvement.
- Provided guidance on emergency evacuation procedures to staff members.
- Maintained records of inspection results, repairs made, and preventive measures taken for future reference.
- Conducted regular inspections of all fire safety equipment, such as extinguishers and smoke detectors.
- Inspected buildings for overall safety and compliance with codes, reporting violations and monitoring corrective actions.
- Assisted in developing a comprehensive plan for responding to emergencies, such as fires or natural disasters.
- Participated in drills to practice emergency response plans in a simulated environment.
- Located hazardous conditions and fire code violations in new and existing constructions.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
Fire Life Safety Inspector I - Fire Inspections
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL01-1999
High School Diploma -
Rodriguez Villarreal Private School
Miami Gardens, FL06-1981
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSome College (No Degree) - Fire Origin & Cause
Eastern Florida State College
Palm Bay, FLSkills
- Building code compliance
- Fire code compliance
- Inspection reporting
- Customer service
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Public speaking
- Health and safety
- Reporting skills
- Compliance monitoring
- Corrective action plans
- Documentation skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking
- Field inspections
- Inspection recordkeeping
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Fire Safety Inspector I #94847
- National Fire Academy Youth Firesetter Program Manager August 25, 2016
- Crowd Manager Special Events November 22, 2022
- F.A.C.E. Certification (Code Compliance) September 2024
Accomplishments
Fire Inspector of the Year 2017
Chief Gene Harrell Award 2023
Assistant Fire Marshal of the Year 2023
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Building Code Compliance Inspector
City of Palm Bay Building Department
04.2024 - Current
Assistant Fire Marshal
City of Palm Bay Fire Rescue
04.2022 - 03.2024
Fire Safety Inspector
City of Palm Bay Fire Rescue
06.2015 - 04.2022
Fire Safety Specialist
Miami Dade Fire Rescue
01.1999 - 05.2010
Fire Life Safety Inspector I - Fire Inspections
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma -
Rodriguez Villarreal Private School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Origin & Cause
Eastern Florida State College