Nadia Wright
Vernon
Summary
I am a dedicated, self-directed person seeking a full-time position in the Town of Tolland Building Department with excitement to learn and grow. I have been recognized by peers and supervisors as a professional with outstanding work ethic and problem solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Administrative Assistant
Town Of South Windsor
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Performed substantial secretarial work for the Engineering Department
- Respond to phone calls from homeowners and contractors, emails, greet visitors, and check mail daily
- Prepare agendas and record meeting minutes for the Economic Development Commission
- Keep record of all Call Before You Dig requests in Excel
- Familiar using ARCgis, Tesseract, and NearMap online mapping systems
- Use Vision Solutions to research property records
- Mail out notifications to homeowners regarding road work being done on their street
- Update the Town webpage as needed
- Announce new projects being done by the Town
- Review and approve permit applications for street excavation, new homes, crumbling foundations, and new drainage projects
- Collect and record cash payments dropped off at the town hall
- Accurate record keeping of paper mail being sent out in online town server
- Receive and record asbuilts being dropped
- Provide Engineer Assistant with site information for inspections
- Communicate with various departments for updates on permit approvals
- Transfer calls to Blight Enforcement Officer
- Publish Public Notices for new roadway construction projects in town
- Organizing meetings, manage schedules, and book conference rooms as needed
- Order and maintain office supplies
- Prepare, type, edit and proofread letters, invoices, presentations, spreadsheets, brochures, publications and reports.
- Data entry and daily clerical tasks
Permit Coordinator
Juliano’s Pools & Spas
02.2021 - 01.2024
- Professional who oversees and facilitates the permit process for all Inground Pool projects until the Certificate of Occupancy is issued
- Familiar with the process of submitting permit applications to Health Districts prior to obtaining Building Permits
- Proficient in using town GIS mapping systems to assess properties for wetlands, topography, lot lines, zoning districts, and aquifer protection areas
- Communicate with various Building Departments for setback information, codes, and regulations regarding accessory and principal structures
- Comfortable with understanding zoning regulations
- Understand the difference between wetlands upland review area, and designated wetland area
- Work with surveyors and professional engineers to prepare engineered site plans showing proper drainage, erosion control, wetlands, grading, and elevation of proposed structures
- Understanding when a test pit is required to determine the type of soil and groundwater level
- Capable of properly identifying the noted measurable scale
- Proficient use of an architectural scale ruler and compass
- Ability to recognize details on a plan prepared by a surveyor/engineer
- Experienced with attending town commission meetings
- Responsible for consistent communication with homeowners throughout the permit process
- Train new employees on scaling plot plans, communicating with towns, and submitting permit applications with supporting documentation
- Ensure that all permits be approved in a timely manner while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements
- Performed routine data entry or document management via Excel
- Schedule for Legal Notices to be published in the local newspaper
- Respond to the Building or Land Use Officials should any issues arise during construction process
Education
High School Diploma -
Rockville High School
06.2013
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Multi-tasking
- Detail Oriented
- Independent Worker
- Scheduling coordination
- Recordkeeping
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Administrative / Clerical
Timeline
Engineering Administrative Assistant
Town Of South Windsor
01.2024 - 02.2025
Permit Coordinator
Juliano’s Pools & Spas
02.2021 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Rockville High School