Nosbel Perez
Summary
Quick-thinking Supervisor recognized for success in guiding teams and boosting performance. Practical problem-solver with excellent conflict resolution skills that drives team and organizational success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Laboratory Supervisor
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
01.2026 - Current
- Supervise laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and NELAC quality standards.
- Support applications such as ORCA, CALF, LIMS and Sharepoint. Ensure staff are adequately trained.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, optimizing resource allocation and reducing waste.
Environmental Supervisor
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
07.2024 - 01.2026
- Led environmental compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulations and standards.
- Supervised private wastewater plant inspection program.
- Supervised certificate to operate (CTO) program for business with hazardous materials that operate within Collier County drinking water wellfield.
- Trained staff on best practices for pollution prevention and resource conservation.
- Supervised team that oversaw environmental education and promoted pollution control mission.
Chemist
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Collection of samples from various drinking and ground water sources.
- Performed laboratory analysis of microbiological and chemical components.
Laboratory Supervisor
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
08.2011 - 01.2023
- Trained and supervised staff in laboratory protocols.
- Oversaw bi-annual FDOH laboratory assessments and contributed to favorable outcomes.
- Worked closely with quality assurance specialist to address and resolve any discrepancies or concerns related to laboratory processes, data, or results.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Developed strong working relationships with other departments.
- Mentored staff members to foster professional growth and skill development.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by optimizing workflows and laboratory procedures.
- Contributed to the development of new tests or methodologies through collaborative research efforts with colleagues.
- Improved staff competency through continuous training programs and performance evaluations.
- Managed budget effectively by monitoring expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and prioritizing investments in resources that maximize value for the organization.
- Facilitated troubleshooting efforts during unexpected challenges or crises while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Investigated and resolved issues related to laboratory processes and procedures.
- Maintained IDOC's in order to serve as backup Chemist in the event the laboratory was short-staffed.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Monitored standards and quality-control programs.
- Maintained knowledge of industry best practices and evolving technologies, staying ahead of emerging quality assurance trends.
- Provided regular updates to team on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Reviewed and validated data.
- Developed and implemented procedures to meet quality standards.
- Fixed identified issues to improve workflows.
- Performed internal audit of quality system and associated laboratory procedures and policies.
Chemist
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Performed laboratory analysis of microbiological and chemical components.
- Operated spectrometer, ICPMS, Ion Chromatography, segmented flow analyzer and various other laboratory equipment/instrumentation.
Education
Bachelor's - Chemisty
Florida International University
Miami, FL06.2009
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
- Training and Mentoring
- Priority Management
- Staff Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Employee Motivation
- Conflict Resolution
- Supervision and Leadership
- Team Building
Accomplishments
- 2018 Supervisor of the Year
- Developed a new Total Nitrogen method for Standard Methods: 4500-N E. Total Nitrogen Determination by Redox and Chemiluminescence Detection.
- Supervised and successfully led a field sampling team to achieve NEFAP/ISO accreditation in 2017—one of only two government agencies in the state to hold this accreditation at the time.
- Coordinated numerous youth leadership laboratory tours, promoting STEM engagement.
- Designed and implemented SharePoint-based record and document control systems for laboratory and field sampling programs.
- Collaborated on developing Excel macro-driven bench sheets integrated with laboratory instruments, enabling automated data transfer to the LIMS system and significantly reducing transcription errors.
- Closed a record 250 backlogged pollution complaint investigations in 2025, improving compliance and operational efficiency.
- Participated as project lead during the 2010 expansion of the pollution control laboratory.
Timeline
Interim Laboratory Supervisor
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
01.2026 - Current
Environmental Supervisor
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
07.2024 - 01.2026
Chemist
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
01.2023 - 07.2024
Laboratory Supervisor
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
08.2011 - 01.2023
Quality Assurance Specialist
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
01.2011 - 08.2011
Chemist
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
01.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor's - Chemisty
Florida International University