Pamela Davis
Lake City,FL
Summary
- Solid Waste Director with 15 years experience in supervising a staff of 20 employees in the day to day operations of the Solid Waste Industry and Mosquito Control in County Government. Managing and overseeing a $4M budget.
- Experienced office manager and administration professional with 30+ years of experience in overseeing a wide variety of essential functions of county government. Analytical in optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various offices within diverse environments.
- Proven track record in budget management and regulatory reporting, payroll administration and business correspondence coordination. Organized with strengths in prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines solo or in a team- based atmosphere.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Solid Waste Operations / Mosquito Dir.
Columbia County Board of County Commissioners
Lake City, Florida
01.2021 - 12.2025
- Supervised a staff of 20 employees in the daily operations of the facility in solid waste disposal to maintain service continuity and effectiveness.
- Weighed in trucks hauling garbage and/ or construction material.
- Monitored and ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing solid waste management.
- Led staff supervision to uphold safety regulations and procedures in operations.
- Trained team members on best practices for waste handling and recycling.
- Coordinated with local agencies to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Managed budgets and resource allocation for waste management and mosquito control programs.
Asst. Dir. Solid Waste Operations
Columbia County Board of County Commissioners
Lake City, Florida
03.2013 - 01.2021
- Assisted Director with daily operations of the facility in solid waste disposal to ensure effective management.
- Prepared documents, reports, and presentations for board meetings to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Gathered and organized financial data for budget preparation to support fiscal planning.
- Entered data into databases accurately and efficiently.
- Performed accounting or financial analysis.
Office Manager
Columbia County Board of County Commissioners
Lake City, Florida
06.1989 - 03.2013
- Assisted the Solid Waste Director in the Operations of the Landfill office.
- Weighed in trucks hauling garbage and/or construction material.
- Managed office operations and ensured compliance with county policies.
- Oversaw scheduling of meetings, appointments, and events for county officials.
- Managed office supplies inventory to ensure timely availability for staff.
- Tracked expenses and processed invoices to support effective budget management.
- A/R, & A/P, Collections of Solid Waste fees for over 200+ haul accounts.
- Compiled and submitted monthly and annual reports to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Department of Agriculture.
- Prepared time sheets and leave forms for processing payroll.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and administered best practices.
Pharmacy Technician
Revco Drug Store
Lake City, Florida
11.1988 - 06.1989
- Assisted pharmacists with medication preparation and patience consultations.
- Processed and filled prescriptions accurately for diverse customer needs.
- Utilized pharmacy software for efficient prescription management and accurate patient record maintenance.
- Managed inventory by organizing stock and proactively placing orders to ensure availability.
- Utilized pharmacy software effectively to manage prescriptions and maintain accurate patient records.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly, ensuring resolution while upholding professionalism.
Secretary
Columbia County Board of County Commissioners
Lake City, Florida
08.1988 - 02.1989
- Weighed in trucks hauling garbage and/or construction material.
- Answered telephone calls to give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
- Performed data entry into computer systems; ensured accuracy of all entered information.
- Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
- Processed invoices for payment and tracked vendor and client payments to ensure timely financial operations.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies, ensuring optimal stock levels to support uninterrupted office functions.
- Processed payroll for Landfill and Mosquito staff.
- Prepared deposits for Solid Waste fees, contributing to accurate financial reporting and cash flow management.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Solid Waste Industry - Class I, III & C&D
University of Florida -TREEO Center
Tallahassee, FL04-2012
Certificate - Public Health Pest Control
Florida Department of Agriculture
Gainesville, FL08-1992
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
Lake City06-1985
Skills
- Operational management
- Compliance management
- Regulatory reporting
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Invoicing and Billing QuickBooks
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Report preparation
- Preparing Daily Deposits
- Scale Weighing
- Hazardous waste handling
- Equipment maintenance oversight
- Employee reviews
Computer Software Experience
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- QuickBooks
- SharePoint
- Paradigm Scale Software - CompuWeigh
- Oculus - FDEP portal
- FDACS
Timeline
Manager of Solid Waste Operations / Mosquito Dir.
Columbia County Board of County Commissioners
01.2021 - 12.2025
Asst. Dir. Solid Waste Operations
Columbia County Board of County Commissioners
03.2013 - 01.2021
Office Manager
Columbia County Board of County Commissioners
06.1989 - 03.2013
Pharmacy Technician
Revco Drug Store
11.1988 - 06.1989
Secretary
Columbia County Board of County Commissioners
08.1988 - 02.1989
Certificate of Technical Studies - Solid Waste Industry - Class I, III & C&D
University of Florida -TREEO Center
Certificate - Public Health Pest Control
Florida Department of Agriculture
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School