Robert Walling
Eagle,MI
Summary
A position with a firm that encourages independent and creative thinking. I'm a self starter that will contribute to achieve the over all goals of the team and firm with little or no supervision required. Currently on the Watertown Township Zoning Board of Appeals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Code Enforcement Officer - Code Compliance
City of Lansing
05.2024 - Current
- Enforcing codes: Enforcing codes and ordinances related to health, safety, and welfare, such as zoning, nuisance abatement, and housing standards
- Investigating complaints: Responding to complaints and investigating violations of codes and ordinances
- Issuing citations: Issuing citations for violations of codes and ordinances
- Preparing case files: Developing and maintaining accurate case files
- Preparing reports: Preparing written, graphic, or oral reports for elected officials, community organizations, and special committees
- Coordinating with other agencies: Coordinating with other agencies to investigate violations across agency boundaries
- Performing follow-up inspections: Performing follow-up inspections to ensure corrections are made
- Prosecuting cases: Prosecuting cases in accordance with ordinances
Premise Officer – Code Compliance
City of Lansing
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Investigate, inspect and take appropriate action to abate sub-standard housing relating to exterior premises such as trash, debris, tall grass/weeds, disabled Abandoned Motor Vehicles, Front Yard Parking, Vision obstruction, Open and Accessible, and Premises Identification
- To interpret city of Lansing ordinances as applicable to premise compliance and enforcement
- Work with Code Compliance Officers, other Premise Officers, Support Staff, and Code Compliance Manager to help monitor, issue correction notices, and authorize abatement of exterior violations on all premises with an emphasis on tagged properties
- Maintain files and prepare inspection reports
- Answer inquiries from the general public relating to Code issues and violations
- Provide expert testimony in court
- Have achieved both required ICC certifications for Premise and Code Officers within the first 2 months of employment
- Property Maintenance Inspector and Zoning Inspector
Owner - Licensed Michigan Builder
Walling Construction Inc
05.2017 - Current
- Read and followed blueprints when planning and implementing construction phases
- Determined material requirements and dimensions by studying blueprints, sketches and building plans
- Followed construction plans and instructions from supervisors and other supervisory personnel
- Identified and eliminated hazards to prevent many safety problems
- Assessed installation locations to verify structural integrity necessary for planned mountings
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems
CEO and Owner
NSD ITS INC
01.2011 - 04.2020
- Oversaw budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to grow business and profits
- Led organization by establishing business direction and actualizing operational plans to meet goals
- Cultivated successful business culture focused on performance optimization and goal attainment
- Built high-energy, forward-thinking team to modernize legacy operations and keep organization agile in changing conditions
- Reviewed daily financial reports and reconciled accounts to keep information current and accurate
- Implemented robust policies and organizational structures to underpin successful expansion and drive continuous growth
- Spearheaded acquisitions to expand company portfolio
Owner & Licensed Virginia Builder
Walling Construction Inc
02.2006 - 12.2010
- Assigned work to employees based on project requirements and individual team member strengths
- Estimated materials and labor requirements to complete jobs within budgetary and timeline requirements
- Consulted with design, building and engineering teams to discuss and resolve conflicts effectively
- Determined optimal construction requirements and site plans
- Used personal knowledge and abilities to help complete [Type] work with builds
- Motivated and supported field workers completing work to increase work quality and team productivity
Network Administrator and Asst IS Manager
Ben E Keith Foods
06.2001 - 02.2006
- Responsible for telecommunications operation of Nortel switches, network solutions for the branch and sales offices, PC and Server troubleshooting, backup operations and department operations
- Network Administration
- Telecom manager of Meridian 1 systems
- Responsible for server implementation, maintenance and installation as well as coordination with the corporate IS team for integration within the overall domain structure
- Responsible for backups of the DFW division
- Design, development and utilization of Veritas backup systems
- Assistant manager of the IS Department for the DFW division and associated remote sales offices
- MS Exchange administration and database management of associated systems for the DFW branch and General offices of the food division
Owner
PC Labs
06.1999 - 06.2001
- Provider of business system PC's and networking
- New personal computer systems custom built for small businesses
- Networking solutions to small business
Store Manager
Autozone Inc
03.1993 - 06.1999
- Responsible for all elements of retail store operations
- Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage
- Processed daily paperwork, balanced register drawers, produced staffing schedules and prepared deposits
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss
- Connected with customers daily to understand needs, provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control
- Assisted training and developing store associates and delivered coaching as needed
Store Manager
Western Auto Supply Company
02.1987 - 03.1993
- Complete operation of automotive retail stores
- To include inventory management, staffing, scheduling, store condition and appearance
- Performance to the bottom line and P&L understanding and control
Sales and Marketing Manager
Keystone Builders
05.1986 - 02.1987
- Responsible for sales and marketing of residential building services
- Windows, siding, roofs, additions and new homes
United States Marine - STA Platoon
United States
08.1985 - 05.1986
- Surveillance and target acquisition platoon
- Worked in conjunction with Marine intelligence to implement surveillance and gather information for target acquisition
- Held a secret clearance
- Implementation of surveillance equipment
- Surveillance training
Education
Some College - Biological And Physical Sciences
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Oahu, HIHigh School Graduate - General Education
Grand Ledge High School
Pre-licensure Course - Residential Building
LCC
Lansing, MI12.2017
Pre-licensure Course Work - Residential Building
8-hour Virginia Contractor
Norfolk, Virginia07.2007
Skills
- Architectural drawing
- Residential Builder licensed
- Management experience
- Computer applications
- Database management
- Inventory management
- PC's
- Quick books
- Retail Operations
- Sales Experience
- Scheduling & Staffing
- Estimations expertise
- Permit coordination
- Subcontractor leadership
- High-end residential homes
- Labor oversight
- Construction management
- Carpentry skills
- People skills
- Infrastructure planning and design
- Process development
- Technical solutions development
- Project management
- Network operations
- Hardware and software configurations
- Network configuration
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- OSHA training
- Blueprint interpretation
- Corporate leadership
- Business development
References
References available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
Letter of appreciation from the Captain of the USS Tarawa while in the marine corps. Glowing reviews of my music for the coming release of 'The Whispering of hands'.
Notes
Recording Artist: Semi professional recording artist of acoustic guitar and piano. Produced by Grammy award winning producer Will Ackerman founder of the multi platinum record label Windham Hill Records. Appear on the album 'Woodsongs' in 2006 as one of the seventeen guitarist who were asked to contribute to the project. Debut album produced by Will Ackerman to be released.
Certification
ICC Certified Property maintenance inspector and zoning inspector.
Timeline
Code Enforcement Officer - Code Compliance
City of Lansing
05.2024 - Current
Premise Officer – Code Compliance
City of Lansing
01.2024 - 05.2024
Owner - Licensed Michigan Builder
Walling Construction Inc
05.2017 - Current
CEO and Owner
NSD ITS INC
01.2011 - 04.2020
Owner & Licensed Virginia Builder
Walling Construction Inc
02.2006 - 12.2010
Network Administrator and Asst IS Manager
Ben E Keith Foods
06.2001 - 02.2006
Owner
PC Labs
06.1999 - 06.2001
Store Manager
Autozone Inc
03.1993 - 06.1999
Store Manager
Western Auto Supply Company
02.1987 - 03.1993
Sales and Marketing Manager
Keystone Builders
05.1986 - 02.1987
United States Marine - STA Platoon
United States
08.1985 - 05.1986
High School Graduate - General Education
Grand Ledge High School
Pre-licensure Course - Residential Building
LCC
Pre-licensure Course Work - Residential Building
8-hour Virginia Contractor
ICC Certified Property maintenance inspector and zoning inspector.
Some College - Biological And Physical Sciences
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University