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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

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner - Licensed Michigan Builder

Walling Construction Inc
09.2016 - 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

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

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
03.2006 - 02.2011
  • 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
02.1989 - 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
05.1988 - 06.1989
  • Responsible for sales and marketing of residential building services
  • Windows, siding, roofs, additions and new homes

Lead Carpenter

Keystone Builders
05.1986 - 02.1988
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Completed precise joining and high-quality finish work by properly anchoring and bracing structures.
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
  • Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
  • Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
  • Cut and joined wood, using precise measurements and proper techniques to create frames of different sizes
  • Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.

United States Marine - STA Platoon

United States
08.1981 - 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 Sciences

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Oahu HI

High School Graduate - General Education

Grand Ledge High School

Pre-licensure Course - Residential Building

LCC
12.2017

Pre-licensure Course Work - Residential Building

8-hour Virginia Contractor
07.2007

Skills

  • Building Plan Analysis
  • Effective Interpretation Skills
  • Safety Compliance Oversight
  • Permit Management
  • Trench Excavation Strategy
  • Workforce Management
  • Building Supply Oversight
  • Site Management Expertise
  • Proficient in Reading Blueprints
  • OSHA Compliance Knowledge
  • Effective Schedule Coordination
  • Field Inspections
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Wood Joinery Expertise
  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • Effective Team Collaboration
  • On-Site Management
  • Computer-aided design software - AutoCAD and Chief Architect

References

References available upon request.

Elections/Boards

Elected to the Water Town Township, Zoning Board of Appeals for the past 5 years.

Certification

ICC Certified Property maintenance inspector and zoning inspector.

Currently working on several other ICC certifications.

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
09.2016 - Current

CEO and Owner

NSD ITS INC
01.2011 - 04.2020

Owner & Licensed Virginia Builder

Walling Construction Inc
03.2006 - 02.2011

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
02.1989 - 03.1993

Sales and Marketing Manager

Keystone Builders
05.1988 - 06.1989

Lead Carpenter

Keystone Builders
05.1986 - 02.1988

United States Marine - STA Platoon

United States
08.1981 - 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

Some College - Biological Sciences

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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