My professional aspiration is to obtain a position that leverages my knowledge in land development and building regulations, empowering my colleagues to more effectively support citizens in reaching their goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Review Specialist
Polk County Board of County Commissioners
09.2021 - Current
Reviews subdivision plans, final plats, and commercial site plans to ensure compliance.
Processes sign permit reviews, Temporary Use requests, Family Homestead and Family Farm Exemptions and commercial permit applications.
Manage mobile home park registrations and renewals.
Prepares and maintains documentation for subdivision files and mobile home park records.
Collaborates with permit technicians and planners to ensure that land use regulations are adequately addressed before permits are issued.
Research ownership history, legal descriptions, and development activity to support permit processing.
Utilizes maps and online databases to gather land use and property information to facilitate the permitting process.
Coordinates with county divisions such as Land Development, Long Range Planning, Utilities, Roads and Drainage as well as external agencies such as FDOT, Polk County Health Department, and Water Management Districts on land development regulations tied to permit issuance.
Drafts routine correspondence, including business letters, memoranda, and forms.
Interprets and follows written instructions and procedures.
Proficient with legal documents such as deeds, abstracts, and legal descriptions.
Capable of interpreting site plans, construction drawings, aerial photographs, and GIS data.
Well-versed with land use concepts including setbacks, easements, and zoning categories.
Experienced in land use research and detailed report compilation.
Performs additional related responsibilities at the request of management as needed.
In the absence of supervision, assists in decision-making processes.
Permit Technician
Polk County Board of County Commissioners
09.2016 - 09.2021
Review construction permit applications both residential and commercial for compliance with appropriate county ordinances, policies, and procedures, as well as Land Development Codes, state statutes and Federal regulations. This includes setbacks, easements, land uses, planned development, etc.
Ensures all permitting information is entered correctly permitting and plans review systems in an efficient manner.
Issues permits utilizing permitting software, records, reports, internal and external websites and governing documents as required such as GIS Data viewer and mapping, Property Appraisers, E-Records, CMS, Accela Permitting System, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publishers, etc.
Coordinates with other county divisions, as well as other local and state regulatory agencies to ensure permitting and land use requirements are in compliance.
Part of the Damage Assessment Team for the Polk County Building Division.
Several years of experience with commercial permitting. This requires extensive research for Land Uses, being familiar with the Land Development Code, Land Development Projects, coordinating with Land Development personnel for those projects, Roads and Drainage, and external agencies including the Health Department, FDOT, Water Management, etc. Commercial permitting often requires deadlines to be met which requires you to be fast paced, places an individual under immense pressure at times, critical thinking, and you must be very detail oriented.
Able to conduct, process, and research forms, letters, reports, etc. for customers, internal and external request.
Certified Notary with the State of Florida.
Reception Clerk
D W Adcock Orthopedic Clinic
07.2014 - 09.2016
Clerical duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and clinical procedures
Provided customer service to all patients and visitors entering the medical office
Greet visitors, ascertains purpose of visit, and schedule appointments for the appropriate doctor
Verifies patients insurance to ensure proper billing and collect co-payments
Types records, reports, and correspondences.
Receives and routes phone calls and messages and documentation
Assist the doctor or doctors assistant when needed for medical attention.
Processed and filed medical records and kept patient files current.
Answered phone calls and directed them to the appropriate staff.
Emergency Dispatch Operator
Colquitt County E911
02.2011 - 07.2014
Received phone calls communicating effectively with people who are in emotional or physical distress
Dispatched all agencies Law, Fire, Rescue, and EMS
Able to read maps and provide clear directions
Advised callers on how to assess and handle medical and other emergencies
Assisted in other agency transmission and assistance in medical transfers
Proficient in basic computer programs, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, Publisher.
CPR Certified
Certified National Dispatcher through Georgia GPSTC
Experienced with NCIC/GCIC, CAD Systems, Local Inmate Database
Experienced in handling high stress/tense situations
Veterinarian Assistant
Matthew’s Veterinary Hospital
06.2010 - 02.2011
Welcome clients and patients to assess medical issues and administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, calling patients, collecting payments, etc.
Feed, groom, and weigh animals
Clean cages and bathe animals
Sterilize equipment and clean exam tables and rooms
Assist veterinarian by restraining animals during examinations
Soothe upset or frightened animals
Administer medication prescribed by veterinarian
Observe animal behavior and health pre and post op to report to doctor
Assist in cases of emergency and surgeries
Reassure clients that their pets are in good care and keep posted on all medical issues/emergencies.
Education
GED -
Polk County Community College
Lakeland, FL
Skills
Software:
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
E-plan
GIS
Hansen
Accela
ePermitHub
DigEplan
OpenCounter
Selectron
Materials and processes:
Read/interpret plans, plats, plots, and historical documents