Sullivan Carey-Lang
Pacific Grove,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable permit technician with a solid background in permit processing and regulatory compliance. Successfully supported municipal projects by ensuring timely approval and accurate documentation. Demonstrated expertise in navigating complex permitting systems and development of personal skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Building Permit Technician
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
01.2016 - Current
- Developed streamlined processes for efficient permit processing and documentation management.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in permit application review and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated communication between applicants and internal and external review bodies to expedite approvals.
- Implemented training programs to enhance team knowledge of permitting software and systems.
- Accepted, processed, and reviewed proposed remodels and new construction projects.
- Prepared inspection reports, coordinating scheduling, and providing accurate documentation for each project.
- Developed, coordinated, and lead the implementation of an online permitting and inspection system.
Administrative Coordinator
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
10.2013 - 12.2015
- Assumed a broad range of roles and responsibilities including human resources work and support.
- Supported City Clerk functions such as agenda construction and distribution.
- Trained new staff on administrative protocols, fostering a supportive onboarding experience.
- Answered phone calls and responded to inquiries from customers, vendors and other external contacts.
- Managed and maintained electronic and paper-based filing systems to keep essential documents and information easily accessible and organized.
- Collaborated closely with department heads for strategic planning purposes while ensuring their alignment with overall organizational goals.
Executive Assistant
Concours Consulting, Inc. (Concours d’Elegance Classic Car Show)
02.2012 - 10.2012
- Personal assistant to the Director of Operations, President, and Director of Media for this exclusive annual classic car show in Pebble Beach.
- Screened qualified media members to attend the event, establishing positive relationships with our media members, and managing the sponsor’s Media Tent at the annual Concours d’Elegance event in Pebble Beach.
- Assisted in budget tracking for events, contributing to financial oversight and resource allocation.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency within the executive office functions.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
Education
High School Graduate -
Monterey High School
Monterey, CA01-2010
No Degree - Business Administration
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CASkills
- Adept at Microsoft Suite
- ICC certified Building Permit Technician
- ICC certified Residential Plans Examiner
- Experience with Bluebeam Revu
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Zoning regulations
- Construction document analysis
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Implemented a digital permit review and processing system with limited resources and financial constraints.
- Digitization of over three-thousand physical property files and integration with public GIS systems.
- Developed, coordinated, and lead community outreach meetings to disseminate updated permitting and process information.
- Completed review and issuance of complex residential developments.
Certification
License Class: C (passenger car)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Building Permit Technician
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
01.2016 - Current
Administrative Coordinator
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
10.2013 - 12.2015
Executive Assistant
Concours Consulting, Inc. (Concours d’Elegance Classic Car Show)
02.2012 - 10.2012
High School Graduate -
Monterey High School
No Degree - Business Administration
Monterey Peninsula College
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