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Naples, Florida, United States

• Provides technical direction to division staff on a vast variety of programs to include engineering, environmental and right-of-way permit inspection and infrastructure improvements turn-over process management floodplain protection, and site plan review and approvals that address various engineering, environmental and planning standards applied to development projects. • Supervises, directs and evaluates professional, technical, and clerical staff. Performs a variety of administrative duties associated with supervising staff, including: interviewing and hiring, assigning work, providing guidance and direction, providing training, evaluating performance and correcting deficiencies, and taking disciplinary action as necessary.• Supervises the divisional reviews of all Planned Unit Development, Subdivisions, site development plans (SDPs), site improvement plans (SIPs) and insubstantial changes. Interprets and administers Board policies relating to land development planning and construction of public works infrastructures. Reviews water management permits as issued by South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD).• Oversees the management of all field inspections related to site development, the construction of infrastructure improvements, blasting activities, excavations, and well permits/drilling.• Communicates with County Administration, County officials, employees, advisory committees, other divisions, consultants, contractors, developers, engineers, architects, state/federal agencies, and other individuals as needed. Responds to and resolves complex or sensitive complaints or inquiries from developers, contractors, builders, engineers, environmentalists, landscape architects, architects and planning consultants. Attends Board meetings, Planning Commission meetings, Advisory Board meetings and workshops and makes formal presentations. • Interprets ordinances, rules, regulations, statutes, and permits to determine if enforcement action is warranted.

Naples, Florida, United States

• Supervise staff and conduct reviews of land development zoning petitions and site development plans for compliance with the environmental regulations in the Collier County Growth Management Plan and Land Development Code.• Conduct site inspections for land development petitions and permit applications.• Write and review Environmental staff reports for zoning petitions for land development; prepare executive summaries and resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners.• Assist with inspections of preserves areas; evaluate condition and quality of habitat within preserves.• Review and issue permits for vegetation removal, coastal development (Sea Turtle Permits, CCSL Permits and Variances), and agricultural clearing.• Review petitions for compliance with Manatee Protection Plan.• Conduct informal wetland determinations.• Review petitions for land development within environmentally sensitive areas (Rural Lands Stewardship Area, Area of Critical State Concern).• Reviews Environmental Data submitted by consultants, review and approve restoration, wildlife management and mitigation plans for land development petitions and code enforcement cases.• Assist and provide guidance on Environmental Code Enforcement cases to protect County’s resources.• Prepare and make presentations to Collier County Planning Commission, Hearing Examiner and Board of County Commissioners.• Supervise Environmental Review staff; conduct weekly staff meetings and one-on-one meetings; provide assistance with project reviews; conduct employee evaluations of staff on yearly basis.

Fort Myers, Florida Area

• Professor of Biology II• Prepare weekly lecture materials and teach accompanying lab to approximately 30 undergraduate students per class.• Develop weekly quizzes, midterm and final lab practicals for classes.• Teach subjects of: Genetics; Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium; Evolutionary History and Phylogenies; Protists; Plant Diversity; Animal Diversity; and Human Evolution.• Guide students through lab work based on lecture topics. Lead class discussions on higher-level thinking questions.• Teach students through plant identification (Florida species) and animal dissections.

Naples, Florida Area

• Manage and supervise all water programs, including the Public Swimming Pools, Limited Use Public Water Systems, Well Surveillance (SUPER Act), and Healthy Beaches programs.• Manage and supervise all staff working in water programs, including reviewing inspections, performing quality assurance ride-alongs, annual employee evaluations, training for new employees and as-needed refresher training for current employees.• Develop annual operating budget, including revenue and operating expenses for Water Programs within Environmental Health. Responsible for collecting approximately $900,000 annual revenue to Department through permit fees.• Water quality monitoring and sampling of beach water throughout Collier County.• Monitoring, surveillance and sampling of well water in response to the State Underground Petroleum Environmental Response (SUPER) Act.• Provided guidance to clients with regards to air quality concerns (Mold, Asbestos, Chinese Drywall).• Enhanced problem solving skills to mitigate problems while conducting field work.• Enhanced knowledge of Florida laws and permitting processes.• Provided superior customer service to all clients.• Conduct training activities for new DOH employees on behalf of DOH Headquarters in the SUPER Act program.• Member of Quality in Action and Strategic Performance Improvement in Leadership committees.• In 2015, received 100% on two program audits: Well Surveillance (SUPER Act) program Healthy Beaches programs (solely responsible for these two programs). Additionally, received 99% scores on Public Swimming Pools and Limited Use Public Water Systems program evaluations from DOH Central Offices.• Acted as Interim Water Programs Supervisor from June 2015 - March 2016 (changed to permanent status).• Obtained NEHA R.S. (Registered Sanitarian) certification in April 2017.

Naples, Florida Area

• Routine inspections of commercial swimming pools and limited use public water systems to ensure compliance with Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code.• Water quality monitoring and sampling of well water and beach water.• Monitoring, surveillance and sampling of well water in response to the State Underground Petroleum Environmental Response (SUPER) Act.• Provided guidance to clients with regards to air quality concerns (Mold, Asbestos, Chinese Drywall).• Enhanced problem solving skills to mitigate problems while conducting field work.• Enhanced knowledge of Florida laws and permitting processes.• Provided superior customer service to all clients.• Conducted training activities for new DOH employees on behalf of DOH Headquarters in the SUPER Act program.• In 2012, received 100% on two-program audits: SUPER Act program and Limited Use Public Water System Program from DOH Headquarters (solely responsible for these two programs within Collier County).

Naples, Florida Area

• Routine inspections of commercial swimming pools, mobile home parks, biomedical waste generators, tanning facilities, group care and food service establishments to ensure compliance with Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code.• Water quality monitoring and sampling of limited use public water systems. • Worked extensively with clients to ensure compliance with Florida laws.• Developed communication skills to help general public understand importance of laws and how individuals are affected by non-compliance.• Developed problem solving skills to mitigate problems while conducting field work.• Provided superior customer service to all clients.• Acquired extensive knowledge of Florida laws and permitting processes.

Fort Lauderdale, Fl

• Routine inspections of commercial swimming pools, mobile home parks, group care and food service establishments to ensure compliance with Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Codes.• Conducted investigations related to nuisance complaints and sewage spills.• Water quality monitoring and sampling of public water supply systems.• Worked extensively with clients to ensure compliance with Florida laws.• Developed communication skills to help general public understand importance of laws and how individuals are affected by non-compliance.• Provided superior customer service to all clients.

Rocky River, Ohio

• Promoted from sales to management after four years of service.• Provided excellent customer service to all shoppers.• Receiving and processing shipment on a weekly basis.• Managed and trained new employees.• Delegated employee duties to ensure smooth operation of store and positive experience for all customers.• Ensuring daily, weekly, monthly sales goals are met for all store employees.• Money handling and processing of customer sales through Point-of-Sales terminals.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

June 2002 - August 2002; June 2003 - August 2003; June 2004 - August 2004 / West Park YMCA• Created and implemented daily activities and field trips for up to 120 children per week.• Worked with a range of age groups, from pre-school age to 12 years old, ensuring children were happy, healthy and well-cared for.

Master Of Science, Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honor SocietyThesis focusing on the influence of freshwater inflow on abundance.

Bachelor Of Science, Wildlife & Fisheries Biology

Activities and Societies: American Fisheries Society; The Wildlife Society, 4 year member of the Women's Volleyball Team