Working with real estate investors/developers on commercial projects from feasibility and entitlements, design and permitting, through construction. Responsibilities include site feasibility, site visits, jurisdictional meetings, selecting consultants, exceptional communication, working closely with the team to produce a budget and schedule, and ensuring that milestones are met.

Take charge of and provide support for proposed projects to determine feasibility of the site for the proposed development. Expose obstacles to overcome and find solutions. Discover permitting jurisdictions and requirements, including working with federal, state, local governments and utility engineers to inform clients of all regulatory actions/guidelines. Arrange and attend necessary predevelopment meetings to expedite project and reduce risk. Investigate zoning, overlays, variance process and special uses. Identify site development requirements for parking and setbacks, building height, area, site coverage, building material, roof screening, landscape and trees, site lighting, signage, utilities, storm water, fire, site access and any other requirements or concerns. Establish required permits, timelines and associated costs. Gather relevant GIS/Topographic, FEMA, Soils, Tax, Water and Sewer maps. Contact DOT to determine allowed access and find out future constructions projects that may affect the property.

Using all the gifts God gave me. Human resources, ADP payroll, Ajera Deltek, marketing/social media, general "Chief Den Mother". Master problem solver.

Provide support for the City of Cartersville Gas System. Handled emergency situations requiring quick decision making, dispatching of gas technicians and ensure safety of all individuals involved. Administration of employee records, time keeping and payroll.

Conduct site investigations and property due diligence. Assist in overcoming obstacles in developing real estate and safely navigate through the regulatory approval process. Participate, on clients' behalf, in related process and hearings, zoning research, and will discover any overlay districts, special stipulations or land use requirements. Relationships established with many local municipalities and permitting agencies to ensure a positive outcome. I have permitted many projects during seven years at LAI Engineering and have invested in my own company to provide the same outstanding service to my clients.

Work with federal, state, local governments & utility engineers to inform clients of all regulatory actions/guidelines, applications and permits necessary for permitting. Arrange & attend necessary predevelopment meetings to expedite & reduce project risk. Assemble site photo package, investigate zoning, overlays, variance process, & special uses. Identify site development requirements for parking & setbacks, building height, area, site coverage, building material, roof screening, landscaping & trees, site lighting, signage, utilities, storm water, fire & site access. Establish required permits, timelines & associated costs. Gather relevant GIS/Topographic, FEMA, Soils, Tax, Water & Sewer maps. Contact DOT to find out future construction projects that may affect the business.

Sales Consultant for aggressive Kia store in Cartersville, Georgia. Assisted clients with selection and purchase of new or used cars with a philosophy of honesty, provide options and gain a customer for life!

Greeted clients and built relationships through honest sales approach. Assisted clients in car selection, financing and purchase or new or used cars with an honest approach to assure quality and satisfaction.

Managed apartment complex. Handled everything associated with the care of property, managing property maintenance personnel and maintained residential tenant complaints. In charge of leasing property and marketing of the property.

Managed store and employees. Hiring and firing of staff, scheduling hours, display of merchandise, accounts payable/receivables, cellular and satellite reports and profitability. Moved into outside sales and went out to find clients and worked on commission basis.

Worked with owner managing the day-to-day operations of chemical trucking company. Fuel and state taxes, accounts payable/receivables, trips to primary client's office to pick up payments for payroll.

Assisted owner with day-to-day operations of residential development office. Managed subconsultants, accounts payable/receivables and checking account reconciliation. Maintained parcel information, bank draws and sales.

Worked directly as an employee of USDA on a temporary assignment to handle all guests and visitors to the office to give help as needed or to direct to the proper personnel. Assisted with low-income housing tenant files and monthly income reviews.

Dispatch to coordinate all incoming and outgoing trucks for loading and trips to Anheuser-Busch.

Owner in computer consulting business. Assisted clients in computer selection purchases, computer maintenance, installation of software/hardware and virus removal. Computer software training.

Administrative Assistant to President of Risk Management. Attended Emergency Services Committee and responsible for minutes from each meeting. Assisted President with client relations and any task that presents itself on a day-to-day basis.

Senior Secretary to the Plant Manager in a Union and Non-Union railcar repair facility in Hearne, Texas. Handled grievances and reports, maintained employee files, planned annual events and productivity reports.

During the time I was with SLS, I advanced my way through each department and mastered each department's tasks. Tasks included accounts receivable, accounts payables, fuel and state taxes, trip reports, Driver's Central, and issued purchase orders and ComChek's.