Real Estate Quality Control

H icham Ouhi r ra

*** ********** ***** **** ******, FL 34684

Phone: 727-***-****

Email: houhi ***@*****.***

Experience

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United States Depa rtment of Agricultu re C learwater,

F lorida

Plant P rotection Technician

• Assisted the United States Department of Agriculture in the planning and implementation of the survey,

control and regulatory functions for the Citrus Health Response Program (CHRP).

• Conducted inspections at commercial citrus packing facilities and performed surveys to detect the

p resence of economically threatening diseases in citrus groves and residential areas.

• Trained new employees in multi pest survey procedures according to the federal survey manual

guidelines.

• Interpreted and modified pest incident control system (PICS) maps, to indentify and update survey

locations.

• Informed industry representatives on the department programs, updates and changes to the rules and

regulations.

• Maintained daily records of all inspections performed, and prepared reports on all activities carried out.

11/2003-01/2007

K eller Williams Realty Tampa, Florida

Real Estate Consultant

• Disclosed real estate laws of agency, and explained to clients the real estate process from contract to

closing.

• Prepared and provided clients with comparative market analysis (CMA) to estimate property value.

• Searched and listed properties in the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) database, held open houses, and

guided clients on tours of selected properties.

• Assisted clients with other real estate related obligations, and coordinated efforts with other parties in a

t imely manner to manage client’s compliance with deadlines.

• Recorded and maintained all leads generated through referrals and marketing in client database

management software (Agent Pro) for follow-up, networking and assistance with real estate questions.

• Evaluated offers, negotiated, and prepared real estate contracts on the behalf of clients.

• Reviewed real estate closing statements, and attended scheduled closings with clients.

05/1998-12/2001

D epa rtment of Agricultu re and Consumer Services

C learwater, Florida

Envi ronmental Specialist

• Assisted the department in the organization and implementation of special programs such as the

Mediterranean Fruit Fly Program and other protocols within the state of Florida, and initiated

regulatory enforcement actions.

• Registered businesses engaged in the importation, transportation, cultivation, sale of plants and aquatic

p lant species to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations of the Department of Agriculture.

• Inspected nurseries and plant brokers, collected fees, and initiated billing for delinquent establishments.

• Trained new employees in fruit fly detection techniques and conducted Quality Control (QC) inspections,

to ensure fruit fly detection devices are baited, placed, and serviced in accordance with the Florida fruit

f ly detection manual.

• Informed and educated the general public on the different activities conducted by the Department of

A griculture and Consumer Services.

01/1994-2/1998

D omaine Ykem Vineyards Skhirat, Morocco

P roduction Manager

• Managed vineyard operations by improving existing cultural practices and implemented innovative

v iticulture techniques to maximize production.

• Introduced the practice of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to eliminate or manage pest damage by

t he most economical means, and the least possible hazard to people and the environment.

• Organized monthly workshops to educate employees on the safe handling of pesticides, plant care, and

environmentally-safe agricultural practices.

• Initiated meetings with local farmers, and coordinated efforts to control and manage the spread of

common vineyard pest problems, such as powdery and Downey mildews.

• Increased production by 10 % through proper i r rigation and fertilization programs.

Education

12/1993

University of Florida Gainesville, Florida

College of Agriculture

B.S. in Agriculture w ith honors

Major: Horticultural Sciences

06/1992

S anta Fe Community College Gainesville, Florida

A.A. Science

Skills

F luent in spoken and writ ten English, French and Arabic.

Excellent communication and rapport building with colleagues and the general public.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excerpt program.

Excellent organizational skills and team work spirit.

References

United States Department of Agriculture

F rances L. Pa rianous,

Supervisor

4625 East Bay Drive Suite 103 Clearwater, FL 727-***-**** Office

33764

United States Department of Agriculture

D r Baron Osmond,

A gricultu rist

4700 River Rd Unit 4c-01.42 Riverdale, MD 20737 301-***-**** Office

******.*.*****@*****.****.*** 614-***-**** Mobile

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer

Ralph M uekely, Supervisor

Services

13920 58th Street N Suite 1011 Clearwater, FL 727-***-**** Office

33760

Letters of references and transcripts are available upon request

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