James Copeland
Email: abo4jd@r.postjobfree.com
Address: *** *.*. ********** ******
City: Port St. Lucie
State: FL
Zip: 34983
Country: USA
Phone: 772-***-****
Skill Level: Director
Salary Range: 80
Willing to Relocate
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
James W. Copeland
398 N.E. Greenbrier Avenue, Port St. Lucie, FL
772-***-**** abo4jd@r.postjobfree.com
Seeking position with...
Visionary and Leadership Qualities / Experience in Management
Independent Adjuster / Certified Code Administrator / Certified Building Contractor
INTRODUCTION
A highly skilled, team-spirited and results-driven management professional with more than 30 years of combined experience in management, code compliance, and construction. A solid reputation (supported by credible references) for proactive, hands-on leadership - meeting / exceeding organizational goals and objectives in all positions held.
Core Professional Strengths:
Quality customer service / relations Leadership Quality control management
Professional / highly ethical Planning Technical problem solving
Develop / implement `best practices` Positive winning attitude Staff training and empowerment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE, Jacksonville, FL 2010 to 2012
Wind Mitigation inspector
- Performed property inspections for Citizens Inspection and Outreach Program. Utilized web based software to receive appointments. Conducted inspections using tablet computer and camera to document each requirement of the inspection. Completed inspections by reviewing web based software program.
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE, Miami, FL 2007 to 2009
Code Compliance Official
Managed the Building Department to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code. Improved productivity within Building and Facilities Department. Managed the Fire Protection Team and the Americans with Disabilities Improvement Plan. Implemented tax savings program that saved $450k. Project manager for 2.5 million in ADA improvements.
MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, Stuart, FL 2004 to 2007
Building Code Administrator / Construction Manager
Successfully developed the Building Department to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code. Directed & inspected 46 million in new and remodeled construction projects. Provided leadership to architects, engineers and contractors. Valued-engineered over $2 million in project savings. Initiated energy program that provided annual savings of 25% on energy bills.
INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Fort Pierce, FL 1999 to 2004
Physical Plant Supervisor / Building Code Administrator
Provided leadership for 67 employees in the operation, maintenance and custodial duties, at four different campuses including student housing. Winner of the 2002 -Best Looking Campus- for the State of Florida. Created Building Department and performed residential and commercial inspections. Project manager for $53 million in new construction projects.
ST. LUCIE COUNTY SCHOOLS, Fort Pierce, FL 1995 to 1999
Uniformed Building Code Inspector
Performed field inspections on all aspects of construction projects and made recommendations to comply with the Florida Building Codes and State Requirements for Educational Facilities Codes (SREF). Coordinated with project managers and design professionals to effectively and efficiently facilitate projects and contracts.
J.C. BUILDERS INC., Fort Pierce, FL 1975 to 1995
General Manager / Builder
Responsible for the design and construction of custom homes, commercial projects, fire and flood restoration work. Managed the day to day operations including: inspections, documentation, payroll, employee and client relations.
EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Organization Management Warner Southern College, Lake Wales, FL
Associate of Arts Indian River Community College, Ft. Pierce, FL
Independent Adjuster W004078
Certified Code Administrator BU 1291
Certified Building Contractor CBC 017211