Devin Tolpin, AICP, CFM

Experience

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  Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  Server

  Food and drink service at very popular american fare restaurant and bar. Familiarized guests with menu and ensured they had the best dining experience possible.

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  Ocean Divers

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Dive Master

  • Assisted with instruction and development for various PADI certifications• Served as first mate and dive master on dive boat, responsible for the safety of all passengers• Delivered daily dive and safety briefings for up to 36 patrons• Performed diver check ins and scheduling, answered phone calls, managed retail

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  Gulf Specimen Marine Lab and Aquarium

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Aqaurist, Intern

  • Served as an educational leader for school aged children throughout the aquarium• Collected and packaged various marine specimens for nationwide shipment• Cleaned and managed all tanks and organisms in the aquarium• Performed and was well-versed in water quality assessments throughout the aquarium

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  State Representative Heather Fitzenhagen

  Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

  Legislative Intern

  • Created proposed budget and legislative binders• Prepared talking points from analysis of bill language• Communicated directly with the Representative's constituents in order to relay their concerns to the state office.

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  Re-Elect Holly Raschein for State Representative, District 120

  May 2016 - Nov 2016

  Campaign Aide

  • Served as point person for county wide canvassing efforts including campaign walking, fundraising events, etc.• Managed all social media outlets and campaign outreach initiatives • Attended county workshops, forums, informational sessions, and events on behalf of the representative. • Recorded campaign contributions and kept in constant contact with campaign contributors through the online database and personally. • Became immersed into the issues facing Keys residents resulting in extreme familiarity with county codes and policies Show less

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  Monroe County BOCC

  Aug 2017 - now

  A member of the Planning Department who works to provide current and long range planning services to the community in an efficient and friendly manner. •Review proposed development projects, plans, and permits to ensure consistency with the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code•Explain planning policies and regulations to the public as a representative of the Planning Department•Meet with developers and general public on zoning issues and development potential of specific properties•Serve as a contact for ROGO, NROGO and administrative relief

  • Planning and Development Review Manager

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Principal Planner

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Senior Planner

    Aug 2018 - Sept 2021

  • Planner

    Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Marine Resources Planner

    Aug 2017 - Jan 2018