Brian West

Experience

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  Toms Snack Foods

  Jun 1993 - Jun 1995

  Production Specialist
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  Red Lobster

  Jun 1995 - Oct 1999

  Server
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  Walt Disney World

  Oct 1998 - Jun 2003

  Server

  Provided hospitable and efficient service to a wide range of guests;Effectively resolved difficulties and/or problems in a prompt manner;Opening team member of the Kona Cafe at the Polynesian Resort in 1998;Additionally, provided guest first service at the Concourse Steakhouse in the Contemporary Resort Hotel

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  Florida Department of Environmental Protection

  Jun 2003 - Feb 2014

  Environmental Specialist III

  Provided the effective application and administration of the state of Florida environmental statutory and administrative rule requirements, specifically permitting compliance and the enforcement of wetland and mangrove regulations;Trained new employees thoroughly in the job duties and subject matter of the environmental resource program;Served as mentor and subject matter expert to junior staff;Coordinated with applicants and/or respondents to ensure sufficient avoidance and minimization of wetland impacts, thus resulting in greater protection of natural ecosystems and endangered species habitat;Represented the Department at various site meetings, interagency meetings and stakeholder and outreach events;Performed the efficient processing of the state of Florida proprietary permitting and compliance requirements, specifically the obtainment of state lands leases and easements;Completed the delineation of jurisdictional wetlands in the established scientific methodologies, specifically through the identification of soils, plants, and hydrologic indicators, as per 62-340 F.A.C.;Managed an extensive number of regulatory and proprietary cases in a consistent, timely, and results oriented manner Show less

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  Brad's Buds and Blooms

  Jun 2004 - now

  Business Manager

  Direct daily business operations, marketing, customer service, finances, etc.Increase sales through effective marketing and exceptional customer serviceProcess and ship orders in a timely manner Exceed customer expectations, resulting in repeat business and referralsResolve any potential problems quickly and fully, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and trustReduce operational costs through efficient inventory management and resource conservationCreate company budget, maintain profit/loss statements, and ensure overall financial veracityBuild and strengthen relationships with clients and vendorsRepresent the company with positivity, dedication, and professionalism Show less

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  Brevard County Natural Resources

  Feb 2014 - Mar 2018

  Natural Resources Code Enforcement Officer

  Served as a subject matter expert and mentor to colleagues, including new employees;Administered the proper methods & procedures in the enforcement of Brevard County ordinances, specifically the Codes of the Natural Resources Department, seeking voluntary compliance and fair resolutions;Managed a wide variety of regulatory cases across a large geographical area in a timely, proficient manner; maintained effective, professional relationships and dialog with landowners and applicants, contractors, consultants, County leadership and other governmental agencies;Evaluated wetland impact boundaries, including proposed restoration activities;Reviewed and evaluated land clearing and surface water applications, and issued permits promptly and effectively; including those related to bona fide agricultural land uses;Reviewed plans and conducted inspections of permitted subdivisions, commercial facilities, agricultural exempt parcels, etc.Represented the County in a prepared and professional manner at Special Magistrate Hearings, meetings with stakeholders, and other public events;Provided exceptional customer service, sought to achieve fair and consistent resolutions to difficult cases and applications through competent review and negotiation, expeditious processing of paperwork and legal documents, appropriate prioritization, and collaboration with internal and external colleagues Show less

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  US Army Corps of Engineers

  May 2020 - now

  Project Manager