Eric A. Kozielski

Experience

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  US Navy

  Feb 1992 - Sept 1993

  Nuclear Machinist Mate

  Naval Service after High School

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  Target

  Nov 1993 - Jan 1997

  Overnight Stock Crew

  I developed the ability to work in small groups with high productivity requirements. My responsibilities included: Unload and distribute product to appropriate store areas, Stock floor shelves, Organize overstock in store warehouse and enter product positions into computer system, Develop endcap marketing and presentation. Cross-trained in several positions; Customer service, Floor sales, Cashier.

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  Self Employed

  Aug 1996 - Jul 2008

  Floor restoration Specialist/ Remodeling Specialist

  I contracted for work in terrazzo floor restoration as well as renovation and handyman services for private households. We served local residents of central Florida. • My specialty was in Cleaning and Restoring Terrazzo floors• I also trained and managed workers to care for floors after restoration• I developed skills in logistics and procedures through the planning and development of each phase of construction • I assisted in several aspects of basic home remodeling: Wallpaper removal/ wall resurfacing/ painting/ tile installation and grout/ base and crown moldings/ cabinet installation/ floor installation and care /finish carpentry and cabinet making Show less

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  Positive Choice Supply Inc.

  Aug 1996 - Dec 2000

  Inventory Logistics Management

  This was a family run business that provided janitorial and restaurant supplies to businesses in Central Florida. I became familiar with the inventory control, transportation logistics, and the customer service necessary to maintain satisfied customers in a support industry such as janitorial supply

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  St. James Cathedral School

  Jan 2001 - Feb 2006

  Building Maintenance/ Custodial Staff

  • Planned logistics for events setup and monitored events• Developed maintenance plans for the complex• Ensure the tidiness and proper maintenance of a four building complex• Assisted the Plant Manager with Spanish interpretation for new staff, training and policy amendments

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  Florida Department of Community Affairs

  Mar 2009 - Nov 2009

  State Planning Special Projects Research Team

  • Conducted policy analysis addressing issues providing service to poorly platted lands• Authored “Growth management strategies for platted lands, City of North Port, Florida”• Carried out surveys to stakeholders for state planning policy effectiveness evaluation• Utilized geographical information systems (GIS) in order to populate and update the geo-database on Florida comprehensive plan amendments

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  Peace Corps

  Mar 2010 - May 2012

  Community Organization and Development Facilitator

  • Fostered the development of organizational capacities in nonprofits operating in the southern region of Albania• Supervised the management of a Homework Center Program • Developed and lead seminars and workshops on planning methods, grant research and applications, as well as business development strategies, and basic office management • Assisted in the development of a five year strategic plan for the “Lidia” Foundation • Acquired €200,000 in funding through grant writing • Fostered relationships with the local government, church groups and other local stakeholder to assure a sustainable and productive partnership with future Peace Corp volunteers Show less

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  City of Wichita Falls

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

  Planning GIS Technician
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  Volusia County Schools

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2020

  Specialist, Planning & GIS
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  City of Seward Alaska

  Apr 2020 - Dec 2020

  Community Development Planner
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  School district of osceola counnty, fl

  Sept 2021 - Aug 2023

  Planning Specialist GIS
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  Virgin Tattoo Company

  May 2023 - now

  Tattoo Artist
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  City of Deltona, FL

  Aug 2023 - now

  Geographic Information Systems Analyst