Jeffrey M. "Jeff" Bowen

Experience

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  McGill Citrus Nursery, Inc.

  Feb 2005 - Apr 2005

  Nursery Assistant

  McGill Citrus Nursery, Inc.Off: (863) 289-646116110 US Hwy. 27 S., Lake Wales, Florida 33853Mailing Address: 1413 Highland Pk. Dr. N., Lake Wales, Florida 33898$10.00 hourly pay from February of 2005 to April of 2005Occupation: Nursery Assistant.Supervisor’s Name: Jerry McGillReason for Leaving: Laid off due to financial difficulties in the business.

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  Unemployed

  Apr 2005 - Nov 2005

  Unemployed

  Unemployed for eight (8) months due to lack of available work. Did not apply for unemployment due to lack of tenure at nursery assistant position.

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  Hungry Howie's Pizza

  Nov 2005 - Dec 2005

  Delivery Driver

  Hungry Howie’s Pizza & SubsOff: (863) 676-9478306 State Road 60 E., Lake Wales, Florida 33853$5.15 plus tips hourly pay from November of 2005 to December of 2005Occupation: Delivery DriverSupervisor’s Name: Cory KossowReason for Leaving: Resigned due to family pressure and irreconcilable differences.

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  Bowen Brothers, Inc.

  Jan 2006 - Sept 2006

  Ranch Hand

  Bowen Brothers, Inc.Off: (863) 298-82701050 Snively Ave., Winter Haven, Florida 33880Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1819, Winter Haven, Florida 33882$8.00 hourly pay from January of 2006 to September of 2006Occupation: Ranch HandSupervisor’s Name: Gilbert BowenReason for Leaving: Accepted citrus canker program specialist position with the State of Florida.

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  Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

  Sept 2006 - Apr 2007

  Citrus Canker Project Specialist

  Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer ServicesOff: (863) 227-0894Division of Plant Industry (DPI)3027 Lake Alfred Rd., Winter Haven, Florida 33881$10.13 hourly pay from September of 2006 to April of 2007Occupation: Citrus Canker Project Specialist(a.k.a. Canker Inspector)Supervisor’s Name: Jackie WilliamsReason for Leaving: Pending layoff and accepted position with Haines City Citrus Growers’ Association.

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  Haines City Citrus Growers' Association

  Apr 2007 - Sept 2007

  Citrus Canker Inspector

  Haines City Citrus Growers’ Association (HCCGA)Off: (863) 422-49242732 Haines Fertilizer Rd., Haines City, Florida 33845Mailing Address: P.O. Box 337, Haines City, Florida 33845 Off: (863) 422-1174$10.57 hourly pay plus two hours overtime from August of 2007 to September of 2007. $10.30 hourly pay plus two hours overtime from April of 2007 to August of 2007.Occupation: Citrus Canker InspectorSupervisor’s Name: Eddie MansfieldReason for Leaving: Resigned due to irreconcilable differences and reorganization of inspection program. Show less

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  Statewide Harvesting and Hauling, LLC

  Sept 2007 - Mar 2009

  Pest & Disease Specialist

  Statewide Harvesting & Hauling, LLCOff: (863) 439-4225(formerly of Dundee Citrus Growers’ Association)111 1st St. N., Dundee, Florida 33838Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1804, Dundee, Florida 33838$9.00 hourly pay plus two hours overtime from September of 2007 to March of 2009. Overtime was cut in 2008.Occupation: Pest and Disease SpecialistSearched for both citrus canker and citrus greening in groves that have contracts with the company. Worked on a tractor that elevated on two attached lifts on the front and rear of the vehicle. Loaded and unloaded company tractor for use in the citrus groves.Worked within a partner team environment.Supervisor’s Names: Jon Bentley (Jan. 2009-Mar. 2009,) Todd Holtsberry (Sept. 2007-Jan. 2009)Reason for Leaving: Laid off due to lack of work. Show less

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  Unemployed

  Mar 2009 - Apr 2010

  Unemployed

  Unemployed for thirteen (13) months from March of 2009 to April of 2010 due to recession and lack of available employment. Sought work, maintained hard-copy and online resumes and collected unemployment).

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  U.S. Census Bureau

  Apr 2010 - Jul 2010

  Census Enumerator

  United States Census BureauOff: (863) 450-3650United States Department of Commerce1366 Ariana St., Lakeland, Florida 33803$11.75 hourly plus .50 a mile from April of 2010 to July of 2010.Occupation: Census EnumeratorCollected personal information of citizens that were living or visiting the United States on April 1, 2010 such as names, addresses, dates of birth, and so forth as required by Article I, Section II, paragraph III in the United States Constitution. Enforced and exercised the protective classification of data as required by The Privacy Act of 1974, Title 18 of United States Code (U.S.C.) and other copyright regulations as established by law.Supervisor’s Name: Randy AbbottReason for Leaving: Laid off due to completion of work in assigned area, temporary employment. Show less

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  Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

  Aug 2010 - Oct 2011

  Regulatory Officer

  Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer ServicesOff: (863) 298-7777Division of Plant Industry (DPI)3027 Lake Alfred Rd., Winter Haven, Florida 33881$10.28 hourly from August 2010 to October 2011.Occupation: Regulatory OfficerConducted on-site chemical tests at harvesting sites to determine if it met acceptable standards by the state. Inspected box trailers for black spot at processing plants within a multi-county district. Approved or declined cattle pastures used in the dumping of grove waste to prevent spread of black spot by using a global positioning system (G.P.S.) device.Supervisor’s Name: Murray GayReason for Leaving: Reorganization of regulatory program to reduce costs to the State of Florida. Show less

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  Unemployed

  Oct 2011 - Oct 2012

  Unemployed for six (6) months due to lack of available work. Unemployed for eight (8) months due to lack of available work.

  • Unemployed

    May 2012 - Oct 2012

  • Unemployed

    Oct 2011 - May 2012
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  Picsolve International

  May 2012 - May 2012

  Photo Host

  Picsolve, Inc.Off: (407) 482-3131c/o Legoland Florida1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, Florida 33884Mailing Address: 6650 Hoffner Ave., Suite A, Orlando, FL 32822$8.00 hourly from May 2012 to May 2012Occupation: Photo HostSold photography and photography based products in a theme-park setting. Operated a touch-screen cash register and downloaded photography pictures which could be sold to the customer at their discretion. Filed photography products in plastic bins and drawers which would be given to the customer for purchase.Supervisor’s Name: Craig MaloofReason for Leaving: Lack of appropriate hours and experience in high-end retail. Show less

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  Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

  Oct 2012 - Jan 2015

  Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer ServicesOff: (863) 227-0894Division of Plant Industry (DPI)3027 Lake Alfred Rd., Winter Haven, Florida 33881$10.13 hourly from September 2013 to the Present.Occupation: Plant and Disease Specialist.Collected samples of suspected finds of citrus black spot (guignardia citricarpa) which is in the sexual stage while (phyllosticta citricarpa) is in the asexual state. Citrus black spot is a contagious disease that is considered a serious threat to the multi-billion dollar Florida citrus industry. Operated vehicular equipment used in the surveying process such as Gators and EZ-GO’s. Maintained vehicles logs, performed maintenance checks on company vehicles and decontaminated vehicles after use in the citrus groves.Supervisor’s Name: Jackie WilliamsReason for Leaving: Accepted employment offer with a private security company which later fell through. Show less Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer ServicesOff: (863) 298-7777Division of Plant Industry (DPI)3027 Lake Alfred Rd., Winter Haven, Florida 33881$10.13 hourly from October 2012 to September 2013Occupation: Regulatory Officer.Conducted on-site chemical tests at processing plants to determine if it meets acceptable standards by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Inspected box trailers for citrus black spot at processing plants within a multi-county district. Approved or declined cattle pastures used in the dumping of grove waste to prevent spread of citrus black spot by using a global positioning system (GPS) device. Performed other duties alongside the survey department in the detection, collection and recording of suspected samples of plant diseases that are considered serious threats to the citrus industry.Supervisor’s Name: Jim CauseyReason for Leaving: Transferred to different department by internal decision. Show less

  • Pest & Disease Specialist

    Sept 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Regulatory Officer

    Oct 2012 - Sept 2013
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  Champion National Security

  Feb 2015 - Jul 2018

  Security Officer

  Provide security in a commercial warehouse environment.Interact with and assist employees and visitors to basic needs.Record and maintain logs of commercial vehicles entering and leaving the property in accordance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) guidelines.Supervisors:Nancy Compre (February 2016-Present)Alexander Prange (March 2015-February 2016)

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  St. Moritz Security Services, Inc.

  Jul 2018 - now

  Security Officer

  Provide security in a commercial warehouse environment.Interact with and assist employees and visitors to basic needs.Record and maintain logs of commercial vehicles entering and leaving the property in accordance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) guidelines.