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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCHRIS ELBON - RESUMECHRIS ELBON , CEP, CPI, COSS , CCEO C O D E C O M P L I A N C E P R O F E S S I O N A L PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW Code compliance professional with over 20 years of related experience and over 7 years of proven leadership and management experience, whose code compliance philosophy is achieving voluntary compliance through proactive and balanced enforcement with an emphasis on education, cooperation, and civic engagement. Experienced in improving efficiency and effectiveness while reducing operational costs through proactive leadership, visionary planning, team building, and innovative solutions. EXPERIENCE Code Compliance Inspector City of Winter Springs, Winter Springs, FL | 2023 - Present • Provide effective leadership, mentorship, training, and conduct performance evaluations of staff to support personal and professional development. • Investigate complaints regarding building, zoning, and property maintenance violations, and other local ordinances. • Conduct on-site inspections and permit and plan reviews of residential and commercial properties to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community, and preserve property values. • Collaborate with other departments within the city to resolve code compliance issues in a timely manner. • Represent the city in legal actions and demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding of Florida Statutes § 162 by presenting cases before the Code Enforcement Board while providing testimony, observing due process of law, and rules of evidence at hearings. • Digitized divisions' records management system; resulting in improved accessibility and records retention, increased efficiency, and reduced loss and physical storage space. • Reviewed codes and ordinances and made recommendations for proposed changes or updates to existing codes and Ordinances; resulting in the adoption of the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). • Assessed the effectiveness of existing processes and developed and implemented enhanced processes for enforcing Codes more effectively and efficiently, while reducing operational costs ; resulting in increasing voluntary compliance to 93% annually and reducing mailing costs by 92% annually. Code Compliance Inspector Orange County Government, Orlando, FL | 2022 –2023 • Investigated complaints regarding building, zoning, nuisance abatement, and property maintenance violations, and other local ordinances. • Conducted on-site inspections and permit reviews of residential and commercial properties to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community, and preserve property values. • Represented the county in legal actions and demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding of Florida Statutes § 162 by presenting cases before the Code Enforcement Board while providing testimony. Code Compliance Supervisor City of Dunedin, Dunedin, FL | 2020 – 2021 • Supervised, managed daily operations and work functions, and delegated tasks of code compliance staff, and reviewed case files and inspection reports for accuracy. • Provided effective leadership, training, organized group meetings, and conducted performance evaluations of code compliance staff to support personal growth and professional development. • Managed the divisions' budget, including forecasting funds needed for equipment, materials, training, and supplies, and monitored and approved expenditures. ( CHRIS ELBON PAGE 2 OF 4 EXPERIENCE (CON T’D ) • Cultivated and maintained positive relationships with the community, including businesses, residents, and civic groups, through community engagement, public outreach programs, and educational opportunities within the community. • Investigated complaints regarding building, zoning, and property maintenance violations, and other local ordinances. • Conducted on-site inspections and permit and plan reviews of residential and commercial properties to ensure compliance with local codes and ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community, and preserve property values. • Represented the city in legal actions and demonstrated thorough knowledge and understanding of Florida Statutes § 162 by presenting cases before the Code Enforcement Board while providing testimony, observing due process of law, and rules of evidence at hearings. • Developed and delivered presentations before the City Commission for the adoption and amendments of ordinances; resulting in the adoption of a lien reduction process, a civil citation system, and a Special Magistrate. • Established operational procedures for code compliance activities within the organization to ensure safety, consistency, and compliance with laws, regulations, and ordinances. • Digitized divisions' records management system; resulting in improved accessibility and records retention, increased efficiency, and reduced loss and physical storage space. • Assessed the effectiveness of existing processes and developed and implemented enhanced processes for enforcing codes more effectively and efficiently, while reducing operational costs; resulting in increased field operations, increased voluntary compliance to 97% annually, and reduced mailing costs by 93% annually. Code Enforcement Officer Town of Longboat Key, Longboat Key, FL | 2014 – 2020 • Investigated complaints regarding building, zoning, stormwater, environmental, and property maintenance violations, and other municipal ordinances as the town’s sole code official • Conducted on-site inspections and permit and plan reviews of residential and commercial properties to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community, protect the environment and natural resources, and preserve property values. • Collaborated with other departments and government organizations to resolve code enforcement issues. • Cultivated and maintained positive relationships with the community, including businesses, residents, and civic groups, through community engagement, public outreach programs, and educational opportunities within the community. • Represented the town in legal actions and demonstrated thorough knowledge and understanding of Florida Statutes § 162 by presenting cases before the Code Enforcement Board and Special Magistrate while providing testimony, observing due process of law, and rules of evidence at hearings. • Developed and delivered presentations before the Town Commission for the adoption and amendments of ordinances; resulting in the adoption of a civil citation system, a Special Magistrate process, and the State's most comprehensive lighting ordinance for the protection of sea turtles. • Digitized divisions' records management system; resulting in improved accessibility and records retention, increased efficiency, and reduced loss and physical storage space. Counterintelligence Special Agent U.S. Army | 2012 – 2014 • Supervised, managed daily investigative operations, directed the workflow, and delegated tasks of staff as Team Leader and Lead Agent, and reviewed case files and investigation reports for accuracy. • Provided effective leadership, training, organized group meetings, and conducted quarterly and annual staff reviews and performance evaluations of staff as Team Leader to recognize achievements and support professional development. • Planned and conducted investigations as Lead Agent into national security crimes involving terrorism, espionage, insider threat, and other security violations. • Collaborated with local and national government agencies to establish and maintain effective working relationships and ensure cooperation with joint investigations. CHRIS ELBON PAGE 3 OF 4 EXPERIENCE (CONT’D) Security Manager U.S. Army | 2010 – 2012 • Supervised, managed daily activities, directed the workflow, and delegated tasks of a staff of over 30 personnel as Security Manager, Section Leader, and Platoon Sergeant and ensured timely completion of assignments with accuracy. • Provided effective leadership, training, organized group meetings, and conducted monthly and quarterly staff reviews and performance evaluations of staff as Section Leader and Platoon Sergeant to recognize achievements and support personal growth and professional development. • Conducted and processed background investigations for security clearances for over 200 personnel with 100% accuracy, reducing processing time from five days to two days. • Overhauled the in-processing system of new personnel, reducing the original in-processing time of two weeks down to one day. Military Police U.S. Army | 2005 – 2010 • Supervised, managed daily law enforcement operations, directed the workflow, and delegated tasks of staff of 12 Military Police as Team Leader and Patrol Supervisor, and reviewed investigation reports and daily patrol logs for accuracy. • Provided effective leadership, training, and conducted monthly staff reviews and performance evaluations of staff as Team Leader and Patrol Supervisor to recognize achievements and support professional development. • Trained staff on proper law enforcement procedures including responding to emergency situations, traffic stops, investigations, and officer safety. • Performed law enforcement activities and conducted criminal investigations to ensure public safety. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration Columbia College, Columbia, MO | 2018 Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of General Studies Columbia College, Columbia, MO | 2018 COMPUTER SKILLS Office Suites • Microsoft 365 • Google Workspace Database Software • Wintegrate • BS&A • NaviLine • EnerGov • New World • Infor Graphics Software • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator C HRIS ELBON PAGE 4 OF 4 CERTIFICATIONS Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) • F.A.C.E. Fundamentals of Code Enforcement (Level I) • F.A.C.E. Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement (Level II) • F.A.C.E. Legal Issues in Code Enforcement (Level III) • F.A.C.E. Officer Safety & Field Applications (Level IV) • F.A.C.E. Code Enforcement Professional (CEP) American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE) • AACE Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) International Code Council (ICC) • ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector • ICC Zoning Inspector • ICC Code Official Safety CLA • ICC Swimming Pools and Spas CLA Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation (CEOSF) • Code Official Safety Specialist (COSS) International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) • Certified Professional Inspector (CPI) • Certified Property Maintenance & Housing Code Inspector Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) • FDEP Stormwater, Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector • Best Management Practices – Florida Green Industries Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) • Florida Parking Enforcement Specialist Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) • FEMA IS-100 • FEMA IS-200 • FEMA IS-700 • FEMA IS-800