Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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DescriptionThe Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is an executive department of the government of Florida. The Commissioner of Agriculture is the head of the department. The current commissioner is Adam Putnam. Headquarters: Tallahassee, Florida, United States Founded: 1870 Department executive: Adam Putnam, Commissioner of Agriculture Preceding agencies: Florida Commissioner of Immigration; Florida Commissioner of Lands and Immigration
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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Employees
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 2006 - Present
Skills
Training, Data Analysis, Community Outreach, PowerPoint, Public Policy, Public Relations, Human Resources, Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Spanish, Event Planning, Cpr Certified, Government, Policy, Grant Writing, Leadership, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Event Management, Staff Development, Editing, Microsoft Word, Qualitative Research, Budgets, Media Relations, Higher Education, Strategic Communications, Program Development, Teaching, Leadership Development, Social Media, Social Networking
Education
University of Florida 1997 — 2000
B.S., Advertising/Business
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services October 2013 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services June 2013 - October 2013
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services February 2012 - June 2013
Central Parking System November 2005 - December 2012
Infinite Edge Learning Center September 2011 - February 2012
University of South Florida May 2011 - August 2011
University of South Florida July 2011 - July 2011
Zimek Technologies, LLC March 2010 - May 2011
University of South Florida January 2009 - May 2011
University of South Florida January 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Research, Public Speaking, Writing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Editing, Teaching, Data Analysis, Excel, Word, PCR, real-time PCR, PCR primer design, Multiplex PCR, Media Preparation, DNA extraction, Plasmid Isolation, Western Blotting, SDS-PAGE, Agarose Gel..., Bacterial Transformation, Bacterial Genetics, Bacterial Culturing, Computer Repair, Computer Security, Network Design, LIMS, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Protein Purification, Science, Gel Electrophoresis, Laboratory, Cell Biology, Aseptic Technique, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Education
University of South Florida 2009 — 2011
M.S., Molecular Biology, 3.57
University of South Florida 2004 — 2008
B.S., Microbiology, 3.23
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services February 2002 - Present
Winn Dixie Stores October 1970 - February 2002
Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Peak, Photography, Videography, Food Safety, HACCP, Manufacturing..., Regulatory Requirements, Sanitation, GMP
Education
University of South Florida
Bachelor's degree, Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
East Bay High School
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services May 2015 - Present
Office of Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Florida August 2014 - May 2015
Student Government, University of Florida July 2014 - April 2015
Stephen C. O'Connell Center August 2013 - August 2014
Stephen C. O'Connell Center August 2012 - August 2014
University of Florida - Student Government April 2013 - April 2014
Kappa Phi Epsilon at the University of Florida April 2013 - April 2014
Mike D. Jones, P.A. and J. Marc Jones, P.A. May 2013 - July 2013
External Affairs
Skills
Political Campaigns, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Spanish, Social Media, Public Policy, Politics, Leadership, Facebook, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Political Consulting, Political Communication, Political Philosophy, Research, Policy Analysis, Management, Business Development, Business Management, Project Management, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational..., Student Leadership, Twitter Marketing
Education
University of Florida 2014 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Management (MSM)
University of Florida 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Major: Criminology and Law / Minor: Agricultural and Natural Resource Law
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity August 2015 - Present
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles March 2015 - August 2015
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services December 2013 - March 2015
The SWI Group April 2013 - May 2013
MED-TEK May 2012 - January 2013
Interval International February 2011 - October 2011
State of Florida Department of Health-OPS Temporary January 2011 - February 2011
Apple One at Sheridan Health Care July 2010 - October 2010
Electromatic International Inc March 2010 - June 2010
Agency for Workforce Innovation September 2009 - March 2010
Skills
Windows Server, Active Directory, Windows 7, XP, Microsoft Exchange, Troubleshooting, Network Administration, HDI Support Center..., Servers, VMware ESX, Citrix, DHCP, Cisco Technologies, DNS, Microsoft SQL Server, Operating Systems, Group Policy, TCP/IP, VPN, Computer Hardware, Software Installation, Firewalls, Switches, IIS, Routers, Hardware, IT Management, Help Desk Support, Technical Support, Disaster Recovery, System Administration, SharePoint, Microsoft Certified..., System Deployment, Security, Software Documentation, Printers, Wireless Networking, Backup Exec, SAN, Windows XP, Networking, Windows, Microsoft Technologies, CCNA, Citrix Metaframe, Blackberry, Laptops, VMware, Network Security
Education
Cisco Networking Academy 2009 — 2010
Computer Tutors
Lively Technical Center
Computer Systems Technology
Tallahassee Community College
Associate In Arts, Networking Systems Technology
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 2011 - Present
U.S. Congress - The Honorable Adam H. Putnam 2008 - 2010
Education
University of South Florida 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Accruent April 2015 - Present
Milliken Chemical March 2014 - March 2015
Milliken Chemical October 2013 - March 2015
Milliken Chemical June 2013 - October 2013
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services September 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Spanish, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Data Analysis
Education
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science (BS), Preprofessional Biology
USDA-APHIS October 2014 - Present
USDA-APHIS July 2007 - October 2014
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services September 2003 - June 2007
Skills
Government, Environmental Policy, Research, Ecology, Data Analysis, GIS, ArcGIS, Public Speaking, Environmental Awareness, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Public Outreach, Endangered Species, Field Work, NEPA, Report Writing, Science, Wetlands, Environmental Science
Education
The University of Georgia 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
Florida Department of Revenue May 2015 - Present
Sunrise Systems, Inc. September 2014 - May 2015
UPR Products.com September 2013 - September 2014
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services May 1998 - September 2013
Jaws Racing January 2005 - June 2010
Capital City Bank Tallahassee February 1994 - August 1998
A&W X-ray Company January 1993 - May 1998
Skills
MCSE, VMware, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows, Web Development, Databases, SQL, A+ Certified, Software Documentation, Backup Exec, Norton Ghost, Workstations, Laptops, Novell Netware, Novell, Microsoft Servers, Firewalls, Network Security, Network Administration, Active Directory, Security, Microsoft Technologies, VPN, Cisco Technologies, Microsoft Certified..., Network Engineering, System Administration, Networking, ITIL, Operating Systems, Hardware, Hyper-V, Windows Server, Computer Security, Servers, Help Desk Support, Microsoft Exchange, Technical Support, DNS, Windows 7, IT Management, Computer Hardware, XP, IIS, SharePoint, Routers, Information Technology, IT Operations, Information Security
Education
Tallahassee Community College 1992 — 1993
Computer Science
Maranatha Christian Academy 1988 — 1992
High School Diploma
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services September 2009 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services September 2009 - March 2012
Marquee Limousines May 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Government, Policy, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Analysis, Public Policy, Research, Access, Business Analysis, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Program Management, Microsoft Office, Report Writing, Software Documentation, Program Evaluation
Education
Troy State University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Choctawhatchee
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services March 2009 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services October 2005 - March 2009
Hertz Local Edition July 2004 - October 2005
University of Florida Department of Soil and Water Science November 2002 - July 2004
University of Florida School of Forest Resources and Conservation March 1999 - November 2002
Skills
OSHA Level III..., Certified to train..., Public pesticide..., Supervisory Skills, Management, Hazardous Waste..., Environmental Awareness, Customer Service, Program Management, Training, Software Documentation, Contract Management, Process Improvement, Pesticide Application, Research, Environmental Science, Quality Assurance, Time Management, Fertilizers, Agriculture, Team Building, Auditing, Risk Management, Public Speaking, Operations Management, Marketing, Project Planning, Inspection, Access, Regulatory Affairs, Budgets, Policy, System Administration, Microsoft Word, Emergency Management, Crisis Management, Human Resources, Agricultural Policy, Analysis, Troubleshooting, PowerPoint, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Water Quality, Incident Investigation, Environmental Compliance, Team Management, Data Analysis, Government, Interviews
Education
University of Florida 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
Santa Fe Community College 1994 — 1996
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
KDHE October 2010 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture July 2007 - January 2010
Fort Scott Community College January 2006 - July 2007
The School District of DeSoto County July 2003 - August 2005
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services June 2001 - July 2003
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, GIS, Environmental Impact..., Water Quality, ArcGIS, Policy Analysis, Environmental Compliance, Research, Ecology, Sustainability, Environmental Consulting, Public Policy
Education
Southern Arkansas University 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Sciences
Fort Scott Community College 1995 — 1997
Associate of Science
The GEO Group, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services September 2010 - May 2015
Moss & Associates 2009 - 2010
Corna Kokosing 2005 - 2008
DesignGroup 2004 - 2005
J. Douglas Hair + Spa 2003 - 2004
Rhodes State College 2000 - 2002
Systems Plus Computer Consulting 1997 - 2000
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Budgets, Business Development, Sales Presentations, Project Management, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Contract Negotiation, Project Planning, Process Scheduler, Contract Management, Customer Service, Team Building, Marketing, Construction, Event Planning, Personnel Management, Graphic Design, Proposal Writing, Website Development, Travel Planning, Travel Photography, Travel Writing, Construction Management, Team Leadership, New Business Development, ENTP, Management, Outlook
Education
The Ohio State University 1997 — 2003
BA, Political Science
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services July 2013 - Present
Florida State University June 2012 - July 2013
Antech Diagnostics January 2006 - June 2012
Quadraspec 2006 - 2009
Purdue University August 2005 - August 2006
Skills
PCR, Molecular Cloning, Immunoassays, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Cell Culture, SDS-PAGE, Gel Electrophoresis, Protein Purification, DNA, Biochemistry, Protein Expression, Purification, qPCR, Transfection, Protein Chemistry, Genetics, Western Blotting, HPLC, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Data Analysis, Aseptic Technique, Science, UV-Vis, UV/Vis, GLP, Lifesciences, Chromatography, Analytical Chemistry, Immunology
Education
Purdue University 1999 — 2005
BS, Biochemistry
Bruce Harris & Associates June 2012 - Present
Packt Publishing October 2013 - Present
Packt Publishing June 2014 - September 2015
City of Plantation, FL September 2010 - June 2012
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services April 2010 - September 2010
City of Jacksonville, Texas June 2007 - February 2010
City of Jacksonville, Texas June 2005 - June 2007
Jacksonville Independent School District August 2002 - June 2005
Air Glacier, Inc. September 2001 - August 2002
Skills
ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS, Geoprocessing, GIS, GPS, ArcSDE, ArcInfo, JavaScript, Python, HTML 5, Flex, Databases, ArcCatalog, ASP.NET, Google Maps, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML, jQuery, PHP, VB.NET, ArcView, ArcMap, Spatial Databases, C#, Silverlight, Spatial Analysis, Data Collection, Cartography, Geography, HTML + CSS, GIS analysis, Dojo, arcpy, Trimble GPS, T-SQL, Github, git, Entity Framework, SSRS, AngularJS, KnockoutJS, WPF, MVVM, ESRI, HTML5, Web Applications, SQL
Education
Rice University 1996 — 2001
BA, Biology
Jacksonville High School 1992 — 1996
High School Diploma
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services March 2012 - Present
Quintairos, Prieto, Wood, & Boyer, P.A. September 2011 - March 2012
First District Court of Appeal of Florida May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Administrative Law, Agricultural Law, Agricultural Policy, Drafting Policies, Employment Law, Real Estate Law, Legislative Policy, Rulemaking, General Litigation, Depositions, Property Law, Appeals, Legislation, Litigation, Legislative Relations, Motions, Hearings, Courts
Education
University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law 2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.), cum laude, Dean's List
University of Florida 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Relations, cum laude, Dean's List
City of Winter Haven, Florida August 2013 - Present
APA Florida September 2012 - September 2014
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. January 2008 - August 2013
APA Florida September 2010 - September 2012
Polk County Board of County Commissioners November 2003 - December 2007
Polk County BoCC October 1995 - November 2003
Polk County BoCC May 1984 - October 1995
Polk County BoCC April 1975 - May 1984
University of Florida August 1973 - April 1975
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services November 1971 - August 1973
Skills
Planning, Comprehensive Planning, Land Use Planning, Transportation Planning, Zoning, Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Strategy, Public Management, Visioning, Vision Development, Team Leadership, Consensus Building, Concurrency, Organizational..., Forestry, Project Planning, Land Use, Urban Planning, Transit-oriented..., General Public, Site Planning, Land Development, Redevelopment, Entitlements, Site Plans, Urban Design, Economic Development, Public Participation, Regional Planning, Local Government, Community Development, Water Resources, Concurrent Programming, GIS, Wetlands, Municipal Services, Environmental Permitting, Pedestrian Planning, Placemaking, Mixed-use, Municipalities, Stormwater Management, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Mobility Strategy, Internal Communications, New Urbanism, Neighborhood Planning, Feasibility Studies
Education
Florida State University 2001 — 2002
Certified Pubic Manager, Florida Center for Public Management, CPM Certification
University of Florida 1969 — 1971
BS, Forestry, Environmental Engineering
Florida Department of Health April 2014 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services June 2013 - October 2013
Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers January 2012 - April 2013
Independent Consultant August 2008 - September 2011
Florida Department of Health November 2005 - June 2008
DuPont April 2002 - June 2005
Frigidaire Home Products May 2000 - March 2002
International Paper February 2000 - May 2000
Gulfstream Aerospace March 1998 - November 1999
Computer Management Consultants December 1996 - December 1997
Skills
Business Analysis, PMP, Project Management, Business Process, Software Project..., Project Planning, Program Management, Leadership, ITIL, Strategic Planning, Management, Training, Policy, Project Portfolio..., Team Leadership, Disaster Recovery, Information Technology, IT Management, Certified Project..., Business Intelligence, Infrastructure, SDLC, Infrastructure Planning, Government
Education
Tallahassee Community College 1990 — 1992
Leon High School 1984 — 1986
Diploma
Forest Lake Academy 1983 — 1985
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 2015 - Present
Adam Putnam for Commissioner of Agriculture June 2014 - January 2015
March of Dimes July 2010 - June 2014
March of Dimes July 2010 - June 2014
Florida Farm Bureau January 2014 - May 2014
ANN INC. November 2012 - May 2014
University of Florida Athletic Association August 2013 - April 2014
University of Florida Panhellenic Conference November 2011 - November 2013
Florida Certified Organic Growers and Consumers, Inc. May 2012 - September 2012
LKQ Corporation July 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Community Outreach, Leadership, Fundraising, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Social Media, Research, Microsoft Word, Agriculture, Microsoft Excel, Program Management, Data Analysis
Education
University of Florida 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Food and Resource Economics
Eastside High School 2006 — 2010
International Baccalaureate Diploma
White House Black Market August 2013 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2010 - 2013
Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe May 2009 - May 2010
Entomology May 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Entomology, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Databases, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Experimental Design, Study Monitoring, Biology, Agriculture, Survey Research, SEM, automontage photography, Inspection, Phone Etiquette, Email
Education
University of Florida 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Entomology and Nematology
Seminole High School 2002 — 2006
International Baccalureate
Champion National Security March 2015 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services September 2013 - January 2015
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services October 2012 - September 2013
Unemployed May 2012 - October 2012
Picsolve International May 2012 - May 2012
Unemployed October 2011 - May 2012
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services August 2010 - October 2011
U.S. Census Bureau April 2010 - July 2010
Unemployed March 2009 - April 2010
Statewide Harvesting and Hauling, LLC September 2007 - March 2009
Skills
Federal Government, State Government, Agricultural Policy, Agribusiness, Environmental Compliance, Microsoft Office, Agricultural Research, Compliance, Computer Proficiency, Close Attention to..., Mechanical Analysis, American History, FFA, FBLA, HVAC, Agriculture, Policy, Government, Environmental Policy, Environmental Awareness, Report Writing, Environmental Science, Teamwork, ArcGIS, Public Sector, GIS, Enforcement, Office Administration, Microsoft Excel, Banquets, Parliamentary Procedure, Team Leadership, Money Management, Event Planning, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Team Building, Management, Social Media, PowerPoint
Education
National Investigative Training Academy 2014 — 2014
Certification, Class CC Private Investigator Intern
The Brantley Corporation 2014 — 2014
Statewide Firearms License, Private Security
The Brantly Corporation 2014 — 2014
Security and Loss Prevention Services
Ridge Techincal School 2005 — 2006
HVAC
Polk Community College 2002 — 2004
Citrus & Environmental Horticulture/Political Science
Watauga High School 1998 — 2002
Diploma, General Studies
Service Pro.net, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Terminix International February 2011 - February 2014
Florida State College at Jacksonville May 2010 - December 2011
Anastasia Mosquito Control District October 2008 - February 2011
St. Johns County District Schools August 2007 - June 2008
St John's County Health Department June 2007 - August 2007
Alachua County Public Schools January 2006 - May 2006
University of Florida August 2005 - December 2005
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 2003 - July 2005
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services August 2001 - August 2002
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Environmental Awareness, Laboratory, Team Building, Account Management, Direct Sales, Sales Management, Management, Operations Management, Sales Operations
Education
University of Florida 1999 — 2009
Master of Science (MS), Entomology
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services June 2011 - Present
Orlando Police Department September 1989 - November 2009
Kenilworth Police Department September 1984 - September 1989
Skills
Enforcement, Criminal Investigations, Executive Protection, Private Investigations, Firearms, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Safety, Counterterrorism, Criminal Justice, Interrogation, Security Operations, Police, Investigation, Workplace Violence, Personal Protection, Security, Patrol, Surveillance, Physical Security, Corporate Security, Internal Investigations, Security Management, Evidence, Background Checks, Fraud, Security Training, Protection, Crisis Management, Personal Security, Crime Prevention, NIMS, Weapons of Mass..., Law Enforcement..., Intelligence, Tactics, Asset Protection, Incident Command, Counterintelligence, Self Defense, First Responder, Investigative Reporting, SWAT, Field Training, Police Training, Criminal Intelligence, Close Protection, Special Operations, Community Policing, Intelligence Analysis
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark 1983 — 1989
Psychology, Sociology
Union County College 1981 — 1983
Associate in Arts, Liberal Studies
Florida Department of Education June 2012 - Present
Florida Department of Education March 2010 - June 2012
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services June 2008 - August 2009
Education
Tallahassee Community College 2011 — 2015
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services August 2013 - Present
University of Florida July 2011 - July 2013
Harris Corporation May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Programming, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Database Design, Object Oriented Design, Functional Programming, ASP.NET, PL/SQL, Python, JavaScript, jQuery, Backbone.js, Adobe Creative Suite, Video Editing, Photoshop, Java
Education
University of Florida 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Software Engineering
University of Florida 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Engineering
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services March 2012 - Present
Florida Department of Health October 2010 - March 2012
Michigan Public Health Institute January 2008 - November 2010
Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine January 2006 - July 2009
Social Policy Advocacy Initiative August 2007 - August 2008
Michigan State University January 2008 - May 2008
MSU College of Veterinary Medicine May 2005 - December 2005
University of Georgia June 2003 - December 2005
Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina January 1999 - January 2001
Skills
Public Health, Epidemiology, Grants, Project Planning, Environmental Awareness, Program Evaluation, Research, Pest Control, Nonprofits, Food Industry, Literature Reviews, Food Safety, HIPAA, Health Policy, Analysis, Program Management, Training, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Policy
Education
Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine 2005 — 2009
Doctorate of Philosophy, Comparative Medicine and Integrative Biology
The University of Georgia 2003 — 2005
Masters of Science, Environmental Health Science
University of South Carolina 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services February 2002 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2001 - 2002
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2000 - 2001
Skills
Policy, Public Administration, Public Policy, State Government, Governmental Affairs, Legislative Relations, Legislation
Education
University of Miami School of Law 1983 — 1986
J.D.
University of Florida 1979 — 1983
B.S., Business Administration
Sioux City Community Schools April 2015 - Present
University of Florida College of Engineering June 2014 - March 2015
University of Florida College of Engineering August 2012 - June 2014
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services December 2011 - August 2012
Midwest Feed and Farm July 2007 - October 2010
Skills
Video Production, Social Media, Public Speaking, Journalism, Research, Video, Newsletters, Public Relations, Event Planning, Leadership, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Marketing
Education
University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications 2015 — 2017
Master of Arts, Mass Communication/Media Studies
University of Florida 2010 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree - December 2011, Agricultural Education and Communication
University of Florida 2002 — 2004
Animal Science
Polk State College 1997 — 2002
Associate's Degree, Animal Science
Florida Department of Environmental Protection June 2014 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services February 2011 - June 2014
Pepple Johnson Cantu & Schmidt PLLC March 2009 - February 2011
Fowler White Boggs July 1999 - March 2009
Pinellas County State Attorney's Office May 1995 - July 1999
Skills
Mediation, Environmental Law, Zoning, Trial Practice, Product Liability, Legal Research, Agriculture, Trials, Government, Commercial Real Estate, Land Use, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Administrative Law, Personal Injury, Public Policy, Courts, Legislative Relations, Criminal Defense, Hearings, Legislation, Criminal Law, Real Estate, Torts
Education
Stetson University College of Law 1992 — 1995
J.D., Law
University of Florida 1989 — 1991
B.S. Agriculture, Economics
Institute for Work Innovation (IWI) July 2015 - Present
Gainesville Dev Academy 2015 - Present
Gainesville Chamber Technology Council February 2014 - Present
Gainesville Area Innovation Network (GAIN) July 2014 - Present
Starter Space August 2013 - Present
CodeBootcampUSA 2012 - Present
Lucravalde February 2014 - August 2014
RegisterPatient November 2012 - November 2013
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 1996 - 2012
Skills
SQL, Data Analysis, Java, Business Analysis, Analytics, Requirements Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, Financial Modeling, C++, Analysis, Business Intelligence, XML, C#, Data Mining, Software Development, Objective-C, iOS development, Android Development, iOS Design, iOS, Android, Training, Rapid Prototyping, Manufacturing, EEG, Arduino, Oracle, Oracle PL/SQL..., JavaScript, jQuery, Appcelerator, Xcode, Healthcare, Healthcare Information..., Project Management, Program Management, Mentoring, Medical Devices, Government, State Government, Start-ups, Start-up Environment, Managing Start-ups, Access, Quality Assurance, VB.NET, MS Project, Entrepreneurship, Management, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Florida
Computer Engineering
Seniors First, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services October 2013 - June 2015
Stone Ledge Manor 2012 - 2013
Emeritus 2011 - 2012
Skills
Gerontology, Program Development, Psychology, Event Planning, Compassion, Elder Care, Behavior Modification, Organization, Group Leadership, Home Care, Crisis Intervention, Therapists, Case Management, Social Services, Research, Alzheimer's disease
Education
University of South Florida 2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Gerontology
University of South Florida 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utility August 2008 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services March 1994 - August 2008
Division of LP Gas, State Treasurer and State Fire Marshals Office 1991 - 1994
Skills
Gas, Petroleum, Contract Management, Strategic Planning, Energy, Inspection, Construction, Project Management, Contract Negotiation, Analysis, Construction Management, Supervisory Skills, Engineering, Water, Operations Management, Project Planning, Procurement, Risk Assessment, Program Management, Policy, Budgets, MS Project, Process Improvement, Process Scheduler, Government, Environmental Awareness, Team Building
Education
Tallahassee Community College 1972 — 1975
Business Administration and Management, General
Amos P. Godby High School
Vestagen Technical Textiles Inc. August 2015 - Present
Vestagen Technical Textiles Inc. July 2014 - July 2015
BIGEYE April 2013 - July 2014
Center for Public Issues Education September 2011 - April 2013
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 2011 - September 2011
Adam Putnam Campaign for Commissioner of Agriculture August 2010 - November 2010
Florida Museum of Natual History June 2010 - August 2010
Center for Public Issues Education May 2010 - August 2010
University of Florida August 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Organization, Highly detail oriented, Time Management, Oral Communication, Strongly self-motivated, Written Communication, Program Development, Project Management, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Comfortable working..., Data Translation, Life-long Learner, Curriculum Development, Editing, Event Planning, Social Media, Grant Writing, Government, Workshop Facilitation, Teaching, Training, Microsoft Office, Weft QDA, Qualtrics, Proficient on PC & Mac
Education
University of Florida 2008 — 2010
Master of Science, Agricultural Education and Communication, Specialization: Leadership, 3.92
University of Florida 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, 3.52
Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Jondle & Associates, P.C. October 2011 - March 2013
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services October 2005 - October 2011
Agri-Starts, Inc. February 1999 - October 2005
Education
University of Central Florida
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
University of Florida
Master's degree, Horticultural Science
Florida Department of Citrus August 2013 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services August 2011 - August 2013
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services December 2010 - August 2011
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services July 2001 - January 2011
Florida Legislature May 1998 - July 2001
Polk County Builders Association April 1997 - May 1998
Florida Citrus Mutual July 1994 - April 1997
Skills
Public Policy, Government, Public Relations, Policy, Policy Analysis, Management, Public Budgeting, Strategic Partnerships, Legislative Relations, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Political Campaigns, Fundraising, Crisis Communications, Grants, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Legislation, Community Outreach, Economic Development, Grant Writing, Leadership, Research, Environmental Awareness, Public Administration, Program Evaluation, Speech Writing, Politics, Event Management, Public Affairs, Leadership Development, Community Development, Press Releases, Program Management, Public Health, Program Development, Editing, Strategic Planning, Crisis Management, State Government, Event Planning, Conflict Resolution, Local Government, Certified Public Manager, Parliamentary Procedure, Governmental Affairs, Social Media, Organizational..., Environmental Policy, Emergency Management
Education
University of South Florida 1992 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications
Troy University 1987 — 1989
Gold Standard Restaurant Solutions, LLC August 2015 - Present
Chasing Butterflies, Inc October 2014 - July 2015
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 2013 - September 2014
The Collins Center for Public Policy October 2009 - October 2012
Gold Standard Foods, Inc. dba The HoneyBaked Ham Co. & Cafe March 2004 - August 2009
Skills
Analysis, Contract Management, Government, IT Financial Management, IT Strategy, Management, Policy, Policy Analysis, Project Coordination, Project Management, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Business Process..., Governance, Nonprofits, Program Management, Public Speaking, Team Building, Customer Service, Training, Leadership
Education
The University of Georgia 1985 — 1989
Bachelor's degree
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 1991 - Present
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Government, Environmental Science, Policy, Environmental Policy, Endangered Species, Environmental Compliance, Public Speaking, Ecology, Wetlands, Hazardous Waste..., Technical Writing, GIS, Nonprofits, Agriculture, Field Work, Emergency Management, Environmental..., Environmental Impact..., Research, Sustainability, Water Quality, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, ArcGIS, Program Management, Customer Service, Public Relations, Environmental Education, Water
Education
University of Florida 2000 — 2007
Wildlife ecology and conservation, Wildlife Ecology
University of South Carolina Upstate 1989 — 1990
Division of Plant Industry February 2012 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services April 1993 - Present
Skills
Teaching, Research, Project Management, Science, Biology
Education
University of Florida 2002 — 2005
Master of Science (MS), Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
University of Florida 1987 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agriculture - Plant Pathology
Nerium International January 2013 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services July 2012 - Present
Skills
Enforcement, Criminal Investigations, Firearms, Police, Criminal Justice, Background Checks, Private Investigations, Crisis Management, Emergency Management, Public Speaking, Policy, Supervisory Skills, Government, Conflict Resolution, Homeland Security, Leadership, Public Safety, Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement..., Field Training Officer, Investigation, Undercover, Hostage Negotiator, Federal Law Enforcement, Dignitary Protection, Taser, Traffic Enforcement, Criminal Intelligence, Police Training, Active Shooter, Crime Scene, Evidence Collection, Emergency Vehicle..., Homicide Investigations, Police Officers, Crime Scene..., Law Enforcement..., Community Policing, Field Training, Tactical Operations, NCIC, First Responder, Drug Recognition, Criminology, Crime Scene Photography, Accident Reconstruction, Arson, Certified Firearms..., Gangs
Education
Troy State University 1999 — 2002
Criminal Justice
City of Tallahassee June 2009 - Present
Florida Air National Guard November 1995 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services June 2005 - June 2009
Skills
Process Improvement, Analysis, Policy, Policy Analysis, Budgets, Government, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Training, Management, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Public Administration, Oracle, Program Management, Contract Management, Human Resources, Change Management, Fundraising, Local Government, GIS, System Administration, Information Technology, SharePoint, Customer Service, Project Management, Leadership, Research, Access, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Urban Planning, Economic Development, Business Analysis, Government Procurement, Business Process..., Legislative Relations
Education
Troy University 2001 — 2003
Master, Master Business Administration
Troy University 1988 — 1992
BS, Mathematics / Computer Information Science
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services March 2014 - Present
The Walt Disney Company September 2010 - Present
Barney Bishop Consulting, LLC January 2013 - February 2014
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services March 2012 - January 2013
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services June 2011 - March 2012
Alachua County Clerk of the Court February 2009 - May 2010
University of Florida December 2005 - May 2010
Skills
Leadership, Social Media, Facebook, Public Speaking, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Data Analysis, Management, Social Networking, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Public Relations, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Government, Project Management, Event Management, Microsoft Word, Marketing Strategy, Photoshop, Press Releases, Media Relations, Community Outreach, Policy, Market Research, Outlook, Networking, Consulting, Strategy, Analysis
Education
University of Florida 2009 — 2010
Master of Science, Entrepreneurship
University of Florida 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Telecommunications: Production
Pottery Northwest September 2015 - Present
Self-employed January 2006 - Present
Stumptown Coffee Roasters March 2012 - Present
Vanguard Seattle Arts Fashion and Culture April 2014 - May 2015
University of Florida February 2003 - January 2004
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services August 2000 - February 2002
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services August 1997 - August 2000
Skills
Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Logo Design, Typography, Visual Communication, Customer Service, Communication, Social Media, Community Organizing, Writing, Creative Writing, Branding & Identity, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Narrative Analysis, Creative Strategy, Web Design, Photoshop, Packaging, Brand Development, WordPress, Creative Direction, Graphics, Blogging, Illustrator, Art
Education
University of Florida 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film & Media Studies
School of Visual Concepts 2012 — 2013
Supplemental Courses, Graphic Design
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 2011 - Present
United States House of Representatives January 2001 - December 2010
Florida House of Representatives 1996 - 2000
Education
University of Florida
B.S., Food and Resource Economics
Totally St. Augustine May 2014 - Present
The Albanesi Empire 2012 - Present
St. Augustine Record May 2013 - July 2013
University of North Florida January 2013 - April 2013
Florida Farm Bureau July 1998 - January 2012
Public Relations Society of America 2004 - December 2011
William Cook Public Relations February 1997 - April 1998
US Army Corps of Engineers September 1994 - September 1996
St. Johns River Water Management District February 1983 - May 1994
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services July 1974 - February 1983
Skills
Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Reputation Management, Crisis Communications, Leadership, Publicity, Press Releases, Speech Writing, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Event Planning, Community Development, Fundraising, Editing, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Copy Editing, Newsletters, Copywriting, Social Media, Editorial, Public Affairs, Communications Planning, Creative Direction, Blogging, Facebook, Publications, Event Management, Journalism, AP Style, News Writing, Message Development, Communication Training, Crisis Management, Web Content, Social Media Marketing, Spokesperson, Web Content Management, Storytelling, Integrated Marketing, Sponsorship, Creative Writing, Content Strategy, Corporate Social..., Newspapers
Education
University of Florida
BSJ, Public Relations
St. Agnes Cathedral High School
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Public Relations
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services December 2014 - Present
General Dynamics June 2014 - September 2014
Keller Williams Realty October 2013 - September 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, Leadership, Analysis, Organization
Education
University of Florida 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and Political Science, Final GPA: 3.65
Lowe's February 2008 - May 2014
Carteret County Home Builders Association September 2011 - January 2014
Space Coast Property Management May 2007 - July 2007
Florida Division of Administrative Hearings January 2007 - March 2007
Brevard County Government January 2000 - April 2006
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 1989 - December 1999
International Odonata Research Institute September 1998 - August 1999
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Retail Sales, Inventory Control, PowerPoint, Leadership, Merchandising, Retail, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Telephone Skills, Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Customer Satisfaction, Outlook, Facebook, Team Building, Big Box, Visual Merchandising, Cashiering, Cash Register, Phone Etiquette, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Budgets, Event Planning, Commuinications, Human Resources, Emergency Programs, Management, Public Speaking, Training, Public Relations, Research, Contract Negotiation, Social Media, Negotiation, Event Management, Small Business, Social Networking, Access, Fundraising, Administration, Nonprofits, Project Management
Education
University of Florida 1990 — 1990
None
Carteret Community College
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services December 2014 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 2012 - December 2014
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services March 2010 - January 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Org Plus, Access, Human Resources, Meeting Planning, Computer Proficiency, Team Building, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Meet, Coordinate Meetings, Conference Organization, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Skills, People Skills, Marketing
Education
St. Petersburg College 2015 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Florida 2013 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Tallahassee Community College 2010 — 2013
Associates, General Studies
Socius Marketing February 2015 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 2013 - February 2015
Contractor 2012 - 2013
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 2011 - 2011
Skills
Copywriting, SEO, Editing, Xcode, SEO Copywriting, Web Content, HTML, CSS, Cocoa Touch, WordPress, Content Writing, Photoshop, Photography, GIS, Content Management, Environmental Science, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Philanthropy, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Data Analysis, Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Environmental Awareness, Research, Writing, Wildlife Conservation, Report Writing, Social Media Marketing, Environmental Issues, Copy Editing
Education
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy
DynTek IT Consulting & System Integration Services May 2011 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services July 2009 - May 2011
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services November 2006 - November 2009
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services July 2001 - October 2006
Skills
Data Center, Cisco Technologies, Network Security, Enterprise Architecture, Firewalls, Hyperconvergence, Cisco ASA, Cisco Nexus, Cisco IOS, Cisco Wireless, Professional Services, Enterprise Software, Troubleshooting, Integration, Networking, Unified Communications, Information Technology, Storage, IT Strategy
Education
Tallahassee Community College 1994 — 1995
Associate’s Degree
Wewahitchka High School 1984 — 1988
High School
Rhode Island Hospital / Hasbro Children's Hospital September 2014 - Present
Nutritious Lifestyles, Inc. September 2013 - August 2014
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services May 2013 - September 2013
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services September 2012 - May 2013
All Access Internships August 2011 - May 2012
University of Hawaii Manoa January 2011 - May 2012
Kokua Hawaii Foundation 2011 - 2012
Coffee and Bagel Connection August 2009 - May 2010
University of Rhode Island May 2009 - December 2009
YMCA of Honolulu September 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Nutrition, Nutritional Counseling, Word, Excel, Research, Customer Service, Food, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Nutrition Education, Time Management, Teaching, Healthcare, Wellness, Public Speaking, Medical Nutrition..., Community Outreach, Social Media, Management
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa 2010 — 2012
Master of Science, Nutritional Sciences
University of Rhode Island 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Nutrition and Dietetics
Cumberland High School 2002 — 2006
Diploma
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles May 2014 - Present
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles March 2013 - May 2014
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services November 2010 - March 2013
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 2002 - December 2010
Skills
Public Speaking, Public Relations, Public Policy, Press Releases, Policy, Government, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Research, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits
Education
University of North Florida
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology
Burson-Marsteller June 2014 - Present
Print Media June 2012 - June 2014
ConnectWise June 2011 - May 2012
Tech Data June 2010 - June 2011
\Bright Red TBWA June 2008 - June 2010
\Bright Red TBWA August 2006 - June 2008
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services February 2006 - August 2006
Norma Hanson & Associates May 2005 - February 2006
The Center for Design, Technology & Industry August 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Production, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Agency Management..., Workflow Process, Job Scheduling, Print Production..., Online Marketing, Vendor Management, Project Planning, Meeting Deadlines, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Copywriting, Television, Interactive Marketing, Radio, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Management, Direct Mail, Creative Direction, Account Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Project Management, Marketing Management
Education
Troy University 2002 — 2005
B.S., Design Technology & Industry with a contracted major in Writing & Literature
Ozark Pizza Co July 2015 - Present
Ballyhoo Creative Group January 2015 - June 2015
The Leytham Group May 2014 - December 2014
Bluesin' Bulls December 2013 - December 2014
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services February 2013 - May 2014
Earl of Sandwich August 2009 - January 2013
Quest Corporation of America May 2012 - August 2012
Spice and Tea Exchange February 2011 - July 2012
American Eagle Outfitters December 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Mac OS X, Ap Style, Research, Time Management, Customer Service, Public Relations, Sales, Facebook, Management, Social Media, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Process Scheduler, Public Speaking, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Photoshop, Editing, Photography, Press Releases
Education
University of South Florida 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of the Arts, Mass Communications; Public Relations
Hillsborough Community College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
XSport Fitness May 2015 - Present
Eta Sigma Gamma Honor Society August 2014 - May 2015
University of South Florida August 2013 - May 2015
School District of Hillsborough County October 2014 - April 2015
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services August 2014 - April 2015
JPMorganChase July 2011 - August 2013
Skills
Research, Public Health, Customer Service, Higher Education, Social Media, Youth Development, Nutrition, Bilingual, CPR Certified, Sales, Social Networking, Exercise Instruction, Personal Training, CHES, Health Education
Education
University of South Florida 2013 — 2015
Master's Degree, Public Health Education and Promotion
University of Illinois at Chicago 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
United Stated Department of Agriculture January 1979 - August 2006
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services June 1973 - December 1978
Skills
Science, Public Speaking, Scientific and Popular..., Field Work, Biology, Entomology, Environmental Awareness, Botany, Horticulture, Gardening
Education
University of California, Davis 1964 — 1973
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Entomology, Botany
UF Health October 2014 - Present
Mayo Clinic September 2013 - October 2014
Mayo Clinic July 2010 - October 2013
Progressive Insurance April 2008 - July 2010
Florida Strawberry Festival January 2008 - June 2008
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services August 2005 - December 2007
Skills
Internal Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Leadership, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Social Media, Editing, Event Planning, Facebook, Copy Editing, Public Speaking, Blogging, Fundraising, Copywriting, Speech Writing, Social Networking, Event Management, Public Affairs, Publicity, Talking Points, Communication, Corporate Communications, Technical Communication, Intern Management, Storyboarding, Scripting, HTML 5, Dreamweaver, CSS, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, Website Development, Web Design, Web Analytics, Web Marketing, Web Content, Web Content Management, Communications Planning, Publications, Marketing Strategy, AP Style, Marketing
Education
West Virginia University 2008 — 2010
M.S., Integrated Marketing Communication
University of Florida 2002 — 2007
B.S., Public Relations
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services May 2013 - Present
MAS Media Consulting LLC July 2011 - December 2013
Aegis July 2012 - May 2013
AdGorillaTV/ MTA August 2010 - April 2012
AdGorilla LLC July 2010 - March 2012
Coastal Television January 2008 - August 2010
United States Marine Corps October 2001 - October 2005
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Management, Training, Marketing, Leadership, Radio, New Business Development, Customer Service, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Sales, Budgets
Education
University of Alaska Anchorage 2010 — 2015
Associate of Arts (AA)
Woodbury University 2011 — 2012
Marketing, 3.0
University of Alaska 2009 — 2011
Associates
Wakefern Food Corp. October 2013 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services May 2013 - October 2013
The Everglades Club May 2011 - August 2011
University of Florida Golf Course May 2010 - December 2010
Mounts Botanical Garden IFAS Extension June 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Research, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Golf, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Agriculture, Event Management, Analysis, Fresh Produce, Logistics, Procurement, Leadership, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Florida 2012 — 2013
Master of Agribusiness, Food and Resource Economics
University of Florida 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Golf and Sports Turf Management
Kaolin Mushroom Farms March 2010 - Present
Borderland Vineyard 2012 - Present
Casa Barranca Winery and Vineyard August 2008 - September 2009
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services June 2006 - May 2007
Center for Catalysis, Department of Chemistry, University of Florida June 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Microscopy, Research, Laboratory, Science, Chemistry, Experimental Design, R&D, Biochemistry, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Plant Pathology, Cell Culture, Genetics, Agriculture, Ecology, Problem Solving, Windows, Organic Chemistry, NMR, DNA, Farms, Data Analysis, Experimentation, Sensory Evaluation, Spanish, English, Genomics, Excel
Education
University of Florida 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Agronomy
BioLingo LLC 2011 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2009 - 2010
Natural Pest Management 2002 - 2007
West Virginia University 1998 - 2001
Minagro LTDA 1995 - 1997
Okinawa International Center 1994 - 1995
Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario 1990 - 1993
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana 1985 - 1993
Skills
Translation, Teaching, Editing, English, Proofreading, Research, Spanish, Linguistics, Project Management, IPM
Education
West Virginia University 1998 — 2001
Master of Science (MS), Entomology
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana 1986 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology
Florida State University February 2015 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services June 2006 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services November 2005 - June 2006
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services February 2000 - November 2005
Wackenhut February 1997 - February 2000
US Army June 1991 - June 1996
US Army March 1989 - May 1991
Skills
Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Program Management, Training, Government, Policy, Emergency Management, Program Development, Community Outreach, Report Writing, Environmental Awareness, Event Planning, Spanish, Research, Policy Analysis, Environmental Compliance, Organizational Behavior, Communication, Intercultural..., Crisis Communications, Military Experience, Foreign Relations, Military Liaison, Government Liaison, Leadership
Education
Master of Science in Management 2014 — 2015
University of Florida
University of Florida
Bachelor's Degree, Education and Communication (emphasis on Leadership Development), Cum Laude
ECS Florida, LLC 2012 - Present
American Compliance Technologies, Inc. 2002 - 2012
HydroScience, Inc. 1993 - 2002
ASI Environmental Technologies 1992 - 1993
Dames & Moore 1989 - 1992
Florida Department of Environmental Protection 1982 - 1989
Environmental Science & Engineering, Inc. 1979 - 1982
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 1976 - 1979
Skills
Hazardous Waste..., Environmental Awareness, RCRA, Environmental Permitting, Groundwater, Remediation, Hydrogeology, Soil, Geology, CERCLA, Waste, Water, Site Investigation, Groundwater Remediation, Phase I, Water Resources, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Impact..., Sampling, Water Quality, Soil Sampling, Environmental Science, Environmental...
Education
University of Florida
BS with High Honors, Geology
University of Florida
Postbaccalaureate, Petrology of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks
University of Florida
MSc, Water Resources Engineering
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 2015 - Present
USDA-NRCS May 2009 - January 2015
Texas Roadhouse August 2008 - May 2009
RCC Western Stores, Inc. April 2008 - November 2008
Tyner's Western Wear May 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Social Media, Agribusiness, Natural Resource..., Agricultural Marketing, Customer Service, Promotions, Agriculture, Contract Management, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Farms, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Agronomy, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Fundraising, Budgets, Public Relations, Retail, Research, Project Planning, Inventory Management, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Agriculture, Horticulture, Data Analysis, Training, Environmental Awareness, Nonprofits, Government, Water Resources, Conservation Issues, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Sustainability, ArcGIS, Ecology, Soil, Soil Science, Plant Identification, GIS, Policy, Volunteer Management, GPS, Water, Water Quality
Education
University of Florida 2009 — 2011
Bachelors of Science, Food and Resource Economics Marketing & Management
Charlotte High School
Magnolia Strategies LLC July 2012 - Present
Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association September 2004 - June 2012
Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association September 2004 - September 2006
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services February 2002 - September 2004
Skills
Government Affairs,..., Agriculture, Community Outreach, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Fundraising, Government, Grassroots Organizing, Land Use, Media Relations, Legislative Relations, Natural Resources, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Policy, Political Campaigns, Political Consulting, Politics, Public Policy, Public Relations, Public Speaking
Education
University of Florida 1999 — 2001
BS, Turfgrass Science
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services July 2015 - Present
Florida Department of Health in Duval County March 2015 - June 2015
Navy Entomology Center for Excellence (NECE) August 2014 - December 2014
University of North Florida December 2012 - December 2014
Shamrock Building Materials February 2011 - March 2012
Skills
Disease Management, Hazard and Critical..., Infectious Diseases, Vector Borne Disease..., Health Program Planning, Community Health, Cpr Certified, BLS, Public Health Education, Qualitative Research, Data Mining, Data Analysis, SPSS, Epidemiology, Entomology, Data Collection, Program Planning, Experimental Design, Critical Thinking, Health Education, Organizational..., Medical Terminology, Healthcare, Data Entry, Wellness, PowerPoint, Customer Service, First Aid, Microsoft Excel, Nutrition, Public Speaking, Laboratory Skills, Laboratory Safety, Office Management, Leadership Development, Literature Reviews, GIS Application
Education
University of North Florida 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Heath Science
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services July 2014 - Present
Peak Campus Companies December 2013 - May 2014
Peak Campus Companies June 2013 - December 2013
Inland American Communities Group, Inc. December 2012 - May 2013
Student Housing Solutions, LLC September 2012 - December 2012
Student Housing Solutions, LLC May 2011 - September 2012
Villa Lucia Apartments May 2011 - September 2012
Villa Dylano Apartments May 2011 - June 2012
Premier Health and Fitness Center-TMH October 2006 - October 2008
Skills
Resident Works, Affordable Housing, Customer Service, Property Management, Property Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Leasing, Resident Retention, Fair Housing Law, AMSI, Apartments, Esite, Fair Housing, Yardi Voyager, OneSite, Lease Administration, Rent Roll
Education
Tallahassee Community College 2006 — 2008
General Studies
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services March 2012 - Present
Florida Department of Environmental Protection September 2011 - March 2012
Institute for Natural Resource Sustainability- University of Illinois September 2007 - February 2009
Skills
Wildlife, Environmental Science, ArcGIS, GIS, Ecology, Field Work, Environmental Awareness, Community Outreach, Data Analysis, Research, Policy, Public Speaking, Sustainability, Science, Hydrology
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2005 — 2007
Master, Biology
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 2000 — 2003
Bachelor, Wildlife Management
Florida Department of Transportation December 2014 - Present
Florida Department of Transportation July 2013 - December 2014
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services October 2003 - July 2013
Executive Office of the Governor 2001 - 2002
U.S. House of Representatives 1995 - 2001
Skills
Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Public Policy, Public Administration, Policy, Management, Local Government, Legislative Relations, Environmental Policy, Economic Development, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Administration, Budgets, Government, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Program Management, State Government, Strategic Communications
Education
The George Washington University 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services September 2011 - Present
DBJ Tech 2006 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services July 1999 - August 2011
Florida Department of Labor July 1997 - July 1999
DHSMV 1986 - 1997
Skills
Disaster Recovery, Database Design, IT Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Databases, Software Documentation, Business Analysis, Oracle, Requirements Analysis, SQL, Unix, Database Administration, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Operating Systems, XML, Technical Support, Program Management, Software Development, .NET, PMP, System Administration, Security, JavaScript, Data Analysis, Java, Visual Basic, Linux, Visio, ASP.NET, SharePoint, VB.NET, IIS, Web Development, Network Security, Windows Server, Analysis, HTML, C#, Vendor Management, Visual Studio, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Windows, Active Directory, COBOL, Business Intelligence, Servers, IT Strategy, Software Project...
Education
University of Florida 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration/Management
Florida Center for Professional Management 2012 — 2014
Certified Public Manager
Florida department of agriculture and consumer services December 2006 - Present
Education
University of Florida 2000 — 2003
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 2011 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture May 1997 - December 2010
Skills
Writing, Video Editing, Editing, Public Speaking, Public Relations, advanced information..., Incident Command System..., Crisis Communications, Managerial, Domestic Security..., Strategic Communications, Newsletters, Speech Writing, AP Style, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Press Releases, Broadcast Journalism, Social Networking, Proofreading, Video Production, Radio, Event Planning, Social Media, Community Outreach, Storytelling, Community Development, Spokesperson, Copy Editing, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Creative Writing, Blogging, Public Policy, Government, Journalism, Research, Training, Event Management, News Writing, Grant Writing, Facebook, Grants, Fundraising, Publications, Television, Broadcast
Education
University of Florida
Broadcast Journalism
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services April 2015 - Present
Skills
SDLC, Financial Modeling, Program Management, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Valuation, Project Management, Process Improvement, Research, Leadership, Business Analysis, Analysis, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Management
Education
Tallahassee Community College 2012 — 2014
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.8 GPA
Tallahassee Community College 2009 — 2011
Associate's Degree, Internet Technology, 3.7 GPA
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1995 — 2000
Master's Degree, Public Health
Tuskegee University 1980 — 1984
Doctor of VeterinaryMedicine, Veterinary Medicine
Tuskegee University 1976 — 1980
Bachelor's Degree, Animal Sciences
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 2001 - Present
Southwest Florida Water Management District July 1995 - December 2000
Agricultural Management Services (AMS) September 1988 - May 1995
Skills
Irrigation, Ag Water Conservation, Ag Water Use, Drainage, Surface Water Management, Ag Water Policy, Water Quality, Water Resources...
Education
Texas A&M University 1985 — 1988
Masters, Agricultural Engineering
University of Florida 1982 — 1985
B.S., Agricultural Engineering
Millennium Information Services October 2013 - Present
Florida Distributing Company March 2013 - June 2013
Tampa Bay Fisheries, Inc. October 2011 - January 2013
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services March 2006 - October 2011
Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission January 1994 - March 2002
Skills
Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Consulting, Ecology, Microsoft Excel, Science, Wetlands, Fisheries
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1986 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Ecology
University of South Florida 1996 — 1998
Coursework/No Degree, Education
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services May 2010 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services January 2007 - May 2010
Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing, Public Relations, Budgets, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Social Media, Customer Service, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Management, Contract Negotiation, Nonprofits, Event Planning
Education
University of Florida 1995 — 1996
BS, Agriculture Operations Management
The University of Georgia 1989 — 1991
BS, Agricultural Economics
Abraham Baldwin 1985 — 1988
AS, Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture January 2015 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2011 - 2015
Wake Forest University September 2007 - May 2011
University of Minnesota September 2001 - July 2007
Florida Atlantic University January 1998 - January 2001
Skills
Biology, Entomology, Ecology, Genetics, Scientific Writing, PCR, Research, Public Outreach, Agriculture, Laboratory, Experimental Design, Evolutionary Biology, Science, Environmental Science, Grant Writing, Environmental Awareness, Lifesciences, Molecular Biology, Conservation Issues, Data Collection, Publication Strategy
Education
University of MN 2001 — 2007
PhD, Entomology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2007
Ph.D., Entomology
FL Atlantic University 1998 — 2001
MSc, Environmental Science (influence of plant habitat on butterfly diversity)
University of the West Indies 1993 — 1997
BSc, Zoology
Seacrest Beach II Owners Association June 2012 - Present
Rutz Consulting August 2007 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sevices July 1992 - January 2006
Florida Department of Agiculture and Consumer Services September 1988 - May 1990
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services July 1984 - September 1988
Skills
Legislative Affairs, Leadership, Agriculture, Natural Resource..., Research, Environmental Awareness, Agribusiness, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Report Writing, Public Speaking, Biotechnology, Sustainability, Organizational..., Contract Management, Program Management, Grants, Strategic Communications, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Training, Budgets
Education
National Emergency Response & Rescue Training Center 2004 — 2004
Senior Officials Training, WMD/Terrorism Incident Preparedness
University of California, Davis 2000 — 2000
Compliance Program Management, Senior Pesticide Officials Program
University of Florida 1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Entomology
Hubbard Nativescapes LLC May 2013 - Present
Patch of Heaven July 2008 - Present
Hendry County Schools July 2006 - June 2013
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services December 2003 - December 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Research, Curriculum Design, Customer Service, Curriculum Development, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Higher Education, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Staff Development, Social Media, Event Planning, English, Editing
Education
University of Florida 1994 — 1996
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Curriculum and Instruction
University of Florida 1986 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Horticulture
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services August 2013 - Present
The Ohio State University February 2011 - April 2013
Ohio State University Waterman Dairy Center May 2012 - August 2012
Lakota Hills Animal Clinic August 2008 - September 2010
Skills
Animal Work, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Animal Welfare, Veterinary Medicine, Dairy Science, Dairy, Food Safety, Microbiology
Education
University of Central Florida 2014 — 2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice
The Ohio State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agriculture - Animal Sciences
Bishop Fenwick High School 2005 — 2009
Oil & Gas Company January 2007 - Present
BMC Software 2002 - 2007
Interline Networks, Sydney, Australia June 2000 - February 2002
BMC Software November 1996 - June 2000
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services October 1993 - November 1996
Duncans Software,Inc August 1992 - February 1994
HINDUSTAN MOTORS LTD August 1987 - March 1992
Skills
ERP, Business Intelligence, Management, Oracle, Analysis, Start-ups, Solution Selling, Enterprise Software, CRM, PMP, Project Management, SDLC
Education
PMI 2008 — 2008
PMP
University of Houston-Victoria 2004 — 2008
MBA, Finance and International Business
The Institute Of Engineers (India) 1982 — 1986
Chartered Engineer, Electronics and Communication Engineering
University of Florida January 2012 - Present
University of Florida January 2009 - December 2011
University of Florida June 2008 - December 2008
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services October 2006 - May 2008
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services July 2005 - October 2006
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services February 2005 - July 2005
Skills
PCR, DNA, Research, Microsoft Office, Molecular Biology, PowerPoint, Excel, Cell Culture, Word, Microbiology, Gel Electrophoresis, Molecular Cloning, Genetics, qPCR, Primer Design, Bioinformatics, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Florida 2009 — 2011
Master of Science, plant pathology
University of Florida 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, advertising and psychology
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 2011 - Present
Advantage Green Lawn and Pest Solutions February 2009 - January 2011
Turner Pest Control 2008 - 2009
Turner Pest Control 2008 - 2009
Skills
Integrated Pest..., Pest Control, Entomology, PEST, Pesticide, Bed Bugs, Insect, Environmental Awareness, Termite, Mosquito Control, IPM, Customer Service, Fumigation, Sales, Coaching, Certified Pesticide..., Operations Management
Education
University of Florida 1977 — 1980
Agriculture, Entomology
Florida Junior College at Jacksonville 1974 — 1977
Associate of Arts (AA)
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Skills
Public Relations, Press Releases, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Government, Newsletters, Public Policy, Crisis Communications
Education
University of Florida
BS, Business Administration
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services May 2015 - Present
Freudenberg IT LP October 2012 - January 2015
Florida Department of Health February 2011 - September 2012
Florida Department of Health May 2010 - February 2011
Florida Department of Environmental Protection 2007 - 2010
Skills
Network Security, Network Design, Network Administration, SQL Server, Java, ERD, Troubleshooting, Microsoft SQL Server, Disaster Recovery, SharePoint, System Administration, VMware, Networking, Software Documentation, Operating Systems, Quality Assurance, Windows Server, Windows, IT Management, Active Directory
Education
Western Governors University 2011 — 2012
BS, IT with a Focus in Network Security
Tallahassee Community College 2002 — 2005
AA, Business Administration
SunTrust July 2015 - Present
Duke Energy Corporation December 2012 - June 2015
SunTrust 2015 - 2015
SunTrust 2015 - 2015
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 2011 - December 2012
Office of Governor Charlie Crist 2008 - January 2011
Florida Department of State 2006 - 2008
Pinellas County Schools 2005 - 2006
Florida Department of Corrections 2001 - 2005
Polk County Sheriff's Office 1999 - 2001
Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Crisis Communications
Education
University of South Florida 1995 — 1997
BA, Mass Communications
No Company May 2005 - Present
City of Sunrise May 1907 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services July 2004 - February 2006
Ft Lauderdale FL February 2004 - February 2006
Skills
HTML, Java, PowerPoint, SQL, Analysis, Windows, Databases, Access, JavaScript, C++, Programming, C, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Event Planning, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Coaching
Education
Universidad Regiomontana, A.C. 1981 — 1985
Bachelor's degree, Educational Psychology
ITESM Monterrey Mexico 1983 — 1983
MBA
National Institutes of Health September 2009 - Present
Florida State University 2007 - 2009
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2003 - 2007
Skills
PCR, Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, Western Blotting, Cell Biology, Molecular Cloning
Education
Tulane University 1997 — 2003
Ph.D., Microbioloby and Immunology
MIT 1993 — 1997
B.Sc., Biology
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 2000 - Present
Florida Department of Corrections February 1998 - 2000
Florida Department of Corrections April 1997 - February 1998
Skills
Government
Education
St. Petersburg College
AA, Journalism
University of Florida
Journalism
Raphael Impellizzeri October 2013 - Present
US Department of the Treasury, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network October 2012 - September 2013
Florida Office of Financial Regulation April 2000 - October 2012
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services June 1994 - April 2000
RGIS January 1994 - October 1994
Banker’s United Life Assurance Company and PFL Life Insurance Company August 1992 - June 1994
Skills
Government, AML, Securities, Fraud, Policy, Risk Management, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Legal Research, Banking, Legal Writing, Financial Regulation, Security Clearance, Top Secret, Program Management, Financial Services, Spanish, Compliance, Credit, Anti Money Laundering
Education
University of Miami 1988 — 1992
BBA
St Thomas Aquinas HS 1985 — 1988
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services November 2011 - Present
Skills
Legislation, Policy, Government, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Environmental Policy
Education
University of Florida
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Plant Sciences
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services April 2007 - Present
Florida Department of Environmental Protection May 2006 - March 2007
Florida Department of Environmental Protection March 2005 - May 2006
Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies June 2003 - March 2005
Skills
GIS, Water, Research, Fisheries, ArcGIS, Public Policy, Government, Environmental Policy, Water Quality, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Program Development, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Watershed Restoration, Basin Management Action..., Total Maximum Daily..., Environmental Impact..., Environmental Compliance, Environmental Awareness, Policy Analysis, Data Collection
Education
University of Miami 2002 — 2004
MA, Marine Affairs and Policy
University of Miami 1999 — 2003
BA, Marine Science Affairs, Geography, Economics
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 2014 - Present
All Saints Academy 2009 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services April 2013 - January 2014
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2005 - April 2013
US Biosystems May 2005 - September 2005
EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc. September 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Certified Public Manager, Ecology, Marine Biology, Fisheries, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Science, Aquatic Ecology, Water Quality, Environmental Education, Wetlands, Science, Environmental Compliance, GIS, Research, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource..., Laboratory, Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Biology, Community Outreach, Ecological Restoration, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Issues, Conservation Issues, Environmental..., Water, Endangered Species
Education
Towson University 2003 — 2005
MS, Biology
Towson University 1997 — 2001
B.S, Biology
Syngenta May 2013 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services June 2004 - May 2013
Cornell University October 2001 - March 2004
Skills
Research, Policy, Public Policy
Education
University of Central Florida 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services May 2014 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services September 1992 - May 2014
US Army August 1962 - April 1992
Skills
Government, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Change Management, Coaching, Governance, Public Relations, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Research, Budgets, Program Management, Press Releases, Business Analysis, Editing, Crisis Management, English
Education
University of Illinois 1956 — 1962
DVM, verterinary medicine
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Police Officer, Detective, Dignitary Operations OfficerOrlando Police DepartmentSeptember 1989 - November 2009
Kenilworth Police Deparment September 1984 - September 1989
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark
Psychology
Union County College 1981 — 1983
AA, Liberal Arts
ReadyAlert Services January 2011 - Present
Friends of Florida State Forests January 2007 - July 2010
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 2007 - July 2010
Florida Fire & Emergency Servicves Foundation June 1994 - January 2008
Florida Fire Chiefs' Association June 1993 - July 2007
The LarLyn Group October 1990 - June 1993
American Association of Nurserymen September 1987 - October 1990
American Association of Nurserymen October 1986 - October 1987
American Association of Nurserymen January 1983 - October 1986
National Society of Public Accountants (NSPA) February 1980 - January 1983
Skills
Strategic Planning, Program Management, Public Speaking, New Business Development, Event Management, Project Management, Business Development, Change Management, Geography, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Team Building, Account Management, Management, Leadership, Project Planning, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Budgets, Sales, Fire Management, Emergency Services, Public Relations, EMS, Strategy, Emergency Management, CRM, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, Training, Competitive Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Operations Management, Negotiation, Trade Shows, Customer Service, Government, Policy, Event Planning, Fundraising
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1970 — 1972
BS, Geography
Baltimore Junior College 1967 — 1969
Associate of Science (AS), Geography
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services August 2003 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Policy Analysis, Government, Public Policy, Policy, Public Administration, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Research, Event Planning, Social Media, Analysis, Grants, Political Campaigns, Legislation, Emergency Management, Governance, Economic Development, Homeland Security, Local Government, Nonprofits, Program Evaluation, Public Sector
Education
University of Florida 1993 — 1995
Bachelors of Arts, Political Science
Central Florida Community College
Associates of Arts, Political Science
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services April 2014 - Present
ABC Research Laboratories February 2012 - January 2014
ABC Research Laboratories September 2011 - February 2012
ABC Research Laboratories January 2011 - September 2011
ABC Research Laboratories October 2010 - December 2010
Aggressive Box, Inc. June 2004 - October 2010
Skills
Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Science, Quality Assurance, Laboratory, Sensory Evaluation, Testing, HACCP, Food Microbiology, Food Processing
Education
University of Florida 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Food Science
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services July 2012 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services February 2012 - July 2012
International Civil Aviation Organization February 1996 - July 2009
Ecology and Systematic Institute January 1985 - September 1994
Skills
Bird Control, Wildlife Biology, Research, Consultants, Marine Biology, Ornithology, Zoology, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Data Analysis, Databases, Database Design, Editorial, Events, Lifesciences, Ecology, Publications, Report Writing, Presentations, Survey Research, Census, Safety Management..., Airport Management, Plant pest detection, Commercial Aviation, Aviation
Education
Facultad de Ciencias Biologicas, Univ. de La Habana, Cuba 1967 — 1972
Licenciado Ciencias Biologicas (BSc degree in Biology), Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
University of Havana 1967 — 1972
Bachelor's degree, Marine Biology
Department of Environmental Protection, NPDES Stormwater Section January 2011 - Present
Executive Office of the Governor December 2007 - December 2010
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services January 1994 - April 2007
Lykes Bros. Inc. January 1989 - October 1993
Skills
Government, Policy, Legislative Issues, Public Budgeting, Technical Writing, Technical Analysis, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Technical Presentations, Environmental Issues, Water Resources, Sustainable Agriculture, Water Quality, Water, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Impact..., Water Management
Education
University of Florida 1979 — 1980
Master of Arts (M.A.), Horticultural Science, 4.0 GPA
Syracuse University 1970 — 1975
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology and Environmental Science, 3.8 GPA
Rollins, Inc. March 2006 - Present
Floridacare Pest Management May 2004 - March 2006
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services August 2000 - June 2004
Skills
Pest Control, Entomology, Team Building, Coaching, Customer Service, Training, Employee Training, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Rodents, Customer Retention, Insect, Customer Satisfaction, Termite, Integrated Pest..., PEST, Sales, Marketing, Operations Management, Sales Management
Education
University of Florida 1999 — 2001
MS, Entomology
University of North Carolina at Asheville 1997 — 1999
BA, Biology
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services December 2014 - Present
Banfield Pet Hospital September 2013 - December 2014
AVS Equine May 2004 - September 2013
AVS Equine Medical & Surgical Hospital 2004 - September 2013
Skills
Soft Tissue Surgery, Veterinary Public Health, Euthanasia, Veterinary, Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Medicine, Client Education, Equine Reproduction, Animal Welfare, Animal Nutrition, Surgery, Horses, Animal Husbandry, Radiology, Ultrasound
Education
University of Florida 1997 — 2004
DVM, Veterinary Medicine
Winn Dixie Stores September 2010 - Present
Winn Dixie Stores May 2009 - September 2010
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services June 2006 - May 2009
Skills
Quality Auditing, HACCP, Food Microbiology, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Analysis, PCR, Molecular Biology, Food Safety
Education
University of Florida 1994 — 2002
Master of Science (M.S.), Animal Sciences
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services March 2012 - Present
Agency for Healthcare Administration August 2008 - March 2012
Education
Tallahassee Community College
General transfer, Health Services Administration
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services June 2006 - Present
Florida Department of Law Enforcement May 2004 - June 2006
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services March 2002 - May 2004
Skills
Environmental Science, Chemistry, Environmental Awareness, Gas Chromatography, Laboratory, Science, Mass Spectrometry, HPLC, Organic Chemistry, LC-MS, GC-MS, Data Analysis, Research, Microbiology, Environmental Compliance, Government, Statistics, Creative Problem Solving, ISO 17025
Education
University of Florida 1999 — 2001
Bachelor'd degree, Chemistry
Chipola Junior College 1997 — 1999
Associate of Arts (AA), Engineering
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services August 2010 - Present
Archbold Biological Station January 2007 - July 2007
Skills
Plant Ecology,..., Florida uplands (scrub,..., Research, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Government, Public Policy, Ecology, Environmental Science, GIS, Program Evaluation
Education
University of Central Florida 2007 — 2010
Master of Science (M.S.), Biology, General
University of Central Florida 2000 — 2005
Anthropology
University of Central Florida
St. Petersburg Distillery Company, LLC. November 2013 - Present
Strategic Government Solutions, Inc. February 2011 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services March 1999 - January 2011
Florida Department of Insurance/ State Fire Marshal June 1996 - March 1999
Tampa Fire Department May 1984 - May 1996
Skills
Coalitions, Government, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Political Consulting, Political Campaigns, Political Communication, Public Affairs, Association Management, Federal Government, Governmental Affairs, Legislation, Message Development, Economic Development, Spokesperson, Emergency Management, Grassroots, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Public Relations, Policy, Strategic Planning, Public Safety, Public Speaking, Team Building, Customer Service, Budgets, Leadership, Private Investigations
Education
Troy University 1990 — 1992
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Saint Leo University 1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminology
Saint Leo University 1986 — 1987
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Hillsborough Community College 1983 — 1985
Associate of Science (A.S.), Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Polk County BoCC January 2014 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services October 2011 - Present
Polk Works 2010 - 2011
Skills
Software Documentation, Microsoft Office, Access
Education
University of South Florida
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services July 2011 - Present
Executive Office of Governor/FL Energy and Climate Comm July 2008 - June 2011
State of Florida September 1993 - June 2008
State of Florida Public Service Commission August 1990 - September 1993
LTV Aerospace and Defense Company August 1981 - November 1989
Skills
Analysis, Program Management, Policy, Project Planning, Integration, Policy Analysis, Emergency Management, Government, Strategic Planning, Public Policy, Management, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Grants, Proposal Writing, Research, Nonprofits
Education
Tuskegee University 1976 — 1981
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services May 1991 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 1991 - Present
Skills
Diptera taxonomy
Education
University of Michigan Ann Arbor 1969 — 1973
BSc, Zoology
The University of Texas at Austin
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Zoology
Keiser University December 2011 - Present
Broward College March 2010 - Present
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services March 2009 - December 2010
On site Mold Analysis December 2005 - December 2009
Alejandro Otero Lopez Hospital June 2004 - July 2005
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico August 2003 - 2004
Skills
Microbiology, Medicine, University Teaching, Adult Education, College Teaching, Science, Research, Public Health, Healthcare, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory
Education
Universidad Iberomericana 1999 — 2003
Doctor in Medicine, General Medicine
Interamericana University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General, 3.70
University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla