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Brean Cook

Brean Cook

Denham Springs

Summary

7 Years of experience in management and assistant management roles on emergency response and disaster recovery programs. Technical experience managing and designing work processes for new projects. Skilled in the development of web-based, project-specific platforms to improve communication and expedite workflow. Knowledgeable in the Lead Based Paint Environmental division.

7 Combined years CDBG/Environmental

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Specialist II - Lead Based Paint

The Workforce Group
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2022 - Current
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to management.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Mentored and coached team members on QA topics and strategies.
  • Organized and maintained work environment to allow for maximum productivity.
  • Reviewed public-facing information for accuracy, relevancy and timeliness as desired by leadership.
  • Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
  • Performed QA/QC on information taken during lead based paint risk assessments.
  • Maintained open communication with labs to establish prompt timelines for sample results.
  • Identified and corrected issues within the reporting process.
  • Analyzed data received from LBP inspectors and labs for accuracy.
  • Ran daily reports for meetings showing increases/decreases in productivity and provided solutions to better processing times.
  • Communicated with program supervisors to ensure satisfaction and accuracy.

QA/QC Lead

The Workforce Group - TX GLO HRP
04.2019 - 11.2021

The Texas GLO Homeowner Reimbursement Program

  • Properly analyzed personal documentation submitted by applicants to make certain all program guidelines were met before moving through the next phases of the program.
  • Analyzed environmental documentation provided by the state of Texas to verify coordinates and ensure the property that assistance was being requested for was in allowable floodplains.
  • Analyzed lead based paint and mold assessments to make certain the property was appropriately up to standard or mediated according with TX law.
  • Reviewed all legal documentation and coordinated with applicants in instances that affidavits were required per policy.
  • Reviewed provided receipts by line for expensable items per program guidelines.
  • Analyzed DRV documentation provided by damage assessors for accuracy based on SOP.
  • Analyzed property appraisal documentation for owner relevancy and property add ons that may affect eligibility or DRV values.
  • Reviewed all flood insurance and SBA loan documentation to incorporate into eligible reimbursement amounts.
  • Used knowledge from all documentation review to ensure eligibility and calculate reimbursement totals.
  • As lead, coordinated with management to create training materials and tighten up software tools to enhance and maximize staff performance.
  • Led training for new QA/QC personnel
  • Worked closely with management to review SOP and update as new situations arose throughout the program.

Education

GED -

High School Equivalent

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Disaster Relief
  • Data Analysis
  • Client Management and Relations
  • QA/QC - CDBG
  • Recruitment
  • Lead Based Paint RA and Clearnace QA/QC

Timeline

Project Specialist II - Lead Based Paint

The Workforce Group
09.2022 - Current

QA/QC Lead

The Workforce Group - TX GLO HRP
04.2019 - 11.2021

GED -

High School Equivalent
Brean Cook