Work Experience:

1. Bureau Veritas 1001 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 118 Jupiter, FL 33458 Phone: 561-746-7698 Fax: 561-746-8108 Cell Phone: 561-441-7042 nick.sasso@us.bureauveritas.com

Presently working for Bureau Veritas since March 2005 as Branch Manager in charge of Project Management and Code Compliance.  Duties include but are not limited to supervision and performance of inspections and plan review.  Also maintain relationships with architects, engineers, builders, developers, property owners, and school boards while providing a code-compliant building for the end user.  Download a job application for Bureau Veritas


2. M.T. Causley, Inc.
97 N.E. 15th Street
Homestead, FL 33030
305-246-0696
Supervisor: Shaun Brooker
813-263-6100
September 2003 - March 2005

Building Official, Plans Examiner, and Inspector. Supervised building departments. Provided commercial electrical inspection as well as multi-trade one and two family dwelling inspection, and other building official services.  Reviewed sealed construction plans prepared by licensed architects and engineers and cited code deficiencies.  Services were provided for city and county governments, school boards and universities, and private development.


3. City of Winter Haven
451 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
863-291-5695
Supervisor: Peter Gepetto
June 2003 - August 2003

Building Official. Supervised and coordinated through subordinates the enforcement of building construction codes and regulations. Reviewed sealed construction plans prepared by licensed architects and engineers and cited code deficiencies.  Reviewed plans and specifications for industrial, commercial and residential construction, and for the alteration and renovation of such structures. Performed inspections. Corresponded with architects, building owners, and contractors concerning questions arising in plan review. Studied building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and zoning regulations concerning new developments in the construction field and, when necessary or advisable prepared draft of revisions for City codes. Prepared complaints for legal action against violators. Wrote performance evaluations; recommended the hiring, termination and promotion of staff. Approved engineers and architects as private inspectors. Proposed fee changes. Prepared recommendations for budgets.


4. Pasco County Building Dept.
7530 Little Road
New Port Richey, Florida 34654
(727) 847-8127
Supervisor: Tim Moore
From December 1999 - May 2003

Chief Electrical Inspector. Planned, assigned, directed, and supervised the work of inspectors and staff, and gave assistance on difficult and unusual problems. Performed electrical inspections and related inspections. Conferred with superior on general policies related to, departmental policy, investigative assignments, and related matters. Explained and interpreted building specifications to interested parties. Prepared and maintained technical records and reports. Explained and enforced FEMA regulations and ordinances. Explained and interpreted the Florida Energy Code and Florida Statutes. Reviewed sealed construction plans prepared by licensed architects and engineers and cited code deficiencies. Investigated consumer complaints. Analyzed permitting records to ensure compliance with required fees and penalties if applicable. Issued county ordinance violations when necessary.

Responsibilities also required being a mentor to 10 electrical inspectors during the course of each day. Code questions were handled immediately over the radio with little or no forewarning of the situation at hand. Instructed subordinates to tactfully enforce the electrical codes fairly and firmly. At the same time, maintained effective and ongoing relationships with architects, engineers, builders, developers, homeowners, and power companies.


5. Pinellas County Building Dept.
310 Court Street
Clearwater, Florida 33756
(727) 464-3241
Supervisor: Joe Bolesina
May 1997-December 1999

Electrical Inspector II. Made inspections of new electrical systems or modification of old electrical wiring systems, motors, equipment and related electrically operated apparatus. Performed electrical inspections and related inspections. Insured that all work conformed to laws and ordinances. Checked each project for defects, omissions, violations, and other departure from correct procedure; issued notice of non-compliance where work was not correct. Issued court citations to repeat violators and represented Pinellas County in court proceedings. Made routine and periodic patrols and inspections of areas assigned to check for violations and hazardous conditions. Investigated complaints of defective installations and reports of potential hazards. Assisted in the initial training of lower level Electrical Inspectors. Reviewed sealed construction plans prepared by licensed architects and engineers and cited code deficiencies. Performed data entry and retrieval functions in researching violations and scheduling inspections.


6. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Division of Regulation - Legal
Northwood Centre
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792
Contract Administrator: Kelly Goodman
(850) 488-0062
July 1995 - October 1998

Expert witness. Contracted as an expert witness. Provided expert opinion in all areas which pertain to electrical and electrical contracting. Opinions were based on years of experience as a licensed master electrician.

7. New Southern Electric, Inc.
6038 Sheelin Drive
New Port Richey, Florida 34653
Supervisor: (self)
Accountant: John Arcaro
29153 Euclid Avenue
Wickliffe, Ohio 44092-2467
(440) 585-9625
April 1991 - May 1997

Business Owner/Master Electrical Contractor. Scheduled the assignments of crews and supervised and reviewed the work of employees involved in daily maintenance/service or construction and renovation of buildings. Reviewed proposed and final design/construction of new or modified facilities and provided input as to practicality of operation and ease of maintenance. Prepared budget, prepared weekly work schedules. Interviewed and hired new personnel, and provided technical assistance to employees regarding codes, ordinances, and laws. Made inspections to determine if construction was being performed as required. Wrote technical specifications for purchases and services. Maintained operational records and insured necessary tools, supplies, materials and equipment were available for job completion. Investigated and defined problem areas, conducted studies and recommended solutions and courses of action. Prepared sales tax, federal tax, and workers compensation reports.


8. Gulfview Electric, Inc.
6450 Industrial Avenue
Port Richey, Florida 34668
(727) 845-5414
Supervisor: Jim Gruzlewski
December 1989 - April 1991

Journeyman Electrician. Wired new homes and commercial buildings in conformance with codes, laws, and ordinances. Maintained lighting and equipment in buildings and detected and corrected causes of electrical failure. Detected and corrected breakdowns in equipment. Installed new service wiring for electronic communications and maintained inventory of critical parts and supplies. Operated specialized equipment. Interpreted and insured compliance with law and codes. Supervised new electrical helpers and offered instruction and advice.