Resume - A. Scott Kurleman - Expert Witness - January 20, 2009Resume
A. Scott Kurleman
100 South Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-562-4567 x2504
scott.kurlemankmyclearwater.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Planner III
• Planner II
August 2008 to present
June 2005 to August 2008
Regulate growth and development of the City in accordance with land resource ordinances and
regulations related to community development. Landscape plan review including: conceptual,
variance, and conditional use. Reviews and analyzes site plans and conducts field studies to
determine the integrity of development plans and their compatibility with surroundings.
Interdepartmental and zoning assistance. Respond as a City representative to citizens, City
officials, and businesses concerning ordinances and regulations. Make recommendations and
presentations at staff level at various review committees, boards, and meetings.
• Land Resource Specialist
City of Clearwater June 1996 to June 2005
Coordinates with City Legal Department to initiate legal proceedings for non-compliance with
City land resource regulations. Landscape re-inspection program. Plans and directs program to
ensure that plant material installed per the approved landscape plan remains in a healthy growing
condition in perpetuity and restores deficient landscaped with new plant material. Certificate of
Occupancy Inspection. Perform inspections with contractors, owners, and City departments to
monitor the installation of required landscape material per an approved site plan. Process tree
permits ensuring that regulations governing the removal criteria are followed. Provide technical
tree evaluations for structural defects, hazards, proper pruning, and identification for trees on
public and private properties.
• Account Manager
Cherry Lake Farms, IMG Enterprise, Inc. 1993 - 1996
Groveland, FL
Supervised and managed existing territory accounts, while handling a strategic marketing plan.
Planned and directed in-field inspection program for landscape architects, municipalities and
private corporations. Prepared technical training modules for corporate employees and customers
regarding arboricultural techniques related to trees.
• Licensed Marketing Representative
Allstate Insurance Company 1991-1993
Clearwater, FL
Field inspections of insured structures. Policy service and account maintenance.
Store Manager
William Natorp company, Inc. 1983-1991
Cincinnati, OH
Managed a team of 20 sales people and sales associates in a landscape center. Responsible for
teams of employees including but not limited to payroll, budgeting, sales, store and equipment
maintenance, workplace safety, and advertising. Managed outdoor staff, merchandised and cared
for all outdoor products. Responsible for all indoor staff and horticultural products.
EDUCATION
GRADUATE - Certificate: Community Development, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA,
TAMPA, FLORIDA. Currently pursuing.
BA in Business Administration, ST. LEO UNIVERSITY, ST. LEO, FLORIDA.
Graduated July, 2002 Cum Laude. Major: Management
AA in Business Administration, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE, FLORIDA.
Graduated 1998. Major: Management.
AS in Ornamental Horticulture, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, WOOSTER,
Graduated 1984 Cum Laude. Major: Horticulture Technology with emphasis in
Arboriculture.
ISA, International Society of Arboriculture, Certified Arborist, FL-0414.