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John Yapp

Park Forest,IL

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Properties Manager

Flossmoor Community Church
Flossmoor, IL
12.2023 - Current
  • Manage usage, repairs, set-up and cleaning for three properties including a Church, Preschool and meeting hall.
  • Perform small repairs and upgrades to properties; Manage contractors performing significant repairs
  • Communication with Church staff, congregation and building users

Owner

John’s Home Upgrade/Services
South and Southwest Suburbs, IL
06.2021 - Current
  • Perform small residential remodeling and repair projects, including painting, flooring, electrical and plumbing
  • Perform a wide variety of home services, such as troubleshooting appliance issues, tree trimming, oil changes, etc.
  • I have continued to operate this business while working other jobs part time

Home Inspector

Home Inspection Geeks
Chicagoland
03.2023 - 10.2024
  • Perform residential home inspections related to real estate transactions
  • Meet with clients during and after the inspection, to explain and discuss inspection results
  • Produce inspection reports using Spectora, an inspection software platform

Project Manager

Allen Homes
Iowa City, IA
11.2017 - 06.2021
  • Assisted with management of residential home construction
  • Assisted with submittal of building permits, rezoning, subdivision, and other development applications
  • Presented development applications to Planning and Zoning Commissions and City Councils

Development Services Coordinator

City of Iowa City
Iowa City, IA
04.2014 - 11.2017
  • Coordinated the development process for the City of Iowa City, including annexation, rezoning and subdivision applications
  • Reviewed and coordinated major building permit applications
  • Met with property owners regarding major code violation issues
  • Presented development applications to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council

Director

Metropolitan Planning Organization of Iowa City
Iowa City, IA
07.2007 - 04.2014
  • Coordinated regional planning services for the Iowa City region
  • Reviewed transportation projects, including local, state and federal projects
  • Administered grants and grant funding to Iowa City-area local governments
  • Prepared materials for the local regional Board, consisting primarily of updates, and grant-fund decision making background information
  • Liaised with staff from local, state and federal entities for project coordination

Education

Master of Arts - Urban Planning

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05.1996

Skills

  • Licensed Home Inspector, Illinois License #450012905
  • ICC Certified Residential Building Inspector #10072009

Timeline

Properties Manager

Flossmoor Community Church
12.2023 - Current

Home Inspector

Home Inspection Geeks
03.2023 - 10.2024

Owner

John’s Home Upgrade/Services
06.2021 - Current

Project Manager

Allen Homes
11.2017 - 06.2021

Development Services Coordinator

City of Iowa City
04.2014 - 11.2017

Director

Metropolitan Planning Organization of Iowa City
07.2007 - 04.2014

Master of Arts - Urban Planning

University of Iowa
John Yapp