Kai Hodge
@kaihodge
Permitting and project operations coordinator ensuring compliance, organization, and timely delivery for construction projects.
What I'm looking for
I am a Permitting & Project Operations Coordinator with a foundation in public institutions and a focus on construction, historic renovation, and fine woodworking projects.
Most of my career was spent supporting municipal departments, hospitals, and legal offices where structure, compliance, and accountability were non-negotiable, which taught me to manage deadlines, navigate regulations, and keep priorities on track.
At Barber & Sons Inc. I coordinate HDC and building permits, inspections, material orders, vendor coordination, and project documentation, maintaining permit logs and ensuring timely submissions and closeouts.
I hold a Bachelor’s in Public Policy and Social Services, an A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies, and MCPPO certification pending 2024; I work across departments to translate requirements between town departments, vendors, and project teams to keep operations compliant and moving.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Permitting & Project Operations Coordinator
Barber & Sons Inc.
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Manage HDC and building permits, material orders, vendor coordination, and project documentation for custom building and historic renovation projects, ensuring timely submissions and compliance across multiple projects.
Office Administrator
Town of Nantucket Fire Department
Jan 2016 - Sep 2024 (8 years 8 months)
Managed office operations, work order systems and project tracking for multiple municipal departments, coordinated responses to public inquiries and supported project documentation and contract processes.
Patient Access Representative
Partners HealthCare
Aug 2013 - Mar 2020 (6 years 7 months)
Pre-registered and registered patients, verified insurance benefits and authorizations, managed admissions workflow and collected patient liabilities to ensure accurate billing and timely reimbursement.
Hostess
Kitty Murtaugh's
May 2011 - Sep 2014 (3 years 4 months)
Greeted and managed dining guests, coordinated reservations and takeout orders, and optimized seating to improve guest flow and experience during peak service periods.
Legal Secretary (Intern)
Kitsap County Prosecutor's Office
Jan 2010 - May 2010 (4 months)
Maintained county records in JIS, prepared discovery materials and organized defendant files to improve accessibility and support prosecuting attorneys' workflows.
Legal Assistant
Halsted, Attorney at Law
Feb 2006 - Jun 2009 (3 years 4 months)
Performed title research, drafted legal documents, maintained client records and implemented filing systems to streamline office operations and support real estate closings.
Head Teller
Nantucket Bank
Oct 2003 - Feb 2006 (2 years 4 months)
Led teller operations, trained staff on compliance and balancing procedures, managed branch cash shipments and ensured audit compliance to eliminate penalties and reduce errors.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Massachusetts Amherst (MCPPO / Management Certificate pending)
Masters Certificate in Project Management, Management
Pursuing a Management certificate and MCPPO-related training with completion pending in 2024.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Science, Public Policy and Social Services
2011 - 2014
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy and Social Services with a minor in Law, focusing on public administration and family/children services.
Kaplan University
Associate of Applied Science, Paralegal Studies
2008 - 2009
Earned an Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies, gaining practical training in legal procedures and document preparation.
Dennis Yarmouth Regional High School
Attended Dennis Yarmouth Regional High School (secondary education).
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