Chase Lacy
Flint Hill
Summary
Diligent professional with a robust background in regulatory compliance, real estate, retail management, and customer service. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in risk management, policy development, and audit procedures. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring adherence to legal standards and organizational policies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance Administrator
24/7 Grease Trap & Services Inc.
Manassas
06.2025 - Current
- Procured and managed various licenses and permits from state, city, town, and county governments to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated with local and regional health departments to obtain necessary health-related permits and certifications.
- Liaised with individual water treatment facilities to secure required operational and environmental permits, maintaining a comprehensive compliance record.
- Developed and maintained a tracking system for permit expiration dates, renewals, and required updates to streamline the permit management process.
- Developed a ground-up OSHA compliant safety policy
- Created pro-active systems to reduce liabilities, decrease vehicle down times, and mitigate job safety risks
- Developed mechanisms to track any potential incidents
- Completed Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) AND Job Safety Analysis (JSA) reports for federal contracts
- Reviewed legal language of potential contracts, and identified unfavorable or high liability clauses
- Collaborated with field technicians to ensure timely and accurate permit acquisition for high-value projects, minimizing delays and ensuring compliance.
- Acted as a liaison between customers and site teams, providing progress updates and ensuring seamless communication for high-dollar value projects.
- Reviewed existing contracts, documents, reports and other materials to identify potential areas of non-compliance.
- Identified gaps in existing policies and procedures, suggesting changes as needed to maintain compliance.
- Ensured that all necessary forms are completed accurately prior to submission.
- Developed and implemented internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Realtor/Lead Agent
River City Elite Properties - Powered by Real Broker; The Vargas Team LLC
05.2023 - Current
- Pre-qualified clients to tailor strategic solutions aligned with their unique financial goals and property needs.
- Mentored new agents, providing guidance and support to accelerate their professional development and success.
- Cultivated lasting relationships with clients through trust, transparency, and consistent communication.
- Maintained expert-level knowledge of market trends, local laws, and regulations to provide clients with informed guidance.
- Conducted detailed financial analyses to forecast investment returns and help clients make sound real estate decisions.
- Negotiated complex transactions to achieve favorable outcomes, consistently advocating for client interests.
- Delivered seamless, stress-free experiences by exceeding expectations and managing each step of the transaction with precision.
- Leveraged experience and market insight to craft compelling offers, increasing acceptance rates in competitive environments.
- Accurately priced listings using current market data, creating demand and competition that maximized seller returns.
Manager
Capital Aquarium
Manassas
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Received and acclimated livestock shipments, including fish, invertebrates, and corals, ensuring optimal health and environmental transition.
- Applied market-based pricing to livestock and goods to maintain profitability and competitive edge.
- Managed inventory and placed orders for dry goods used in retail and service operations.
- Reviewed over 200 client accounts weekly to verify accurate invoicing and delivery of livestock and dry goods.
- Conducted in-depth audits of the service department, identifying inefficiencies and saving the business thousands of dollars monthly.
- Developed and implemented accountability systems to improve staff performance and operational transparency.
- Trained and mentored new employees in livestock care, maintenance procedures, and customer service standards.
- Performed general tank maintenance, including water changes, equipment checks, and health assessments.
- Provided expert husbandry guidance to customers, ensuring long-term care success and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained a professional and engaging social media presence to promote services, products, and educational content.
- Ensured store cleanliness and merchandise presentation to enhance the customer experience.
- Oversaw water quality management and enforced safety protocols involving electrical equipment and aquatic systems.
- Conducted weekly on-site aquarium maintenance for commercial clients, ensuring high standards of care and display.
- Manassas, VA
Assist Artist/Cook
MUSE PAINTBAR
Gainesville
09.2018 - 01.2023
- Assisted customers with painting techniques and provided guidance on color mixing and brush strokes.
- Took orders for food and refreshments, including alcoholic beverages, and ensured timely delivery to guests.
- Engaged guests with charismatic entertainment, such as witty banter and music playlists.
- Ensured food-safe sanitation practices were followed to prevent contamination and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
- Gainesville, VA
Manager
Pizzarama
Warrenton
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Oversaw the preparation of fresh ingredients for cooking and baking.
- Managed order entry and delivery logistics in the POS system.
- Trained employees on maintaining restaurant standards of conduct, cleanliness, and operations.
- Optimized delivery routes for efficiency.
- Warrenton, VA
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VirginiaAssociate of Arts -
Northern Virginia Community College
Manassas, VirginiaHigh School Diploma -
Fauquier High School
Warrenton, VirginiaSkills
- Contract review
- Job hazard analysis
- Compliance auditing
- Regulatory compliance
- Permit management
- Risk management
- Client relationship management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Negotiation skills
- Investigation techniques
- Risk analysis
- Analytical problem solving
- Risk assessment
- Incident response
- Data gathering and reporting
- Policy revision
- Property valuation
- Regulatory knowledge
- Employee mentoring
- Team leadership
- Housing market trends
- Relationship building
- Comparative market analysis
- Leasing and sales
- Property research
- Policy writing
- Customer service
- Goal setting
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff training and development
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
Timeline
Compliance Administrator
24/7 Grease Trap & Services Inc.
06.2025 - Current
Realtor/Lead Agent
River City Elite Properties - Powered by Real Broker; The Vargas Team LLC
05.2023 - Current
Manager
Capital Aquarium
04.2021 - 06.2023
Assist Artist/Cook
MUSE PAINTBAR
09.2018 - 01.2023
Manager
Pizzarama
08.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies
University of Mary Washington
Associate of Arts -
Northern Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Fauquier High School