Veronica Cooley
About Veronica Cooley
Veronica Cooley is the Permitting Manager at Flock Safety, with a background in GIS and a passion for improving human interactions with nature. She is a U.S. Navy veteran with extensive experience in various roles, including project control and land use.
Current Role as Permitting Manager
Veronica Cooley holds the position of Permitting Manager at Flock Safety, a public safety firm. In this role, she focuses on managing the permitting processes necessary for the company's operations. Her main responsibilities include coordinating with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and expediting permits to support the company's mission.
Past Experience at MD7
Veronica Cooley has previous experience working at MD7, where she served as a Project Control Specialist for 10 months in 2021. Prior to that, she held the position of Land Use I for two years from 2019 to 2021 in San Diego, CA. While at MD7, she was involved in controlling project timelines, budgets, and land use planning, which contributed to her expertise in project control and land use management.
Background in GIS and Tutoring
From 2018 to 2019, Veronica Cooley worked as a GIS Intern at the City of Gulfport in Gulfport, MS. Her role involved utilizing GIS software to analyze geographic data and improve local infrastructure planning. Additionally, she has experience as a Mathematics Tutor at The University of Southern Mississippi from 2016 to 2018, where she helped students understand mathematical concepts and improve their academic performance.
Service in the US Navy
Veronica Cooley is a U.S. Navy veteran, having served from 2012 to 2015. She started as a Machinist and later became a Machine Shop Supervisor in Sasebo, Japan. Her military experience provided her with a strong foundation in mechanical skills, leadership, and project management.
Educational Background in Geography
Veronica Cooley earned her Bachelor's Degree in Geography from The University of Southern Mississippi, where she studied from 2015 to 2019. Her education equipped her with extensive knowledge and skills in GIS software, which she aims to use to enhance human interactions with nature and wildlife.