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Andrea Augustine

Kalamazoo

Summary

Adaptable and results-oriented leader with a track record in community engagement and government relations. Known for strong negotiation skills and strategic project management, driving initiatives that yield measurable outcomes.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal Development Project Manager

DTE Electric
Detroit
01.2024 - Current
  • Orchestrated community engagement strategy for local solar project permitting.
  • Managed internal tax strategy through collaboration with townships and State Tax Commission.
  • Implemented Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreements, realizing savings of approximately $2M in NPV per agreement.
  • Developed and presented bi-weekly local approval updates to senior leadership.

Senior Real Estate Manager- State of Michigan

Adams Outdoor Advertising
Kalamazoo
09.2019 - 01.2024
  • Oversaw lease portfolio of over 2,000 agreements across Michigan with a team of three direct reports.
  • Led development projects from land acquisition through construction, ensuring local ordinance compliance.
  • Established relationships with local and state government officials to expedite project approvals.
  • Achieved 25% cost reduction in lease terms during 2020-21 due to Covid-19 revenue impacts.
  • Negotiated four billboard company acquisitions to enhance inventory coverage.

Real Estate Manager

Adams Outdoor Advertising
Kalamazoo
10.2013 - 09.2019
  • Grew annual revenue by $2.8M through pioneering a digital billboard network.
  • Led real estate activities across the West Michigan market, overseeing two direct reports.
  • Facilitated land acquisition, lease negotiation, and construction for innovative advertising solutions.
  • Managed state and local governmental relations to secure necessary permits.

Planning Director

City of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo
10.2011 - 10.2013
  • Led team of 4 direct reports in planning, zoning, and historic preservation initiatives.
  • Served as chief land use official for city of Kalamazoo, overseeing comprehensive policies.
  • Developed strategic initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness for various city projects.
  • Coordinated interdepartmental efforts to align planning objectives and city policies.
  • Executed 18-month public process for updating city's Master Plan per state law.
  • Revised zoning code provisions to support urban redevelopment priorities.

Neighborhood Planner

City of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo
01.2002 - 10.2011
  • Coordinated neighborhood-level planning initiatives to enhance community engagement.
  • Collaborated across departments to address neighborhood concerns in zoning ordinance revisions.
  • Assisted in full overhaul of city's Zoning Ordinance

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo
06-2000

Skills

  • Project management
  • Community engagement
  • Government relations
  • Budget preparation
  • Team leadership
  • Negotiation skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic planning

Affiliations

  • Chair of Committee for Can Do Kalamazoo Capital Campaign
  • Vice-Chair of United Way of Greater Kalamazoo Community Investment Cabinet
  • Chairperson of Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study

Certification

  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certfication
  • Lean Yellow Belt (anticipated December 2025)

Timeline

Principal Development Project Manager

DTE Electric
01.2024 - Current

Senior Real Estate Manager- State of Michigan

Adams Outdoor Advertising
09.2019 - 01.2024

Real Estate Manager

Adams Outdoor Advertising
10.2013 - 09.2019

Planning Director

City of Kalamazoo
10.2011 - 10.2013

Neighborhood Planner

City of Kalamazoo
01.2002 - 10.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Kalamazoo College

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