Talented Urban Planner offering 8 years of extensive experience in field. Bring expertise in developing land use, revitalization and renewal plans for city and suburban environments. Strong problem solver and relationship builder.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
City Planner
City Of Glenn Heights
10.2022 - 06.2023
Prepared and presented statistical and technical data.
Prioritized workloads and managed work time to keep projects moving according to timelines.
Conducted research and surveys, analyzed data and compiled reports according to local, state and federal guidelines.
Gave presentations to groups of interested parties conveying complex plans and proposals.
Formulated plans for urban development and redevelopment.
Collaborated cross-functionally with planning and other teams to cement partnerships and achieve mutual goals.
Prepared reports using statistics, charts and graphs to illustrate planning studies in areas such as population, land use or zoning.
Prepared, maintained and updated files, land use data and statistics.
Evaluated permits for zoning changes and building projects by closely checking information against approval requirements.
Responded to public inquiries and complaints.
Developed and maintained city planning, zoning and regulatory documentation, utilizing modern approaches to address Glen Heights area current and future needs.
Conducted interviews, surveys and site inspections concerning factors affecting zoning, traffic flow and housing.
Created comprehensive plans and designs for land use, zoning, buildings, utility systems and transportation across Glenn Heights area.
Spoke publicly to discuss planning projects, garner interest and build support for community areas and government buildings.
Advised planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness and possible alternatives.
Conducted research to prepare plans by holding interviews, preparing questionnaires, reviewing various types of documents and handling field observations.
Outlined data about population, land usage and zoning data with charts, graphs and PowerPoint presentations.
Compiled costs of goods and services for projects to present decision-makers with accurate estimates and enhance budget planning.
Orchestrated and carried out surveys to understand traffic patterns, land use and local issues and inform decision-making related to planning projects.
Identified opportunities and developed plans for sustainability projects and programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste or restore natural systems.
Senior Planner
City of Waxahachie
02.2022 - Current
Prepares reports, studies, and policy statements related to
research, surveys, and development standards for the Zoning
and Subdivision Regulations Ordinances
Administers and enforces zoning and planning regulations and
ordinances
Interprets and applies applicable state, county and local codes,
ordinances and regulations
Initiates actions necessary to correct deficiencies or violations
of regulations
Assists with updates and maintenance of Comprehensive Plan
and land development regulations
Conducts review of various development applications
including plats, permits, site plans, variance requests and
rezoning
Conducts extensive research in specific or general project
areas
Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working
papers, and correspondence
Identifies community problems, issues, and opportunities in
particular neighborhoods that could be mitigated through
better community planning
Develops long range plans for communities with common
developmental issues
Develops strategies to promote economic and community
development or efficient land useconsistent with community
goals
Evaluates adequacy of community facilities in meeting current
and projected needs
Recommends priorities, schedules, and funding sources to
implement public improvements plan
Writes, or assists in writing, a variety of ordinances and
regulations relating to development controls
Attends substantial number of evening and weekend
meetings
Attends and participate in professional group meetings; stay
abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public
planning and development; and attend training sessions,
conferences and events as necessary
Performs other duties as assigned.
Senior Planner
City of Albemarle
08.2021 - 02.2022
Perform skilled professional and administrative work in the
Planning and Community Development Department pertaining to
proper land use and zoning
Administers specified planning
activities, perform studies and presents staff reports
Provides staff
administrative assistance to various boards and commissions
Provide technical assistance to the general public and other
governmental agencies on planning, land use, nuisance, and
related matters; assists property owners and others in
completing various forms and applications
Researches, coordinates and prepares grant proposals for
government funding for various planning and development
programs and projects administered by the City; maintains files
and supporting data;
Updates and creates long-range planning documents such as
the City’s Land Use Plan
Prepares modifications to specific
Land Use Plan elements
Lead responsibility for special projects of a sensitive and
comprehensive nature, and/or responsibility to direct a major
complex planning project;
Reviews site plans for compliance with current City zoning and
state guidelines;
Tax Technician
Anson County Government
09.2020 - 11.2021
Managed accounts that qualify for the North Carolina Present-
Use Value Tax Program (PUV)
Reviewed and notated information related to property deeds
before sending to GIS for mapping
Updated tax accounts to reflect parcel subdivisions,
combinations, ownership changes, and PUV status
Utilized AS400 and CAMA to access and edit tax accounts
Drafted correspondence to owners that participate or
purchase qualifying parcels in the PUV program
Researched parcel and plat information for citizens, surveyors,
and attorneys
Creation of deferred tax bills for parcels that no longer qualify
for the PUV program
Audit of PUV files to ensure compliance with state and county
ordinance
Reviewed plats and certified compliance with state and county
regulations prior to recording
Reported sales ratio information to the North Carolina
Department of Revunue.
Planning Specialist
City of Albemarle
08.2021 - 08.2021
Assisting with the coordinated guidance and regulation of the
growth and development of the City, and administering
ordinances related to zoning, subdivision regulations,
appearance, floodplain, signage, minimum housing, historic
district and other growth and development issues
Perform detailed analysis of applications for rezoning; site and
subdivision plat review; preparation of staff reports; and
preparation of ordinances and text amendments
Investigation and resolution of ordinance violations;
performed complex research on planning and development
issues; reported findings to Director and elected officials; and
performed a variety of duties to support the activities of Boards
and Committees
Prepared detailed site and area analysis reports and staff
reports for rezoning petitions; drafted recommendations
Made presentations to Planning Board, Zoning Board of
Adjustment, and other committees on rezoning petitions,
conditional use permits, map amendments, text amendments
and special projects
Utilized a variety of computer programs to generate reports
and data and to prepare presentations, charts, maps, graphs,
and other illustrative materials for presentation to elected
officials, appointed boards, and citizens.
Office Administrator
Simon Property Group
11.2018 - 09.2019
Provided administrative support for management office at
Charlotte Premium Outlets
Administrative support for property financial cycle as it relates
to Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
Support and administration of marketing events, promotions,
sponsorships, collateral management, and proof of
performance
Schedule management for Property Manager
Coordination
and support with short-term leasing agreements, tracking and
reviewing milestones of lease agreements
Obtaining and processing monthly rent & tenant sales.
Principal Secretary
City of Killeen
04.2016 - 11.2018
Provided administrative support to the Code Enforcement
Department by processing invoices, scheduling inspections
and abatements, customer service, and report creation
Promoted accuracy and efficiency by engineering new user-
friendly work orders
Restructured the contractor assignment Excel report, resulting
in a multi-faceted, functional, report that provides detailed
budget-breakdown at a glance
Audit of Mobile Home Park plans and licensing
Engineered inter-departmental plan review protocol
Engineered City Comparison Report, comparing employment
and salary statistics between Killeen and cities of similar
population
Provide administrative support to the Building Inspections and
Permit Department by processing reports, providing relief
support to permit clerks, customer service, document creation
and management, and budget preparations
Audit outstanding inspection fees
Bill for outstanding inspection fees
Process accounts
receivable for re-inspection fees
Timekeeper of department
Process monthly data reports using COGNOS
Preparation for departmental meetings
Provided administrative support to the Assistant Director of
Development Services by conducting intake of new planning
and zoning applications, customer service, document creation
and management, and report preparation
Project lead for departmental records management initiative
Distribution and review of recorded plats
Preparation for public and internal meetings
Creation of forms used by various city departments
Process and review plat case files
Process open record requests
Utilization of AS-400, Naviline, and GIS to research, schedule,
and process cases
Utilization of LegiStar to upload agenda items, presentations,
and minutes from public meetings
Took over the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update when the
staffed long-range planner resigned.
Education
Masters of Public Administration -
Valdosta State University
2024
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource
Management
Texas A&M University
2020
Skills
City Planning
Contact Management Systems
City and County Regulations
Community Support
Complex Problem-Solving
Reading Comprehension
Staff Meetings
Project Leadership
Zoning and Development
Construction Documentation
Time Management
Land Utilization
Certification
AICP Member
Timeline
City Planner
City Of Glenn Heights
10.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Planner
City of Waxahachie
02.2022 - Current
Senior Planner
City of Albemarle
08.2021 - 02.2022
Planning Specialist
City of Albemarle
08.2021 - 08.2021
Tax Technician
Anson County Government
09.2020 - 11.2021
Office Administrator
Simon Property Group
11.2018 - 09.2019
Principal Secretary
City of Killeen
04.2016 - 11.2018
Masters of Public Administration -
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource
Management