Ashlie Tolliver Jones
Waxahachie,United States
Summary
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
Texas A&M University
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