Bradley Thomas
Urban Planner
Memphis,TN
Summary
Recent recipient of the Master's of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) from the University of Memphis. Seeking opportunities to plan cities, strengthen local communities, and engage citizens in future developments. Provides knowledge and expertise in service and communication, and is constantly learning in order to go above the expectation set before him.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Intern
Division Of Planning And Development
Memphis, TN
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Created and presented multiple case reports for the Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment and Memphis Landmarks Commission.
- Reviewed site plans, plats, deeds, and other land-use documents. Honored design guidelines for multiple historic neighborhoods, giving architectural design inputs for future development within said neighborhoods.
- Utilized the Memphis and Shelby County Unified Development Code, as well as the local Zoning Atlas and the Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan, to make both short-term and long-term planning-related decisions for case reports.
- Worked the department's service counter, answering calls and helping applicants fill out applications, request zoning letters, and other related tasks. Assisted both the Zoning Administrator and other principal planners as help was needed.
Student Intern
Division Of Housing & Community Development
Memphis, TN
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted in collecting applications and data for various grant programs, such as SCIF and the Memphis Affordable Housing Trust Fund (MAHTF). Completed various tasks as requested by HCD directors.
- Created spreadsheets using the Shelby County Accessory of Property for data collection.
- Worked alongside local CDC's and non-profits by creating surveys, planning events, and other duties.
- Member of the Memphis Heritage Trail Trailblazer Awards Committee.
Education
Master of Arts - City & Regional Planning
University Of Memphis
Memphis, TN 08.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University Of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN 08.2014 - 05.2019
Skills
Analytic
Compassion
Collaboration
Empathy
Zoning and Development Practices
Local Codes and Plans
GIS
SketchUp
Freehand Sketch
Timeline
Student Intern
Division Of Planning And Development
05.2020 - 05.2021
Student Intern
Division Of Housing & Community Development
08.2019 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - City & Regional Planning
University Of Memphis
08.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University Of Tennessee - Knoxville
08.2014 - 05.2019