Brandi Deese
Indian Trail,North Carolina
Summary
To obtain a position with a governmental entity that offers the opportunity for personal and professional growth as well as one that can benefit from my contributions to the fullest.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Planning
Town of Indian Trail
Indian Trail
06.2019 - Current
- Member of the Town’s Executive Leadership Team
- Responsible for organizing and evaluating the work of the Planning, Economic Development and Code Enforcement Divisions for one of the fastest growing Towns in the nation
- Responsible for establishing and adhering to the department’s annual operating budget
- Ensures implementation of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and oversaw the recent rewrite of the UDO
- Direct and evaluate the performance of each of the members of the Planning and Code Enforcement Divisions
- Advise and represent the Town and Department at Town Council Meetings, Planning Board, Tree Advisory Board, Board of Adjustment and the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
- Served a primary staff on the Lynx Silverline Project Management Team for the Light Rail project
- Established and maintain a great working relationship with developers as well as members of the community that are anti-growth as a means of providing outstanding customer service while ensuring the best for the Town
- Inform and advise the Town Manager as well as members of Town Council
- Prepare and present complete and accurate work to the Town Manager and Town Council.
Assistant Planning Services Administrator
City of Pensacola
Pensacola
01.2015 - 06.2019
- Responsible for consulting with citizens, developers, real estate professionals and attorney for development issues needing board approval; serve as primary staff to Architectural Review Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning Board and Gateway Review Board
- Supervise staff in the preparation of agendas, notifying board members and the public
- Process Land Development Code amendments
- Assist citizens with interpretation and application of Land Development Code
- Perform subdivision review
- Assist in budget preparation
- Prepare memorandums for City Council agenda items and present to City Council when needed
- Special projects and research as assigned by Planning Services Administrator
- Meet with the administration and elected officials and fill in for Planning Services Administrator on a regular basis
- Known in the Community as the go to staff person for any issue no matter how complex or political it may be.
Planning & Development Director
City of Laurinburg, NC
Laurinburg
07.2011 - 12.2014
- Member of City Management Team; Leads staff in the functions of planning, zoning, code enforcement, community development; Hires, trains, provides performance coaching and evaluation for planning, zoning, code enforcement, GIS, Beautification Department, and Cemetery Department
- Researches, drafts and makes recommendations in policies, programs, activities, processes, and procedures
- Analyzes budget needs and financial status of assigned areas; Consults with and coordinates activities with architects, engineers, attorneys, and management experts on matters
- Researches and prepares reports on a variety of issues as assigned by the City Manager and City Council
- Administers and manages grant funds from application to close out including CDBG
- Responsible for sale of City owned land/lots (CDBG)
- Responsible for assisting Laurinburg Downtown Revitalization Corporation Chairman in the duties of Director of Downtown
- Responsible for hosting monitoring visits & meeting regulatory compliance during visits
- Oversight of bid openings and pre-construction/pre-bid conferences.
City Planner & Zoning Officer
City of Laurinburg, NC
Laurinburg
12.2005 - 07.2011
- This position enabled me to obtain experience in all elements of the planning and development arena
- Responsible for administering provisions of the UDO, serve as staff to the Board of Adjustment, Planning Board & City Council; Attends and makes presentations to board meetings and Council meetings; Performs plan review and site development coordination; Researches, drafts and/or rewrites ordinances, policies and procedures; Maintains and interprets City Zoning Map; performs inspections to determine zoning compliance; Enforces junk vehicle ordinance, nuisance ordinance, other areas of City Code; Enforces minimum housing code; repairs/removes substandard structures; receives, investigates, and follows-up on citizen complaints regarding policy or regulations; conducts preconstruction conferences and conducts site inspections; meets with citizens, contractors, developers, engineers and others; Prepares maps, site plans, and zoning permits.
Education
Dedman Leadership Fellow -
Sandhills Community College
01.2012
Public Executive Leadership Academy (PELA) -
UNC-Chapel Hill
01.2011
Community Development Academy -
UNC-Chapel Hill
01.2011
Municipal & County Administration -
UNC-Chapel Hill
01.2010
Certified Zoning Officer -
North Carolina AZO
01.2008
Leadership Scotland -
Scotland County Chamber of Commerce
01.2007
Master of Public Administration -
UNC-Pembroke
01.2006
Introduction to Planning Practices in NC -
UNC-Chapel Hill
01.2006
Learning Organization Training -
City of Laurinburg
01.2006
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science -
UNC-Pembroke
01.2004
Skills
- Proficient in Geographic Information System (GIS)
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, Adobe Acrobat & Permitting Software
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Trained (NVCI)
- Grant Writing
- Project Management
- Department Management
- Relationship Building
- Budget Preparation
- Issue Resolution
- Dispute Mediation
Activities
- Public Safety Workgroup – Co-Chair 2023
- Previous Chamber of Commerce – Board of Directors
- Previous Scotland County Recreation Foundation Board Member
- Previous North Carolina Community Development Association Board Member
- Previous United Way Board Member
- Previous Laurinburg Downtown Revitalization Corporation Board Member
- Previous Chamber of Commerce – Green Committee Member
- Involved in community service projects including mentoring elementary school children
- Volunteer Pitching Coach
Awards
2023, Top 50 Most Dynamic Women in Charlotte Region 2022, Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU-A Certification) 2021, UC Top 100 Most Powerful Women 2015, American Institute of Certified Planners AICP Certification 2013, United Way Service Award 2006, Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society 2002, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Planning
Town of Indian Trail
06.2019 - Current
Assistant Planning Services Administrator
City of Pensacola
01.2015 - 06.2019
Planning & Development Director
City of Laurinburg, NC
07.2011 - 12.2014
City Planner & Zoning Officer
City of Laurinburg, NC
12.2005 - 07.2011
Dedman Leadership Fellow -
Sandhills Community College
Public Executive Leadership Academy (PELA) -
UNC-Chapel Hill
Community Development Academy -
UNC-Chapel Hill
Municipal & County Administration -
UNC-Chapel Hill
Certified Zoning Officer -
North Carolina AZO
Leadership Scotland -
Scotland County Chamber of Commerce
Master of Public Administration -
UNC-Pembroke
Introduction to Planning Practices in NC -
UNC-Chapel Hill
Learning Organization Training -
City of Laurinburg
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science -
UNC-Pembroke
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