Open To Work
Christina Lorraine Goggin
Glen Allen,VA
Work Preference
Summary
Senior urban planner with extensive experience in community development project leadership. Expertise in stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, and staff mentoring to improve process efficiency. Proven ability to tackle complex planning challenges and achieve significant project milestones.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planner III, Development Review and Design Division
Henrico County
Henrico County, USA
01.2000 - 01.2026
- Led plan review on various sensitive projects, including 4 expansions of St. Mary's Hospital, 3 expansions of Henrico Doctors Hospital, Hermitage at Cedarfield, Landmark and Fairways subdivisions, and Westminster Canterbury.
- Trained new staff and reviewed development plans, construction documents, and building permits for public facilities, single-family homes, and commercial developments. Processed RPA exception requests for Planning Commission consideration.
- Coordinated with all stakeholders to complete project milestones, ensuring all bonds were released and certificates of occupancy issued. Managed bonds for subdivision recordation and improvements dedicated to the locality.
- Advised applicants and citizens on complex planning issues, ensuring compliance with adopted codes and policies to align with community goals.
- Submitted and presented proposals to elected and appointed county officials, along with other county, state, and federal agencies.
- Evaluated county projects for Recreation and Parks, the School Board, and General Administration. Participated in RFP interviews and evaluations for county facilities.
- Assisted in design and implementation of the 2021 Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance update.
Zoning Administrator, Dept. of Community Development
King William County
King William County, USA
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Supervised team of three in reviewing development plans and addressing inquiries from county and state officials, ensuring compliance with zoning regulations.
- Coordinated site plans and permit applications to the Department of Environmental Quality for the county's first public water tower. Managed project delivery for the county's first sewage treatment plant.
- Oversaw multiple improvement projects, including animal pound expansion, park lighting upgrades, landscaping enhancements, Volunteer Fire Station construction, landfill expansion, and courthouse wall restoration.
- Drafted ordinances and policies for Board of Zoning Appeals and Historic Preservation and Architectural Review Board, supporting effective governance and community development.
Zoning Officer, Dept. of Community Development
Richmond
Richmond, USA
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Evaluated site plans and building permit applications for compliance. Conducted commercial and residential site inspections to determine conformance status. Prepared variance cases for the Board of Zoning Appeals.
- Analyzed effects of code interpretation on physical and socio-economic environments to inform zoning decisions.
- Assessed non-conforming versus illegal features to identify redevelopment opportunities.
- Conducted deed and title research to verify compliance with zoning regulations.
Planning Technician
Hanover County
Hanover County, USA
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Evaluated site plans, allocated residential and commercial addresses, and updated GIS database to reflect current planning needs.
- Contributed to 2020 Comprehensive Plan update through input gathering, mapping document production, and facilitating community hearings.
- Collected sectional reports from county agencies, facilitated community meetings to share planning concepts, and analyzed 3-C data to project population and growth trends.
Education
Master of Urban and Regional Planning -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA01-1999
B.F.A. - Architectural History
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA01-1995
Skills
- Project and people management
- Community development
- Compliance and permitting
- Stakeholder relations
- Strategic planning
- Financial modeling
- Presentation skills
- Market analysis
- Due diligence
- Plan review
- Zoning policies and proffers
- Environmental impact assessment
- Economic development
- Land use planning
- Urban development
- Cross-functional collaboration
Certification
- AICP - American Planning Institute
Timeline
Planner III, Development Review and Design Division
Henrico County
01.2000 - 01.2026
Zoning Administrator, Dept. of Community Development
King William County
01.1999 - 01.2000
Zoning Officer, Dept. of Community Development
Richmond
01.1998 - 01.1999
Planning Technician
Hanover County
01.1996 - 01.1998
Master of Urban and Regional Planning -
Virginia Commonwealth University
B.F.A. - Architectural History
Virginia Commonwealth University