Debbie Cleek
Portland,OR
Summary
Senior Planner with extensive project management skills. Years of experience in the public and private sectors, effectively engaging with applicants, stakeholders, and elected officials. Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate across diverse groups.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal/Senior Planner
Bookin Land Use + Planning
Portland, OR
06.2016 - Current
- Prepare applications for land use entitlements, managing projects through the development review process.
- Analyze zoning regulations to inform project feasibility, review timelines, and compliance strategies.
- Lead interdisciplinary teams in compiling comprehensive application submittals.
- Represent clients as a technical expert in pre-application conferences, and public hearings.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes.
Green Building Specialist
City of Portland, Bureau of Development Services
Portland, OR
09.2007 - 06.2010
- Developed and implemented programs to encourage developers to build more sustainably.
- Created and administered an alternative permit review track to help innovative green technologies meet code requirements.
- Provided technical assistance to permit applicants to help resolve conflicts between green building goals and code requirements.
- Facilitated an industry stakeholders group working to develop new code standards.
Senior City Planner
City of Portland, Bureau of Development Services
Portland, OR
10.2003 - 09.2007
- Team Leader for the Land Division team, providing mentoring, code interpretations, and reviewing decisions prepared by junior staff.
- Trained newly-hired team members.
- Facilitated weekly team meeting.
- Reviewed development proposals for compliance with the zoning standards to prepare comprehensive, written land-use decisions.
- Presented at public hearings to decision-making bodies.
Planner/Project Manager
Mackenzie
Portland, OR
06.2000 - 10.2003
- Prepared land use applications, development feasibility studies, and zoning analysis.
- Supervised Permit Coordinator to ensure timely submittal and tracking of building permit applications.
- Prepared scope and fee proposals while managing project budgeting and billing processes.
City Planner
City of Portland, Office of Planning & Development Review
Portland, OR
08.1996 - 10.1999
- Reviewed land use applications to ensure adherence to zoning regulations.
- Served as lead planner for property line adjustments, lot segregations, and legal lot determinations. Assigned reviews, evaluated completed work, and issued approvals.
- Assisted public with zoning inquiries by explaining requirements and negotiating solutions.
Education
Associate of Science - Geography With An Emphasis in Urban Planning
University of Arizona
Tucson, ArizonaSkills
Experienced planner
Proven project manager
Organized, critical thinker
Budget-minded strategist
Clear communicator
Team leader and team player
Professional Development
- Certificate in Project Management, Portland State University
- LEED Accredited Professional, Green Building Institute
- Certified Sustainable Building Advisor
- Certificate in Digital Marketing, Portland State University
Timeline
Principal/Senior Planner
Bookin Land Use + Planning
06.2016 - Current
Green Building Specialist
City of Portland, Bureau of Development Services
09.2007 - 06.2010
Senior City Planner
City of Portland, Bureau of Development Services
10.2003 - 09.2007
Planner/Project Manager
Mackenzie
06.2000 - 10.2003
City Planner
City of Portland, Office of Planning & Development Review
08.1996 - 10.1999
Associate of Science - Geography With An Emphasis in Urban Planning
University of Arizona