Elsie Thurman
Dallas,TX
Summary
Zoning and Permitting Professional with proven expertise in land use due diligence, zoning modifications, and building inspection and permitting. Recognized for a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Strong communicator with experience coordinating with public agencies and project stakeholders to facilitate efficient and successful project approvals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Zoning & Permitting Professional
Dallas ISD 2020 Bond Program
Dallas, Texas
02.2020 - Current
- Dallas ISD 2020 Bond Program – Zoning & Permitting RFP Recipient.
- Zoning: Specific Use Permits and Planned Development Districts: application preparation, coordination, and acquisition of required materials, revisions to existing zoning ordinances, posting of zoning signs, and meeting with staff, appointed and elected officials, attendance of required public hearings and any neighborhood and/or community meetings related to the zoning of a school campus.
- Subdivision Application/Platting: coordination with other professionals and surveyors to submit a preliminary plat application with required set of documents. Meetings with city staff.
- Easement Abandonments: submittal of abandonment request and acquisition of required documents with other professionals. Consultation with city staff and attendance of any hearings.
Zoning & Permitting Professional
Land Use Planning & Zoning Services
Dallas, Texas
07.2010 - Current
- Prepare zoning modifications: minor amendments, planned development districts, specific use permits, general zoning changes. Analysis of site suitability, utilities, deed restrictions, flood plain, wet/dry areas.
- Work directly with municipalities, architects, engineers, surveyors, and communities to provide solutions to projects.
Project Manager/Paralegal
Shupe Ventura, PLLC
Dallas, Texas
03.2010 - Current
- Perform land use jurisdictional analysis and due diligence research in various cities and counties. Provide project management and/or paralegal support.
Paralegal/Land Use Section
K&L Gates, LLP
Dallas, Texas
06.2006 - 02.2010
- Project managed The Town of Trophy Club Public Improvement District where bonds were issued December 2007 for $27.5M.
- Project managed the City of Farmers Branch, Mercer Crossing Public Improvement District with bonds estimated at $100M in 2008.
- Initial draft of land use PID district petitions, resolutions creating districts, and public hearing notices.
- Performed land use entitlement due diligence and jurisdictional analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TexasSkills
- Land Use Due Diligence
- Project Planning
- Planned Development Districts
- Specific Use Permits
- General Zoning Change
- Easement Abandonments
- Board of Adjustment Appeals
- Plat/Replats/Amended Plats
- Permitting/Building Permits/CO
- Word/Excel/Power Point
Affiliations
- Vickery Meadow TIRZ District No. 9 – Board Member - Vice Chair
- Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce
- Dallas Leadership ISD Alumna 2011
Certification
- North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA)
- Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
- Women Business Enterprise (WBE)
- Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
- Historically Underutilized Business (HUB)
Timeline
Zoning & Permitting Professional
Dallas ISD 2020 Bond Program
02.2020 - Current
Zoning & Permitting Professional
Land Use Planning & Zoning Services
07.2010 - Current
Project Manager/Paralegal
Shupe Ventura, PLLC
03.2010 - Current
Paralegal/Land Use Section
K&L Gates, LLP
06.2006 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science -
Dallas Baptist University