Erin Nash
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Skilled City Planning Associate offering ten years of public service experience. Trained in legislative analysis; land use and zoning implementation; and general plan intergration. Proven experience in board leadership, organizing and campaign strategy, providing customer service, and transportation planning.
Planning professional with significant experience driving strategic initiatives and optimizing project timelines. Recognized for strong focus on collaboration and delivering results that align with organizational goals. Highly adaptable and known for effective communication and critical thinking skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
City Planning Associate
Los Angeles Department Of City Planning
02.2023 - Current
- Manage and Prepare Supplemental Reports, draft Ordinances, and Resolutions supporting the adoption of Community Plan Updates integrating the New Zoning Code (Chapter 1A of the LAMC)
- Conduct quality assurance testing of content-management software (Drupal 10) to support the streamlined launch of the Interactive Web-Based Zoning Code
- Utilize Adobe InDesign to build draft Community Plan Zone Districts integrating the New Zoning Code
- Collaborated with stakeholders at Office Hours to define plan objectives resulting in increased support for the draft proposed Orange Line Neighborhood Transit Neighborhood Transportation Plan
- Managed and streamlined multiple land use applications for the Ventura-Cahuenga Boulevard Specific Plan and Toluca Community Development Overlay areas.
- Presented proposed discretionary projects before the: Los Angeles City Council; Planning and Land Use Management Committee; Planning Commission; and Advisory Agency.
- Managed Ventura-Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan, Plan Review Board and Valley Subdivision Public Hearing Management Group.
Board Member, Chair
Los Angeles Metro - SFV Service Council
01.2021 - 06.2026
- Review and approve major rail and bus service changes in the San Fernando Valley; increased funding with support letter for $1.898 billion in funding for the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Corridor Project and Metro L (Gold) Line.
- Provide policy recommendations to Los Angeles Metro Transportation Authority Executive Board.
Transportation Planning Associate
Los Angeles Department of Transportation
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Support Transportation Procurement and Mobility team with request for proposal, and contracts preparation
- Assisted with RFP preparation to secure procurement of 14 battery-electric buses and seven electric chargers for the DASH-Pacoima line
Planning Assistant
Los Angeles Department Of City Planning
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Conducts professional City Planning work in the Valley Project Planning Bureau, and manage land-use implementation for three overlay community plans in the Southeast San Fernando Valley including Valley Village and North Hollywood Community areas.
- Increased case processing of administrative and discretionary development projects in Southeast San Fernando Valley.
- Trained staff on Zoning Administrator regulations and procedures and increased case processing efficiencies.
- Provide detailed land use, zone regulation guidance, clearance and project review for over 400 applicants in Fiscal Year '22-'23.
Council Deputy
Los Angeles City Council, South Los Angeles
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Staffed City Council Committees and advise Councilmember on housing, urban planning, personnel and LGBTQIA + issues; interface with various city agencies to address quality of life matters.
- Negotiated with various department managers to increase local hire program participation and streamlined program utilization by 40%.
Board Member
Los Angeles County Young Democrats
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Interviewed candidates for endorsements in local, state, and federal races; canvassed & fundraised for campaigns.
Assembly District Delegate (AD 39)
California Democratic Party
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed and strengthened political partnerships to further party platform and endorsements.
Council Deputy
Los Angeles City Council, Northeast Valley
12.2014 - 08.2016
- Staffed the Councilmember on City Council Committees on homelessness, public & mental health and education.
- Provided reports at community meetings to address quality of life concerns.
- Developed content and social media campaigns for district platforms and website.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Public Policy Analysis
California State University - Northridge
Los Angeles, CA12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
California State University - Northridge
Los Angeles, CA06.2011
Skills
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Customer Service
- Oral Communication
- Self Management
- Land Use Development
- Written Communication
- Emotional Maturity
- Community Relations
- Environmental Analyses
Affiliations
Member , Los Angeles African American Public Policy Institute , 2018 to Current
Timeline
Transportation Planning Associate
Los Angeles Department of Transportation
02.2024 - 05.2024
City Planning Associate
Los Angeles Department Of City Planning
02.2023 - Current
Board Member, Chair
Los Angeles Metro - SFV Service Council
01.2021 - 06.2026
Planning Assistant
Los Angeles Department Of City Planning
03.2020 - 02.2023
Board Member
Los Angeles County Young Democrats
01.2017 - 01.2018
Assembly District Delegate (AD 39)
California Democratic Party
01.2017 - 01.2018
Council Deputy
Los Angeles City Council, South Los Angeles
08.2016 - 03.2020
Council Deputy
Los Angeles City Council, Northeast Valley
12.2014 - 08.2016
Master of Public Administration - Public Policy Analysis
California State University - Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
California State University - Northridge
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