Harden A. Carter
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Resourceful Social Media Marketing Specialist with the talent to increase brand awareness and bring in new clients.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Planner
City Of Los Angeles, Office Of Councilmember Tom LaBonge
Los Angeles, CA
04.2010 - 11.2016
- Prepared presentations summarizing findings from various projects for internal stakeholders.
- Coordinated with local businesses, community organizations, and government agencies to ensure successful implementation of plans.
- Monitored and executed drafting and filing of various planning documents for timely project completion.
- Reviewed building permit applications submitted by developers, contractors, and private citizens before approving them.
- Participated in professional workshops and conferences focused on topics relevant to modern-day city planners.
- Conducted field investigations and surveys to compile and analyze data on economic and physical factors affecting land use.
- Participated in community outreach events designed to educate citizens on upcoming changes that may affect them directly or indirectly.
- Provided technical assistance to citizens regarding their requests or questions about the built environment.
- Performed site visits to assess existing conditions in various neighborhoods throughout the city.
- Processed zoning and project permits, verifying information against established standards to make accurate approval or denial judgments.
Contract Planning & Consulting
Contract Planner
Los Angeles, CA
01.1992 - 09.2007
- Carter provides project entitlement and interim staffing services for local developers, businesses, and municipal governments.
- Project sites included the cities of Los Angeles, Azusa, El Segundo, Pasadena, South Pasadena, Fontana, La Canada-Flintridge, Barstow, Beverly Hills, Downey, Redondo Beach, Culver City, Burbank, West Hollywood, and Westlake Village
- Project sector clients included; Willdan Associates, Flintridge Foundation, Regional Housing Development, John Kennedy & Associates, Community Housing Services (CHS), Paul Secord Associates, Cargill Associates, Wayne Swindall Architectural Design, CFE Mortgage, and Elinor Aurthur & Associates
- Conducted research on best practices in city planning and development.
- Conducted field investigations and surveys to compile and analyze data on economic and physical factors affecting land use.
- Assisted in development of architectural plans by providing input for zoning and compliance.
- Advised elected officials on matters pertaining to urban planning policy decisions.
Land Use Coordinator
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
10.1991 - 01.1993
- Obtained land use entitlements for corporate medical centers and medical office buildings.
Associate Planner
Willdan Associates
Industry
09.1987 - 08.1991
- Provided interim staffing services for various cities throughout Southern California
- Client cities include; Hidden Hills, South Pasadena, Westlake Village, West Hollywood, Moreno Valley, Rancho Palos Verdes, La Habra Heights, and Lynwood.
R.E. Market Analysis Researcher
Land Tech Inc.
Culver City
01.1981 - 01.1987
- Carter prepared real estate market studies and reports for apartments, offices, and industrial uses for land developers throughout California and Nevada.
- Compiled targeted or exhaustive marketing data based on needs of specific research projects.
- Developed and used specific methodologies for collecting and analyzing marketing data.
- Identified potential markets and market segments with desired customers and gaps for optimum product demand.
- Utilized a range of tools including SPSS, Excel, and Google Analytics to analyze data sets.
- Adapted marketing strategy to fit consumer preferences and expectations.
- Summarized raw data and analyses and made recommendations based on findings.
- Tracked competitor activity by monitoring their advertising campaigns, pricing strategies.
- Wrote comprehensive reports outlining findings and translating concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Created detailed reports of findings, including graphs and charts.
City Planning Assistant
City of Downey
01.1977 - 01.1981
- General Plan and Land Use Data Base
Education
Bachelor of Science - City & Regional Planning
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA06-1977
Skills
- Apartment Market Research
- Social Media Marketing
- Land Use Planning & Development
- Generating Brand Awareness
- Content Development
- Project Management
- Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook Experience
- Social Media Engagement
- Google Analytics (access)
- SEO Strategies
Other Skills And Experiences
- Internet site management
- Multi-media presentations
- Public presentations including Power Point
- City Council & Planning Commission public hearings
- Land use permit processing
- Community needs and public assessment & participation programs.
- Urban photography, graphics & maps.
- Community outreach & customer service
- General Plan Housing Element
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Planner
City Of Los Angeles, Office Of Councilmember Tom LaBonge
04.2010 - 11.2016
Contract Planning & Consulting
Contract Planner
01.1992 - 09.2007
Land Use Coordinator
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
10.1991 - 01.1993
Associate Planner
Willdan Associates
09.1987 - 08.1991
R.E. Market Analysis Researcher
Land Tech Inc.
01.1981 - 01.1987
City Planning Assistant
City of Downey
01.1977 - 01.1981
Bachelor of Science - City & Regional Planning
California Polytechnic State University
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