Ivy Smith
Ketchikan,AK
Summary
Strategic leader in municipal planning focused on community development through effective land use policies and infrastructure initiatives. Successfully managed grant applications, securing funding for essential improvements while ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborated with diverse stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes aligned with community needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Planning Director
City of Craig
11.2024 - Current
- Acted as the City’s lead planning professional, advising the Planning Commission and City Council on land use policy, development proposals, and regulatory matters.
- Directed all municipal planning and community development functions for a rural coastal municipality, operating with a high level of independent decision-making and administrative responsibility.
- Led long-range planning efforts including Comprehensive Plan implementation and updates to zoning and development regulations.
- Administered and enforced land use regulations including zoning, subdivisions, conditional use permits, and variances, ensuring consistent application of municipal code.
- Prepared and presented detailed staff reports, policy analyses, and development recommendations for public hearings and legislative action.
- Resolved complex land use issues by conducting regulatory research and developing policies.
- Coordinated major infrastructure planning projects, enhancing community services through water system improvements, utility extensions, and capital improvement planning.
- Managed state and federal grant applications, securing funding for infrastructure and community development projects.
- Worked directly with engineers, consultants, and regulatory agencies on project development and permitting requirements.
- Coordinated with state and federal agencies on environmental review and permitting processes.
- Delivered technical assistance to property owners, developers, and residents, facilitating compliance with land use requirements and improving development feasibility.
- Represented the City in interagency coordination meetings and regional planning efforts.
- Developed administrative procedures and tracking systems to improve efficiency of permit review and project management.
- Maintained official planning records and ensured compliance with public notice and legal requirements.
- Responded to sensitive land use issues and public concerns, providing balanced and defensible planning recommendations.
- Supported economic development efforts through planning assistance and project coordination.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting regulatory deadlines and grant requirements.
Financial Investment Intern
Alaska Permanent Capital Management
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Facilitated creation and maintenance of Schwab investment accounts; organized and filed client documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Aided investment team with research, contract review, and document management in Dynamics, Power Apps, and SharePoint to support project deliverables.
- Compiled client meeting packets, tracked securities and broker bids to enhance decision-making, and ensured compliance with internal audit standards.
- Drafted press releases and coordinated communication materials for office relocation and software updates.
Chiropractic Assistant
Ketchikan Chiropractic Center
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported the chiropractor with patient care, including preparing exam rooms, assisting with diagnostic procedures, and administering therapeutic treatments such as ultrasound therapy.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, exercises, and follow-up care, contributing to improved patient satisfaction.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, and billing; ensured accurate processing of insurance claims and payments.
- Maintained and updated electronic medical records (EMR), ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.
- Prepared and organized re-examination paperwork, chart notes, and X-ray reports for the provider.
- Managed office inventory and ordered medical and administrative supplies, supporting clinic operations.
Administrative Intern
Ketchikan Greater Chamber of Commerce
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Answered phones and emails, greeted visitors, scheduled meetings, organized files, prepared documents, entered data, maintained membership records, processed applications and renewals, responded to inquiries, assisted with event registration and setup, prepared event materials, updated social media and website content, created newsletters, promoted chamber events, and conducted research, surveys, and reports on local business and community programs to enhance member engagement.
- Coordinated community events and networking opportunities for local businesses, fostering connections and collaboration.
- Managed correspondence and maintained schedules for chamber meetings and activities, ensuring timely communication and organization.
- Conducted research on local economic trends to support chamber initiatives and programs.
Education
BBA - Business Management
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage12-2026
Associate of Arts -
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK01-2025
Rural Alaska Honors Institute -
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks07-2016
High School Diploma -
Ketchikan High School
Ketchikan05-2016
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Plan review and analysis
- Strategic planning
- Inventory management
- Issue resolution
- Document coordination
- Scheduling coordination
- Research skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Department management
- Management team development
- Adaptability and task prioritization
- Relationship building and communication
Certification
- Grant Writing Workshop
- Grant Management Workshop
Timeline
Planning Director
City of Craig
11.2024 - Current
Financial Investment Intern
Alaska Permanent Capital Management
06.2023 - 12.2023
Chiropractic Assistant
Ketchikan Chiropractic Center
03.2021 - 06.2022
Administrative Intern
Ketchikan Greater Chamber of Commerce
06.2014 - 08.2014
BBA - Business Management
University of Alaska Anchorage
Associate of Arts -
University of Alaska Anchorage
Rural Alaska Honors Institute -
University of Alaska Fairbanks
High School Diploma -
Ketchikan High School