Jay Cook
2231 E Surrey Ln, Derby,KS
Summary
Experienced manager with excellent client and project management skills. Action-oriented with strong ability to communicate effectively with technology, executive, and business audiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Planning Consultant
Baughman Company, P.A.
10.2023 - Current
- Facilitated collaboration between developers and regulators, streamlining communication channels and expediting approval processes.
- Negotiated agreements with property owners to secure necessary rights-of-way for infrastructure improvements projects.
- Developed innovative solutions for urban revitalization projects, leveraging underutilized spaces for community benefit.
- Streamlined planning processes for improved project efficiency and timeliness.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to create sustainable development plans, balancing environmental and economic concerns.
- Presented complex planning information in accessible formats for diverse audiences, fostering community engagement.
- Created and implemented tracking systems to monitor progress and meet deadlines.
- Advised clients on best practices for land use regulation compliance, reducing potential legal conflicts during project implementation.
Director of Planning and Community Development
City Of Bel Aire, Kansas
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Recruited to fill new position tasked with overhauling department to incorporate digital processes and streamlining zoning services.
- Administer annual department budget of $450,000 which represents efforts to maximize return on investment of taxpayer funds.
- Developed internal operating policies and procedures to optimize staff time and resources.
- Instituted advanced fiscal accountability, documenting, and reporting guidelines to ensure appropriate management of funding.
- Within six (6) months of hire, streamlined approach for application review significantly reducing processing time by over 50%.
- Created modernized document management system aimed at driving process improvements throughout organization, as well as improving operating performance of application processing, policy issuance, invoice reconciliation, and customer service.
- Apply conflict resolution best practices to achieve superior customer satisfaction and expedited solutions regarding complaints.
- Created new methodologies to improve planning process and results.
- Monitored processes and procedures, making sure company met compliance regulations.
- Outlined data about population, land usage and zoning data with charts, graphs and PowerPoint presentations.
- Conducted interviews, surveys and site inspections concerning factors affecting zoning, traffic flow and housing.
- Initiated updated comprehensive plans and designs for land use and zoning.
- Mentored and supported five Planning department employees to create strong workplace culture.
Building Inspector
Butler County And MABCD
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
- Re-inspected commercial and residential constructions which previously failed inspections.
- Documented recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
- Determined work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
- Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
- Ensured Floodplain Compliance in accordance with local, state, and Federal regulations.
Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning
Carter County Government
04.2017 - 05.2021
- Facilitated weekly meetings engaging with elected officials, senior management, and constituents using superb oral/written skills.
- Oversaw enforcement activities with direct supervision of code enforcement officers to address complaints in timely fashion.
- Exercised outstanding customer service skills when engaging with general public, elected officials, and senior staff.
- Conducted various field investigations.
- Enforced compliance with county regulations and ordinances pertaining to land use, zoning, nuisance housing, building codes and health and safety.
- Prepared evidence in support of legal actions taken.
- Completed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
- Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Patrolled assigned area to identify and evaluate problems.
Education
M.P.A. - Public Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.2014
Skills
- Government Relations and Public Policy
- Budget Planning
- Productivity and Efficiency Improvement
- Negotiation, Persuasion, and Communication
- Public Speaking, Presentations, and Engagement
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Crisis Management/Mitigation Best Practices
- Customer Satisfaction and Relationship Building
- Land Use Planning
- Economic and Community Development
- MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite Applications
- Improvement Plans
- Community Engagement
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of five staff members.
- Worked with Integra on rezoning parcel and site plan overview
- Documented and resolved Stormwater Management issues which led to compliance with KDHE.
- Optimized existing processes by creating an online, digital application for contractors and code enforcement.
Affiliations
Highly skilled director with management experience who is a demonstrated leader, versatile, and analytical with a keen eye for details; extremely well organized and efficient in fast-paced multitasking environments with a comprehensive scope of responsibility, proven success, and a track record of delivering optimal results in challenging environments.
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Budgeting, oral, conflict resolution, Crisis Management, Customer Satisfaction, Data Collection, database management system, document management, Government, Team Leadership, regulatory compliance, meetings, MS Office, Performance Management, Persuasion, policies, Presentations, processes, protocols, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, reporting, Strategy Development, supervision, written skills
Timeline
Planning Consultant
Baughman Company, P.A.
10.2023 - Current
Director of Planning and Community Development
City Of Bel Aire, Kansas
06.2022 - 09.2023
Building Inspector
Butler County And MABCD
06.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning
Carter County Government
04.2017 - 05.2021
M.P.A. - Public Administration
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Wichita State University
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