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Jeff Thibodeau

Jeff Thibodeau

Brewster,MA

Summary

Jeff Thibodeau has over 25 years of professional leadership experience in the private, non-profit and municipal sectors and possesses specific skills in leadership, project/budget/personnel management, natural resource protection, land acquisition and stewardship, site planning, conservation, permitting, natural resource management, ecological restoration, landscape architecture, plant specification, design detailing, open space and recreation planning, communications, education, outreach, fundraising, client/donor relations, administrative operations, written and verbal communication, public presentation, design and drawing, plan preparation and analysis, project management, mentoring, volunteer/intern coordination, employee supervision, strategic planning, and facilitation of cooperative teamwork. He has managed public and private projects throughout the region and country including the design, permitting, funding and development of ecologically and economically sustainable projects. Jeff has extensive experience in working with Boards/commissions, landowners, stakeholders, government officials, permitting authorities, donors, and clients and has shepherded numerous projects through design, permitting and implementation phases. Jeff has acted in a Director's role on multiple occasions including employment in the following capacities: Principal Town Planner, Town of Chatham; Executive Director, Orenda Wildlife Land Trust Inc.; Land Acquisition and Stewardship Specialist, Brewster Conservation Trust; Director of Land Protection, The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, Inc.; Director of the 200 Coalition Project, the Town of Orleans and the Orleans Conservation Trust; Town Planner, Town of Eastham; Conservation Agent, Town of Eastham; President/CEO, Helios Land Design, LLC; Principal, Centerline Studios Inc.; Director of Cape Cod Office/Design Associate, Gregory Lombardi Design Inc. He has also consulted to most Cape Cod land trusts and municipalities, has taught in numerous venues and has authored hundreds of reports on resource management and protection.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

President/Environmental Protection and Design Professional

Helios Land Design
01.2004 - Current
  • Providing land protection, planning, permitting, design & management services including landscape architecture, environmental planning, open space and recreation planning, master planning, site design, land use feasibility analysis, conservation restrictions, permitting, planting plans and schedules, land/habitat management and restoration planning, permitting, site analysis and sketches, plan review, zoning bylaw development/review, communications/education/outreach program development and implementation, grant application preparation, ecologically sustainable design. Products include drawings, maps/plans, grant applications, permitting documents, presentations, reports, etc.

Principal Town Planner

Town of Chatham
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Providing comprehensive permitting coordination and technical advice to the Planning Board and other town groups, as needed. Tasks include coordinating review of development applications or projects, project and office administration, writing and issuing Decisions and staff reports, coordinating with other officials, overseeing update of plans and maps, managing planning consultant contracts as needed, conducting site visits, assisting in development and implementation of growth management, land use, economic development, housing, transportation, facilities or other plans and bylaws to meet the town's needs.

Executive Director

Orenda Wildlife Land Trust Inc.
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Providing non-profit organizational leadership in all areas including land acquisition, landowner outreach, communication/education/outreach, land stewardship, research, assessment and prioritization of acquisition opportunities, identification of stewardship needs and implementation of land management tasks, mapping, grant writing, permitting, office administration, finance and fundraising, PR, and a variety of other tasks related to the position.

Land Acquisition and Stewardship Specialist

Brewster Conservation Trust
01.2014 - 12.2020
  • Providing non-profit leadership in multiple areas including land acquisition and stewardship, landowner outreach and negotiation, research, assessment and prioritization of acquisition opportunities, identification of stewardship needs and implementation of land management tasks, mapping, trail planning, grant writing, permitting, supervision and training of interns, volunteers and AmeriCorps members, cooperative development and implementation of communications, outreach and education efforts etc.

Town Planner and Conservation Agent

Town of Eastham
01.2012 - 12.2014
  • Providing comprehensive permitting coordination and technical advice to the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Historic Commission, Old Town Center Historic District, Open Space Committee, Conservation Commission, and other as needed. Tasks include reviewing permit applications, assessing writing staff reports, administration, writing/issuing Decisions and Orders of Conditions, conducting site visits, contributing to planning and conservation initiatives/projects, fulfilling all Department Head responsibilities.

Associate/Project Manager/Cape Cod Office Director (Chatham)

Gregory Lombardi Design, Inc - Landscape Architecture
01.2007 - 12.2012
  • Providing landscape architectural design and planning services including design conceptualization, schematic drawings, design development, construction documentation, planting plans and schedules, land/habitat management, permitting, site analysis and sketches, plan review, client communication, project and budget management, business operations and marketing, Cape Cod office marketing and management.

Principal/Landscape Designer and Planner

Centerline Studios Inc.
01.2004 - 12.2005
  • Providing landscape architectural, environmental planning, permitting and conservation consulting services for private, public, municipal and non-profit clients including landscape design drawings, design development, construction documentation, materials specification, planting plans, grading and drainage plans, permitting, plan review, land management, educational program/exhibit/curriculum development, open space and recreation planning, ecological restoration planning, bylaw development, etc.

President/Landscape Designer and Environmental Planner

Thibodeau Landscape Design and Planning
01.2002 - 12.2004
  • Providing landscape architectural and environmental planning consultation for commercial and residential clients in all phases of landscape design and planning projects including design drawings, planting plans and specifications, land/habitat management, permitting, plan review, and zoning bylaw development. Also providing special project consultation for ecologically sustainable design and educational exhibits. Products include drawings, written reports, permitting documents and cost estimates.

Environmental Planner/Designer

Horsley & Witten, Inc.
01.2000 - 12.2004
  • Provided expertise in natural resource management and habitat restoration, land use planning, and design. Responsibilities included environmental inventory, analysis, land management and restoration, planning and design, land acquisition strategies, zoning, and report preparation. Jeff is skilled in environmental design, hand-drawn graphics, and writing.

Project Manager

Morrow and Company Landscape Architects, Inc.
01.1999 - 12.1999
  • Managed projects including planning and design of improvements to International Balloon Fiesta Park, golf facilities, and equestrian ranch design. Prepared graphic, written, and oral presentations requiring interdisciplinary cooperation with architects, engineers, and City of Albuquerque staff.

Director of Land Protection and 200 Coalition Coordinator

The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, Inc.
01.1997 - 12.1999
  • Provided technical assistance to 17 land trusts on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, as well as federal, state, and local authorities in land acquisition, land use planning, management and protection. Responsibilities included environmental inventory, analysis, land management planning and design, land acquisition permitting, public presentation, education and outreach, client communication, fundraising/grant writing, event planning, and extensive writing.

Environmental Planner/Landscape Designer

Camp, Dresser, and McKee, Inc.
01.1996 - 12.1996
  • Provided expertise in environmental design, management, site engineering, construction detailing and documentation, and preparation of Urban Self Help Grant applications. Specialized in planning and design of large-scale environmental remediation projects. Prepared both hand and computer-generated graphics.

Environmental Planner and Designer

Abbellire Landscape Architects
01.1995 - 12.1995
  • Provided landscape architectural services for golf course and other recreational facilities in Massachusetts, including design, graphics, inventory, construction detailing, permitting, and writing.

Education

Master of Landscape Architecture -

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
01.1992

Bachelor of Science - General Studies in Agriculture

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
01.1989

Skills

  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
  • AutoCAD
  • Arcview GIS
  • Quickbooks
  • Adobe (Photoshop, In-Design)
  • Google Sketchup 3-D Modeling
  • Digital audiovisual recording
  • Fundraising
  • Board relations
  • Report compilation
  • Growth management
  • Marketing
  • Data interpretation
  • Crisis management
  • Partnership development
  • Team leadership, training, and development
  • Budget reporting
  • Social media
  • Media relations
  • Program management
  • Policy formulation
  • Government relations
  • Business development
  • Outreach programs
  • Contract management
  • Program leadership
  • Negotiation
  • Human resources
  • Communications strategy
  • Strategic planning
  • Quality control
  • Business planning
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Grant writing
  • Performance feedback
  • Relationship building
  • Business administration
  • Speechwriting
  • Fundraising expertise
  • Consulting
  • Client services
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Operations management
  • Business management
  • Coaching and counseling
  • Program monitoring
  • Community engagement
  • Profit and loss statements
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Corporate governance
  • Operational planning
  • Human resources management
  • Team bonding
  • Education
  • Training methods
  • Leadership development
  • Project management
  • Public speaking
  • Talent management and staffing
  • Staff management
  • Lighting design
  • Adobe creative suite
  • Hardscape design
  • Construction documentation
  • Landscaping layouts
  • Erosion control
  • Stormwater management
  • Design concept development
  • Model building
  • Design proficiency
  • Native species
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Ecological restoration
  • Site analysis
  • Hand drawing
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Planting
  • Color theory
  • Drought-resistant species
  • Horticultural design
  • Design review
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Land use planning
  • Zoning regulations
  • Permit processing
  • Contract bidding
  • Problem-solving
  • Analytical skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Administrative oversight
  • Plan modifications and takeoffs
  • Schedule management
  • Value engineering
  • Specification and blueprint interpretation
  • Self motivation
  • Critical thinking
  • Reliability
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Reading blueprints
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Communication
  • Design and planning
  • Professionalism
  • Blueprint reading
  • Team building
  • Team collaboration
  • Contractor oversight
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Computer drafting
  • Analytical thinking
  • Time management abilities
  • Contract preparation
  • Adaptability
  • Building codes compliance
  • Bidding process
  • Cost control
  • Layout development
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Blueprint drafting
  • Client relations
  • Written communication
  • Permit and license procurement
  • Job planning
  • Active listening

Selected Publications

  • Town of Truro 2015 & 2023 Open Space and Recreation Plans, Thibodeau, J., 2015 & 2023
  • Town of Nantucket 2006 Open Space and Recreation Plan, Thibodeau, J., 2006
  • Town of Chatham 2006 Open Space and Recreation Plan, Thibodeau, J., 2006
  • Town of Wellfleet 2005 Open Space and Recreation Plan, Thibodeau, J., 2005
  • Town of Barnstable 2005 Open Space and Recreation Plan, Thibodeau, J., 2005
  • Danforth Property Land Use Feasibility Study, Thibodeau, J., 2005
  • Roach Property Land Use Management Plan, Thibodeau, J., 2002
  • 1651 Arboretum Schematic Plan, Thibodeau, J., 2002
  • Commercial Industrial Development Design Guidelines, Thibodeau, J., 2001
  • Barnstable Affordable Housing Site Analysis and Feasibility Study, Thibodeau, J., 2001-2003
  • Darling property land management report, Thibodeau, J., 2000
  • Shankpainter Pond, Thibodeau, J. and M. Robinson, 1999
  • Trail Plan Environmental Assessment, Cape Cod Pathways National Seashore Trails Project (Salt Pond Visitor Center to Marconi Station Area), Thibodeau, J. and M. Robinson, 1998
  • Cape Cod Wildlife Conservation Project, Phase II Report, The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts Inc., prepared for the International Fund for Animal Welfare and the Sweetwater Trust, Thibodeau, J. and M. Robinson, 1998
  • Meadow Point Conservation Area Management Plan, Thibodeau, J. and M. Robinson, 1998
  • Thompson's Field Conservation Area Management Plan, Thibodeau, J. and M. Robinson, 1998
  • Town of Wellfleet Open Space and Recreation Plan, Thibodeau, J. and M. Robinson, 1998
  • Fox Island Conservation Area Management Plan, Thibodeau, J. and M. Robinson, 1995

Other passions

Being a Dad

Friends

Writing

Drawing

Teaching

Speaking

Performing music

Guitar

Piano

Singing

Fitness

Running

Working out

Being in nature

Wellness

Spirituality

Personal Growth

Helping people and the planet

Software

Vectorworks

Microsoft Office

Quickbooks

Donor Management

Canva

Davinci

Wordpress

Clockify

Autocad

Video Production

Audio Production

Adobe Suite

Timeline

Principal Town Planner

Town of Chatham
01.2022 - 12.2022

Executive Director

Orenda Wildlife Land Trust Inc.
01.2020 - 12.2022

Land Acquisition and Stewardship Specialist

Brewster Conservation Trust
01.2014 - 12.2020

Town Planner and Conservation Agent

Town of Eastham
01.2012 - 12.2014

Associate/Project Manager/Cape Cod Office Director (Chatham)

Gregory Lombardi Design, Inc - Landscape Architecture
01.2007 - 12.2012

President/Environmental Protection and Design Professional

Helios Land Design
01.2004 - Current

Principal/Landscape Designer and Planner

Centerline Studios Inc.
01.2004 - 12.2005

President/Landscape Designer and Environmental Planner

Thibodeau Landscape Design and Planning
01.2002 - 12.2004

Environmental Planner/Designer

Horsley & Witten, Inc.
01.2000 - 12.2004

Project Manager

Morrow and Company Landscape Architects, Inc.
01.1999 - 12.1999

Director of Land Protection and 200 Coalition Coordinator

The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, Inc.
01.1997 - 12.1999

Environmental Planner/Landscape Designer

Camp, Dresser, and McKee, Inc.
01.1996 - 12.1996

Environmental Planner and Designer

Abbellire Landscape Architects
01.1995 - 12.1995

Master of Landscape Architecture -

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science - General Studies in Agriculture

Cornell University
Jeff Thibodeau