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Jonathan Sosebee, AICP

Austin

Summary

Land Use and Entitlements Consultant with a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning seeking a challenging position where I can leverage my expertise in urban planning, local government, and real estate consulting. Creative problem solver with strong graphical and analytical skills and a strong believer in teamwork and community engagement as powerful tools to deliver products and services that works for all people.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Land Use and Entitlements Consultant

Kimley-Horn And Associates Inc.
08.2021 - Current
  • Performed site assessments to identify site constraints, contributing to strategic decision-making processes for real estate development projects
  • Managed entitlement projects working alongside clients to provide general entitlement and real estate consulting support for zoning and site permitting for commercial, industrial, and residential projects
  • Developed and executed community outreach plans to gather input from neighbors and other stakeholders to gain community buy-in for support of ongoing projects by presenting ideas and storytelling
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary groups to create land plans for residential, commercial, and mixed use projects
  • Created presentation materials and presented projects to planning commissions, city councils, neighborhood groups, and other stakeholders
  • Authored Planned Unit Development agreements with collaboration from land use attorneys, architects, landscape architects, and civil engineers

Urban Planning Consultant

RPS Group
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Produced presentation materials to aid in project alternatives analysis and final solutions that highlighted project goals, visions, and data to support the final solutions
  • Researched current and future transportation trends to write technical reports for creative solutions to projects including creation of bus-only lanes for highly traveled corridors and mixed use mobility hubs for transportation agencies that are largely automobile oriented
  • Coordinated with government agencies such as Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Metropolitan Planning Organizations for regional planning efforts for large corridor studies
  • Designed graphics such as maps, charts, and other data visualizations for meetings, including open houses and presentations to agencies

Community & Economic Development Specialist

City Of Navasota
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Led planning initiatives, engaging with diverse stakeholders to achieve community-driven development goals including downtown redevelopment
  • Researched and coordinated with the Economic Development Board and City Council to recommend policy changes to improve small business conditions and relations, with an emphasis on the Historic Downtown district
  • Analyzed various properties in town to assist developers in site selection and guidance with City processes
  • Improved community engagement by organizing workshops focused on economic development.
  • Strengthened partnerships with regional economic development organizations and chambers of commerce to advance collaborative economic goals.

Development Services Intern

City Of Navasota
06.2018 - 12.2018
  • Assisted the Development Services Department with research regarding land use regulations to support goals in the comprehensive plan and economic development strategies
  • Participated in the rezoning and entitlement process for numerous properties across the city for compliance with the comprehensive plan by reviewing applications, writing comprehensive staff reports, and making staff recommendation
  • Collaborated with various department directors as a means of developing a multidisciplinary review of development projects
  • Supported with creating marketing materials to promote city services.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Urban And Regional Planning

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05.2019

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

American Institute of Certified Planners

American Planning Association


Texas Real Estate License Holder

Texas Real Estate Commission

Relevant Coursework:

Principles of Real Estate I & II
Real Estate Finance I & II
Real Estate Marketing
Real Estate Law

Timeline

Land Use and Entitlements Consultant

Kimley-Horn And Associates Inc.
08.2021 - Current

Urban Planning Consultant

RPS Group
01.2020 - 07.2021

Community & Economic Development Specialist

City Of Navasota
12.2018 - 12.2019

Development Services Intern

City Of Navasota
06.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Urban And Regional Planning

Texas A&M University

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