J. SCOTT MODESITT

• Pragmatic professional planner and program administrator with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations including adept skill at managing public-private partnerships.
• Top-level Capital Improvement and Land Development Planner with a proven track record of success in implementing innovative projects.
• Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices.
• Results-oriented planning executive with demonstrated skill, and a record of accomplishment in community and economic development and versatile in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Experienced in planning, financing, and project management; an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple types of projects as diverse as capital improvements, community and economic development, housing rehabilitation, disaster recovery, and park and recreation development.
• Skilled in environmental review techniques with excellent proficiency in the use of ArcGIS for spatial and overlay analysis; and in its use of program targeting. Advanced computer experience and skill in multiple applications including the Microsoft Office Suite of Programs and variations of Adobe.
• Outgoing customer communication and refined rapport with over 100 hours in public speaking and presentations.
• Able to work on long term capital improvement projects with multiple parties from different disciplines including engineering, architecture, construction and emergency management.
• Versatile business leader bringing over twenty (20) years of experience as an accomplished strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs.
• Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
• Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), #144469*, Maintained Certification in Environmental Review Procedures for Federally Funded Programs (2018-2020), American Planning Association*, Florida Chapter Notary Public, State of Florida

Volunteer Experience Board of Directors, Campo Facility, Tampa Metropolitan YMCA Nov 2016 to Present Healthy Living Committee Youth Development Committee

*(Requested deferred status from APA due to incapacitating injury.)