Kellie Caron
Auburn,NH
Summary
Efficiency-driven leader skilled at leading departments, improving transparency in government, and building positive relationships with government agencies, community organizations, and members of the public. Exceptional planning, program management, and team development skills gained during a 10-year career supporting municipalities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Town Manager|Director of Economic Development
Town of Londonderry
12.2022 - Current
- Assist Town Manager with day-to-day administration of the Town
- Supervise and manage Planning Economic Development Department
- Develop and implement Town’s economic development initiatives
- Assist boards, commissions, committees, and authorities to improve overall management of the Town’s resources and infrastructure
- Coordinate the development and implementation of plans, codes, or inter-governmental agreements such as: growth management; land use; economic development; utility; housing; transportation; building, code enforcement and solid waste
- Responsible for working with developers to improve economic development opportunities
- Long range planning
- Advise the public regarding local land use ordinances & regulations
- Draft land use ordinances and prepare zoning amendments.
Town Planner
Town of Londonderry
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Oversee planning department operations and budget
- Responsible for all subdivision and site plan review
- Primary staff support to Planning Board
- Responsible for working with developers to improve economic development opportunities
- Long range planning
- Implement planning & zoning processes of the Town
- Advise the public regarding local land use ordinances & regulations
- Draft land use ordinances and prepare zoning amendments
- Assist the public through the Planning & Zoning processes.
Town Planner/Code Enforcement Officer
Town of Epping
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Responsible for all subdivision, site plan, and zoning application review
- Primary staff support to Planning Board, Zoning Board, Conservation
- Responsible for working with developers to improve economic development opportunities
- Implement planning & zoning processes of the Town
- Advise the public regarding local land use ordinances & regulations
- Draft land use ordinances and prepare zoning amendments
- Coordinate land use code enforcement and remedies as a result of any violations
- Assist the public through the Planning & Zoning processes.
Town Planner/MS4 Coordinator
Town of Milford
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Implemented planning & zoning processes of the Town to promote economic growth
- Coordinated and performed subdivision & site plan review
- Primary staff support to Planning Board
- Advised the public regarding local land use ordinances & regulations
- Drafted land use ordinances and prepare zoning amendments
- Coordinated enforcement and remedies because of any violations
- Coordinated completion of all required reports & plans per MS4 permit
- Supervised MS4 Intern
- Assisted the public through the Planning & Zoning processes & assisted with economic development in the community.
Town of Merrimack - Assistant Planner
Merrimack
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Implemented planning & zoning processes of the Town
- Coordinated and performed subdivision & site plan review
- Advised the public regarding local land use ordinances & regulations
- Provided staff support to Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, & other municipal entities
- Assisted professional & paraprofessional staff in delivering department services to town officials
- Assisted the public through the Planning & Zoning processes & assist with economic development in the community.
Assistant Planner/ NFIP Coordinator
State Office of Energy and Planning
05.2014 - 11.2017
- Provided guidance to municipalities & other stakeholders on OEP's planning programs
- Provided technical assistance, outreach and training to municipalities, property owners, surveyors & others regarding floodplain management
- Coordinated with federal, state & local governments to administer the National Flood Insurance Program in NH
- Developed annual municipal land use survey & analyzed data
- Assisted with coordination & preparation of annual Planning & Zoning Conference
- Maintained website.
Associate Planner
Southern NH Planning Commission
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Assisted with development of Granite State Future Regional Plan
- Provided technical assistance to towns regarding regional & community planning.
Environmental Technician
NH Department of Environmental Services
07.2013 - 09.2013
- Collaborated with members of Dam Bureau staff & other DES Bureaus to identify & develop land use & climate change adaptation strategies as part of a NHDES climate initiative project
- Completed an action plan for the Dam Bureau & formal presentation of action plan to DES staff & Commissioner.
Planning Intern
Lakes Region Planning Commission
02.2013 - 05.2013
- Collected, analyzed data, & completed the Development Trends Report
- Collaborated with members of the public, other agencies & private organizations to achieve completion of reports.
Education
MBA: Public Administration -
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH01.2023
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Planning, Geography - undefined
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH01.2013
Skills
- Land Use Planning
- Community Engagement
- Economic Development
- Permitting Coordination
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Budget Preparation
- Plan Review & Analysis
- Public Speaking & Presentation
- Organization & Time Management
- Municipal Process Management
Certification
- Local Public Agency (LPA) Certified
- Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
- Certified Stormwater Inspector (CSI)
Affiliations
- Sigma Alpha Pi - National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
- American Planning Association (APA) 2014 - Present
- APA Northern New England Chapter (NNECAPA) 2014 - Present
- Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) - 2015 – Present
- National Stormwater Center
Timeline
Assistant Town Manager|Director of Economic Development
Town of Londonderry
12.2022 - Current
Town Planner
Town of Londonderry
07.2022 - 12.2022
Town Planner/Code Enforcement Officer
Town of Epping
01.2021 - 07.2022
Town Planner/MS4 Coordinator
Town of Milford
07.2019 - 12.2020
Town of Merrimack - Assistant Planner
Merrimack
11.2017 - 07.2019
Assistant Planner/ NFIP Coordinator
State Office of Energy and Planning
05.2014 - 11.2017
Associate Planner
Southern NH Planning Commission
10.2013 - 04.2014
Environmental Technician
NH Department of Environmental Services
07.2013 - 09.2013
Planning Intern
Lakes Region Planning Commission
02.2013 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Planning, Geography - undefined
Plymouth State University
MBA: Public Administration -
Southern New Hampshire University
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