Leslie K. McGillivray-Rivas
Urban Design And Planning Professional
Rochester,Minnesota
Summary
Versatile and creative planning, design and project management professional with background in successfully executing diverse project tasks to meet deadlines. Highly skilled at communicating with colleagues, monitoring status and achieving key milestones. Enthusiastic problem solver and talented team player with superior planning and decision-making skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Administrative Assistant
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
08.2020 - Current
- Supported providers in outpatient medical office and hospital setting through coordinating administrative operations.
- Procured medical records, documented high volume of patient calls and electronic communications to be routed to care team for resolution.
- Crafted researched policy appeals for patient's insurance claims
- Wellness Champion and completion of over one hundred (100) work force academy education certificates achieving Gold Level pillars for Leadership and Connected World and Silver Level Pillar Healthcare Environment.
- Supported Access and Navigation Team for initiate role and performed dual role during second pandemic surge.
Consulting Planner/Project Manager
LMR Design and Planning
Rochester, Minnesota
03.2020 - Current
- Launched new sole proprietor business to troubleshoot multiple stalled permitting project processes and serve 10-15 design build clients
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs
Project coordinator
Coen + Partners
Minneapolis, Minnesota
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events for high profile international project.
- Introduced collaborative platforms to enhance team performance including Microsoft Teams, Bluebeam, Smart Sheet and Microsoft Project.
- Arranged travel and communications for international design team through multiple time zones.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping
- Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships
- Coordinated action items for project members upon completion of monthly workshops to detail project scope, progress and results
Senior Planner
WSB
Rochester, MN
03.2014 - 12.2019
- Experienced urban planning consultant for 15-20 complex private and public land development projects simultaneously.
- Maintained working knowledge to guide project adherence to remain within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to optimize production of permit and construction documents.
- Performed as owners representative for coordination of tasks, meeting scheduling, document coordination, supporting projects/activities and providing follow-through to meet deadlines
- Flexible and adaptable through change management to optimize team performance and achieve successful project delivery
- Strong organizational and communication skills with commitment to quality, excellence in service delivery, best practices, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- Professional presentations with regulatory staff, external stakeholders and public officials.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
Clerk Specialist II
Olmsted
Rochester, Minnesota
01.2013 - 03.2014
- First point of contact for Planning Division: City of Rochester Planning, Olmsted County Planning, GIS Division, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and Olmsted County Building Permitting divisions.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
Planner/Landscape Architectural Designer
McGhie And Betts, Inc., (Acquired By WSB)
Rochester, MN
07.1997 - 06.2000
- Completed comprehensive zoning code evaluations to scrutinize proposed projects against site constraints while also considering environmental protection standards and desired timelines.
- Identified design requirements for each project.
- Designed conceptual plans to meet to client approval. further refined designs to hand off to technical staff for platting and construction documents.
- Created graphic renderings and models using CAD and Pen/Ink/Marker sketches and plans.
- Presentations before community groups, municipal staff and regulatory boards and commissions.
Landscape Architectural Designer
Yaggy Colby Associates (Acquired By SEH)
Rochester, Minnesota
06.1993 - 04.1996
- Completed comprehensive code compliance evaluations to scrutinize projects against established zoning criteria for multiple communities and municipalities.
- Researched wetland delineation laws, did field research and completed reporting to verify conformance with regulatory agencies.
- Filed zoning permits to receive approval from local municipalities.
- Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve structure sustainability and design.
- Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations and documentation.
- Created graphic renderings and models using CAD and Pen/Ink/Markers.
- Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design residential and commercial projects in house.
Landscape Architectural Intern
EDSA
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07.1989 - 04.1991
- Performed complex master planning design illustrations for large scale international and domestic residential golf course communities, recreations and hospitality projects and park design.
- Researched zoning laws and building codes to verify conformance with regulatory agencies.
- Organized and produced traveling exhibits for client presentations and regulatory approval.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - CPPM - Certified Professional Project Manager
University of St. Thomas Executive Education
St. Paul, Minnesota 05.2020 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 09.1985 - 12.1989
Skills
Planning and Zoning/Entitlements
Project Management/Project Coordination
Collaboration/Consensus Building
Community Engagement
Exceptional Owner/Client Management
Problem solving
Design Software
Design and planning
Management
AutoCAD
Permitting
Design experience
Project Scheduling
Affiliations
- City of Rochester Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, 2021-present
- Olmsted County Park Commission, 2014-2019, 2020-Present
- American Planning Association, 2019-present
- National and State of Minnesota Chapter National Association of Women in Construction-SE Chapter 346 (NAWIC), 2016-2019
- Rochester Area Builders, Rochester, Minnesota, 2014-2019
- National Student Representatives Student Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architecture
Accomplishments
- Head Election Judge, City of Rochester, Minnesota, 2020 to 2022
- Cornerstone Award Winner by Rochester Area Builders for achieving significant increase in affordable housing projects for multiple clients, 2018
- Leadership Greater Rochester Graham Park Design Charette, Olmsted County, Minnesota, 2008
- Committee of Urban Design and Environment-CUDE, Rochester, Minnesota, 2005 to 2008
- Planning and Zoning Commission, Rochester, Minnesota, Commissioner, Vice Chair, and Commission Chair, December 2001-2007
- Project Designer, Master Plan Soldier’s Field Veteran’s Memorial, Rochester Minnesota,1995
- Mike Lin’s Graphic Workshop, Manhattan, Kansas , Teacher’s Aide, May 1989
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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