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Liz Shorey

Fortuna,CA

Summary

Customer Service | Teamwork | Decision-Making | Responsibility | Attention to Detail | Public Speaking

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Director of Community Development

City of Fortuna
04.2001 - 04.2023
  • Guided the public and developers through project development process, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
  • Reviewed development permits for adherence to local ordinances and regulations
  • Collected and analyzed data, preparing reports for submission to state agencies
  • Drafted City zoning codes and amendments, contributing to effective urban planning
  • Created and presented reports for local decision-making bodies
  • Conducted inspections of construction projects to ensure conformity to approved plans
  • Evaluated landscaping plans for compliance with City standards and design review board approvals.

Food Server

Village Pantry Restaurant
01.1996 - 01.2001
  • Provided exceptional customer service and ensured high-quality food presentation
  • Managed payment transactions at the cash register
  • Maintained cleanliness and stocked inventory at the end of shifts.

Environmental Planner

Webb & Associates
01.1990 - 01.1994
  • Conducted comprehensive environmental reviews and prepared compliance reports for development projects
  • Ensured adherence to state and federal regulations.

Food Server

Reuben’s Dinner House
01.1980 - 01.1990
  • Delivered excellent customer service and presented food with attention to detail
  • Managed cash register transactions and performed end-of-shift cleaning and stocking.

Education

B.A. - Geography

University of California
1990

Additional Information

Landscaping Classes:

  • "How to Prepare a Residential Landscaping Plan"; HSU Extension
  • "Backyard Farming", HSU Extension
  • "Hugulkultur", California Conservation Corps
  • "Fruit Tree Pruning", Arrington Apple Orchard

Memberships:

  • Humboldt Botanical Garden
  • Redwood Region Audubon Society

Timeline

Deputy Director of Community Development

City of Fortuna
04.2001 - 04.2023

Food Server

Village Pantry Restaurant
01.1996 - 01.2001

Environmental Planner

Webb & Associates
01.1990 - 01.1994

Food Server

Reuben’s Dinner House
01.1980 - 01.1990

B.A. - Geography

University of California
Liz Shorey