Lori Martin
NV
Summary
To seek a challenging Project Management, Land Use, and Zoning Consultant position in Wireless Development, Fiber Optic Development, Infrastructure, or Construction-related industries. Strategic Consultant known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in business process optimization, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Excel in problem-solving, communication, and adaptability to ensure successful project outcomes. Navigate complex challenges using analytical skills and a collaborative approach to drive organizational improvements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Land Use Consultant
Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
- Residential and Commercial Project Consulting for future projects, design requirements
- Zoning requirements and guiding design to comply with Specific Plan Areas, jurisdiction compliance
- Plan Review for engineering or architectural changes for Clientele
- Guide Client to appropriate traffic control management or privy of MUTCD
- Zoning Code Research, Address Designation preference, additional requirements to permit
- Urban Forestry Approvals
- Network with Planning Staff for needed documentation for residential builds
- Advise clients of Funding, upcoming Legislation changes in favor of land investments
- Additional department approvals necessary for special builds
- Utility schedule for areas and upcoming ability to service residential projects
- Home Equity Inspector for SFR Draw Reports for release of equity loans
Permit Supervisor
Confidential
Ontario, CA
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Government Relations and maintaining relationships to network through projects
- Created Department process for incoming staff, permit package requirements, and tracking
- Supervision of permit technicians and training in ROW permitting
- Mitigate need for Franchise or Right of Way agreements for the client
- Assist in problematic permit cases to approval, rider permits and double permits
- Easement research and retention of records for right to access
- Research standards and application process for encroachment permits in Public Right of Way
- Network with State, County, and City agencies to gain approvals for Right of Way Construction for installation of underground fiber optic cable/conduit for infrastructure
- Working with City/County Zoning Administration, Planning Associates, Public Works, Assessor's Office, Building and Safety, and OSHA
- Negotiate terms to conduct construction before moratoriums are in effect
- Attend Substructure Committee meetings for updated information on permit allowances in the public right of way, research of exemptions and on legislative changes
- Mapping or identifying of CIP's to avoid conflict with street resurfacing and capital improvement projects
- Caltrans application and approval process, as built, jurisdiction map, and bridge number research
- Consult on zoning issues which may arise for pathways of project
- Filing Entitlement cases, Zone Variance requests, Plan Approvals, and guiding projects to compliance of City, County, State, and Federal Ordinances
- Fine tune tracking and follow ups of permits with jurisdictions
- Built Jurisdictional Matrix for Company Access
- Cost Reduction of permitting, business licensing, and restoration of construction
- Break out of Micro Trenching in City Right of Ways
Permit Specialist
Engineering Associates, LLC
Upland, CA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Research standards and application process for encroachment permits in Public ROW
- Network with State, County, and City agencies to gain approvals for Right of Way Construction for installation of fiber optic cable/conduit
- Working with City/County Zoning Administration, Planning Associates, Public Works, Assessor's Office, Building and Safety, and OSHA
- Negotiate terms to conduct construction before moratoriums are in effect
- Attend Substructure Committee meetings for updated information on permit allowances in the public right of way, for exemptions and legislation changes
- Mapping of project routes on KMZ to avoid conflict with street resurfacing projects
- Caltrans application and approval process, as built, jurisdiction map, and bridge number research
- Build Personal Relations with local government agencies
- Consult on zoning issues which may arise for routes of project builds
- Filing Entitlement cases, Zone Variance requests, Plan approvals and guiding projects to compliance of City/County/State/Federal Ordinances
Cell Site & Real Estate Photographer
Blue Water Design
, Remote
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Scout and photograph wireless telecommunications Facilities for various Wireless Companies, Sprint, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile
- Send hard photo files for simulation
- Inspecting sites informing vendors of the condition of cell sites and items to be problematic or pose violations via code enforcement
- Site walks, measuring of land to mark to the leasehold for placement of towers buildings, or R.O.W.s
- Record retention of mileage, files, and invoicing
Urban Planning Project Manager & Land Use or Zoning Consultant
WDR, LLC
, Remote
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Research/Preparation of Urban Planning Entitlement Cases for submission to the City of Los Angeles, and various jurisdictions in Southern California for telecommunications companies
- Cell site inspections, site walks, and photography
- Conditional Use Permit cases, Plan Approvals, and Variances for Wireless Telecommunication Facilities (Stealth, Monopoles, and Towers)
- Permit/Plan expedition; ability to research state and local codes for complex cases
- Coordinate with various governmental agencies, city council offices, planning officials, designers, and engineers, to successfully complete projects
- Public Hearing Representation and Reporting of final determination of approvals
- Archive Research
- Mechanical Plan Check
- Research of Structural Integrity reports
- Tract map acquirement
- Posting Services for Permit Approval
Education
High School Diploma -
Ventura Adult And Continuing Education
Ventura, CA01-2024
Skills
- FCC deployment funding
- Broadband
- Fiber Optic
- Wireless
- Utilities
- Government Relations
- Project Management
- Land Use Consulting
- Project Coordination
- Windows Operating System
- Word Certified
- File-sending
- Excel
- CRM
- Smart sheets
- GIS
- Telecommuting
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Management Skills
- Zoning Drawings
- Blueprints
- Traffic Control plans
- Code Compliance
- Permit issues
- Entitlement cases
- Zone Variance requests
- Plan approvals
- City Ordinances
- County Ordinances
- State Ordinances
- Federal Ordinances
- Independent Work
- Time Management
- Telecommunications
- Development
- Management Experience
- Underground Utilities
- Legislation
- 811 dig alerts
- Right to Access verification
- Easement Research
- Imminent Domain Policies
- Land Use Rights
- Surface Title Rights
- Mineral Rights
- Easement rights
- Airway Right of Way Rights
- Public Right of Ways
- Networking
- Relationship Management
- Project Guidance
- Restoration in the ROW
- Permit management
- Regulatory research
- Traffic management
- Project coordination
- Government relations
- Zoning compliance
- Urban planning
- Team supervision
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Networking skills
- Documentation management
- Data analysis
- Customer service
- MS office
- Executive support
- Multitasking and organization
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Safety regulations
- Industry knowledge
- Operational efficiency
- Interpersonal skills
- Program evaluation
- Business intelligence
- Project analysis
- Continuous improvement
- Logistics coordination
- Processes and procedures
- Written communication
- Self motivation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Contract negotiation
- Process improvement
- Forecasting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Project implementation
- Performance tracking
References
- Ed Sifuentes, 626-824-4799, Supervisor
- Robert Oredain, 949-456-0206, PMO VCI Construction
- Sara Luccarelli, 707-616-4449, Licensed Appraiser
Jurisdictional Networking
- City of Los Angeles: LADBS, BOE, Planning Department, BSS, BSL and Urban Forestry
- LADOT
- Caltrans District 7
- City of Monrovia
- City of Duarte
- City of Hermosa Beach
- City of Downey
- City of Southgate
- City of Glendora
- City of Claremont
- City of Lynnwood
- City of San Gabriel
- City of El Monte
- Temple City
- County of Los Angeles
- City of San Diego
- City of Compton
Accomplishments
- CDSE Insider Threat Certification
- CDSE Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting Certification
- CDSE Counterintelligence Reporting and Security Briefing DOD
- 4 GRIT Awards from previous employer for excellence
Timeline
Land Use Consultant
Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
Permit Supervisor
Confidential
07.2019 - 07.2021
Permit Specialist
Engineering Associates, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019
Cell Site & Real Estate Photographer
Blue Water Design
01.2011 - 01.2018
Urban Planning Project Manager & Land Use or Zoning Consultant
WDR, LLC
01.2007 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
Ventura Adult And Continuing Education
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