Makayla Edgecomb
Dover,NH
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented community planner with a passion for creating vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive communities. Equipped with five years of collaborative experience in working with the public as well as stakeholder engagement. With the knowledge and policy expertise of zoning laws, and the ability to interpret law to foster resiliant communities that thrive.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Planner for the City of Portsmouth
City Hall, Planning And Sustainability
10.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring their needs were met throughout the planning process.
- Increased efficiency in planning processes by streamlining communication and organization.
- Interpreting and reading Zoning Ordnance/ laws
- Project management
- Worked to change city building code to account for issues regarding un-permitted fences
Development Planner- Intern
Granite State Development Corporation
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Organizing loan files for small businesses looking to expand.
- Assembling closing tax documents and corresponding with the US Small Business Administration Collateral Department.
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved team productivity and project outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Community And Environmental Planning
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05.2023
Minor - Business Administration And Management
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05.2023
Minor - Environmental Conservation, And Sustainability
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05.2023
Skills
QGIS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Project Management
Exceptional Communication
Projects/ Active Roles
TAC: Technical Advisory Committee for the City of Portsmouth 2023- Present
- Reviewing and mitigating large projects that are being proposed within the city.
- Collaborating with other members to discuss details, and laws that might impact the future of the project.
Construction Site Mitigation Plan (CMMP) Manager for the City of Portsmouth 2023- Present
- Managing and orchestrating large meetings regarding projects that need an array of experts to be present.
Plan NH Charrette- Brentwood, NH May 2023
- Collaborated with other planning members within the Northeast to redevelop the recreational facilities in the town of Brentwood, NH. Worked with stakeholders, community members, as well as members of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, and architects to develop and pitch a design plan to the town.
Timeline
Associate Planner for the City of Portsmouth
City Hall, Planning And Sustainability
10.2023 - Current
Development Planner- Intern
Granite State Development Corporation
02.2020 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Community And Environmental Planning
University of New Hampshire
Minor - Business Administration And Management
University of New Hampshire
Minor - Environmental Conservation, And Sustainability
University of New Hampshire
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