McKenzi Hicks
Leander,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Interim Director of Planning (Planning Manager)
City of Liberty Hill, Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Managed the drafting and adoption process for the LHTX 2040 Comprehensive Plan and worked collaboratively with other departments on the recently adopted Downtown Master Plan.
- Co-manages the development and administration of the Development Services department budget with the Building Official; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; and implements budgetary policy and procedures.
- Directs the activities of the division/department, which includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.
Planner II
City of Liberty Hill, Texas
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Acted as the primary case manager for all planning and zoning applications submitted to the City.
- Conferred with and advised applicants, consultants, and developers to discuss proposed and current development applications and identify and resolve issues related to specific projects.
- Presented staff reports and other findings to staff, Planning and Zoning Commission, Downtown Revitalization Committee, and other community meetings and/or City Council meetings, as needed.
Planning Technician
City of Taylor, Texas
07.2019 - 04.2023
- Processed and tracks planning applications.
- Answered phone, email and walk-in customer questions regarding the planning process and planning applications.
- Prepared public notices, staff reports, exhibits and agenda packet materials for planning cases.
- Researched planning issues and best practices.
GIS Teaching Assistant
The University of Texas at San Antonio
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Partnered with professor to plan and implement lessons following the university's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
GIS Intern
Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc.
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Combined remotely-collected and on-site data acquisition to generate unified geographic mapping information.
- Contributed to centralized GIS portal and ArcGIS database, correctly inputting data on new job sites and revising data on changing conditions.
- Designed standardized protocols for data collection, creating cohesive geodatabase input guidelines to streamline intelligence retrieval and exploitation.
- Transferred and rescaled information from aerial photographs to complete maps.
Education
Master of Arts - Geography
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX 08.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English And Geography
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX 08.2013 - 05.2016
Certification
CNU-Accredited
Timeline
Interim Director of Planning (Planning Manager)
City of Liberty Hill, Texas
08.2024 - Current
AICP - Credential ID No. 35449
12-2023
Planner II
City of Liberty Hill, Texas
04.2023 - 08.2023
CNU-Accredited
05-2021
Planning Technician
City of Taylor, Texas
07.2019 - 04.2023
GIS Teaching Assistant
The University of Texas at San Antonio
08.2017 - 12.2018
Master of Arts - Geography
The University of Texas At San Antonio
08.2016 - 12.2019
GIS Intern
Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc.
08.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English And Geography
The University of Texas At San Antonio
08.2013 - 05.2016
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