Michael Hackman
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
With a strong academic foundation in planning from Towson University and the University of Maryland College Park, I possess valuable knowledge and skills in the field. Having obtained a Master's degree from a Planning Accreditation Board-approved program, I am well-prepared to succeed in this industry. Currently AICP eligible, I have 1.5 years of experience as a planner for the City of Gaithersburg, along with a 300-hour internship with Howard County Planning.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planner I
City of Gaithersburg
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Revised City's GIS data layers, created custom map products for internal and external use; created mailing lists for notifications
- Prepared written staff reports on plans and annexations
- Ensured plans compliance with county, state, and city law
- Provided research to support amendments to existing codes, regulations, and ordinances
- Reviewed permits and plans to ensure compliance with zoning ordinance
- Conducted Amendment to Final Site Plans (AFP) for staff approvals and Planning Commission items
- Processing and issuing permits for Site Development Approvals and assisting public with inquiries
- Prepared public notifications and legal advertisements
- Served as Staff Liaison to the Transportation Committee
Community Planning Intern
Howard County Planning & Zoning
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Researched material, organized and compiled community comments, and created an engagement summary for the master plan update
- Worked on the Route 1 Tax Credit program
Education
Master of Community Planning, Planning Accreditation Board Accredited Program -
University of Maryland at College Park
College Park, MD05.2022
Bachelor of Science, Metropolitan Studies -
Towson University
Towson, MD05.2020
Skills
- GIS
- AutoCAD
- Land Use Planning
- Zoning
- Quality Assurance
- Database Maintenance
- Presentation Delivery
- Clear Communication
- Creativity and Adaptability
- Data Analysis
- Administrative Recordkeeping
- Agenda Setting
Certification
- Master of Community Planning (M.C.P.), a professional degree accredited by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning and the American Planning Association
- AICP eligible
Timeline
Planner I
City of Gaithersburg
02.2023 - 07.2024
Community Planning Intern
Howard County Planning & Zoning
07.2022 - 10.2022
Master of Community Planning, Planning Accreditation Board Accredited Program -
University of Maryland at College Park
Bachelor of Science, Metropolitan Studies -
Towson University
- Master of Community Planning (M.C.P.), a professional degree accredited by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning and the American Planning Association
- AICP eligible
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