Nicholas Cain
Panama City,FL
Summary
Dynamic urban planner with experience at the City of Panama City, skilled in zoning analysis and stakeholder collaboration. Successfully streamlined the permitting process and enhanced comprehensive planning efforts, ensuring compliance with regulations while achieving client objectives. Proven ability to assess land use impacts and deliver actionable insights for urban development projects.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Planner I
City of Panama City
Panama City, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Reviewed applications for residential, commercial and industrial development; evaluate alternatives and conformance with City policies, ordinances, the General Plan and state and federal laws; advised clients on strategies for achieving their desired outcomes in an urban setting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align project goals and objectives, particularly within the Technical Review Committee
- Conducted site assessments to evaluate land use and zoning regulations.
- Assisted with development of comprehensive plan updates for the development of urban communities, incorporating economic, environmental, social, and transportation considerations.
- Evaluated potential impacts of new developments on surrounding neighborhoods and conducted analysis of existing land use patterns and demographic trends in urban areas; prepared staff reports to the Planning Commission and City Council regarding the applications.
Building and Planning Permit Technician
City of Panama City
Panama City, FL
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Processed building permit requests using industry-specific software systems while reviewing for accuracy and completeness
- Collaborated with city planners to streamline the permitting process.
- Provided technical assistance to customers on various aspects of the permitting process.
- Coordinated the issuance of certificates of occupancy upon completion of projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL07-2018
Skills
- Urban planning
- Zoning analysis
- Land use assessment
- Permit processing
- Comprehensive planning
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Data analysis
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Planner I
City of Panama City
08.2024 - Current
Building and Planning Permit Technician
City of Panama City
02.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Florida State University
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