Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Development Director
City of Ranson
06.2023 - Current
Lead planning, engineering, zoning, and building initiatives in compliance with city and state regulations
Serve as the Building Official and Floodplain Manager, overseeing compliance with building codes and floodplain regulations for the city.
Verify regulatory compliance with local, state and federal guidelines
Collaborate with legal and planning department to update local ordinances and comprehensive plan, improving clarity, enforceability, and alignment with current state laws.
Worked closely with directors from Public Works, Finance, Tourism, and Parks & Recreation to lead cross-departmental initiatives, enhance resource allocation, and implement projects aimed at improving community engagement and operational efficiency.
Serve as liaison to the Planning Commission, facilitating project approvals and ordinance updates.
Town Planner/Zoning Administrator
Town of Boonsboro
09.2020 - 06.2023
Planned, coordinated and evaluated the land use planning of the Town and overseeing the implementation and enforcement of the Subdivision, Zoning, and other applicable regulations of the Town
Prepared revisions to zoning, subdivision, and other land use regulations for consideration by the various Commissions
Submitted all annual reports to the Planning Commission, Town Council and State of Maryland Planning
Prepared and manages compiling of Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals agendas, staff reports, minutes and direct recommendations for approvals and provides planning and administrative services to other Town boards and commissions
Confers with developers, Town and State agencies, regional planning bodies, other municipalities, and the public to provide information, to resolve problems and complaints, to coordinate activities and to represent the Planning Commission in joint planning studies
Associate Planner
Community Development Department, City of Ranson
03.2017 - 09.2020
Accepted and issued permits for residential, commercial, and industrial projects
Conducted project and site finals, as well as rental dwelling inspections
Worked with all review agencies to create staff reports for all planning projects and presented them to the application
Documented and responded to complaints regarding code enforcement issues
Part of a team rezoning over 200 acres of farmland to fit the needs of a large, foreign-based company
Worked with the City staff to revise the current City codes and bring the changes to the Planning Commission and City Council for comments and approvals
Attended workshops to learn about new planning policies and techniques for the changing world
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