Robin Grams
City of Waukesha
Waukesha,WI
15
years of professional experience
Results-driven planning professional with a strong focus on community development and grant writing. Successfully coordinated multiple placemaking plans and housing studies, enhancing public engagement and fostering sustainable growth. Over nine years of planning experience in zoning, plan commission and land use plans
Work History
Associate City Planner
7 Years 6 Months- Worked extensively with the zoning code and preparing items for Plan Commission, including Site Plans & Architectural Review
- Part of the team working on the new Zoning Code update
- Facilitated the 2025 Housing Study and Report
- Staff person in charge of the Board of Zoning Appeals, Sign Permits, Public Art Committee, and Community Development Block Grant Committee
- Facilitated three placemaking plans for Friedman Alley, Williams Street, and the Riverwalk Artscape with consultants
- Responsible for the zoning code and sign code enforcement
- Responsible for Community Development grant writing
- Coordinated three downtown Waukesha events annually
Economic Development Coordinator
2 Years 4 Months- Assisted with zoning code and Plan Commission items
- Created a Downtown Revitalization Loan Program
- Responsible for zoning code enforcement
- Created a strategic plan to recruit businesses to South Milwaukee
Planning Intern
1 Year- Created zoning maps using ArcGIS
- Assisted in Transportation Planning
- Assisted Senior Planner with Plan Commission
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
Earned a Master's in Public Administration with an emphasis on Urban and Regional Planning
Bachelor of Arts - History
Graduated with a major degree in history and a minor degree in Urban and Regional Studies
Skills
ArcGIS
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
Word
Zoning Code Analysis
Public Engagement Facilitation
Grant Writing
Affiliations
American Planning Association- Wisconsin Chapter
Timeline
Associate City Planner
City of Waukesha
04.2019 - CurrentRead More
Economic Development Coordinator
City Of South Milwaukee
03.2015 - 07.2017Read More
Planning Intern
City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development
09.2011 - 09.2012Read More
IUPUI
Master of Science from Public Administration
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University of Wisconsin Green Bay
Bachelor of Arts from History
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