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Robin Grams

Waukesha,WI

Summary

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

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate City Planner

City of Waukesha
04.2019 - Current
  • 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

City Of South Milwaukee
03.2015 - 07.2017
  • 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

City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development
09.2011 - 09.2012
  • Created zoning maps using ArcGIS
  • Assisted in Transportation Planning
  • Assisted Senior Planner with Plan Commission

Education

Master of Science - Public Administration

IUPUI
Indianapolis, IN
12-2012

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Wisconsin Green Bay
Green Bay, WI
05-2007

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 - Current

Economic Development Coordinator

City Of South Milwaukee
03.2015 - 07.2017

Planning Intern

City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development
09.2011 - 09.2012

Master of Science - Public Administration

IUPUI

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Wisconsin Green Bay
Robin Grams