Successful Planner offering five years of experience in developing and planning various development projects according to resident needs and regulations. Precise in reviewing surveys/maps, gathering information and devising plans. Collaborative in communicating with leaders to attain permission and approvals by delivering detailed and engaging presentations outlining proposed projects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
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1
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Work History
City Planner II
City of Beaufort
09.2023 - Current
Manage Subdivision Review and Parcel adjustment applications
Manage sign code applications, negotiate sign placement, size and style
Coordinate with various teams for Design Review and Subdivision comments
Prepare, maintain and update files, land use data and statistics.
Conduct research, analyzed data and compiled reports according to local, state and federal guidelines.
Planner
Pinal County, AZ
10.2021 - 09.2023
Successfully managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines.
Ensured site plan quality & conformance to County policies, codes, and ordinances by providing project specific recommendations from the pre-app stage to final submittal
Provided architecture standards on site plans, with no codified ordinance, based on precedent, the existing urban form and with collaboration of the planning manager
Created and presented reports to the Commission & Board on Planned Area Developments, detailing standards on design, landscaping and land use transition, all based on what was originally submitted and what staff has negotiated into the plans
Managed the variance process for the county by teaching the process to co-workers, adapting the application for common understanding and removing errors, assigning variance cases based on difficulty, designing development standards as needed, and providing recommendations based on the ordinance, staff policies and each situation
Collaborated with Community Development, Public Works, Air Quality and the public to gauge the feasibility of projects, area plans and ordinance changes
Assisted citizens with planning and development questions in person and over the phone by showing maps, ordinances and applications.
Implemented best practices in planning methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness across all projects.
Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
Planning Intern
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
01.2021 - 05.2021
Co-created a housing guidebook to summarize how other areas around the world and across the nation handle housing markets in order to prepare developers, elected officials, business owners and residents to begin discussions about how to address the current Charleston Metro area housing market dynamics and shortages
Compared and contrasted the housing market of the Charleston-N Charleston, SC metro area with 11 other metro areas in the USA using 6 charts made with data from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University to be distributed to regional policymakers to increase the understanding of the housing situation within the region
Facilitated a group discussion with government employees, real estate developers and executives to find solutions to implement within three months in the metro area.
Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
Assisted in the creation of training materials for new team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the organization.
Graduate Assistant
College of Charleston
08.2019 - 05.2021
Created recommendations to promote racial equity in housing, transportation, and economic development to the City of Charleston Planning department
Recorded citizen feedback in public meetings to shape recommendations for the 2030 comprehensive plan
Created a 52 page Briefing Book in a team of three about the City of Charleston to be distributed to nationally recognized planners, economists, and real estate experts
Reviewed 1970 King Street Revitalization Plan to find key initiatives to continue long-term improvements today by focusing on walkability and commerce clustering
Aided the Urban Land Institute of SC in conducting stakeholder interviews and giving recommendations for the improvement of King St, Charleston, SC to the Mayor of Charleston, business owners, and current residents.
Facilitated student success by identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback on assignments and exams.
Analyzed acquired information and presented to professors.
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