Tyra Hays
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Successful, nationally certified, long-range Senior Planner offering 24 years of experience in managing, developing, maintaining, and implementing comprehensive plans according to State, regional, and local regulations and goals. Collaborative in communicating with decision-makers, colleagues, and other professionals to obtain knowledge, understanding, and approval of projects. Maintains a strong desire to comprehensively understand land use concepts and projects to ensure efficient and desirable use of resources.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Planner
City Of Vacaville
10.1999 - Current
- Collaborated with Planning, other City departments, and outside agencies to form and maintain partnerships to achieve mutual goals.
- Served as project manager during the creation of several comprehensive plans including the General Plan update, three Housing Element updates, two municipal service reviews, and the Downtown Vacaville Specific Plan.
- Routinely coordinated with the City Public Works and Utilities Departments in the creation and review of comprehensive infrastructure plans.
- Routinely prepared ordinances, resolutions, and staff reports.
- Obtained approximately $2.5 million in funding for comprehensive planning documents by writing and submitting grant requests.
- Presented to groups of interested parties conveying complex plans and proposals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography With An Emphasis in Applied Geography
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA06.1999
Master of Arts - Psychology - Marriage, Family, Therapy
Chapman University
Fairfield, CA06.2008
Skills
- Comprehending and implementing Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Act
- Comprehending and implementing Housing Element and land use law
- Comprehending and coordinating land use and infrastructure planning
- Performing and documenting research
- Experience presenting and disseminating information to various groups
- Dependable and Responsible
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- GIS Applications
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the 2016 American Planning Association California Chapter "Hard Won Battle Award of Merit" for the 2015 City of Vacaville General Plan.
- Successfully negotiated with Caltrans and MTC/ABAG to combine the requirements and grant money into one project (The Vacaville Downtown Specific Plan).
- Co-Authored the 2017 City of Vacaville Municipal Service Review (MSR).
Certification
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Timeline
Senior Planner
City Of Vacaville
10.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Geography With An Emphasis in Applied Geography
California State University, Stanislaus
Master of Arts - Psychology - Marriage, Family, Therapy
Chapman University
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