Permitting and Approvals Management:o Oversee permitting and strategic development process for a regional portfolio of projects enabling datacenter construction.o Conduct assessments during due diligence, design, and construction to identify permit requirements, dependencies, and risks.Collaboration and Coordination:o Coordinate with internal counterparts including land development, design, construction, operations, and environmental teams to develop comprehensive and integrated permitting and project delivery strategies.o Communicate key risks, mitigations, and policies to Microsoft Executive stakeholders.Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation and Compliance:o Work with internal and external stakeholders to identify innovative solutions for resolving delays related to permitting.o Represent Microsoft in meetings with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders to facilitate development.o Own key strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a single point of contact for discussions around permitting, planning approvals, and pre-construction delivery.o Ensure compliance by managing permit approval conditions.Process Improvement and Education:o Develop and provide feedback related to program management tools and processes to enhance the flow of data, delivery of permits, approvals, and entitlements for datacenter development.o Educate the project team on permitting requirements to ensure timely approvals and adherence to regulations.

Microsoft Redwest South Campus Expansion: https://www.redmond.gov/1675/Microsoft-RedWest-South-Campus-ExpansionMicrosoft Campus Modernization: https://www.redmond.gov/386/Microsoft-Redmond-Campus-RefreshProject Management:o As a Project Director, I skillfully oversaw two significant initiatives: the Microsoft Refresh project (also known as Microsoft Campus Modernization) and the Redwest South campus build planning. These projects involved strategic planning, budget management, successful execution, and managing resources to achieve goals. o Provided critical decision-making, adjusting budgets, and ensuring seamless coordination between project managers and senior management. o Oversaw a team of 13 professionals spanning various disciplines, including planners, engineers, permit technicians, and plans examiners. Delivered performance mentorship and coaching to enhance their individual and collective contributions.Coordination and Oversight:o Oversaw the analysis of documents related to public policy issues, planning, and environmental review.o Managed the bid analysis process and awarded multiple contracts for vendor services.o Provide precise information on public policies, application requirements, processes, and timelines.Communication and Information Dissemination:o Provide briefings and policy information to project executives, elected officials, and internal staff.o Ensure accurate information is available for planning alternatives and timely project completion.

Microsoft Refresh Project: https://www.redmond.gov/386/Microsoft-Redmond-Campus-Refresh

Planning Consultant to municipalities acting in the following capacities: Interim Development Director and Interim Deputy Director.Staff Management and Reorganization:o Concurrently held the positions of Interim Director in Douglasville, GA, and Interim Deputy Director in Norcross, GA. Managed, mentored, and coached a team of seventeen (17) staff members during the reorganization and structuring of the Community Development Department.o Oversaw and guided four distinct divisions: Planning & Development, Code Enforcement, Building, and Economic Development.Process Improvement and Staff Realignment:o Rewrote job descriptions and developed Standard Operating Procedures to enhance efficiency and best practices.o Developed and implemented plans consistent with the Mayor & Council’s policy direction.Performance Evaluation and Training:o Evaluated staff performance and communicated expectations through meetings and other methods.o Ensured staff received appropriate onboarding and everboarding necessary to meet the requirements of their roles.Strategic Planning and Communication:o Created a learning and development plan for the incoming Community Development Director and division managers.o Performed administrative duties, including goal setting, budget preparation, and reporting to the Mayor and Council.

Team and Infrastructure Management:o Managed, mentored, and coached a team of sixteen (16) Network Real Estate Specialists and Permitting Managers regionally.o Built and managed a regional organization focused on site acquisition for wireless infrastructure within right-of-way.Legal Interpretation and Liaison:o Interpreted all Land and Right-of-Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.o Served as a liaison between internal departments, developers, and local governments.

Urban Planning Consultant to Chamblee, GA:Project Management:o Managed large-scale mixed-use development projects from plan review through permitting to certificate of occupancy.Collaboration and Documentation:o Collaborated with the Director of Development to draft rezoning, conditional use permits, and variance staff reports.Daily Planning Functions:o Interacting with the public through planner-of-the-day functions.o Reviewed building permits.o Facilitating development solutions for members of the public and the development community.

Urban Planning consultant to Clayton County, GA:Project Management:o Managed variety of development projects from plan review through permitting to certificate of occupancy.Collaboration and Documentation:o Collaborated with the Director of Development to draft rezoning, conditional use permits, and variance staff reports.Daily Planning Functions:o Interacting with the public through planner-of-the-day functions.o Reviewed building permits.o Facilitating development solutions for members of the public and the development community.

Project Management:o Managed variety of development projects from plan review through permitting to certificate of occupancy.Collaboration and Documentation:o Collaborated with the Director of Development to draft rezoning, conditional use permits, and variance staff reports.Daily Planning Functions:o Interacting with the public through planner-of-the-day functions.o Reviewed building permits.o Facilitating development solutions for members of the public and the development community.

G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Center for America’s Veteranso Research Intern to implement and design ways of attracting student veterans as well as survivors of veterans to the center.o Interview current student veterans on their needs to allow for smooth transition back into obtaining their college education.o Developed marketing materials to use at various campus events and other media outlets.

o Assist Landscape Architects with day to day task such as client meetings and site visits.o Attend and participate in weekly design review meetings.o Worked with fellow LA’s to increase my skill set with various design techniques.

Maintained and design areas around the Golf Course Greens and Clubhouse.