Results-driven urban planner with experience in grant proposal development, communications and government protocols, presentations. Strategically leads groups, moving ideas and plans from concept to implementation. Integrates writing and visual design, resulting in successful projects. Obtains funding for operational support, planning, urban design, commercial projects, transportation and transit enhancements, streetscape improvements, stormwater management-green infrastructure, habitat restoration, energy efficiency, police, and fire department equipment, capital improvements, arts and cultural events, parks programs,22 years planning for urban-suburban-rural areas10 years in municipal administration7 years within urban community development groups5 years grant proposal reviews7 years on non-profit boardsKEY DELIVERABLESProblem Solver – Obtained grant funds and partnership opportunities for one city on 76 occasions. Revenue Generator – Generated $8.4 million in grant funding, supporting strategic projects with minimal investment costs.Cost Reducer – Saved taxpayer costs on long-term basis through grant-funded projects which reduced flooding risk, eliminated local brushfire risk, added new equipment for safety forces (Fire and Police), and capital improvements to secure federal assets. Innovator – Established a city’s first grant coordinators office within their Administration.Collaboration – Partnered with all department heads and staff as needed and helped integrate good grant management practices.URBAN PLANNINGFunding – Introduced, funded, and managed projects resulting in positive, tangible change; secured project funding for programs, projects, and initiatives 100+ times. Grants – Implemented urban planning best practices, principles, and applications of grant program development and post-award administration.Presentation - Created clear graphics to supporting funding acquisition and advanced project action steps.Creative – Applied innovative approach, discerned opportunities, found resources, and built consensus.OTHER SKILLSMicrosoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, ExcelAdobe Suite: Illustrator, GIS mapping methods SketchUpArchitectural Drafting, photography, model construction, public art experience.EDUCATION/TRAININGMaster of Urban Planning Design and Development, Levin College, Cleveland State UniversityBachelor of Fine and Professional Arts, Kent State UniversityAssociate of Architecture, Kent State UniversityLEED-AP Training Program, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)