Worked in the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources, Planning Division, in a dual role assigned to the Office of Historic Preservation and Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) section.- Drafted historic site designation reports, assist with implementation of regulatory preservation program, identify and implement opportunities for community outreach, and work on strategic preservation initiatives including resilience and equity. - Served as application manager for future land use map amendments, work on long-range policy, and assist with administrative implementation of public hearings.

Led Planning and Code Enforcement Departments comprised of twelve employees. Prepared annual budget for submittal to the County Manager and Board of County Commissioners. Engaged in departmental strategic planning. Ensured professional development of employees and positive work environment. Continued to lead long-range strategic planning initiatives, such as corridor design planning, large-scale community planning projects, resiliency and floodplain management planning, cultural resource preservation, and comprehensive plan and land development code updates. Identified legislative and policy priorities for the departments. Coordinated community outreach and public engagement. Drafted grant applications and administer grant projects. Served in Human Services Branch at County Emergency Operations Center during EOC activation.Historic preservation efforts: - Applied for and awarded Florida Division of Historical Resources Small Matching Grant to complete the first Countywide comprehensive historic resources survey- Integrated history and cultural resources into long-range planning efforts including the Western Nassau Heritage Preservation Project, Timber to Tides SR200 Corridor Design Study, the William Burgess District Overlay, and Vulnerability Assessments- Created architectural standards for new construction in the William Burgess Overlay District based on Nassau County's historic architecture- Partnered with the Florida Public Archaeology Network to bring Cemetery Resource Protection Training to western Nassau County for the first time- Assisted the Pine Forest Alumni with obtaining a state historic marker for the Pine Forest Community High School, one of three consolidated African American high schools in Nassau County

Led long-range strategic planning initiatives, such as corridor design planning, large-scale community planning projects, resiliency and floodplain management planning, cultural resource preservation, and comprehensive plan and land development code updates. Identified legislative and policy priorities for the Planning and Economic Opportunity Department. Served as staff liaison to County Essential Housing Advisory Committee. Coordinated community outreach and public engagement. Drafted grant applications and administer departmental projects. Assisted County Planning and Economic Opportunity Director with departmental organization and operations. Selected projects: - Western Nassau Heritage Preservation Project (long-range vision plan)- SR200/A1A Corridor Design Plan- Long-range recreation planning, including policy updates and land acquisition program plans- Resiliency planning, including Comprehensive Plan updates related to Florida's statutory Peril of Flood requirements and managing completion of Vulnerability Assessments

Led nonprofit organization whose mission is to enhance and preserve the architecture, history, cultural heritage, and economic viability of the historic neighborhoods of Riverside and Avondale. Supervised staff working on Riverside Avondale Preservation and Riverside Arts Market, assisted Board with execution of strategic goals, prepared annual budget, created programming and outreach, established development program, and worked with stakeholders surrounding neighborhood projects and issues.Historic preservation efforts:- Coordinated preservation workshops on city Certificate of Appropriateness process, historic homeowners insurance, and maintenance issues - Engaged in community outreach around historic structures and flood protection- Managed annual historic home tour - Co-created coalition of historic urban core neighborhoods in Jacksonville - Partnered with the University of Florida Law School's Conservation Clinic to establish a preservation easement program- Chair for 2018 Florida Trust for Historic Preservation conference in Jacksonville

Supervised Building, Code Enforcement, and Planning Departments comprised of eleven employees total. Prepared annual $1.3 million budget for submittal to the City Manager and City Commission. Engaged in departmental strategic planning. Ensured professional development of employees and positive work environment. Maintained majority of functions completed when Senior Planner, including administration of City historic preservation program, including architectural design review. Led City efforts to become an official Florida Main Street community and served on the initial Main Street Board. Created City social media policy and City Government Facebook page. Administered Facebook pages for City of Fernandina Beach Government and Fernandina Beach Main Street. National and statewide speaking engagements on historic preservation planning, preservation law, climate change, sea level rise and cultural resources, and cemetery master planning.Historic preservation efforts: - Early leader in pursuing the intersection between cultural resources and sea level rise- Successfully included preservation projects in Nassau County Local Mitigation Strategy- Led partnership with Chamber and CVB to successfully receive Florida Main Street designation- Managed Bosque Bello Cemetery Master Plan process and adoption- Successfully applied for a Florida State Historical Marker for Peck High School, Fernandina's historic African American high school and coordinated Black History Month events including showing the Rosenwald documentary

Policy Development and Writing:Prepared amendments to comprehensive plan (Recreation + Open Space, Coastal Management and Conservation, Historic Preservation) and land development code with emphasis on natural and cultural resource protection. Drafted and edited resolutions and ordinances for City Commission review. Assisted City Manager’s Office as needed with strategic planning and various community projects. Wrote successful grant applications. Created web and print community outreach publications, including newsletters, brochures, posters, postcards, presentations, news articles, and public access information.Communications and Outreach:Served as staff liaison for City’s Historic District Council. Present planning information on regular basis to City Commission and various boards and community groups. Established community outreach initiatives, including events. Maintained and updated departmental websites. Interacted with community members on a daily basis to assist with planning and zoning inquiries. Created and facilitated Sustainable Fernandina group. Regulatory Compliance:Managed the City’s Certified Local Government historic preservation program. Oversaw implementation of grant projects in accordance with grant management requirements. Reviewed development permits for compliance with City regulations.Historic preservation efforts: - Coordinated Reconnaissance-level Architectural Survey, Beach Area Reconnaissance-level Architectural Survey, and Archaeological Predictive Model projects- Managed update to Downtown and Old Town Historic District Design Guidelines- Drafted Historic Preservation Element to Fernandina Beach Comprehensive Plan and update to Preservation Ordinance- Created Preservation Awards Program- Assisted with Preserve America Designation for Fernandina Beach- Coordinated FPAN Cemetery Resource Protection Training opportunities- Facilitated inclusion of Fernandina’s Rosenwald School, Peck High, in the local historic district

Reviewed 21 community comprehensive plans, evaluation and appraisal reports, and land development codes for compliance with state legislation regarding recreational and commercial working waterfronts. Drafted memoranda and created charts regarding compliance. Presented findings to program managers and state agency staff at quarterly meetings.

Researched and prepared memoranda regarding land use and administrative matters. Drafted components of various pleadings and prepared materials for discovery in land use litigation.

Reviewed and revised leasing contracts for property management division. Drafted legal memoranda regarding landlord-tenant and estate law questions.

Researched evidence questions and assisted in finalizing motions related to homicide cases. Attended arraignments, preliminary hearings, and trials to assist various AUSA’s. Coordinated and participated in community outreach events.

Supervised maintenance of filings and correspondence related to multi-district litigation proceeding. Assisted attorneys with deposition preparation.

Participated in and coordinated attorney document review. Conducted large-scale document management. Assisted with large document productions to various requesting parties.