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Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Middletown, Ohio, United States

Directly oversees the: • Community & Economic Development Department: Economic Development Division, Building Inspections Division, Code Enforcement Division, and Planning & Zoning Division, Grants & Special Projects, and Middletown Transit Division. • Human Resources • Information Systems • Middletown Event Center• Administration of City HUD Entitlement Grant Program through the CDBG and HOME Programs.

Middletown, Ohio, United States

Director of Development Services Department that includes the Planning & Zoning Division, Building Inspections Division, Code Enforcement Division, and Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG).• Managed the City’s HUD Community Development Block Grants and HOME funding.• Maintained City-owned properties and acquisition of properties through County Landbank.• Supervised department permitting activities to ensure they are efficient and in compliance.• Directly oversaw the Planning and Zoning Division’s Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission,Architecture Review Board, and Historic Commission.• Prepared staff reports and presentations to boards/commissions and City Council.• Managed the City’s Comprehensive Plan Update (Adopted May 2022).• Initiated text amendments to the Middletown Development Code for new planning concepts.• Ensured that City residents code compliance issues are being addressed by Code Enforcement.• Prepared grant proposals and applications, contracts and other essential documents.• Examined project plans and proposals to ensure code and ordinance compliance.• Prepared and maintained department’s yearly budget.• Maintained relationships with private businesses and public agencies.• Worked with developers to bring new business opportunities to City.Board Member:Middletown Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Middletown Inc., OKI Board of Directors, OKI Intermodal Coordinating Committee (ICC), OKI Urban Forestry Committee, and Middletown Rotary Board Member Memberships:International Code Council (ICC), OEDA Ohio Economic Development Association, OKI Ohio Kentucky Indiana Regional Governments, American Planning Association, American Planning Association Ohio Chapter, Heritage Ohio, Middletown Rotary, National Alliance of Historic Preservation, and National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Middletown, Ohio

Director of Planning & Zoning Division. • Managed Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, Architecture Review Board and HistoricCommission.• Prepared and presented all staff reports to commissions.• Managed the City Zoning Ordinance update.• Managed consultants for re-write of City Master Plan.• Reviewed and approved all lot split and lot consolidation applications.• Reviewed and issued Certificates of Zoning Compliance.• Reviewed and approved permitting for signage, building additions, fencing, etc.• Worked with developers to bring new business opportunities to City.• Supervised zoning administrator to inspect zoning code violation complaints received from City residents.Middletown Way Award RecipientAward received from City Manager in recognition of hard work and dedication to job. Board Member:Middletown Chamber of Commerce, OKI Board of Directors, OKI Intermodal Coordinating Committee (ICC), OKI Urban Forestry Committee, Middletown Rotary Board Member, Middletown Housing Committee, and Downtown Middletown Task Force Committee Memberships:International Code Council (ICC), OEDA Ohio Economic Development Association, OKI Ohio Kentucky Indiana Regional Governments, American Planning Association, American Planning Association Ohio Chapter, Heritage Ohio, Middletown Rotary, and National Trust for Historic Preservation.The City of Middletown is located in the heart of the Cincinnati/Dayton metropolitan area. This area is considered to be Ohio's fastest-growing region for commercial and residential development. Investors and site selectors are drawn to this prime Southwest Ohio location because of our strong economic growth potential, excellent logistics, transportation opportunities, infrastructure, and excellent quality of life.

Middletown, Ohio

Supervisor of the Planning and Zoning Department• Managed Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, Architecture Review Board and HistoricCommission.• Prepared and presented all staff reports to commissions.• Managed the City Zoning Ordinance update.• Managed consultants for re-write of City Master Plan.• Reviewed and approved all lot split and lot consolidation applications.• Reviewed and issued Certificates of Zoning Compliance.• Reviewed and approved permitting for signage, building additions, fencing, etc.• Worked with developers to bring new business opportunities to City.• Supervised zoning administrator to inspect zoning code violation complaints received from City residents.Board Member:OKI Board of Directors, OKI Intermodal Coordinating Committee (ICC), OKI Urban Forestry Committee, and Downtown Middletown Task Force Committee Memberships:American Planning Association, American Planning Association Ohio Chapter, Heritage Ohio, and National Trust for Historic PreservationThe City of Middletown is located in the heart of the Cincinnati/Dayton metropolitan area. This area is considered to be Ohio's fastest-growing region for commercial and residential development. Investors and site selectors are drawn to this prime Southwest Ohio location because of our strong economic growth potential, excellent logistics, transportation opportunities, infrastructure, and excellent quality of life.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Commercial Real Estate Developer Responsible for over 10 project sites in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, West Virginia, Missouri and Tennessee. Oversees and manages all development activities from site acquisition through owner occupancy.- Performs upfront site due diligence to ensure project viability and to identify site specific development, entitlement and permitting issues. - Reviews architect and civil plans. Attends and presents at planning commission, zoning appeals and city council meetings. - Creates budgets for million dollar project sites. - Reviews and analyzes all third-party due diligence including Title Reports, Surveys, Phase I Environmental Reports and Geo-Tech Reports. - Resolves outstanding due diligence issues in a timely and efficient manner. - Ensures project budget compliance throughout the development process. - Coordinates with construction team any due diligence, design or entitlement issues that may affect the project budget or schedule. - Identifies all required entitlements, zoning approvals, variances, etc. Outlines process timelines and requirements for each required approval. - Prepares and submit all entitlement applications in a timely manner. - Attends and presents at all required meetings. In charge of securing all required site approvals. - Identifies, negotiates and executes various utility and access easement agreements. - Coordinates all lot split and lot consolidation applications and approvals. - Manages the overall project schedule and ensures all deadlines and due dates are being met by internal team members and third-party providers.- Coordinates and provides documentation required for land closings. - Acts as client's representative for the construction of projects. Resolves construction related issues and coordinates with the clients as needed.- Oversees project close-out with reports, attends weekly conference calls and responds to various client inquiries in a timely manner.

Minor Subdivisions- Reviews applications for: lot splits, Replats, 711 transfers and new subdivisions (variances, easements, certificates of title, preliminary surveys, geo-tech, water & sediment, curb cuts, etc).- Creates concept plans/mapping for residents and developers.- Meets with developer to discuss any issues with projects.- Design Plan & Construction Plan Approval.Clermont County Planning Commission- Reviews zone change requests, text amendments, new subdivisions and subdivision extensions.- Works closely with township and applicants to form recommendation.- Prepares and presents staff reports through PowerPoint presentations.Clermont County’s First Comprehensive Plan | Adopted April 22, 2014Managed and performed all of the writing, mapping and graphics/template for the County’s first formerly adopted Comprehensive Plan. Coordinated and facilitated the Comprehensive Plan advisory committee meetings/presentations and other outreach efforts for plan. Worked closely with County townships for the plan. Hosted three public involvement open house style meetings for the Comprehensive Plan to get feedback on chapters/information. Adopted on April 22, 2014.Other- Works with developers for new projects in the County.- Graphic design (county newsletter template, county logo, brochures, reports, etc).- Updates County's website media and information.- Clermont County Township Zoning Resolutions & Comprehensive Plans UpdatesOKI Intermodal Coordinating Committee (ICC) Board Member 2014

Created 3D renderings using AutoCAD for the transportation master plan for the Dirab Road corridor in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Created detailed irrigation, landscape, and roadway plans.Worked closely with design team to create contextual components used in final development plans. Assisted with writing final report. Assisted in selecting and recommending alternatives for streetscape and pedestrian improvements.

Attended and assisted in interdepartmental meetings. Assisted and prepared Township staff reports and presentations. Created Arc GIS and CAGIS maps for Township staff. Conducted site visits to remove signage violations along public right-of-ways. Assisted with Board of Zoning Appeals and Zoning Commission for zoning certificates and hearings. Corresponded with consultants for the Ohio Riverfront Redevelopment Plan. Facilitated meetings for the Ohio Riverfront Redevelopment Plan. Created jurisdiction maps for the police and fire departments. Helped customers at front desk for zoning certificate applications. Answered community phone calls regarding zoning questions and concerns. Evaluated and choose RFP and RFQ consultants for township projects. Reviewed and wrote memorandums for Township staff. Created staff summaries for Board of Zoning Appeals and Zoning Commission hearings. Prepared Board of Zoning Appeals and Zoning Commission informational packets. Educated community members about future Clough Pike Sidewalk Plan.

Attended and contributed to planning department meetings. Presented at planning commission meetings. Created maps and collected research for city council members. Designed maps and PowerPoint presentations for city planning staff. Performed research for various projects. Administered site visits to evaluate existing conditions and photographed sites for city staff reports. Conducted environmental progress reports and notified landowners if they resided in flood plain areas. Created tables and charts for city staff presentations and planning commission reports. Assisted in land use and zoning code text amendments. Documented minutes from various planning commission meetings. Administered and recommended a zone change request to planning commission that was granted approval. Assisted in creating Arc GIS maps for local transportation planning projects. Contributed to the City of Cincinnati Comprehensive Plan for 2011 by facilitating informational meetings and community outreach programs.

Boston, Massachusetts

Environmental Impact Assessments. Historical Building Inventory. Created Hazardous Materials Database and a Plan to properly handle hazardous materials throughout the park. Created ArcGIS mapping for Boston National Historical Park police jurisdiction. Attended all department meetings. Research.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Scholarship Athlete

Developed and generated a database in Microsoft Excel of addresses for all current business owners in the city of Fairfield. Investigated business ownership throughout the city of Fairfield. Customized an Arc GIS map for the city of Fairfield accounting department to be used to keep track of business owners within the city boundary. Administered on-site evaluations of existing businesses and evaluated their existing conditions. Supervised all projects with minimal guidance. Oversaw personal time management and completion of all assigned tasks. Presented final project outcomes to city staff.

Public Management, 4.0

Graduate Certificate In Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation And Conservation, 4.0

Master'S Degree, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning

Activities and Societies: DAAP Graduate Student Scholar

Bachelor'S Degree, Urban Planning

Activities and Societies: Women’s Golf Team