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Redmond, Washington

Manage complex and controversial projects such as the Redmond Senior and Community Center, LMC South Park and Building XCollaborates with City staff and developers to strategize workable solutions to ensure code compliance and ensure the vision and goals of the City are metPrepare technical reports, presentations and produce analysis and recommendations to leadership, boards, and City CouncilParticipates in cross departmental teams to update codes and policies

Seattle, Washington

Coordinated cross departmentally; managing routine to complex project proposals while providing analysis and technical review.Identified and outlined corrective actions to be taken by applicants to meet code compliance, while meeting critical deadlines.Prepared technical reports, presentations, memos, and mitigation measures for project proposals.Guided applicants through the land use permitting process and SEPA.Participated in cross departmental teams to improve processes such as impact fees and customer service, GIS User Team, and submittal checklists updates.

Facilitates coordination meetings between the City Review Team and applicants while providing comments and concerns regarding code compliance on development proposals and land use applicationsReviews routine to complex commercial, industrial, and residential development plans, proposals, and applications to ensure compliance with the comprehensive plan, zoning code and established planning practices, ordinances, laws, regulations, and policiesReviews and signs off on plans submitted for Plan Check and permits. Provides interpretations of the Redmond Zoning Code and Redmond Municipal Code, identifies corrective actions to be take by owners, approves or denies submittalsProcesses simple and complex applications and building plans for completeness and compliance with current codes and regulationsPerforms inspections to ensure conformance with approved plans, including site and landscaping plansAssists the public at the front counter and on the phone by answering questions and providing information regarding zoning, land use, development standards, approved development proposals, and the city's entitlement processReviews business license applications to ensure it is in compliance with land use regulations and zoning

Recently ranked as 5th Best Place to Live in The US in CNN's Money Magazine; the City of Redmond is a progressive suburban community located on the Eastside of Lake Washington, within minutes of Seattle. With approximately 50,000 residents and the home of many large high tech corporations, our daytime population is in excess of 100,000.Conducts research studies and critical analysis for plannersGathers, organizes, and interprets data Develops reports, tables, charts, and graphs for written projectsUses ArcGIS to analyze data, maintain databases, and create maps for use in studies and reportsDrafts informative materials and handouts for the public and planning staffPrepares written reports, presentations, and applications in a timely mannerTabulates and prepares data to input into processing system, ensures accuracy and completenessAssists Associate Planner with general administrative duties including; creating and managing Excel spreadsheets and Word documents, producing and stuffing mailings, making phone calls, and writing emails Communicates with internal and external clientele through calls and emailEdits documents for project completion and submission Projects:Transitional uses between adjacent industrial and residential zoningArcGIS map analysis for areas in compliance with I-502Tree inventory map used for Tree Removal Exception proposalBusiness parking ratio analysis Graphic design and research for Historic Walking Tour Guide3D Visualization comparison for possible city implementationRedmond demographic profileData analysis along with maps and other visualsDigital delivery of Comprehensive Plan research and comparisonComprehensive Plan update on small animal husbandry

Greater Seattle Area

Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda) is a neighborhood-based community developer. A City-chartered community development agency, preserve, promote, and develop the area as a vibrant community and unique ethnic neighborhood.SCIDpda is committed to increasing the quality of life in the Chinatown International District.Projects:Planning fundraiser kick-off eventBusiness inventory survey

Bellevue, Wa

Seattle Team Shop, is a locally owned and operated company that is a passionate advocate for Seattle Sports teams and their fans. Seattle Team Shop is the ultimate Seattle Sports Fan mega-store; carrying assorted Seattle area sports teams apparel and merchandise. Provided excellent customer service by answering questions and making suggestionsDirected customers to specific products and completes transactionsConsistently worked to improve company standards for visual merchandising and stock room efficiencies Worked efficiently and as a team processing new merchandise for the sales floor

Victoria's Secret is the leading specialty retailer of lingerie and beauty products, dominating its world with modern, fashion-inspired collections, prestige fragrances and cosmetics.Ensures optimum customer experience in terms of sales, store organization, and visual merchandisingWorks efficiently and as a team by processing new merchandise for the sales floorConsistently works to improve company standards for visual merchandising and stock room efficiencies Trains new staff in efficient processes and procedures of sales and stock rolesWorks as a team to ensure projects are completed in an efficient and timely manor

Redmond, Wa

Holds multiple positions to provide efficiency to the restaurant teamWorks at a fast pace and provides excellent customer service to ensure quality experienceShifts priorities while maintaining exceptional dining experienceFunctions as a team and independentlySet up banquets and ensured food is replenished

Bachelors, Planning And Environmental Policy

Certificate In Geographic Information Systems

Activities and Societies: Bicycle Master Plan Connectivity Measure- analyzed current bicycle infrustructure with proposed bicycle.