Hired to assist the city manager in providing direction and oversight for all planning and zoning functions, including updates to the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance, and implementing a Housing Renewal Program. I am delighted to utilize my unique teambuilding ability to foster interagency coordination, to encourage teamwork, and to cultivate consensus on the direction the city should take in route to economic recovery.

Supervised staff responsible for the review of site plans, use permits and building permits for zoning compliance. Was responsible for the site plan review and approval process which includes coordination of comment responses for plan submissions and revisions. Was lead coordinator in the Zoning Office for responses to the County Managers Office, County agencies, developers, attorneys, engineers, architects, non-profit organizations, and citizens pertaining to site plan and special use permit… Show more Supervised staff responsible for the review of site plans, use permits and building permits for zoning compliance. Was responsible for the site plan review and approval process which includes coordination of comment responses for plan submissions and revisions. Was lead coordinator in the Zoning Office for responses to the County Managers Office, County agencies, developers, attorneys, engineers, architects, non-profit organizations, and citizens pertaining to site plan and special use permit review. Also supervised team leader for the zoning inspectors responsible for enforcing the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance. Served as a “back-up” for the Front Counter Supervisor and served in this capacity for two months during the summer of 2011. Assisted the Zoning Administrator in all facets of supervision in the Zoning Office. Was very concerned about staff needs and employee moral, and lead efforts, developed matrices, and wrote numerous reports to justify and hire additional staff. Developed and monitored work processes which improved the efficiency of the office, including hiring a file clerk to inventory and maintain the hundreds of files which must be retained as a part of the public record. Also sat on the Core Team studying documents governance in preparation for instituting “best practices” for scanning all vital records in the Zoning Division. In addition, I instituted improved site plan review policies and worked with the Planning Division and the Department of Environmental Services (DES) on updating standard site plan conditions. I continually assisted the Zoning Administrator in resolving interagency issues and, especially concerning new schools construction, and had an excellent repour and working relationship with the County Building Official and his staff, as well as various staff within CPHD and DES. I initiated staff training in “Emergenectics”©, and coordinated stress relieving/team building activities such as bowling and walking tours. Show less

Founder of a small business that assisted churches with plans for new construction, expansion, and the establishment of child care centers. Represented clients before the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals and organized citizen groups. Served as project manager during zoning phase of development and interfaced with engineers, architects, contractors, and attorneys. Applied skills in pastoral care, land use planning, site selection, and… Show more Founder of a small business that assisted churches with plans for new construction, expansion, and the establishment of child care centers. Represented clients before the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals and organized citizen groups. Served as project manager during zoning phase of development and interfaced with engineers, architects, contractors, and attorneys. Applied skills in pastoral care, land use planning, site selection, and demographic analysis. Show less

Responsible for oversight of planning, design, and administration efforts related to municipal infrastructure and site planning, design, and development projects. Hired, trained and mentored staff. Responsible for supervising the preparation and processing of entitlement applications. I directed the design and the production of ad hoc reports and presented these reports to senior staff and boards and commissions. I provided factual information on housing and development issues and… Show more Responsible for oversight of planning, design, and administration efforts related to municipal infrastructure and site planning, design, and development projects. Hired, trained and mentored staff. Responsible for supervising the preparation and processing of entitlement applications. I directed the design and the production of ad hoc reports and presented these reports to senior staff and boards and commissions. I provided factual information on housing and development issues and determined the most accurate, efficient, and effective sources of information on various development issues.Displayed significant demonstrated experience with creating reports in Excel, and Power Point and presenting these reports to elected County boards and appointed commissions. Demonstrated knowledge of practices and procedures relating to negotiation and mediation in order to analyze and resolve complex issues and problems. Utilized twenty years of experience in local government planning and project management, and possess excellent “soft” or people skills, and a proficient writer and gifted public speaker. Possessed expert knowledge and skill in applying quantitative and qualitative methods. Show less

Supervised Planning Department Staff responsible for site plan, subdivision and preliminary plan processing. Skilled in conflict resolution and mediation between the development community and County staff. Led the Planning Process Redesign effort which received a 2005 NACO Award.

Responsible for special exception, special permit, and variance application processing, with an emphasis on complex church applications. Skilled in conflict resolution and mediation between churches and neighboring citizens. Also worked as a public facilities planner, which involved selecting sites for public facilities and preparing the Capital Improvement Program. Served as an Equal Opportunity Officer for ten years.