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Agoura Hills, California, United States

-Responsible for complex assignments involving current and advance planning projects, environmental impact studies- Serves as project manager for major assignments and programs, including specific plans, major development projects and special advance planning programs; prepares and presents project reports including related recommendations; performs grant administration- Supervises lower level planning staff- Presents to Planning Commission, Architectural Review Panel and City… Show more -Responsible for complex assignments involving current and advance planning projects, environmental impact studies- Serves as project manager for major assignments and programs, including specific plans, major development projects and special advance planning programs; prepares and presents project reports including related recommendations; performs grant administration- Supervises lower level planning staff- Presents to Planning Commission, Architectural Review Panel and City Council- Coordinates the review, monitor and revision of the General Plan; coordinates the City's affordable housing program; manages grants- Coordinates regional planning programs- Conducts community meetings Show less

Ventura, California, United States

- Responsible for coordinating, leading, and/or supervising the daily activities of a unit in the Community Development Department - Responsible for professional planning work involving, current and advance land use planning, environmental analysis, historic preservation, design review, historic preservation, affordable housing and economic development- Responsible for leading major projects or program areas, supervises the work of subordinate staff and monitors progress of consultants… Show more - Responsible for coordinating, leading, and/or supervising the daily activities of a unit in the Community Development Department - Responsible for professional planning work involving, current and advance land use planning, environmental analysis, historic preservation, design review, historic preservation, affordable housing and economic development- Responsible for leading major projects or program areas, supervises the work of subordinate staff and monitors progress of consultants and contractors, and performs the more complex and specialized assignments Show less

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

- Prepare studies, conduct research, prepare and make presentations;- Analyze planning problems relating to physical, social, economic, and community development and recommend creative, implementable solutions ;- Educate stakeholder groups on sustainable development and planning decisions affecting their community;- Work with other Planning divisions and Metro departments, outside developers and consultants, the general public, and Metro Councilmembers;- Manage amendments to the… Show more - Prepare studies, conduct research, prepare and make presentations;- Analyze planning problems relating to physical, social, economic, and community development and recommend creative, implementable solutions ;- Educate stakeholder groups on sustainable development and planning decisions affecting their community;- Work with other Planning divisions and Metro departments, outside developers and consultants, the general public, and Metro Councilmembers;- Manage amendments to the General Plan and updates to community plans;- Assist in various best practices research; and- Various administrative duties Show less

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

- Supervised professional and technical staff as part of managing the review process for developmentapplications;- Served as project team leader for development applications that involved a greater level of complexity;- Coordinated implementation and/or maintenance of one or more parts of the planning program;- Reviewed development proposals for compliance with various development regulations and withprinciples and practices of effective planning and land use;- Developed… Show more - Supervised professional and technical staff as part of managing the review process for developmentapplications;- Served as project team leader for development applications that involved a greater level of complexity;- Coordinated implementation and/or maintenance of one or more parts of the planning program;- Reviewed development proposals for compliance with various development regulations and withprinciples and practices of effective planning and land use;- Developed staff reports and public presentations;- Provided recommendations to the Metro Planning Commission Show less

Nashville, Tennessee

- Assigned to the Land Development & Design Division (Current Planning) of the Metropolitan Planning Department.- Responsible for reviewing complex land development cases. - Made presentations at Planning Commission meetings. - Performed and coordinated professional level work relating to information regarding review of zone changes, PUDs, text amendments, permits and subdivision plats. -Communicated at a high level with other Metro Departments, development professionals… Show more - Assigned to the Land Development & Design Division (Current Planning) of the Metropolitan Planning Department.- Responsible for reviewing complex land development cases. - Made presentations at Planning Commission meetings. - Performed and coordinated professional level work relating to information regarding review of zone changes, PUDs, text amendments, permits and subdivision plats. -Communicated at a high level with other Metro Departments, development professionals, citizens and engineers. - Reviewed, analyzed and critiqued complex development issues with an emphasis on good urban design principles. - Prepared concise and accurate letters, reports and presentations.- Knowledge of basic legal principles of land development and zoning; knowledge of form-based codes and New Urbanism; attention to detail; compliance with time-sensitive deadlines; clear and timely communication with a variety of stakeholders; strong prioritization and negotiation skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Show less

Memphis, Tn

-Reviews individual applications that are made with the Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board (the “LUCB,” which serves as the planning commission for the City of Memphis and unincorporated Shelby County) to ensure their compliance with the Memphis and Shelby County Unified Development Code (the “UDC”). These include requests for subdivisions, rezoning, special use permits, planned developments, street and alley closures, etc. -Reviews individual applications that are made… Show more -Reviews individual applications that are made with the Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board (the “LUCB,” which serves as the planning commission for the City of Memphis and unincorporated Shelby County) to ensure their compliance with the Memphis and Shelby County Unified Development Code (the “UDC”). These include requests for subdivisions, rezoning, special use permits, planned developments, street and alley closures, etc. -Reviews individual applications that are made with the Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment (the “BOA,” which serves as the board of zoning appeals for the City of Memphis and unincorporated Shelby County) to ensure their compliance with the UDC. These include requests for variances, conditional use permits, change in nonconforming use permits, etc. -Mediates between applicants to the LUCB and BOA and neighboring property owners and groups on individual cases. -Composes staff reports, conditions for approval and resolutions for individual cases that go before the LUCB and BOA. -Presents staff findings to the LUCB and BOA during their monthly meetings. For many applications, these requests will then be forwarded to the Memphis City Council and/or Shelby County Board of Commissioners. The incumbent will make presentations to these bodies, as well. -Works with the general public on a wide range of zoning questions. This will involve a high volume of emails, phone calls and walk-ins. -Reviews site plans, subdivision plats and planned development final plans to ensure their compliance with the approvals by the LUCB, BOA, Memphis City Council and Shelby County Board of Commissioners. -Reviews site plans in the overlay and special purpose districts to ensure their compliance with the UDC. -Prepares reports and present to the Technical Review Committee. -Prepare maps using GIS for each case. -Perform other related duties as assigned. Show less

Greater Memphis Area

Assist the Livable Memphis program director in implementing the organization's policy and advocacy programs (focused on transportation and land use, blight elimination, neighborhood redevelopment and other issues) by conducting research, coordinating outreach to the community, drafting position papers, etc.Assist in implementing the organization's fundraising plan, including grant research and writing, special events, and annual appeals.Develop a volunteer program for Livable… Show more Assist the Livable Memphis program director in implementing the organization's policy and advocacy programs (focused on transportation and land use, blight elimination, neighborhood redevelopment and other issues) by conducting research, coordinating outreach to the community, drafting position papers, etc.Assist in implementing the organization's fundraising plan, including grant research and writing, special events, and annual appeals.Develop a volunteer program for Livable Memphis and coordinate outreach activities at fairs, festivals, and special events such as Bike to Work Day.Manage the organization's email marketing program, and assist with other marketing activities such as web sites, social media, and the Thrive newsletter.Manage the membership program, including entering new members into a database, tracking membership renewals, handling member requests for information and assistance, etc.Assist in planning and implementing Livable Memphis and CD Council events, including Pizza with Planners, the annual Summit for Neighborhood Leaders, and monthly CD Council member meetings. Show less

Facilitate constructive afterschool activities for children that reside within the Messick-Buntyn Community of Memphis, Tennessee.

Greater Memphis Area

Working with Community L.I.F.T. to further redevelopment efforts in the Frayser community in Memphis. Building on the successes of the federal Building Neighborhood Capacity Program which has brought about the development of the Frayser Neighborhood Council and the community planning process known as Frayser 2020.

Greater Memphis Area

AmeriCorp VISTA working as a community organizer for the Frayser community in Memphis, Tennessee. Currently helping to facilitate a neighborhood level revitalization planning process being funded by the Building Neighborhood Capacity Program through the federal Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative.

Master’S Degree, Architecture

Activities and Societies: National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA)- Student member; Chapter Co-founder and past Chapter.

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

Activities and Societies: Tennessee Chapter of the American Planning Association- member American Planning Association (APA)- member.

Bachelor'S Degree, Architectural Studies

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Student Government Association- Senator Generation Change- Co-founder and Chapter President.