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Seattle, WA, US

Vancouver, Washington, United States

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Primarily facilitated land use reviews for clients ranging from modest residential developments to mixed-use urban developments. Responsibilities began at initial due diligence and pre-applications to public hearings and construction.

I have the opportunity to manage a variety of development reviews which allows me to work closely with a number of both internal and external agencies to get proposals across the finish line. The process begins at the due diligence and pre-application meetings to issuing administrative approvals as well as managing public hearings to ensure state.

Sandy, OR

I have been tasked with Parks Master Planning and Development review as the city continues to grow. In addition I am in the process of reviewing the current sign standards of the city to determine recommendations for amendment to ensure code requirements do not violate the second amendment. With rapid growth my team and I are in the process of reviewing.

Denver, CO

In this position my responsibilities included reviewing commercial proposals for code compliance to ensure the City’s overall vision is achieved. Reviews range from signage compliance to reviewing use and site development compliance. Currently I am being tasked with completing change of ownership/use and expansions reviews, which require a detailed.

City Of Arvada

I was responsible for: Managing Board of Adjustment Variance Cases; Process Special Event Permits for Approval; Conduct Applicant Meetings; Conduct Neccessary Field Visits; Interpret Development Standards and Processes to Answer Citizen Inquires; Researching Development Standards to Determine Efficiency; Assisted in City's Comprehensive Planning.

City Of Arvada, CO - Planning Department

Assisted with the Board of Adjustment Variance Cases; Processed Special Event Permits for Approval; Conducted Applicant Meetings; Conducted Necessary Field Visits; Interpret Development Standards and Processes to Answer Citizen Inquires; Researching Development Standards to Determine Efficiency; Assisting in City's Comprehensive Planning.

San Antonio, TX - Zoning Department

Managed both Rezoning and Variance Cases; Prepared State Mandated Notifications; Wrote Professional Staff Reports and Prepared Presentations for Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and City Council. Completed Zoning Verification Letters; Reviewed Site Plans; Completed Field Visits; Answered Zoning Related Public Inquiries; Digitized City Ordinances.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Managed Variance Cases; Prepared State Mandated Notifications; Wrote Professional Staff Reports for Board of Adjustment. Conducted Necessary Research For Completing Zoning Verification Letters; Reviewed Site Plans; Answered Zoning Related Public Inquiries; Digitized City Ordinances.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Responsible for Managing and Responding To All Open Records Requests Made To The City of San Antonio Development Services Department.

Master Of Urban And Regional Planning, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning

Activities and Societies: American Planning Association Member, American Planning Association Colorado: Student Representative Land Use.

Urban And Regional Planning

Activities and Societies: Community Relations Volunteer, Texas State Tennis Club, American Planning Association Student Chapter