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Ada, Michigan, United States

Lead all activities associated with Ada Planning Department, including current and long-range planning, as well as zoning, building coordination, and property maintenance. Assist in community initiatives with parks, recreation, open space, and non-motorized pathways. Work with community leaders and the Downtown Development Authority to continue.

Holland, Michigan

Led all activities and operations of the Holland Charter Township Department of Community Development, including planning, zoning, building, code enforcement, and the Township's rental certification program. Coordinated activities with other Township departments and outside agencies, and provided high level of support to Township officials.

West Chicago, Illinois

Planned, directed, managed and oversaw all operations of the Dept. of Community Development, including planning, zoning, economic development, building, code enforcement, special events, cultural arts and city museum. Coordinated activities with other city departments and outside agencies, and provided extensive support to City officials.

Directed planning and zoning activities for the Village. Supervised and coordinate community development projects and activities, as well as economic development initiatives in Morton Grove. Primarily focused on key commercial and industrial areas of the community, including retail nodes and corridors, transit-supportive development around Metra commuter.

Completed Elmhurst Downtown Plan (2006) and Comprehensive Plan (2009) projects with consultant, including program and schedule, public and ‘stakeholder’ meetings, reporting, document preparation, and final approval process.Accomplished successful Downtown redevelopment activities, including recruitment and/or retention of 35 commercial businesses, in.

Accomplished implementation of strategic economic development program through private not-for-profit organization.Recruited and retained businesses in retail, commercial and industrial sectors to maintain and enhance community's economic climate and tax base.Attained successful implementation of community promotional activities with business alliance.

Directed all aspects of Department activities, including planning, economic development, building/inspectional services and permitting, and budget preparation.Completed Comprehensive Plan, performed site plan review, initiated and coordinated interdepartmental plan review process, and wrote detailed zoning ordinance amendments.Executed annexation and.

Wrote comprehensive revision of municipal development and subdivision regulations. Performed detailed reviews and analyses of development plans, including residential subdivisions and commercial site plans, and prepared corresponding reports and recommendations.Performed detailed review of proposed annexation agreements, and prepared and presented.

Urban Planning

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