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York, Sc, Us

York, South Carolina, United States

- Manage a department of 50 personnel, applying direction that emphasizes a predictable and reliable service outcome for County customers, and fostering a work environment in which personnel are competent, responsible, empowered, and supported.- Direct the development and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, and enforcement of regulations related to building, flood prevention, stormwater management, impact fees, land development and subdivision, zoning, and public nuisances.- Prepare ordinances, amendments to County code, department policies and procedures, letters of interpretation, policy position papers, memoranda to County Council and management, intergovernmental agreements, and Request For Quotes/Proposals.- Provide support, analysis, and advice to other department directors, the County Manager, County Council, regional partnerships, and citizen boards.- Prepare an annual budget request prioritizing operations, pursuing Comp Plan and Strategic Plan initiative implementation, and committing to ongoing staff training and certification.

Rock Hill, Sc

- Administered department operations, including representing the County in litigation proceedings, reviewing budget proposals, approving purchases and fund transfers, tracking major department projects, managing staff training requirements.- Managed large-scale projects, including area plans and the Recode project to modernize the County subdivision and zoning codes.- Wrote ordinances amending the County land use code and fees chapters, reports and summaries for County Council, policy memoranda, and recommendations. - Facilitated meetings to advise elected officials, solicit public or stakeholder feedback, present code amendments or area plans, and provide staff direction.

Leadership team member and newsletter editor for the County Division of the American Planning Association.

Fairfax County, Virginia

• Review and analyze Comprehensive Plan amendments, Zoning Ordinance amendments, rezoning applications, development plans, site plans, and state transportation improvements for potential impact to 427 parks on over 23,000 acres of land• Serve as lead planner in interagency collaboration team for complex, high profile reviews of land development in planned cities of Tysons and Reston • Engage project participants with solutions-oriented leadership style to solve problems and negotiate for improved park spaces or impact mitigation• Review and write highly detailed analytical memos that often require GIS mapping and data evaluation• Facilitate public discussion of land proposals at community meetings

Alexandria, Va

• Appointed by City Council to hear and decide on applications for special exceptions and variances from the City Zoning Code for a jurisdiction of more than 150,000 residents

Alexandria, Va

• Appointed by City Council to serve the social welfare interests of the city by monitoring and supporting Department of Community and Social Services programs

Fairfax, Va

• Coordinated team review and analysis of proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments by incorporating interests of stakeholder agencies, developers, elected/appointed officials, and the community for a county of 1.1 million residents• Wrote staff reports, determinations, and analytical memos; presenting findings and recommendations to senior staff, Planning Commission, civic groups, and elected Board of Supervisors• Reviewed development proposals for new or renovated public facilities to determine state-mandated conformance with the Comprehensive Plan• Wrote determinations as an authorized agent of the Zoning Administrator, approving or denying modifications to proffers, conditions, and development plans of previously approved zoning cases• Negotiated resolutions to issues regarding proposals, proffers, and conditions on behalf of the County• Served as Planner of the Day, wielding depth of process knowledge to provide quality customer service to citizens, developers, and attorneys seeking assistance

Fairfax, Va

• Coordinated review of Special Permit applications between multiple County departments and agencies, evaluating comprehensive land use, zoning ordinance compliance, and impacts on regional transportation, the environment, and public facility use• Wrote staff reports and presented staff positions at public hearings before the Board of Zoning Appeals • Provided zoning case information such as staff reports, proffers, development conditions, verbatim, and affidavits to the Planning Commission and elected Board of Supervisors• Created transportation and tax parcel GIS maps for zoning applications• Served as Planner of the Day, addressing inquiries from citizens, developers, and attorneys on zoning applications and regulations

Washington, Dc

• Managed claims operations, quality control measures, and court document research

Washington, Dc

• Supported administrative office functions at multiple client organizations through archiving, audit preparation, data entry, database management, presentation creation, and Blackboard course design

Arlington, Va

• Provided research consultation for patrons on library resources, instructing on use of electronic journals, databases, data services, research portals, citation software and referrals to subject specialists• Researched and wrote blog articles published on the Transportation Policy research portal, highlighting external resources and data sources• Created special research collections for major policy topics

Bethesda, Md

• Developed and managed business to business partnerships, affiliate programs, coupon code projects, and sponsorships• Assisted in telecommunications functionality, operations fulfillment, product testing, rebate fulfillment, distribution, and acquisition• Managed and launched downloadable mobile content• Wrote and edited content including contracts, product listings, consumer correspondence, and marketing emails

Bristol, Ri

• Edited documents for thematic content, strength of argument, tone, and grammar for peers seeking writing assistance

Master, Public Policy, 3.94

Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha Honors Society, Public Policy Film Society board member, Policy Perspectives series organizer.

Emerging Leaders Institute Program

• Competitively selected to enroll in specialized leadership training to enhance skills in project management, conflict resolution.

Ba, American Studies, Creative Writing, 3.65

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Theta Honors Society, RWU Honors Program Magna Cum Laude, Presidential Merit Scholarship, 2008.