Joshua King, Aicp, Mba Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

Buffalo, New York, US

Obsidian Development Group of WNY specializes in real estate development, focusing on innovative, sustainable, and community-oriented projects in Western New York. They transform underutilized properties into vibrant spaces, fostering economic growth and revitalization. Committed to excellence, Obsidian integrates modern design, eco-friendly practices, and.

Working hands on with clients in real estate ventures realize value within the development process through engagement, research, and scenario modeling.

Williamsville, New York, US

Licensed real estate agent focusing on commercial entitlement, sales, and leasing.

Gallatin, Tennessee, US

Professional supervisory duties of four professional planners and three administrative departmental staff, including taking a proactive and participatory approach to high profile or complex entitlement activities with varying capital stacks Led efforts to engage Planning Commission and Zoning Appeals boards on addressing internal and external skills gaps.

Franklin, TN, US

Managing entitlement and pre construction process for multiple multi million dollar developments within the City.Coordinated internal review of planning, design, and Engineering documentsGraduate of Transit Leadership Academy

Franklin, TN, US

Provided residential and commercial development project management and review for new and modified projects for an area equal to half the City of Franklin, one of the top 20 fastest growing communities in the United States.Worked as the sole planner on a joint Planning and Engineering RFQ process to evaluate and select on call transportation impact.

US

Initiated, developed, and coordinated tri-state effort “Freight Across Appalachia” to proactively prepare local governments and leverage their resources in advance of major shifts in regional freight traffic. Created, executed, and reported for annual operations budget for six person business unit.Designed effective and easy to understand implementation.

US

Worked with management and other department heads to review, update, and add to the policy and procedures manual governing staffSought new and innovative ways to streamline operations, expedite task routing for staff, and provide an expedited and improved work product to stakeholders, management, and funding partnersEnsured agency compliance with complex.

Established a downtown retail buisness in Forest City, NC inculding product selection, order management, and customer service.Developed profitable electronic buisness component of operationsMerged store concept into retail merchandiser service for other local buisnessesEventually transitioned and merged operations with another sucessful downtown retailer

Led a mixture of overseas military, NATO Contractors, foreign citizens, and US military to accomplish joint goals in overseas (non-English speaking) countries Provided effective financial tracking to keep project budgets on task and complete in timeHandled international shipments of goods, materials, and personnel from various points of the globeAwarded.

Worked with a certified planner from the City of Buffalo and community groups to develop a comprehensive community plan utilizing ideas presented by the residentsResearched and advised regarding code violations and proposed changes affecting this sector of the city. Prepared and presented information at formal and informal meetingsWorked with local.

Assisted neighborhood busines owners to manage Community Development Block Grant funds from HUD to improve a low income minorty neighborhoodCreated and maintained a database of vacant properties, ownership status, and contact informationInterpreted architectural blueprints and communicated these to potential customersProduced plans to address the concerns.

Arlington, Virginia, US

Supervised a combat team of three for combat training missions and routine administrative tasks.Air Assualt School

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Master'S Degree, Public Affairs

Bs, Urban And Regional Planning And Development