Makeda Marshall- Nesmith Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York, Ny

• Analyze development trends and neighborhood and market dynamics.• Land Use and Zoning analysis for proposed projects to understand the feasibility of development. • Evaluate Requests for Proposals (RFP's) submitted by developers or sponsors and coordinate with Predevelopment Planning in the selection process• Prepare the ULURP/UDAAP packages including writing detailed reports on the land, project and potential development. • Research owned sites for disposition: analyze land use and zoning resolutions, history of site ownership and existing conditions • Manage the project through the ULURP / UDAAP process to dispose of city-owned land• Liaise with city and state agencies including EDC and DCP, community boards and local organizations

New York, Ny

• Supervise Planning Associate responsible for supporting the Land Use and Policy team through research of Urban Renewal Plans (URP), tracking current and historic approvals, authorizations for city owned sites and the development of organizational systems to support the larger Planning team.• Create and manage the license agreement process with external parties; communicate across internal divisions for coordination• Oversee progress of over 90 HPD projects across New York City through Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) and facilitate therelated tracking meetings.• Conduct land use research for various projects through the use of online databases including DCAS,’ ACRIS, DOF, DCP and HPD tools.• Created numerous systems to improve the function of the Land Use and Policy team such as the URP approvals tracker, LicenseAgreement Process, Discretionary Approval and Site Authorization Committee process and documentation.• Facilitate community workshops and other public engagements including to inform HPD’s planning processes in underservedcommunities.• Create compelling infographics, data visualizations of policy, process and analytical findings• Analyze and score Request for Proposal (RFP) submissions for HPD subsidized new construction projects• Strong business development skills: strategic relationship building, research and clear impactful writing and site visits

New York, Ny

HR Externshp: Ensure that human capital information/ data assets are used as strategically as possible. Developed data/ reporting calendar, learned tools and content related to HR information and published reports regarding staff composition, hiring and key human resource metrics. Develop and facilitate training regarding Organization, Planning and Executing. Facilitate New Hire orientation discussions regarding core values. Providing administrative support including, scheduling meetings, conference calls, maintaining calendars, and arranging travel, managing correspondence, and processing reimbursements for the CAO. Helping develop and track budgets for CAO. Time management and analysis.Compiling, drafting and/or editing correspondence to team members, the organization, and external constituents Coordinating logistics for travel, conferences and retreats. Drafting agendas, providing advance materials, and executing follow up for meetings and team conferencesWorking with the chief of staff to manage the CAO speaking requests and communicate with external constituents Implementing processes and procedures to increase the Chief Administrative Officer's team’s efficiency and organization

Brooklyn, Ny

Supervised between 60-70 Waiver Service Providers Facilitated monthly professional development sessions regarding ways to improve services provided to clients. Matched families with their service providers through careful consideration of expressed needs and wants by families. Conducted initial meetings between Service Providers and families clarifying expectationsConducted follow up meetings to ensure families were satisfied with services. Mediated service providers and families misunderstandings. Examined and revised Service Summary forms. Edited forms for grammar and ensured that services provided were aligned with initial goals set by families. Prepared for Medicaid audits throughout the year and presented cases for review. Interviewed and evaluated para-professional staff: Led group interviews in to assess applicants fit for positions. Communicated the expectations clearly.Led and participated in various committees that planned and organized cultural days as well as birthday celebrations to create a more inclusive and comfortable work environment. Created group for young ladies that focused on self-care and confidence. Maintained attendance and attention of 12- 18 year old girls through creative programming based on needs assessments.

Brooklyn, Ny

Managed a variety of human resource related projects and ensured their timely completion. Communicated oral and written new hire procedures with prospective and newly hired employees. Counseled newly hired employees ensuring they were well aware of their expectations. Formulated a process for new hires to receive all the information and also fashioned a system for tracking all hires and skills. Developed a filing system and improved overall organization.Aided in supporting and developing staff. Coordinated monthly professional development meetings. Problem solved any spur of the moment issues and ensured the smooth execution of these meetings.

Boston, Ma

Assisted first generation students in an effort to ensure they successful admission to colleges and universities. Provided assistance with homework, projects or anything else they requiredServed as a mentor to students who especially needed guidance

New York, Ny

Assisted with the completion of multiple human resources projects; Communicated with various leaders across Commission of Minority Transportation Officials to coordinate in person meetings. Reconciled disallowances in accounts payable through the use of Excel and detailed oriented review of files. Researched sustainable construction practices to aid in the preparation of a request for proposal being developed.Created a presentation for the end of the program that clearly synthesized and communicated the information learned over the summer in collaboration with group of peers producing successful product. Developed request for proposals in conjunction with the Marketing/ Advertising Department for bidding on projects.

Boston, Ma

Receptionist/ Clerical DutiesCreated and Assisted on various projects

New York, Ny

Revised and compiled excel spreadsheet of business contacts; managed relationshipsReviewed and logged new contractsGenerated letters and pay ordersCompleted diverse administrative responsibilities

New York, Ny

Edited and wrote various analysis reportsContributed to quarterly newsletterCreated PowerPoint presentations/ Generated graphs and charts in ExcelResearched data regarding mutual funds for semi-annual reports

Mcrp, Urban Planning And Development

Ba, International Relations

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Chaplin Ivy, Leaf Reporter; Inner Strength Gospel Choir, Secretary; Spice.

Hsd, General Education

Activities and Societies: C.A.R.E Club President, Addmissions Committee, Prefect, Amnisty International, JV Soccer

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