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Interprets zoning code and directs team of 40 planners in applying zoning regulations. Identifies code issues and proposes policy changes and zoning amendments. Initiates text amendments, delegates research, empowers staff to propose code language and directs overall process. Advises division and department directors, city council and mayor in zoning related matters. Supervises team of 5 planners serving the planning counter in public facing roles and champions superb customer service. Guides staff in land use application decisions and reviews staff reports. Participates in hiring and training of new employees. Actively proposes and leads changes in division's organization and operation. Developed and maintains digital and searchable database to easily manage and access historic records.

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Directed small businesses and other customers to information and provided guidance through development process. Facilitated and coordinated inter-department plan review and permitting. Documented barriers, identified areas of improvement and made ongoing recommendations to support economic development and user-friendliness of development process. Advocated for and participated in the implementation of simplified and customer-oriented processes. Participated in cohort led by the Mayor’s office to rebuild citizen’s trust in local government. Represented the Building Division in citywide gentrification study steering committee. Redesigned and updated the division's info guides.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Reviewed land use applications to ensure implementation of city and planning goals, and compliance with regulations. Wrote staff reports and recommended action to City Council, Planning Commission and Historic Landmark Commission. Processed administrative land use applications and issued letters of decisions on zoning, subdivision and historic preservation matters. Advised applicants on regulations and processes, and suggested revisions to plans and designs. Coordinated cross-departmental reviews. Proposed changes to the zoning ordinance, collected and analyzed data, and researched policies. Conducted public outreach and stakeholder engagement. Collaborated in major initiative to increase housing stock in the city. Spearheaded move to online applications and improved software and procedures for the division. Trained new employees to navigate city ordinances, departments and software systems.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Staffed at Planning Counter as first point of contact for the Planning Division. Provided planning advice to the public on various types of planning applications, processes and regulations. Reviewed development plans and applications, and performed analysis to ensure implementation of planning goals and regulations. Issued decision and findings for historical preservation projects, special exceptions, administrative interpretations, subdivisions and zoning verification letters. Wrote staff reports and presented project recommendations to Planning Commission. Analyzed general plan policies, zoning and subdivision ordinance and initiated staff recommendations. Researched permit and business license history and approved business license requests. Streamlined applications to improve customer service and process efficiency

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Salt Lake City

Reviewed and examined development plans for compliance with city zoning and related ordinances. Approved applications and assisted in conducting Development Review Team meetings. Reviewed and tracked permit history for business license and unit legalization requests. Responded to the public over the phone and at the counter regarding City ordinances and permit process. Developed vending cart and mobile business handout, parking calculation worksheet, and process flowcharts to facilitate requirements to customers and reviewers. Completed research and compiled documents for public initiated requests. Facilitated group of 20 employees in Civility works training as assigned by HR and Head of division.

Danville, Illinois

Collected and analyzed data for preliminary study of the Riverfront Plan. Created maps and developed database for 50 planners, architects and landscape architects. Designed public survey and summarized its 1,100 online and paper responses. Conducted community outreach distributing flyers, talking to residents and assisting in workshop. Executed clerical office tasks and organized planning documents of zoning and historic preservation. Wrote Request for Proposal of parking study.

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

Planned lessons, led discussion, and graded assignments for 40 students.

Brasília E Região, Brasil

Reviewed architecture and urban design plans of 12 airports. Supervised outsourcing of design and associated plans to multiple engineering firms and ensured deadlines and standards were met. Led taskforce team in completing ‘troubled’ projects. Developed manuals and reports to guide review. Prepared project bid documents. Trained 40 architects and engineers in Accessibility of Airports in two company events. Coordinated all visual communication projects.

Master'S Degree, Urban Planning, Gpa 3.89

Activities and Societies: Planners Network

Bachelor Of Architecture (Barch) And Urbanism