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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

City Of Dexter, Michigan

Managed the implementation of Lucity Asset Management Software according to the EGLE Sewer and Wastewater Grant timeline. Coordinated software deployment efforts with the software vendor, the City’s IT contractors, and City staff. Configured the City’s work order and asset datasets, synchronized spatial data, and trained staff to use software. Reviewed permit applications for zoning compliance and responded to ordinance violation complaints. Coordinated development review and construction inspections with City engineers, utilities staff, and private developers. Facilitated meetings and provided technical support to the Planning Commission and Housing Task Force. Evaluated and presented variance applications to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Designed and managed a market study of 7,050 commercial truck and bus companies as a component of a federal automotive safety research grant. Responsibilities including developing a sampling methodology, drafting interview and survey questionnaires, and establishing data management protocols. Hired, trained, and supervised a staff of eight interviewers to recruit respondents and administer phone surveys.

Detroit, Michigan

Lead coordinator and author of inter-departmental housing development report to inform Deputy Mayor’s capital improvement plan. Drafted industrial/residential redevelopment concept-plan to inform Mayor’s redevelopment strategy. Analyzed land use, economic, and population data to support City of Detroit officials, nonprofits, and private developers’ economic development initiatives. Provided spatial-analytical support for DEGC staff.

Dexter Township, Michigan

Reviewed permit applications for zoning compliance. Assessed and presented variance applications and provided updates about Township operations to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Developed GIS file database of infrastructure, signage, and properties within the Township. Drafted zoning ordinance revision recommendations. Inspected permitted construction for zoning compliance and issued citations for ordinance violations.

Greater Detroit Area

Increase Gleaners' capacity to provide emergency food by organizing food and fund drives with metro Detroit businesses, schools, religious organizations, and community groups. Conduct outreach to mobilize new donors, maintain existing donor relationships, and recruit volunteers. Promote hunger awareness through public speaking engagements to educate youth and adults. Assist with large scale food collection campaigns and special events. Maintain department donation and vehicle use records, and manage virtual food drives.

Detroit, Michigan

Coordinated the implementation of the SFSP according to USDA guidelines at 40 summer youth program sites. Trained and coached SFSP site supervisors in program requirements, monitored site activities, and reconciled service administration reports. Supervised two AmeriCorps Members to assist with SFSP operation and site support.

Maintained and reconciled Agency expenditure and service administration reports using COPA, Service Point, and FacsPro databases as well as Sage accounting software. Prepared program data for grant reporting and program assessment.

Competed successful funding proposals resulting in the placement of an AmeriCorps Foreclosure Corps Volunteer and award of a Youth in Service to America State Farm Grant. Conducted demographic research and community need assessments to support development department with the completion of funding applications. Reviewed and edited AmeriCorps VISTA Host Site Applications for nine organizations seeking 15 AmeriCorps VISTA members.Developed Agency-wide volunteer recruitment program. Drafted volunteer policy and procedures, recruited volunteers for Agency programs, and maintained volunteer records.Provided horticultural support for over 60 community gardens. Kept records of community garden productivity for grant reporting, managed daily operation of Farmer’s Markets, and coordinated horticultural workshops. Updated and drafted procedure and policy for the Wayne Metro Community Garden Program.

Cleveland, Ohio

The Summer Sprout Community Garden Program supports nearly 200 community gardens in the City of Cleveland. Provided administrative support to OSUE staff and horticultural assistance to program gardeners. Conducted research for Cuyahoga County Food Policy Coalition. Taught horticultural component of health and nutrition classes for children and teens. Facilitated or led educational workshops for program gardeners.

Master'S Degrees, Urban And Regional Planning, Public Policy

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology