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Riverside, California, United States

Assist property owners and developers with the land use entitlement process for real estate development with local agencies. Coordinate the deliverables of architects, engineers, and other allied professionals to meet the requirements of the general plan, zoning code, development standards, and site planning requirements of the local agency. Manage the discretionary review and approval process with the professional staff and decision-making body of the local agency.

San Juan Capistrano, California, United States

Anaheim, Ca

Anaheim, Ca

Anaheim, Ca

• Owner of wedding and event floral design business. Handled all aspects of sales, marketing, public relations, vendor relations, contract development and execution, payroll, bookkeeping, financial reporting, human resources, and event management.• Cultivated relationships and accounts with high value clients such as Aramark, Disney, Anaheim Visitors and Convention Bureau, IMG, Creative Artists Agency, Architectural Digest Magazine, Organic Bouquet, and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.• Championed sustainable floriculture through utilization of California grown flowers and certified international farms.• Secured a diverse range of media features in newspapers, magazines, hard cover books, online outlets and television appearances.• Recognized as the City of Anaheim's Green Business of the Year in 2008 and one of OC Metro Business Magazine's Top 20 Women to Watch in 2010.

Anaheim, Ca

• Responsible for all new event related new business in Southern California.• Develop, design, and photograph new e-commerce product lines.• Manage operations for decor installations for a variety of high-profile events.• Coordinate with staff in Ecuador, Colombia, and Florida for procurement andlogistics.

Orange, Ca

• Reviewed all development proposals and applications to ensure consistency with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, and worked with other City departments and the Applicant to incorporate necessary modifications.• Organized the public participation process for the art element of the pedestrian underpass at the Orange Metrolink Station.• Prepared the request for proposals for consultant selection on the update of the Housing Element of the General Plan.• Researched and analyzed the existing wireless facilities ordinance andprepared an update to the City Council.

San Pedro, Ca

• Streamlined and managed the land use development permit process.• Analyzed all Port development projects for consistency with land use, maritime and land-side transportation and environmental plans and programs based on regulatory requirements of CEQA/NEPA, Port Master Plan, California Coastal Commission, City of Los Angeles Zoning Ordinance, and Harbor Engineers.• Presented proposed projects to the Board of Harbor Commissioners for review and approval of a Coastal Development Permit for non-exempt projects. • Coordinated all internal departments in the review and approval of development projects and consulted with the Applicant through the process.• Represented the Planning Department on a multi-disciplinary team with Environmental Management and Engineering on the planning, design, and construction of the 30-acre Wilmington Waterfront Park, which was completed in June 2011. • Liaison with the Port Community Advisory Committee, the public, and commercial interests in the Project Area.• Participated in selection of the Wilmington Waterfront design consultant and co-managed the consultant team through the design and public outreach process. • Performed risk management assessments for all activities related to the transport, storage, and management of hazardous liquid bulk by calculating their hazardous footprint and analyzing its potential overlap with sensitive adjacent uses.

Orange, Ca

• Analyzed and coordinated internal departmental review and synthesized stakeholder input for the CEQA/NEPA process for development projects in Orange County.• Managed the annual process for local jurisdictions to maintain eligibility for Measure M Turnback funds for local streets and roads. Assisted local jurisdictions with resolving issues that could jeopardize eligibility.• Managed the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant for Rideshare services, which was a joint project with the CTCs in the SCAG region. Worked closely with stakeholders to build consensus while serving the diverse needs of all areas in the SCAG region.• Wrote a successful grant application for funding for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) buses from the Southern California Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).• Coordinated with Caltrans on the Project Study Reports for several freeway improvement projects. Developed the scope of work and request for proposals for consultants to perform the engineering and cost analysis for the proposed projects. Many of these projects have since been constructed.• Analyzed the SCAG RTP to ensure that all priority projects, as identified in the Long Range Transportation Plan, were included and therefore eligible for State and Federal funding.• Participated in policy discussions with regional agencies and stakeholders on diverse topics such as high-speed rail, High Occupancy Vehicle lanes, bus and commuter rail transit, air quality, and goods movement.• Monitored and participated in policy discussions regarding several high-speed rail projects in the planning stages. Prepared and presented reports with recommendations to a committee of the Board of Directors.

Orange, Ca

• Managed the update of the Commuter Bikeways Strategic Plan and worked with a variety of stakeholders and interest groups on bikeways issues in Orange County.• Developed a user-friendly print map of bikeways in Orange County for public use, including safety information and tips on how to use public transit with a bicycle.• Analyzed and coordinated internal departmental review and synthesized stakeholder input for the CEQA/NEPA process for development projects in Orange County.• Assisted in research, data analysis and reporting for transportation services available to senior citizens, including recommendations on ways to better serve the transportation needs of the aging population.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Urban Studies With Emphasis In Public Administration

General Education