•Assist in designing and implementing long-range plans for the City of Avondale.•Aid potential new business in site selection and analysis by serving as the primary contact for evaluating the area, determining project parameters and criteria, identifying the appropriate and necessary partners to work on the project, and coordinating key activities to facilitate the location process.•Manage specific site development projects including negotiating with landowners, brokers, and developers to recruit employers and commercial projects that are compatible with the City's General Plan and Specific Plans.

•Coordinated a field team to renovate hundreds of buildings with the goal of making every property clean, safe, functional, and sustainable.•Facilitated continuous process improvement by partnering with SMS Leadership on project workflow, team-building and key metrics.•Served on SMS Assist's Council to curate cross-departmental culture initiatives and enhance communication between leadership and frontline staff.

•Coordinated operations related to Economic Development functions including business attraction, retention and expansion efforts, and City marketing and media communications.•Managed multimillion-dollar commercial projects expected to bring more than 1,000 jobs to Maricopa, and residential projects totaling more than 10,000 homes.•Created and administered a 1.7 million dollar grant program for businesses and nonprofits struggling with the health and economic impact of COVID-19.

•Promoted Maricopa's Sustainable Development Incentive Program to encourage a healthy and sustainable future for Maricopa’s residents and the built environment.•Developed policy, evaluated operations, and designed programs to create a better experience externally and internally, expediting projects and increasing user satisfaction.•Worked with large developers and local entrepreneurs alike to ensure an ascension of business and development success.

•Analyzed data pertaining to development, land use, building and land ownership, population, demographic conditions and future projections to generate economic development reports for the creation of the City of Maricopa’s marketing strategy.•Developed and implemented small business services such as local entrepreneurship events, pop-up incubators, business counseling, and an e-series to highlight local businesses.•Performed site analysis for proposed development projects including tax fee, economic and relevant multiplier factors.

The Arizona Forward Emerging Sustainability Leaders Program introduces participants to concepts of sustainability and demonstrates sustainability in real-world practice. The program is geared toward early to mid-career professionals who are identified for their leadership potential. Participants are chosen for their: commitment to sustainability; capacity to integrate sustainability into their organization; interest in being a long-term influencer in Arizona’s sustainability initiatives; and the capacity to take on a new challenge. This program helps build awareness and develops leaders who will take an active role for Arizona's quality of life.

•Advised applicants of necessary deed and plan revisions to receive addressing approval, and succeed through the development process. •Maintained parcel, address, and ownership data in county databases, regularly correcting records and procedures for a variety of departments, municipalities, and organizations. •Performed a variety of steps throughout the development process including accepting projects, routing, overseeing quality control and issuing permits. •Ensured life safety with appropriate address assignments and changes of address.

•Collaborated with local food banks to orchestrate food collection while maintaining sanitary food practices, resulting in reduced waste and a healthier community.•Worked with property management to increase ease and capacity of recycling, resulting in an approximately three-fold increase in recycled product for the commercial complex.•Increased prominence of reusable mugs; increasing product sales and profit margin while decreasing waste.

•Analyzed raw residential water meter data to identify appliances and track water distribution based on age and type of appliance. •Identified water-use trends to target areas prime for conservation.•Projected future water demands for the Phoenix area.

•Confirmed validity of checks, identification, and other documents to minimize risk for the customers and the bank.•Maintained accuracy of cash drawer holding up to $30,000, while preforming transactions that exceed $100,000 daily. •Consistently met and exceeded sales goals set forth by management by identifying customer needs and referring products that would aid them financially.

•Assisted with audience control and movement to direct large crowds throughout parks, and help guests find destinations.•Appeared in costume and maintained expected persona at diverse locations to enhance guests’ entertainment experience.•Made “magical moments”.