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Irvine, California, United States

•Lead the execution of discretionary and administrative projects and ensure operations are performed in compliance with established codes and requirements.•Work closely with technical consultants, Orange County Fire Authority, Public Safety, and other governmental agencies and divisions to keep projects on track.•Carefully study development plans, documents, and technical studies to ensure state and local regulations and compliance standards are met. •Analyze residential and… Show more •Lead the execution of discretionary and administrative projects and ensure operations are performed in compliance with established codes and requirements.•Work closely with technical consultants, Orange County Fire Authority, Public Safety, and other governmental agencies and divisions to keep projects on track.•Carefully study development plans, documents, and technical studies to ensure state and local regulations and compliance standards are met. •Analyze residential and commercial applications for compliance with state and local regulations for solar installation, residential remodels, parking lot modifications, commercial/residential electric vehicle charger installations, gas and electrical line installation, landscape improvements, and commercial/residential AC installation.•Efficiently process conditional use permits and minor modifications, compose zoning confirmation letters and use determination letters, interpret and apply the Zoning Ordinance, and evaluate planning issues.•Scope and prioritize activities based on business impact and provide hands-on leadership, methodology, structure, and information necessary to coordinate decision-making and development. •Provide support to the senior staff to ensure complete and accurate research and data entry. Process and analyze plan check fees, review planning applications for completeness, and process for staff review.•Disseminate information on planning standards, codes, and permit requirements to the public and maintain all project reports.•Conduct thorough research and meticulous data management.•Serve as a knowledgeable resource for the public, offering guidance on planning standards, codes, and permit requirements. Show less

Orange County, California Area

•Drafted correspondence for management approval and responded to routine letters, general correspondence, and requests for information from the public.•Performed various administrative functions, including but not limited to overseeing calendar management functions, scheduling meetings for the upper management, and forwarding timely reminders.•Championed successfully deploying an effective cost-saving plan that reduced departmental printing costs by over $1,000 monthly. •Delivered… Show more •Drafted correspondence for management approval and responded to routine letters, general correspondence, and requests for information from the public.•Performed various administrative functions, including but not limited to overseeing calendar management functions, scheduling meetings for the upper management, and forwarding timely reminders.•Championed successfully deploying an effective cost-saving plan that reduced departmental printing costs by over $1,000 monthly. •Delivered information regarding city programs to the public and prepared presentations and speeches for delivery by the upper management. •Served as the IT liaison for the department, enhanced existing file management and retrieval systems, and trained the staff in applications and technology.•Led project research, gathered and analyzed data for special projects, drafted and created various reports, and oversaw report maintenance.•Organized financial data and trends for monthly department budget reports and supported City officials and executive management with various needs.•Functioned as the Recording Secretary, creating minutes for Planning Commission meetings and ensuring Brown Act compliance. Show less

Irvine, California, United States

•Gathered, organized, and maintained a variety of files and records and participated in performing scheduled database maintenance operations to promote effectiveness.•Performed various administrative duties, including but not limited to assisting with program activities and events, preparing agendas, answering calls, records maintenance, data entry, and travel planning.•Generated various program expenditure documents and other reports and assisted with functions and/or projects… Show more •Gathered, organized, and maintained a variety of files and records and participated in performing scheduled database maintenance operations to promote effectiveness.•Performed various administrative duties, including but not limited to assisting with program activities and events, preparing agendas, answering calls, records maintenance, data entry, and travel planning.•Generated various program expenditure documents and other reports and assisted with functions and/or projects specific/unique to the program.•Functioned as the initial point of contact for program constituents to discuss program policies, procedures, and other general information and performed other duties as assigned.•Efficiently processed plan checks, addressed concerns, drafted presentations/speeches, responded to public inquiries, and tracked plan checks. Show less

Covina, Ca

•Championed successfully creating and deploying a cutting-edge database system that significantly improved organizational data management.•Led the development and launching of a dynamic website that significantly grew the organization’s online presence and user experience. Oversaw the continuous update and management of the database and website to promote and ensure seamless functionality.•Leveraged knowledge of the WordPress platform to design and efficiently maintain a visually… Show more •Championed successfully creating and deploying a cutting-edge database system that significantly improved organizational data management.•Led the development and launching of a dynamic website that significantly grew the organization’s online presence and user experience. Oversaw the continuous update and management of the database and website to promote and ensure seamless functionality.•Leveraged knowledge of the WordPress platform to design and efficiently maintain a visually appealing website. •Provided technical support to staff members, building a technology-enabled work environment, and trained team members on effectively utilizing office technology.•Directed the execution of end-to-end processes for creating, tracking, and editing surveys on platforms such as Survey Monkey and Constant Contact.•Supported and contributed to the organizational decision-making process by overseeing accurate data collection and analysis to ensure senior leaders were provided with informed data.•Delivered strategic direction and guidance for the use of office technology and ensured resource alignment with organizational goals. Show less

Orange County, California, United States

California, United States

Santa Ana, California, United States

Master Of Arts - Ma, Philosophy

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities