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Baton Rouge, La, Us

Central, Louisiana, United States

Works for a nonprofit company that provides governmental services for the City of Central. Performing highly responsible professional and administrative work assisting the Program Director as well as directing the Planning and Zoning commissions; work involves formulating, modifying, and improving master and subsidiary plans for the development of the City and presenting these recommendations to the Planning Commission as Planning and Zoning Director advises the City and other agencies on planning, zoning, capital improvements, transportation, and related matters. Supervision exercised over professional and technical personnel developing proposed plans, conducting research, writing reports, and associated activities with an annual budget of $8 million.

Atlanta, Georgia; Houston, Texas, United States

Strategic planning and economic development firm with experience in public and private sector management positions, public administration, permits and licensing, with a track record of success in Planning, Economic Development, and Community Engagement programs. Lead and develop planning strategies that guide key decision making and resource allocation. Experience includes working with large county and small city governments, as well as expertise in interactions with elected officials, including County Commission, and City Councils. Government Relations experience includes the evaluation and development of legislation in coordination with leadership, private sector, and community consultation.

Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

Planned, directed, managed, and oversaw the activities and operations of the Economic Development and Affordable Housing program of the Economic & Community Development Department, ensuring adherence to program guidelines. To lead redevelopment efforts that involve public and private partnerships to create affordable housing economic activity and increase the City's taxable property values with budgets totaling $24 million in general funds and grants.

Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

Managed the daily responsibilities for subdivision platting, land use and zoning, land development, long and short-range planning, annexation, sign regulation, historic preservation, and GIS and mapping.

Abilene, Texas, United States

Administration for the following divisions: Planning & Zoning, Building Inspections, Community Enhancement, Neighborhood Services, and Metropolitan Planning Organization (Transportation Planning), with budgets totaling $2.6 million and $5 million in grants.

Houston, Texas, United States

Ensured that construction met local and national building codes, ordinances and technical specifications through various duties that include, but are not limited to the following: Reviewed mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and drainage plans to ensure they comply with building codes and local ordinances. Approved plans that satisfactorily meet code requirements under supervision of senior technical staff. Wrote requirements for plans that fail to satisfactorily meet code requirements under supervision of senior technical staff. Provided written feedback related to the findings. Met with general public, contractors, technical professionals and businesses to respond to inquiries and technical problems. Researched and evaluates plans, specifications and drawings. Prepared and submitted various technical reports.

Griffin, Georgia, United States

The administrator of the following divisions: Archives, Griffin-Spalding County Airport, Building Safety, Code Enforcement, Gorgeous Griffin, Historic Preservation, Planning & Zoning, Tax & Licensing, Transportation Planning, Welcome Center/Museum, and the Main Street Program, with budgets totaling $3.2 million, and approximately $3.6 million in grants.

Villa Rica, Ga

Provided administrative and supervision of several city divisions that include Planning & Zoning; Code Enforcement; Building Inspections; Geographic Information Systems, Economic Development, Main Street Program, Villa Rica Beautiful, Permitting, Historic Preservation, Alcohol, and Occupational Tax Licensing, with a yearly operational budget up to approximately $450,000.

Mcdonough, Georgia

Employed at the fastest-growing county in Georgia and the third-fastest in the United States; prepared technical reports regarding zoning and development proposals by public and private entities. Assists in the presentation of planning matters at public meetings; Reviewed and analyzed Developments of Regional Impact (DRI's), which includes coordination with the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA); reviewed sign applications for compliance with County and City (Cities of Stockbridge and Locust Grove) ordinances; and assisted and administrated the startup of the department's GIS system using ArcView.

Mcdonough, Georgia

Actively participated in updating the County's 10-year Joint Comprehensive Development Plan; administrated the Solid Waste Management Survey and Full Cost Report; assisted with current planning: review sign applications, zoning verifications, review survey plats, etc.; administrated Development of Regional Impacts (DRI); attended meetings and workshops for various organizations regarding current and local comprehensive planning; analyzed and prepared written reports and oral presentations for boards and commissions; and maintained various records and program information.

Nacogdoches, Texas

Assisted with short and long-range and comprehensive planning; assisted with the administration and monitoring of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Program; coordinated and conducted historic preservation projects; Assisted in updating the City's 20-year Comprehensive Plan; reviewed and analyzed developmental proposals for commercial, industrial, subdivision platting, and residential development; prepared monthly reports and press releases for the Planning Department as well as the Department of Urban Development; coordinated public relations events and attended neighborhood association meetings; administrated Nacogdoches Historic Landmark Preservation fund; and updated current Land Use Plan.

Nacogdoches, Texas

Conducted site inspections of dilapidated structures; developed, implemented, and maintained a database for dilapidated structures within the City; prepared and presented staff evaluations to the Urban Standards Board of Adjustments and Appeals; and coordinated operations such as "Clean Sweep" and other public relations events.

Nacogdoches, Texas

Provided extensive coverage of municipal government, organizations, and other newsworthy activities in the city and/or county; occasional feature writer; and worked under strict deadlines.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Public Policy And Administration

Post-Graduate Business Administration Courses, Accounting And Business/Management

Master’S Degree, Public Administration

Graduate Certificate Of Local Government Management, Public Administration

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communication And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Lambda Kappa Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Student Government Association, Residential Hall.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Business Management, General