Planning Active Transportation systems, such as bikeways, greenways, trails, sidewalks ...Designing sustainable landscapes that fit into their context, partly thru a focus on native plants and systems.

Performed professional duties for the planning, design, development, and implementation of the County's park, greenway, and blueway system.

I was The Bikeways and Trails Guy for this City of 440,000+, working with lots of people to grow the system from ~110 miles to over 300 miles.Design professional in responsible charge for developing and implementing the city-wide Bikeways and Trails Plan, with chapters devoted to each of the 5 E’s (Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Engineering, and Evaluation) and goals and tasks for each E. Managed multiple Capital Improvement programs for development of the gamut of facilities… Show more I was The Bikeways and Trails Guy for this City of 440,000+, working with lots of people to grow the system from ~110 miles to over 300 miles.Design professional in responsible charge for developing and implementing the city-wide Bikeways and Trails Plan, with chapters devoted to each of the 5 E’s (Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Engineering, and Evaluation) and goals and tasks for each E. Managed multiple Capital Improvement programs for development of the gamut of facilities outlined in the Plan; for improving pedestrian facilities; for repairing and renovating the City’s inventory of bikeways and trails; and for federally-funded grants. Developed public information about the system and its safe use. See www.vbgov.com/bikewalk. Show less

Conducted a variety of planning and design work around Southwest Virginia, including commercial planting plans and mid-scale development projects.

Design professional in responsible charge of project organization and phasing, contract preparation, budget management, proposal development, preparation of presentation and construction drawings, and client and public presentations. Project types included master plans, greenways, site design, community development, and planting design. Also managed CADD details system, developed drafting standards, and instructed others in the productive use of AutoCAD.

Developed, implemented and managed a Strategic Marketing Plan for 20-person architectural firm. Wrote company newsletter with distribution of 1,600+. Developed and hosted two annual Church Development Conferences. Developed site plans and landscape planting plans for variety of projects within commercial and institutional sectors.

Provided leadership, strategic input, and technical assistance for the Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Master Plan.Coordinated and evaluated current and future park improvements, including primary responsibility for $3.7 million park improvement bond fundsDesigned, supervised and monitored construction of park improvementsWorked with Council, commissions, City staff, civic groups, and state grants agencies for funding of improvements projectsUsed AutoCAD and GIS to develop… Show more Provided leadership, strategic input, and technical assistance for the Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Master Plan.Coordinated and evaluated current and future park improvements, including primary responsibility for $3.7 million park improvement bond fundsDesigned, supervised and monitored construction of park improvementsWorked with Council, commissions, City staff, civic groups, and state grants agencies for funding of improvements projectsUsed AutoCAD and GIS to develop detailed mapping of park properties. These activities involved working with citizens and collaborating with other City departments. Show less

Design professional in responsible charge of project organization and phasing, contract preparation, budget management, proposal development, preparation of presentation and construction drawings, and client and public presentations. Projects included master plans, land use assessments, site design, planting design, downtown redevelopment, recreation park design, and business park design. Clients came from private and public sectors. Also managed CADD system, programmed AutoCAD… Show more Design professional in responsible charge of project organization and phasing, contract preparation, budget management, proposal development, preparation of presentation and construction drawings, and client and public presentations. Projects included master plans, land use assessments, site design, planting design, downtown redevelopment, recreation park design, and business park design. Clients came from private and public sectors. Also managed CADD system, programmed AutoCAD applications, developed drafting standards, and instructed others in AutoCAD. Show less