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KYLE BARICHELLO

Chandler

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Entitlements Manager

Simpatico Communities
07.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for managing the company’s strategy and activity in land acquisition, due diligence, entitlements, planning, and land development on existing holdings, as well as new investment opportunities
  • Direct internal and external teams on all aspects of the entitlements process
  • Prepare market analysis, financial underwriting, and deal summaries for projects being pursued
  • Develop positive relationships with key industry leaders and City personnel to ensure timely entitlement processes

Planning Project Manager

RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Managed all associated tasks included with rezoning entitlements and other land development applications, including due diligence, site planning, graphic production, narrative writing, neighborhood outreach, public hearing presentations to Planning Commission and City Council, and ongoing coordination with city staff members until approval for a variety of clients throughout Arizona
  • Accomplishments
  • Successfully managed over 25 concurrent projects for various clients
  • Gained supervisory experience managing younger staff planners
  • Prepared project proposals and managed budgets, initiated new business, and maintained positive project and client relationships
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.

Senior Planner

Town of Queen Creek
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Reviewed, coordinated, and presented a wide range of current planning applications; managed planning efforts related to development in Queen Creek’s Downtown Core
  • Accomplishments
  • Led an Arizona American Planning Association (AZ-APA) award-winning Text Amendment and PAD rezoning process which included the creation of a Downtown Core Zoning District in Queen Creek, Arizona
  • Represented the planning division on external panels, economic development projects, RFP selection committees, and speaking arrangements at AZ-APA-related events
  • Successfully managed an adaptive reuse project which included the creation of new mixed use zoning district, PAD narrative, and associated text amendments
  • Assisted with the design and development process of a major infrastructure project located within the Downtown Core
  • Participated in outside organizations and events including Urban Land Institute (ULI-AZ), International Downtown Association (IDA), Valley Partnership Advocates Program and AZ-APA

Senior Planner

Pinal County
07.2017 - 06.2018
  • Reviewed, coordinated, and presented various planning applications submitted by the public and the development community
  • Accomplishments
  • Served as the Project Coordinator of the Pinal County Joint Land Use Study (JLUS), which included performance reporting and federal grant management
  • Coordinated and managed the workflow of commercial site plan reviews and zoning meetings

Transportation Planner

Iowa Department Of Transportation
04.2013 - 07.2017
  • Provided research, data analysis and written reports for department-wide planning initiatives including the State Long Range Transportation Plan, Freight Transportation Plan and the State’s Transportation Improvement Program
  • Accomplishments
  • Managed the yearly update of a project prioritization tool and report that analyzed statewide highway conditions and projects to be included within the 5-year Highway Improvement Program
  • Served as a lead on the creation of the Iowa DOT’s first Long Range Freight Plan
  • Developed a project prioritization tool that assisted Traffic Operations with prioritized statewide Interstate improvements

Education

GIS Graduate Certificate -

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

B.S - Community and Regional Planning

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
2012

Skills

  • SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS, & AFFILIATIONS
  • American Planning Association (APA) AICP Certification
  • ULI Arizona Member, Partnership Forum Participant
  • ULI Urban Plan Volunteer
  • Valley Partnership – Advocates Program Graduate
  • Planning Commissioner for the City of Chandler, July 2022-Present
  • Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Revu Bluebeam, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, MS Suite products, Microsoft BI Dashboarding, and WordPress
  • Skilled in public speaking, technical writing, and project management

Timeline

Entitlements Manager

Simpatico Communities
07.2022 - Current

Planning Project Manager

RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture
08.2020 - 07.2022

Senior Planner

Town of Queen Creek
06.2018 - 08.2020

Senior Planner

Pinal County
07.2017 - 06.2018

Transportation Planner

Iowa Department Of Transportation
04.2013 - 07.2017

GIS Graduate Certificate -

Iowa State University

B.S - Community and Regional Planning

Iowa State University
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