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
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