Ellie Ray

Ellie Ray

Business Systems Analyst

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  • About me

    Senior Planner at City of Helena, Montana

  • Education

    • Vermont Law School

      2012 - 2013
      Master of Environmental Law and Policy Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law
    • American University

      2002 - 2003
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) International Relations and Affairs
    • University of Aberdeen

      2003 - 2006
      Master of Arts (M.A.) International Relations and Affairs
  • Experience

    • Fidelity National Information Services

      Mar 2010 - Aug 2012
      Business Systems Analyst

      Worked as a banking and finance industry professional to elicit, analyze, communicate and validate business/user requirements for processes, policies and information systems. Translated these business needs/end-user requirements into functional specifications that describe what the system, process or product/service must do to fulfill the end-user/business requirements.

    • Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission

      Jan 2013 - Aug 2015

      Provide technical services to local, state and federal levels of government, and to the Region’s non-profits and businesses. Currently work on projects related to emergency management and hazard mitigation as well as assisting with regional and town plan writing/updates. I have also been assisting with the HUD Sustainable Communities grant, particularly with respect to affordable housing and economic development policy issues. Assisted in the collection, analysis, and presentation of facts and figures relevant to the development of the East Central Vermont (ECV) Sustainability Plan in conjunction with TRORC’s Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant.

      • Regional Planner

        Aug 2013 - Aug 2015
      • Graduate Research Assistant

        Jan 2013 - Jul 2013
    • Helena Food Share

      Sept 2015 - Jan 2016
      Donor Relations Manager
    • City of Helena, Montana

      Jan 2016 - now

      Perform a variety of technical and professional level work related to the Community Development Department's goals and objectives. Oversee and carry out planning, zoning, land use, grant administration, and community development duties for the City. Work with internal and external stakeholders, and resolve citizen questions and concerns.

      • Senior Planner

        Nov 2022 - now
      • Planner II/Grants Coordinator

        Mar 2018 - Dec 2022
      • Planner

        Jan 2016 - Mar 2018
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Planner (AICP)

      American Planning Association
      Aug 2020