Grant Shiring, PLA

Experience

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  Houston Cuozzo Group Inc

  Dec 2007 - Jul 2009

  Entry Level Landscape Architect

  - Produce conceptual plans, preliminary/final site plans, grading plans, and landscape plans for a variety of projects including industrial, commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.- Work with various professionals including developers, builders, architects, engineers, environmentalists, and city officials to effectively navigate the design and approval processes.- Contribute to master planning and site design efforts for international projects in Egypt, Mexico, and the Bahamas. - Present design concepts and plans before clients and in-house team members.- Create digital and hand-rendered graphics including site plans, elevations, perspectives, and 3D models. - Assist in project coordination. Show less

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  City of Dublin, Ohio USA

  Aug 2008 - Jun 2010

  Planning Assistant

  - Case manager responsible for drafting staff reports, preparing application materials for boards and commissions, and reviewing applications for consistency with the zoning code, community plan, and development texts.- Present development projects and cases before the Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board.- Correspond and meet with applicants, development consultants, building officials and residents to discuss various proposals as well as zoning and land use inquiries.- Facilitate community planning and visioning charettes for special projects.- Assist in community outreach programs geared toward educating residents, local community groups, and students about the Planning Department's responsibilities, current projects, policies, and procedures. Show less

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  Peters Township Planning Department

  Apr 2010 - Jul 2013

  Land Use Planner

  - Project Manager for Plan Peters 2022 - an effort to update the Township’s 2001 Comprehensive Plan.- Coordinate the selection process for consultant services - draft a Request for Proposals; interview candidates; make recommendations to the Township Manager and Council.- Orchestrate public outreach efforts for Plan Peters 2022 - plan and facilitate community events and workshops; present the project purpose/status to various community groups; produce marketing material; communicate with various news forums to promote the project and events; organize event venues; send email updates; answer project inquiries.- Conduct educational workshops and presentations to explain current land use planning and design considerations and their respective impacts on all aspects of the community.- Work intimately with the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee as an immediate contact and provide them with information and updates to understand and execute their duty.- Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data and translate findings into concise and effective presentations, text, and documents.- Ensure the comprehensive planning process remained on schedule and that the consultant team’s services wwere delivered in a timely and acceptable manner within budget.- Evaluate and review site plans, rezonings, conditional uses, variances, and other proposals to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.- Draft clear and concise memos concerning development proposals, appeals, and ordinance amendments to the Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, and Council.- Assist in the research, analysis, and presentation of highly political development proposals within the township. Show less

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  Borough of Dormont

  Feb 2012 - Oct 2014

  Planning Commissioner

  - Review various development proposals and ordinance amendments for consistency with the Borough’s codes and the Comprehensive Plan.- Appointed to the Steering Committee for Dream Dormont, the Borough's effort to update its Comprehensive Plan.- Appointed Vice Chairman of Planning Commission in February 2013.- Appointed Chairman of Planning Commission in April 2013.

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  PVE, LLC

  Aug 2013 - now

  Project Manager