Debbie Flynn

Experience

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  The Center for Transportation Research and Education at Iowa State Univeristy

  Oct 2002 - Dec 2004

  Graduate Research Assistant

  • Established the Student Recruitment & Retention Program at Iowa State University• Development of New Strategies for Locating Safety Improvement Candidate Locations• Address changes in locational methods for the Iowa crash database• Determine the effects changes will have on SICL developmentPresentations A Pilot Program for Recruiting High School Students into Transportation Careers and Programs of Study. Presented at Mid-Continent Transportation Research Symposium. Ames, Iowa. August 22, 2003.Thesis: Before and After Effects of the Iowa Graduated Driver Licensing Program Show less

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  LTG, Inc.

  Jan 2005 - May 2005

  Transportation Planner

  • Conducted Traffic Impact Studies (TIS)• Created graphics for TIS• Performed Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPA)• Conducted and analyzed traffic counts• Attended meetings with clients

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  BOWYER-SINGLETON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

  May 2005 - Jun 2007

  Transportation Planner

  • Contemporary Resort Traffic Study, Walt Disney World—designing and planning of an alternate route in and out of the resort to alleviate traffic build up at the pickup and drop off areas• Conducted and wrote Parking Lot Study, Walt Disney World—variety of parking lot designs for the Walt Disney World Traffic Engineering Department to choose from• Conducted and wrote Traffic Impact Studies (TIS) for Palm Beach, Volusia, Seminole, Orange, and Lake Counties• Conducted and analyzed traffic counts• Conducted and wrote Signal Warrant Analyses and Access Management Reports• Reviewer for the City of Deltona’s Traffic Impact Analyses and Site Plans• MicroStation projects for FDOT, Expressway Authority, City of Deltona, Seminole, Orange, and Palm Beach Counties Show less

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  Metric Engineering

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2009

  Transportation Planner

  • Designed the District 2 Diversion Route Maps• Conducted and wrote Qualitative Assessments, Signal Warrant Analyses, and Conceptual Studies for FDOT District 5• Conducted and wrote SR 22 Corridor Study for Bay County• Designed condition diagrams, collision diagrams, and intersection sketches using MicroStation • Conducted and designed Orange County signal retiming using Synchro • Mapped out Seminole County’s fiber locations using GPS & OSPInsight • Reviewed house and senate bills for FDOT District 3• Designed district wide map for FDOT District 3 • Conducted and analyzed traffic counts• Contacted utility companies for ITS jobs• Designed the Downtown Orlando ITS Conceptual Plan• Conducted license plate study, parking study, travel time delay studies and no-passing zone study• Assisted with permitting for ITS fiber locations Show less

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  Shape Up with Debbie

  Aug 2011 - Sept 2019

  Certified Personal Trainer

  National Academy of Sports Medicine • Fitness Nutritionist Specialist Certification • Weight Loss Specialist (WLS) • Group Personal Training Specialist • Business Accelerator Certification• Indoor Cycling Workshop – Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (Feb. 2007) • Disney Marathon – Orlando Marathon Running Group (Jan. 2009) • NASM Personal Fitness Workshop (July 2011)• CPR and AED Certifications– American Red Cross (March 2011 – Present)

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  Town of Monument, CO

  Sept 2019 - Sept 2022

  • Organize and Scan Final Site Plan and Plat Mylars• Assess Downtown Monument Businesses • Assist with Monument Land Development (Chap.16-Zoning & Chap.17-Subdivision) Code Rewrite• Formed a Land Development Code Rewrite Committee to review and comment on submitted Chapters • Attend and organize the Land Development Code Rewrite Open House with Consultant • Coordinates with Code Enforcement on code violations related to zoning• Assist with improving the Town of Monument’s Planning website and updates • Assist with Grant Applications • Evaluate Annexation Agreements• Evaluate Traffic Impact Studies • Evaluate Plats, Sketch Plans, Preliminary/Final Site Plans and Construction Documents • Present at Planning Commission, Board of Trustees and Board of Adjustment Meetings • Prepare Agenda, Staff Reports/Memorandums, Ordinances/Resolutions and PowerPoints for Planning Commission, Board of Trustees and Board of Adjustment Meetings• Respond to inquiries from applicants, contractors, developers, and residents on a variety of land development issues via email, phone, and sit-down meetings• Schedule and attend pre-application meetings with potential applicants to discuss the development process, development issues, and other planning-related items• Provide planning input on sub-area plans, downtown improvements, and similar projects• Prepare Training Binder and request a DOLA representative to present at the Planning Commission Training Workshop• Attends HBA, PPACG – TAC, and USAFA Sub-area Plan Working Group (JLUS Implementation) Meetings• Lead the Development Review Team (DRT) Meetings• Review and approve Site Plan Improvement Agreements/Subdivision Improvement Agreements (SPIA/SIA) • Review and approve Sign, Land Development and Land Use Permits• Updated the Planning/Permitting Fee Schedule • Assisted with Jackson Creek Parkway RFP Show less • Organize and Scan Final Site Plan and Plat Mylars• Assess Downtown Monument Businesses • Assist with Monument Land Development (Chap.16-Zoning & Chap.17-Subdivision) Code Rewrite• Prepare Training Binder and request a DOLA representative to present at the Planning Commission Training Workshop• Evaluate Traffic Impact Studies • Evaluate Plats, Sketch Plans, Preliminary/Final Site Plans and Construction Documents • Present at Planning Commission, Board of Trustees and Board of Adjustment Meetings • Prepare Agenda, Staff Reports/Memorandums, Ordinances/Resolutions and PowerPoints for Planning Commission, Board of Trustees and Board of Adjustment Meetings• Respond to inquiries from applicants, contractors, developers, and residents on a variety of land development issues via email, phone, and sit-down meetings• Schedule and attend pre-application meetings with potential applicants to discuss the development process, development issues, and other planning-related items• Provide planning input on sub-area plans, downtown improvements, and similar projects• Attend and organize the Land Development Code Rewrite Open House with Consultant • Coordinates with Code Enforcement on code violations related to zoning• Assist with improving the Town of Monument’s Planning website and updates Show less

  • Planner II

    Dec 2020 - Sept 2022

  • Planner

    Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Seasonal Planner

    Sept 2019 - Mar 2020
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  Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization

  Oct 2022 - Sept 2024

  Transportation Planner II

  • Develop and manage projects, utilizing consultants when appropriate.• Conduct research for each project; collect, analyze, and interpret data for use in developing recommendations for project implementation. • Perform needs assessments, surveys and/or special studies to gather pertinent information. • Devise project procedures and schedules. • Present recommendations for project implementation to management and/or committees and board.• Assist in updating and maintaining Space Coast TPO documents, such as the Long Range Transportation Plan and master plans.• Manage, implement, and update, as necessary, the Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan.• Manage, coordinate, and conduct School Routes Analyses and serve on the Safe School Access Team. • Provide technical support to municipal agencies applying and implementing Safe Routes to School projects.• Report, update, and adopt transportation performance measures as required/needed. • Conduct relevant research and data analysis to report on performance measures and targets.• Act as liaison with transit agency and coordinate transit programs, studies (i.e., Transit Development Plan and Mobility on Demand Study), and initiatives.• Perform the required TPO activities in relation to the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board, including the annual Community Transportation Coordinator Evaluation. Show less

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  City of Palm Bay

  Sept 2024 - now

  Senior Planner

  • Prepares amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan, the Land Development Code regulations and related ordinances to advance land use, development, urban design, architectural and site plan objectives of the City.• Assists in the development of elements of the City's Comprehensive Plan in areas of specialization and other areas as needed, including but not limited to future land use, capital improvements, coastal management, conservation, housing, infrastructure, intergovernmental coordination, recreation and open space and transportation.• Researches and prepares draft ordinances and resolutions.• Prepares public initiatives and reviews private land use, zoning, development, annexation, variance, subdivision, site plan, conditional use, applications to ensure consistency and compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code regulations, adopted plans and agreements and/or other related codes.• Provides guidance to the public through regular and frequent contact with residents and property owners.• Provides oral and written presentations in various forums concerning municipal planning projects and their relation to area of specialization, addressing how issues and projects impact the public and the environment.• Responds to public inquiries, both orally and in writing, regarding applications and interpretations of the City's Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code regulations and Ordinances by phone, email and at the Land Development front counter.• Assists in the development and implementation of architectural design standards and guidelines to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the City.• Serves as a project coordinator for planning projects or planned unit development projects (PUD's), including reviewing applicant submittals, coordinating tasks and writing staff reports.• Acts as planning liaison, representing the Division and/or City with other local and regional groups.• Provides guidance/mentors Planners. Show less