Experience

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  Texas a&m university - youth adventure program

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Lead counselor

  Recurring summer employment from 2008 to 2010. Facilitated gifted and talented students teamwork in groups of 10-15 each week with various age groups. Executed any necessary task that the camp director needed to prepare for 60-90 students.

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  Texas a&m university

  Jan 2009 - May 2011

  Coordinated students and city officials in development of comprehensive plan update for Brownwood, TX. Developed plan alternatives for economic and historic preservation sections of the plan. Presented findings to City Council and staff at public and private hearings. Led discussion for 14 undergraduate students on energy related topics. Built understanding on sustainability as related to all aspects of energy. Enhanced analytical skills in students through class and individual discussions, questions, and ideas.

  • Applied Planning Project Manager

    Sept 2010 - May 2011

  • Recitation Instructor

    Jan 2009 - May 2011
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  Lafayette consolidated govt.

  Oct 2011 - Feb 2016

  Planner ii

  Prepared zoning reports for Commission and recommended zoning assignments for annexations.Managed editing process between consultant and various departments for Unified Development Code. Drafted goals and policies for Comprehensive “PlanLafayette” Lafayette’s first comprehensive plan. Evaluated plats for accuracy as a member of the Areawide Development Review Committee. Represented the Planning, Zoning, and Codes Department at Neighborhood Action Team meetings. Review plans, issue permits, and inspect development of commercial, residential, and pond sites. Show less

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  City of league city

  Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

  Planner - project manager

  Served as project manager for several commercial developments. Ensured compliance with the Zoning, Subdivision, and Historic Preservation Ordinances. Researched and collected data on development patterns for surrounding communities.Recommended amendments to current Subdivision Ordinance. Prepared staff reports for the Historic Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustments.

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  City of pearland, texas

  Apr 2016 - now

  Oversaw daily operations of all current planning activities; including site plan reviews, customer service, field inspections, and all development applications.Supervised staff of seven (office assistant, planner I, two planner II, senior planner, development inspector, and urban forester), budgeted, interviewed, and hired entire planning staff.Managed budget of $1.35 million; $230 thousand comprehensive plan; and various smaller professional services contracts.Served as staff liaison to City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and senior staff as Community Development representative when Director was not available.Resolved complex and sensitive customer issues with excellent service by finding solutions or presenting new ideas for updates of the Unified Development Code.Mentored planning staff weekly on hot topics and concerns related to developments in process.Conducted regular employee performance reviews and maintained activities log for report to City Manager.Prepared and presented Planned Developments, Zone Changes, and Conditional Use Permit cases before a Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.Processed over 120 zone changes, 150 conditional use permits, and 15 text changes to streamline processes and reforms within the development code such as amending the use table, clarifying parking, or resolving process issue for projects.Supported, evaluated, and discussed development issues with other departments as a leading member of the Development Review Committee.Represented Planning Division at Safe Neighborhoods Around Pearland (SNAP) Committee in developing solutions for dilapidated and delinquent properties.Expedited planning process and reviews after Hurricane Harvey reducing wait time for permit approval.Developed leadership philosophy, vision, and goals with the leadership team of Community Development. Show less Evaluated plats for accuracy and discussed development issues with other departments as a member of the Development Review Committee. Mentored planning staff weekly on hot topics and concerns related to permits in process.Supervised a staff of two on current planning and development issues. Prepared and presented Zone Change and Conditional Use Permit cases before a joint City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission. Resolved developers complex development problems by finding solutions or presenting new ideas for updates of the Unified Development Code. Expedited planning process and reviews after Hurricane Harvey reducing wait time for permit approval. Represented Planning Division at Safe Neighborhoods Around Pearland (SNAP) Committee in developing solutions for dilapidated and delinquent properties. Show less

  • Deputy Director of Community Development

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Assistant Director, Community Development

    Apr 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Planning Manager

    Jun 2018 - Apr 2022

  • Senior Planner

    Apr 2016 - Jun 2018