Paul Reise

Experience

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  ND Consulting Group

  May 2002 - Jul 2004

  Associate

  Boutique RE Development firm in St. Louis, MO specializing in urban projects.

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  Penn Institute for Urban Research

  Jan 2007 - Jun 2007

  Research Assistant

  •Lead researcher in study exploring anchor institutions and their role in the development of cities.•Help organize faculty forums and urban research symposia.•Website update and design.

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  Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

  Oct 2007 - Dec 2009

  Assistant Regional Planner

  - Established regional Brownfield program in conjunction with USEPA and IL EPA.- Provided economic and revenue impact analysis for client projects showing effects on regional economy.- Researcher on multiple strategy reports in development of unified land use and transportation regional comprehensive plan.- Technical Assistance to communities to build capacity in economic development and land use planning.

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  Greenlight Greater Portland

  Dec 2009 - Sept 2010

  Research Manager

  As research manager I worked directly with the president/CEO as well as the vice president of marketing and business retention to market the greater Portland-Vancouver metro area as a premier center for regional headquarters of renewable energy, environmental services, active wear and software companies. I was responsible for providing critical expertise in economic and demographic analysis.-Compiled, analyzed, and organized all demographic and economic data.-Created research based marketing brochures for industries and clusters in Portland metro region.-Respond to research requests from media, site selectors, prospective companies, and public and private partners.-Supervised the maintenance and development of research content for website. Show less

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  Rogers Park Business Alliance

  Mar 2014 - Nov 2016

  Project Manager

  Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) is a not-for-profit, 501c3, organization, specializing in business, community and economic development in Rogers Park--the most racially, ethnically and economically diverse community in Chicago. Rogers Park Business Alliance cultivates and sustains a thriving economic environment in Rogers Park, serving businesses and residents. Rogers Park Business Alliance is a delegate agency of the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and is the Sole Service Provider for three Special Service Areas.-Provided technical assistance and coordinated special projects for two Special Service Area (SSA) districts including demographic and market studies and business technical assistance.-Marketing and public relations, including press releases, website content, social media and other informational text as needed.-Engaged in community development planning efforts for commercial districts, the Rogers Park community and the sub-region in which Rogers Park is located.-Supported all business attraction and retention efforts, including working with entrepreneurs and existing business owners on the development of their business.-Staff liaison to RPBA’s Planning and Development Committee.-Managed SSA commissioners, ensuring SSA program compliance with City of Chicago rules.-Monitored SSA contracts, budget and workplan.-Monitored the implementation and updates the annual progress report of the Commercial Corridor Plans. Show less

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  Chicago Department of Planning and Development

  Nov 2016 - Sept 2022

  - Manages negotiated sale process of City-owned property for future commercial, mixed-use, and institutional development from sale application intake to City Council authorization and property closing- Evaluates development proposals submitted to the Department for potential funding opportunities, such as tax increment financing and property tax incentives- Prepares development recommendations and presentation materials to the Community Development Commission and the Chicago Plan Commission for review and approval ahead of City Council authorization- Negotiates contracts for development projects and manages the legislative process to obtain City Council authorization- Managed bi-weekly Department internal review meetings of all new negotiated sale applications - Represents Department at community workshops, urban planning, and commercial/retail industry events Show less

  • Urban Planner, North Region

    Mar 2020 - Sept 2022

  • Coordinator of Economic Development

    Nov 2016 - Mar 2020
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  VILLAGE OF SKOKIE

  Oct 2022 - Feb 2024

  Planning Manager

  -Directs and coordinates the work of Planning and support staff in the Planning Division-Provides the staff with technical guidance; evaluates their performance and recommends corrective actions when needed.-Coordinates the scheduling of cases and prepares reports for the Plan Commission-Manages and coordinates closely with other Departments and Divisions in the review and approval of planned developments, zoning applications and other planning and zoning related matters.-Acts as a representative of the Village on major planning projects involving public and private projects-Reviews site plans for landscaping and general conformance with the Zoning Chapter of the Village Code-Recommends amendments to the Zoning and Chapter of the Village Code-Provides information to explain the Planning Division programs and development efforts to developers and outside stakeholders-Supervises the review and recording of plats-Prepares, updates and maintains the Comprehensive Plan and related sector plans Show less

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  Metra Commuter Rail

  Jan 2025 - now

  Manager of Planning and Strategy