Experience

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  The woodlands development company

  May 2009 - Jun 2009

  Parks planner intern

  - Assist in the development of the community gardens- Create walkable pathway connections within neighborhood- GIS and GPS administrative tasks- Research development in best management practices for biking/walking connections

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  City of houston

  Apr 2010 - Jan 2011

  Transportation planner intern

  Livable Center Studies: conducted workshops, satellite meetings, & provided research. -Northside Village-MidtownTransit Corridor Ordinance Development.-Research on best alternatives for road amendments for Assistant Director. - Major Throughrofare Transportation Plan Review Board.

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  City of gonzales

  Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

  Comprehensive planner intern

  Comprehensive Plan Development Committee:-Housing-Urban Design

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  City of tyler - municipal government

  Nov 2015 - Feb 2016

  Mpo/transportation planner

  -Zoning Review-Old Jacksonville Highway Expansion Project-Metropolitan Planning Organization

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  City of houston

  Feb 2016 - Dec 2018

  -Project Manager for One of Three Houston's Pilot Walkable Districts. -Supervised Team of 4.-Held Public Meetings with over 150 attendees.-Prepared Staff & Presentation Report showcasing unique regulations & ordinance for new district. Development Services-Pedestrian Realm Ordinance Development -Platting Review-Transit Corridor Database -Yale Street Green Corridor (Houston's 1st)-Montrose Special Parking Area-Lower Westheimer Corridor Study Organizer

  • Lead Planner - Near Northside Walkable Places District

    Nov 2017 - Dec 2018

  • City Planner

    Feb 2016 - Dec 2018
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  American planning association

  Aug 2016 - now

  School ambassador

  Pro-bono public speaking showcasing experience, and talents to advance the public understanding of planning and promote the planning profession to economically disadvantaged/diverse schools.-Mentor to students from David G. Burnett Elementary in Houston ISD and Masters Students in the Texas A&M University Urban Planning Program.-Student Judge for planning/sciences related projects at the Bear Creek Elementary in Katy ISD.-Wharton Community Greenspace/Landscaping Levee Coordinator with the National APA Board. Show less

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  Windrose surveying & land services, llc

  Jan 2019 - Nov 2020

  Expert in platting, zoning and transportation application/cases.-Platting Coordinator-Zoning and Transportation Applications-Variances for Urban and Redevelopment Projects in Houston-Public Hearing Application Processes meeting State Code 212 of the Texas Development Code.-Public Meeting Participation and Outreach.-Walkable Places Applications. Manage 80+ Houston Area platting, zoning and transportation application/cases.-Platting Coordinator-Zoning and Transportation Applications-Variances for Urban and Redevelopment Projects in Houston-Public Hearing Application Processes meeting State Code 212 of the Texas Development Code.-Public Meeting Participation and Outreach.-Walkable Places Applications.

  • Planning Consultant

    Dec 2019 - Nov 2020

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
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  Westgreen hoa

  May 2019 - Apr 2020

  Board member

  Team Elect 1 year term.

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  Cgea|planning+design

  Nov 2019 - now

  Partner

  Provide Land Development and Real Estate expertise along development regulatory knowledge to the development community in the largest city in Texas.-Land Planning-Zoning-Replats and Platting-Community Engagement-Urban Design

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  Avenue cdc

  Dec 2019 - May 2021

  Super neighborhood coordinator

  Near Northside Specialist implementing an APA and ULI Award winning master plan for Houston’s most iconic Latino Neighborhood.From Community Development and Planning to grassroots community meeting to make changes one project at a time.

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  Youtube

  Jan 2021 - now

  Cinthecity

  A channel focusing in Urban Planning and Visiting Places (& tasting amazing food plus history)!

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  Greater northside management district

  May 2021 - now

  -Northside On The Move Project Lead, a partnership planning project with Harris County Precint 2 Adrian García, to bring infrastructure projects to the Northside.-Real Estate Development Resource for 400,000+ constituents.-Project Manager for Capital Improvement Plans for the District.-Provide economic development strategies to our businesses via marketing campaigns, resources and training programs.-Lead on Quitman Street Pedestrian & Bicycle Reconstruction Project. Show less -Supervise graffiti and ROW team of 10 employees.-Real Estate Development Resource for 400,000+ constituents.-Manage 1 award winning Butterfly Pocket Park, 1 urban plaza, 1 hike and bike trial and an esplanade network. -Project Manager for Capital Improvement Plans for the District.-Provide economic development strategies to our businesses via marketing campaigns, resources and training programs.-Lead on Quitman Street Pedestrian & Bicycle Reconstruction Project. Show less

  • Director of Planning and Development

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Director of Planning & Programs

    May 2021 - Jul 2022
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  Midtown management district

  Oct 2021 - Sept 2022

  Cultural arts and marketing committee

  Provide support of the Midtown Community via the arts & marketing.

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  Houston-galveston area council

  Mar 2023 - Feb 2024

  Bike education steering committee

  Bike education committee for the Houston-Galveston area promoting bike riding via education and engagement.

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  Midtown super neighborhood

  Apr 2023 - now

  Urban designer
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  Office of commissioner lesley briones, precinct 4

  Nov 2023 - now

  Katy east plan - steering committee

  An opportunity to reflect on the history of the area and look toward the future to address quality of life, economic development, and infrastructure priorities. The project will set a vision for growth and development in unincorporated Katy in Harris County.