Robert Summerfield

Robert Summerfield

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  • About me

    Director of Planning, Preservation & Sustainability at City of Charleston

  • Education

    • The Ohio State University

      2001 - 2005
      Master's degree City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
    • The Ohio State University

      1994 - 1999
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Natural Resources Management and Policy
  • Experience

    • City of Las Vegas

      Jul 2005 - Mar 2021

      To plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Planning Department; to coordinate assigned activities with other city departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Executive Director of Community Development, Deputy City Manager and members of City Council. To manage various public board meetings and agenda; comprehensive planning functions; to supervise the work of assigned staff; and to perform a variety of administrative tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff. Leads, oversees and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for planning projects; drafts planning policy documents such as the Master Plan; and performs a variety of administrative and technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Performs professional level work in the field of planning; and provides information and assistance to city officials, city staff, developers, the business community and the public on planning, zoning, housing, annexations and development related matters. Performs entry-level professional work in the field of planning; and provides information and assistance to city officials, city staff, developers, the business community and the public on planning, zoning, housing, annexations and development related matters.

      • Director of Planning

        Feb 2018 - Mar 2021
      • Acting Planning Manager

        Oct 2017 - Feb 2018
      • Planning Section Manager

        Apr 2015 - Feb 2018
      • Acting Director

        Jul 2017 - Oct 2017
      • Senior Planner

        Aug 2013 - Apr 2015
      • Planner II

        Feb 2007 - Aug 2013
      • Planner I

        Jul 2005 - Feb 2007
    • City of Charleston

      Mar 2021 - now
      Director of Planning, Preservation & Sustainability
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • AICP

      American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
      Aug 2007
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Robert Summerfield
      City Manager's Award of Organizational Excellence (Nominee) City of Las Vegas Jan 2018
    • Awarded to Robert Summerfield
      2017 Professional Planner Nevada Chapter of the American Planning Association Oct 2017 For sustained contribution to the profession.
    • Awarded to Robert Summerfield
      Mayor's Award of Community Excellence (Nominee) City of Las Vegas Jan 2017
    • Awarded to Robert Summerfield
      2012 DeBoer President's Award Nevada Chapter of the American Planning Association Sep 2012 In recognition of extraordinary service to the Chapter to an individual who reflects most positively on planning in Nevada.
    • Awarded to Robert Summerfield
      2007 Department of Planning Employee of the Year City of Las Vegas - Department of Planning Dec 2007
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Foster Parent

      Issued by Clark County Department of Family Services on Jan 2007
      Clark County Department of Family ServicesAssociated with Robert Summerfield