Senior Planner

• Oct 2021 - Present

Planner II

• Mar 2020 - Oct 2021

- Processed large scale projects and prepared technical staff reports for the Planning Commission and City Council.- Resolved project issues by advising developers of code regulations and communicating established practices.- Participated in the revision of complex code updates.- Conducted employee trainings ahead of implementing Bluebeam Revu as a component of the division’s development review process.

Planner I

• Oct 2018 - Mar 2020

- Managed a variety of land use cases, many of which required facilitating neighborhood meetings and presenting a recommendation for action to the Planning Commission.- Negotiated solutions with project applicants and city residents pertaining to development issues or concerns.- Acted as the principal point person for inquiries and applications related to wireless communication facilities.- Researched and responded to permits from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).- Reviewed business license applications for zoning compliance. Show less

Planning Technician

• Mar 2017 - Oct 2018

- Served as the division's primary on call planner by responding to general citizen inquiries, both in person and over the phone or email.- Supported the Planning Division's case management process by assessing the completion of development review applications and working with applicants on corrections.- Contributed to the review of basic land use cases and building permits.- Tracked staff's progress in meeting project comment deadlines by collecting status updates and creating regular reports that showcased the division's overall standing in completing its projects. Show less

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Analytic Methods Course

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

- Modified and edited assignment content at the request of the professor. - Held weekly office hours to help class of 26 students understand course content and assignment expectations. - Graded student papers, providing detailed feedback and noting areas for improvement. - Modified and edited assignment content at the request of the professor. - Held weekly office hours to help class of 26 students understand course content and assignment expectations. - Graded student papers, providing detailed feedback and noting areas for improvement.

Planning Intern

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

- Campaigned in local neighborhoods to increase the reach of the Our Power project, which sought to educate citizens about how to reduce energy consumption through property weatherizations and altered habits. - Helped organize public forums for a nonprofit organization in an effort to improve energy efficiency measures in Iowa City’s rental housing market. - Assisted in compiling a list of potential solutions to address the specific problems identified by the community. - Presented findings and recommendation to the Iowa City city council. Show less

Dining Services Student Manager

• May 2011 - May 2012

- Delegated meal preparation, distribution and clean up tasks to student employees in the campus dining hall.- Identified ways for dining services to become more sustainable by reducing food waste and increasing recycling.

Sustainability Intern

• Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

- Gathered and managed data from various campus departments relating to sustainability initiatives.- Organized campus statistics in preparation for The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) conducted by The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).- Developed cross campus relationships in the preparation and facilitation of the campus’ sustainability day.- Attended meetings of the college’s Energy and Environmental Sustainability Initiative (EESI) advisory board.- Presented about experience at Wartburg’s 2012 Research, Internship, and Creative Endeavor (RICE) Day. Show less