Experience

Town of Hillsborough

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Planning Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  •Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Planning Division; design review, current and long-term planning, land use, environmental assessment, and zoning. •Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division.•Partners in the development, administration, and oversight of division budget.•Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships.•Participates in the selection of and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures. •Develops and manages RFPs for contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts.•Advises staff on interpretation and application of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations to ensure that public and private projects are in compliance with CEQA, Subdivision Map Act, the Town’s General Plan, design specifications, and local guidelines. •Serves as source of information for property owners, architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the general public regarding land use applications and planning programs, projects, and functions; facilitates community participation through a continual dialogue with residents on major projects. •Prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; presents reports to various commissions, committees, and boards.•Serves as a liaison for assigned functions with other Town departments and outside agencies. •Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval. Show less

• Associate Planner

  • Mar 2016 - Jan 2020

  - Review development proposals for conformance with appropriate regulations and guidelines. - Prepare staff reports for the Architectural Design Review Board (ADRB).- Check development plans for zoning conformity; process permit applications; maintain project review and processing schedules; conduct site visits.- Confer with and advise property owners, architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers and the general public regarding Town development policies, guidelines and design review standards.- Provide staff support to the City Council, the Architecture and Design Review Board, the development community, citizen and community groups, outside agencies and staff.- Make recommendations on development proposals and special studies.- Prepare technical reports; perform technical research and give advice on planning and design review issues.- Research, draft and understand resolutions and ordinances.- Evaluate environmental information.- Assist Town staff in the enforcement of local ordinances and policies and interpreting city codes and master plans.- Gather and maintain demographic data and other related statistics. Show less



City of Saratoga

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Planner

  • Jun 2015 - Mar 2016

  • Evaluated and review development plans for compliance with policies, specifications and conditions of approval. • Interpreted zoning ordinances, development standards, city plans and policies regarding development for public inquiry. • Processed development applications and prepare Planning Commission reports. • Provided public information to callers and visitors related to planning activities. • Represented the City in various public forums and agency meetings as assigned. • Prepared reports, including findings and recommendations for management, boards and commissions; prepared maps and other graphic representations. • Established and maintain appropriate files, and prepared correspondence as required. • Assisted in plan preparation, coordination, monitoring and other activities related to federal, state, and local housing programs. • Conducted studies and prepared reports related to mid-range and long-range planning projects. • Compiled, updated, and analyzed data on land use, population, urban growth patterns, economic and social trends, industrial development and other demographic data essential to land use planning. • Assisted in conducting analytical research investigations as assigned, regarding environmental or other planning related issues. Show less



Neal Martin and Associates

• United States
• Architecture and Planning

• Assistant Planner

  • Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

  Assistant Planner - Town of Atherton & City of Millbrae: - Preparation of town/citywide planning documents (e.g. the General Plan) - Administration of the Zoning Title and Subdivision Ordinance - Worked as the staff liaison to the Planning Commission in furtherance of the Town's land use laws. - Reviewed of development proposals to ensure consistency with the General Plan and Zoning Title - Preparation of environmental documents required under CEQA - Preparation of staff reports regarding land use matters for the Planning Commission and City Council Show less



Association Reserves - San Francisco

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Feb 2015

  As a Project Manager with Association Reserves-San Francisco, I consulted on reserve studies, capital budgets and disclosures for Common Interest Developments. I conducted site-evaluations and analyzed clients' property infrastructure, environmental factors, and financial performance in order to effectively forecast capital expenses & create capital planning strategies to ensure our clients' future financial success. As a Project Manager with Association Reserves-San Francisco, I consulted on reserve studies, capital budgets and disclosures for Common Interest Developments. I conducted site-evaluations and analyzed clients' property infrastructure, environmental factors, and financial performance in order to effectively forecast capital expenses & create capital planning strategies to ensure our clients' future financial success.



Axis Development Group, LLC

• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Apr 2012 - Jun 2014

  Axis Development Group is a privately-owned San Francisco-based real estate development firm that specializes in the creation, execution, and management of highly-serviced, uniquely-stylized luxury urban-infill and world-class mixed-use projects. Axis’ Principals bring over 25 years of acquisition, structuring, entitlement, construction, marketing, and sale/lease-up experience to the projects the firm pursues. My role at Axis Development Group; - Promoted from Assistant Project Manager to Project Manager after 1 year - Worked directly with Principal Partners and serve as primary contact for all projects - Managed and tracked all details of projects from entitlements, design, schedule, budget, through marketing and construction - Worked independently in a leadership role with the design teams, consultants and attorneys - Negotiate contracts through a Request for Proposal process and maintain relationships with external consultants and vendors. Show less



City of Foster City

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern with the Planning/Code Enforcement Division

  • Aug 2011 - Apr 2012

  As a Planning Intern I gained professional planning experience; processing permit applications and writing Notices of Decision, providing technical information to the public at the counter and over the phone, attending City Council and other professional/public meetings, providing administrative support to senior-level staff, and using computer programs to generate reports and presentations. I also performed all Code Enforcement duties; inspection, case initiation, violation letters & working with the City attorney to close out the cases. Show less



Sierra Club

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Sustainable Land Use Consultant

  • Feb 2011 - May 2011

  Reading and reviewing City planning documents and project plans Writing recommendations letters to submit to city staff Promoting smart, sustainable, transit-oriented growth Reading and reviewing City planning documents and project plans Writing recommendations letters to submit to city staff Promoting smart, sustainable, transit-oriented growth



Greenbelt Alliance

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• South Bay Field Intern

  • May 2010 - Jan 2011

  Spearheaded event planning for PARK(ing) Day in Downtown San Jose Collaborated with members of organizations from public, private and non-profit sectors Arranged meetings, set timelines and goals for event planning Conducted research to provide data for public meetings and presentations Recognized as volunteer of the month Spearheaded event planning for PARK(ing) Day in Downtown San Jose Collaborated with members of organizations from public, private and non-profit sectors Arranged meetings, set timelines and goals for event planning Conducted research to provide data for public meetings and presentations Recognized as volunteer of the month



Legar Salon

• United States
• Hospitality

• Guest Service Specialist

  • Jul 2007 - Feb 2010

  Provided outstanding customer service both in person and over phone Worked as part of a large, diverse team of staff Handled guest billing, managed inventory levels in database Provided outstanding customer service both in person and over phone Worked as part of a large, diverse team of staff Handled guest billing, managed inventory levels in database



Studio One Design

• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Junior Designer

  • Sep 2006 - Jul 2007

  Promoted from intern to junior designer. Produced all AutoCAD drawings Performed all office administrative duties; phone, fax, computers, etc. Communicated professionally with clients & vendors Promoted from intern to junior designer. Produced all AutoCAD drawings Performed all office administrative duties; phone, fax, computers, etc. Communicated professionally with clients & vendors