Experience

City of Artesia, California

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• City Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Present



City of Moreno Valley

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Assistant City Manager

  • May 2022 - Nov 2022

  Strategic partner who shares in a commitment to collaborate, innovate and deliver exceptional services. Direct responsibility for the management of the Community Development and Public Works Departments, and the effective implementation of city-wide strategic initiatives and policies. Development leader for the City, assisting the City Manager with establishing short and long-term development and redevelopment plans to meet the City's planned growth and development objectives. Strategic partner who shares in a commitment to collaborate, innovate and deliver exceptional services. Direct responsibility for the management of the Community Development and Public Works Departments, and the effective implementation of city-wide strategic initiatives and policies. Development leader for the City, assisting the City Manager with establishing short and long-term development and redevelopment plans to meet the City's planned growth and development objectives.



City of Downey

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Apr 2020 - May 2022

  Assist the City Manager in implementing and achieving City-wide strategic initiatives and polices established by the City Council. Manage City Council Subcommittees: Downtown, Homelessness, Affordable Housing, Civic Theater, Rio Hondo Golf Course, Rancho Los Amigos Property, and Stay Art Gallery. Oversight of Community Development Department, Parks & Recreation Department, Homeless Outreach & Housing Services, COVID Services, City’s Land Acquisitions and Lease Negotiator, and regional Gateway Council of Governments Economic Development and L.A. County Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) Light-Rail Committee representative. Prepare, present, and manage Community Development Department budget of $11.2M, and Parks & Recreation department budget of $12.3M. Responsible for 40 staff members comprising Parks & Recreation and Community Development Departments. Show less

• • Apr 2014 - May 2022

  Principal strategic partner with development of 80-acre regional shopping center. Directed the development of 30 different multi-family housing sites, market & affordable product. Executed the development of over a million square feet of retail space. Negotiated sale & redevelopment of 15-acres comprising various city-owned sites throughout Downey. Oversight of development of 5 acre sports complex, at a value of $12.5 million. Lead and implemented: Imperial Hwy Economic Development Strategic Plan, Bio-Medical Overlay Zone, and regional Metro light-rail station Transportation Oriented Development Specific Plan. Guide and market the City’s Economic Development Strategy. Negotiated and executed Economic Development / Sales Tax Rebate Agreements with Downey Nissan, Champion Dodge, Champion Maserati, and Giant RV. Created Downtown Property Owners Association. Obtained & responsible for $1.75M of State and Metro grants. Manage all aspects of Planning, Building & Safety, Economic Development, Federal CDBG & HOME Programs, Code Enforcement, and Administrative functions of Department. Responsible for the Planning Commission. Show less



City of Whittier

• Whittier, CA

• Director of Community Development

  • Nov 2011 - Apr 2014

  Managed the pre-development, coordination of utilities and infrastructure of a 76-acre mixed-use development. Directed the planning and entitlement process of 20 acres of separate residential and commercial development city-wide. Managed all aspects of Planning, Building & Safety, Economic Development, Redevelopment Dissolution, Federal CDBG & HOME Programs and Administrative functions of Department. Oversaw entire redevelopment dissolution process, since its inception and serve as lead to Oversight Board and Successor Agency. Responsible for the Planning Commission and Historic Resources Commission. Prepared, presented and managed department budget of $5.4M. Managed and marketed the City’s Economic Development Strategy. Created and marketed “WE” (Whittier Express) Permit One-Stop Business permit process. Managed business retention and attraction services. Resurrected and improved City’s Home Rehabilitation Program. Served as City liaison to Chamber of Commerce, Uptown Business Association, Whittier College and regional Gateway Council of Governments. Show less



City of Bell Gardens

• United States

• Director of Community Development

  • Nov 2009 - Nov 2011

  Oversaw all aspects of development, coordination of utilities and infrastructure of a 100-room hotel for Bicycle Casino. Managed all components of development of 65-unit affordable senior housing development. Coordinated pre-development of all City & Redevelopment Agency owned land. Managed all aspects of Planning, Building & Safety, Code Enforcement, Business License, Economic Development, Redevelopment and CDBG. Facilitated public/private partnership through Parking License Agreement. Initiated Parking Management Plan for commercial corridors. Managed business retention and attraction services. Established Business Watch Program. Resurrected and improved city’s Home Rehabilitation Program. Managed the completion of Commercial Revitalization Program. Established an Employment Center with regional workforce development partners. Resurrected and completed City business marketing strategy. Administered county, state & federal grant submissions. Supervised a department of 15 staff members. Prepared, presented and managed department budget of $3.1M. Show less



City of Long Beach

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Redevelopment Project Officer

  • 2000 - 2009

  Managed a $12 million dollar storm drain pump station improvement project. Managed all development aspects of combined 10 acres of mixed-use, commercial and fire station developments. Oversaw the land acquisition, pre-development, and all aspects of development of a 5-square mile focus area dubbed “Virginia Village”. Assisted with all pre-development work for retail recruitment process of 9-acre project with CSU Long Beach. Worked in partnership with Public Work Department regarding conversation of two local streets into one-way couplets, streets overlays, complete reconstruction, median installations and rehabilitations. Managed non-city partners: attorney’s acquisition & relocation consultants, architects, landscape designers, and construction managers. Worked in partnership with Planning & Building, Economic Development, and Neighborhood Services Bureaus regarding Redevelopment Agency funded projects. Prepared reports for City Council and the Redevelopment Agency Board. Managed Project Area Committees. Administered project area budgets of North $50 million & West Long Beach $18 million. Supervised a team of four staff members. Show less