Experience

Roanoke County, Virginia

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Planner

  • May 2022 - Present

  Performs professional and managerial work directing the activities of the Long Range Planning Division. Oversees long-range planning projects, serves as a technical advisor on planning and zoning issues to County Administration, Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and other County agencies. Coordinates the activities and staff assigned to the Long Range Planning Division; Supervises the Long Range Planning Division within the Department of Planning;… Show more Performs professional and managerial work directing the activities of the Long Range Planning Division. Oversees long-range planning projects, serves as a technical advisor on planning and zoning issues to County Administration, Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and other County agencies. Coordinates the activities and staff assigned to the Long Range Planning Division; Supervises the Long Range Planning Division within the Department of Planning; Prepares work programs, assigns schedules, reviews completed work, and supervises the preparation and maintenance of necessary records and reports; Directs the preparation of highly detailed studies and comprehensive plans; Provides technical advice to the Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors and County Administration; Appears before the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, other County departments, public agencies, civic organizations and media groups to present, discuss, or interpret specific planning programs, policies and ordinances; Researches, documents and develops alternative policies on matters pertaining to County Planning; Prepares codes, reports and ordinances for consideration by the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors; Keeps abreast of legislation dealing with planning, zoning and community development issues; Coordinates research and prepares grant applications for state and federal funds; Assists with Economic Development efforts in the County; Evaluates performance of staff on an annual basis; Facilitate public meetings and charrettes; Represent the County and present planning updates to committees, commissions, and neighborhood/business associations; Implement street landscaping, Arbor Day events, and Tree City USA designation; Design/manage Planning webpages; Manage County Planning Facebook and County Twitter; Assist managing County Facebook. Software used: Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Civic Plus.

• Planner II

  • Sep 2017 - May 2022

  Long-Range, Design, & Transportation Planning: Develop and implement highly detailed community and corridor plans for County activity centers; Design activity center plan summary documents; Promote, write, and format sections of the comprehensive plan; Create illustrative renderings, branding/logos, maps, and displays for community meetings and planning studies; Facilitate public meetings and charrettes; Represent the County and present planning updates to committees, commissions, and… Show more Long-Range, Design, & Transportation Planning: Develop and implement highly detailed community and corridor plans for County activity centers; Design activity center plan summary documents; Promote, write, and format sections of the comprehensive plan; Create illustrative renderings, branding/logos, maps, and displays for community meetings and planning studies; Facilitate public meetings and charrettes; Represent the County and present planning updates to committees, commissions, and neighborhood/business associations; Implement street landscaping, Arbor Day events, and Tree City USA designation; Design community gateways, wayfinding signs, and public landscapes; Represent the County at local, regional, and state planning meetings; Design/manage Planning webpages; Manage County Planning Facebook and County Twitter; Assist managing County Facebook; Create and implement placemaking elements within communities; Assist applying for regional, state, and federal grants and transportation funding; Heavily assist County Economic Development, County Administration, County Attorney, County Parks and Recreation, County Public Schools, Town of Vinton, and Roanoke Valley-Allegheny Regional Commission with planning and design projects. Zoning: Manage Planner of the Day calendar and answer inquiries from the public concerning planning/zoning; Assist the Zoning Administrator in reviewing planning area and landscape design submitted construction documents; Write and present staff reports to the Planning Commission for rezonings, special use permits, and variances; Assist the Zoning Administrator in research and development of policies, codes, and ordinances for consideration by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors; Prepare technical reports and studies, including data/surveys, graphics, mapping, and public information materials for the Planning Commission/Board of Supervisors. Software used: Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Civic Plus.



Virginia Tech College of Architecture, Arts, and Design

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Landscape Architecture Designer

  • May 2017 - Sep 2017

  Community Design Assistance Center - Virginia Tech. Lead designer coordinating and hosting a set of 3 community meetings through the design process and producing a final report with preliminary and final master planning, supporting drawings, research, inventory, analysis, and design recommendations. Assists communities, civic groups, and nonprofit organizations in improving their natural and built environments through research, community engagement, and interdisciplinary design in a… Show more Community Design Assistance Center - Virginia Tech. Lead designer coordinating and hosting a set of 3 community meetings through the design process and producing a final report with preliminary and final master planning, supporting drawings, research, inventory, analysis, and design recommendations. Assists communities, civic groups, and nonprofit organizations in improving their natural and built environments through research, community engagement, and interdisciplinary design in a professional studio environment. Project work is focused on planning and design assistance that provides conceptual level work for healthy living opportunities using with a specialization in hand drawings, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and ArcMap GIS. Projects work closely with the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Forestry. Master plan projects completed include: Prestonsburg, KY, Olive Hill, KY, Albany KY, Blowing Rock, NC, Dungannon, VA, and Dante, VA.

• Designer

  • Aug 2015 - May 2017

  Community Design Assistance Center - Virginia Tech. Assists communities, civic groups, and nonprofit organizations in improving their natural and built environments through research, community engagement, and interdisciplinary design in a professional studio environment. Project work is focused on planning and design assistance that provides conceptual level work for healthy living opportunities using with a specialization in hand drawings, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AutoCAD, and ArcMap.… Show more Community Design Assistance Center - Virginia Tech. Assists communities, civic groups, and nonprofit organizations in improving their natural and built environments through research, community engagement, and interdisciplinary design in a professional studio environment. Project work is focused on planning and design assistance that provides conceptual level work for healthy living opportunities using with a specialization in hand drawings, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AutoCAD, and ArcMap. Projects completed include: South Boston, VA, Burnsville, NC, North Wilkesboro, NC, Catawba, VA, Greenbrier, WV, and Pearisburg, VA.



Virginia Tech

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Programs and Graphic Design Intern

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Worked within the Virginia Tech Alumni Association's student programs including the Ring Tradition Program, Student Alumni Associates, and 100 Days til Graduation, along with creating the design graphics and text for posters, invitations, brochures, and webpages within Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

• University Planning Campus Development Committee Undergraduate Representative

  • Mar 2015 - May 2017

  Chosen as the representative of the undergraduate student body to give opinions, ideas, and assist with design decisions for the changes being planned for Virginia Tech’s overall masterplan and ongoing construction projects. Provided input for the University's 10-year masterplan and assisted with student feedback on proposed and completed projects.

• University Planning Drillfield Improvements Committee Undergraduate Representative

  • Aug 2014 - May 2017

  Chosen as the representative of the undergraduate student body to give opinions, ideas, and assist with design decisions for the changes being planned for Virginia Tech’s most iconic landscape, the Drillfield. The position worked with faculty assigned to the project and the Office of University Planning. As a presentation made to the University Planning Drillfield Improvements Committee, I completed a credited independent study under Landscape Architecture Department Chair Brain Katen in Spring… Show more Chosen as the representative of the undergraduate student body to give opinions, ideas, and assist with design decisions for the changes being planned for Virginia Tech’s most iconic landscape, the Drillfield. The position worked with faculty assigned to the project and the Office of University Planning. As a presentation made to the University Planning Drillfield Improvements Committee, I completed a credited independent study under Landscape Architecture Department Chair Brain Katen in Spring 2015.



City of Roanoke, VA

• United States
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Zoning, Planning, and Urban Design Intern

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Worked with the City of Roanoke Planning, Building and Development department staff including department director, planning administrator, and zoning administrator. Assigned two long-term projects including creating a design guide for developers and a landscape plan guide, review, and checklists for single and two-family dwellings using AutoCAD, Photoshop, and InDesign. Coordinated meetings with community members of future projects, participated in plan review meetings, and participated in… Show more Worked with the City of Roanoke Planning, Building and Development department staff including department director, planning administrator, and zoning administrator. Assigned two long-term projects including creating a design guide for developers and a landscape plan guide, review, and checklists for single and two-family dwellings using AutoCAD, Photoshop, and InDesign. Coordinated meetings with community members of future projects, participated in plan review meetings, and participated in Board of Zoning Appeals discussion and meetings. Show less Worked with the City of Roanoke Planning, Building and Development department staff including department director, planning administrator, and zoning administrator. Assigned two long-term projects including creating a design guide for developers and a landscape plan guide, review, and checklists for single and two-family dwellings using AutoCAD, Photoshop, and InDesign. Coordinated meetings with community members of future projects, participated in plan review meetings, and participated in… Show more Worked with the City of Roanoke Planning, Building and Development department staff including department director, planning administrator, and zoning administrator. Assigned two long-term projects including creating a design guide for developers and a landscape plan guide, review, and checklists for single and two-family dwellings using AutoCAD, Photoshop, and InDesign. Coordinated meetings with community members of future projects, participated in plan review meetings, and participated in Board of Zoning Appeals discussion and meetings. Show less