Experience

City of Glenarden

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • May 2017 - Present

• Mayor

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  As the Mayor, I shall see that the ordinances of the City are faithfully executed and shall be the chief executive officer of the City government.Each year I report to the Council the condition of municipal affairs and make such recommendations as he or she deems proper for the public good and the welfare of the City. On occasions, I will have the power to veto ordinances passed by the Council.I also perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the City Charter or as may be required by the Council, not inconsistent with this Charter. I will attend all Council meetings and make monthly reports to the Council and citizens.



DC Office of Planning

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Architectural / Urban Designer

  • Dec 2006 - Present

  Provided Architectural/ Urban Design, Graphic Design & Visual Arts Services to the Revitalization and Design & Neighborhood Planning Divisions and other OP projects. Services included the following: Small Area Plans, Feasibility Studies, Special Projects, Graphic Design projects and Filmmaking.



edESTESdesign

• Norway

• Principal

  • 1987 - Present

  As Project Manager/Design Consultant for various local Architecture Firms, provided leadership and supervision in matters related to design, development of design concepts and criteria for architectural and planning projects. Furnished schematic design and design development drawings, and marketing illustrations for conceptual pricing packages. Modified designs as necessary to ensure project budget compliance.AchievementsSenior Project Designer for several projects including: Sunnyvale, CA Lifestyle CenterNaples, FL Gulf Coast Lifestyle CenterCamp Creek MarketplaceDiscover Mills MallBelfair Towne Village Mix-Use Development Applebee’s RestaurantsMajor Office and Retail Development Projects Major National Retail and Hospitality Projects



M-NCPPC

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Planner Coordinator

  • 2005 - 2007

  As Planner Coordinator, provided leadership in matters related to managing team projects, reviewing and analyzing development proposals for the Development Review Division, and providing urban design skills to planning teams. Created, organized and coordinated design elements, design guidelines and design codes with Community Planning and Urban Design teams. Provided negotiating solutions for development proposals and made effective presentations before public groups in public hearings.Achievements• Planner Coordinator for several projects including:Woodmore Towne Centre Mixed Use Transit Oriented Development, Glenarden, MDWest Hyattsville Commons Mixed Use Transit District Overlay Zone, Hyattsville, MDMelford Mixed Use Transit Oriented Development, Bowie, MDGreenbelt Towne Centre @ Beltway Plaza Mixed Use Infill Development, Greenbelt, MD



Heery International

• United Kingdom
• Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Designer & Program Manager

  • 1992 - 1997

  As Project Designer, provided leadership in matters related to design, selection of materials, systems, equipment, etc. Furnished schematic design and design development drawings, bid documents, construction drawings and specifications. Modified designs as necessary to ensure project budget compliance.AchievementsProject Designer/ Manager for several projects including:University of Texas Stadium Expansion projectProject Design Manager for various GSA Security Design Studies for the Richard Russell Building, Atlanta, GAProgram Management for several projects including: Atlanta Public School BoardSt. Augustine School BoardCharlotte-Mecklenburg School Board



Turner Associates Architects & Planners

• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern Architect

  • 1984 - 1989

  Architectural Design