Eric Weiss, AICP
Director of Parks, Recreation, and Environment at City of West St. Paul- Claim this Profile
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Sam Rockwell
I worked with Eric over approximately four years at the Center for Prevention. Eric was both fun to work with and had an astute, critical, and creative eye – I often pulled Eric into the projects I led so that I could benefit from his perspective and ideas. I would jump at the chance to work with Eric in the future.
Beth Wielde Heidelberg
Eric Weiss is a highly motivated, driven student who consistently submits exemplary work in the classroom. He has demonstrated a strong leadership ability in a team setting; specifically, he has provided guidance and assistance to his less professionally experienced classmates. Eric has an inherent intellectual curiosity that, as he strives to increase his professional knowledge, will also drive colleagues and classmates to perform at their peak as well. Any organization or individual working with Eric will benefit greatly from his keen intellect and natural motivational leadership.
Sam Rockwell
I worked with Eric over approximately four years at the Center for Prevention. Eric was both fun to work with and had an astute, critical, and creative eye – I often pulled Eric into the projects I led so that I could benefit from his perspective and ideas. I would jump at the chance to work with Eric in the future.
Beth Wielde Heidelberg
Eric Weiss is a highly motivated, driven student who consistently submits exemplary work in the classroom. He has demonstrated a strong leadership ability in a team setting; specifically, he has provided guidance and assistance to his less professionally experienced classmates. Eric has an inherent intellectual curiosity that, as he strives to increase his professional knowledge, will also drive colleagues and classmates to perform at their peak as well. Any organization or individual working with Eric will benefit greatly from his keen intellect and natural motivational leadership.
Sam Rockwell
I worked with Eric over approximately four years at the Center for Prevention. Eric was both fun to work with and had an astute, critical, and creative eye – I often pulled Eric into the projects I led so that I could benefit from his perspective and ideas. I would jump at the chance to work with Eric in the future.
Beth Wielde Heidelberg
Eric Weiss is a highly motivated, driven student who consistently submits exemplary work in the classroom. He has demonstrated a strong leadership ability in a team setting; specifically, he has provided guidance and assistance to his less professionally experienced classmates. Eric has an inherent intellectual curiosity that, as he strives to increase his professional knowledge, will also drive colleagues and classmates to perform at their peak as well. Any organization or individual working with Eric will benefit greatly from his keen intellect and natural motivational leadership.
Sam Rockwell
I worked with Eric over approximately four years at the Center for Prevention. Eric was both fun to work with and had an astute, critical, and creative eye – I often pulled Eric into the projects I led so that I could benefit from his perspective and ideas. I would jump at the chance to work with Eric in the future.
Beth Wielde Heidelberg
Eric Weiss is a highly motivated, driven student who consistently submits exemplary work in the classroom. He has demonstrated a strong leadership ability in a team setting; specifically, he has provided guidance and assistance to his less professionally experienced classmates. Eric has an inherent intellectual curiosity that, as he strives to increase his professional knowledge, will also drive colleagues and classmates to perform at their peak as well. Any organization or individual working with Eric will benefit greatly from his keen intellect and natural motivational leadership.
Credentials
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AICP Certified
American Institute of Certified PlannersJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
AICP
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)Nov, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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City of West St. Paul
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Parks, Recreation, and Environment
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Jul 2023 - Present
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Trust for Public Land
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Program Director
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Jan 2020 - May 2023
- Lead Minnesota's Community Powered Parks Program - Manage and grow Healthy Community Schoolyards - Explore, navigate, and grow opportunities that use parks to address equity, health, climate, and community - Support and facilitate community engagement and participatory design processes - Provide technical assistance, project support, and fundraising assistance to park projects - Lead Minnesota's Community Powered Parks Program - Manage and grow Healthy Community Schoolyards - Explore, navigate, and grow opportunities that use parks to address equity, health, climate, and community - Support and facilitate community engagement and participatory design processes - Provide technical assistance, project support, and fundraising assistance to park projects
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WSB
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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400 - 500 Employee
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Community Planning Manager
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Feb 2019 - Jan 2020
- Manage a variety of planning, zoning, community development, and public engagement projects - Facilitate execution of business development and strategic planning initiatives - Co-leading equity, diversity, and inclusion program - Manage a small team of employees - Manage a variety of planning, zoning, community development, and public engagement projects - Facilitate execution of business development and strategic planning initiatives - Co-leading equity, diversity, and inclusion program - Manage a small team of employees
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SRF Consulting Group
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Public Engagement Specialist
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Oct 2018 - Jan 2019
- Develop and lead strategic outreach efforts for a wide range of community, landscape architecture, transportation, and infrastructure projects - Serve as a liaison to the general public on behalf of clients - Design communication and engagement strategies that effectively reach typically under-represented communities including minority groups, immigrant groups, low-income households, elderly households, and disabled individuals - Assist with planning and transportation projects - Coordinate closely with communications and marketing team Show less
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City of Shakopee, MN
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Long-Range Senior Planner
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Feb 2017 - Sep 2018
- Manage comprehensive plan overhaul and strategic planning initiatives - Plan, conduct, and manage community engagement efforts - Coordinate long-range planning efforts with other departments, communities, and organizations - Serve as parks planner - Manage comprehensive plan overhaul and strategic planning initiatives - Plan, conduct, and manage community engagement efforts - Coordinate long-range planning efforts with other departments, communities, and organizations - Serve as parks planner
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Health Improvement Project Manager
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Aug 2012 - Jan 2017
- Community health planner focused on improving biking, walking, and transit accessibility and access to healthy foods throughout Minnesota - Provided technical assistance, meeting facilitation, and support to community funded projects - Managed program initiation, request for proposal process, scoring, and selection of grant-funded projects - Creation and execution of conferences, trainings, and educational opportunities. - Convened community stakeholders, partner organizations, and state agencies around efforts to improve health and equity. - Served on multiple sub-teams including active living, healthy eating, and health equity, providing a unique perspective with experiences in city planning, municipal work, and nonprofit leadership. Show less
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City of New Hope, Minnesota
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Development Assistant
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May 2007 - Aug 2012
- Review development proposals and prepare staff planning case reports, attend and give presentation to Planning Commission and City Council - Research and prepare reports on a variety of planning and zoning issues - Assist with preparing and implementing major planning documents and studies such as the Comprehensive Plan, Design Guidelines and Transit Oriented Development study - Coordinate a variety of community initiatives including Farmers Market, Business Forum, Active Living and recognition awards - Work closely with other city departments such as Parks and Recreation, Finance, Communications, Police, Public Works and city consultants on a daily basis on a wide variety of city projects Show less
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YMCA of the North
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Youth Development
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May 2005 - Dec 2009
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Business Outreach Coordinator
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2006 - 2007
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Education
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2009 - 2013
Minnesota State University, Mankato
MA, Urban Planning -
2003 - 2006
University of Minnesota
BA, Urban Studies
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