Senior Development Manager

• Dec 2022 - Present

Development Manager

• Oct 2020 - Dec 2022

Associate - Urban Planner

• Apr 2015 - Oct 2020

Associate (August 2017 - October 2020)Planner (April 2015 - August 2017)• Consultation and coordination for preparation of development planning applications (official plan & zoning by-law amendments, draft plans of subdivision, site plans, minor variances, consents, etc.).• Representation before Committee of Adjustment and Committees of Council for applications or matters of specific interest; and provide assistance for statutory public meetings or community open houses on selected projects.• Coordination for landowner group representation for Block Plan applications.• Assisting with Ontario Municipal Board case preparation, research and document books.• Undertake due diligence research to assess development and land use criteria for properties across southern Ontario.• Preparation of planning justification reports, and due diligence information letters.

Land Use Planner

• Aug 2013 - Mar 2015

Junior and Intermediate Land Use Planner- Consultation and coordination for preparation of development planning applications (official plan & zoning by-law amendments, site plans, minor variances, etc.).- Preparation of planning justification reports, development option reports, and planning/land use information letter reports.- Provide assistance for statutory public meetings or community open houses on selected projects.- Assisting with Ontario Municipal Board case preparation, research and document books.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2011 - Dec 2012

Graduate teaching assistant for two terms (Fall 2011 and Fall 2012) for an undergraduate course in regional planning theory.• Course title: Theories in Regional and Urban Planning• Assisted professor in creating course objectives and aide in teaching weekly lectures. • Created planning assignments for course focusing on academic research and regional official plan critique and analysis.• Performed grading and evaluation of midterms, exams and projects for course. Met with professor and students on a regular basis to discuss course-related issues. • Nominated for the Ryerson ‘Graduate Assistant of the Year’ award.

Culture planning intern & administration support

• Apr 2012 - Oct 2012

• Researched for best practices and policies within culture and community planning for the Director of Culture on topics such as cultural hubs, cultural input in the municipal planning process, and youth engagement. • Received an excellent evaluation for the internship and the supervisor remarked that the work went far above expectations.• Successfully assisted with contributing research and editing for the newly released Markham Culture Plan and the department's contributions to the annual review of the Markham GreenPrint Sustainability Plan and the Markham Official Plan.•Assumed an addition role in administrative roles including liaison with other departments, organizing capital and operating budget documents, employee payroll with EZLabor software, creating briefing notes and conference registrations.