Forrest Williams, AICP
Director Of Administrative Services at City of Caldwell, Texas- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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AICP Certified
American Institute of Certified PlannersAug, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
American Planning AssociationNov, 2021- Sep, 2024
Experience
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City of Caldwell, Texas
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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 Administrative Services
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Jan 2022 - Present
Oversight of Planning & Development Services; Human Resources; Finance and Customer Services; Library & Community Services; Marketing & Tourism/Communications; and IT Services. Developed ways to improve transparency, communication, and outreach to rebuild trust with the community. Assisted in improving efficiencies with the organizational structure and improve productivity through the use of technology and education of staff.
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Community Development Director
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Feb 2020 - Jan 2022
Oversight of the Community and Development Services Department which encompasses: Planning and Development Services; the Civic Center/Visitor Center; the Library; the Main Street Program; Communications: public information officer, community outreach, engagement, tourism/marketing, long range planning, and economic development for the City of Caldwell. Proactively developed the first Comprehensive Plan for the City of Caldwell, to prepare for future growth and development. Developed ways to improve transparency, communication, and outreach to rebuild trust with the community. Assisted in improving efficiencies with the organizational structure and improve the use of technology and education of staff. Show less
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Town of Flower Mound
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Comprehensive Planner
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Jul 2019 - Feb 2020
The long range planner/comprehensive planner position allowed me to be involved in a variety of areas with Town planning and development. I worked with many different departments on amending Land Development Regulations, by researching, and preparing drafted ordinances. I worked with the other planners on various development projects with research or questions which varies case-by-case. The Town has a development project map that I maintained and worked with building and engineering departments to keep active projects updated on their status. Collected data for reports on development, demographics, projections, etc. I assisted in the creation of new innovative ways to inform and keep the public/applicants aware of relevant and important planning information. I assisted the planning team on updating TRAKiT (project management system) and using the system in new ways to keep data readily available for staff. Show less
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Texas A&M University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
Teaching Assistant for a Graduate/Undergraduate Urban Planning course focuses on designing sustainable transportation and tactical urbanism. Assisting the professor with research projects throughout the semester and grading assignments for the course. Teaching Assistant for a Graduate/Undergraduate Urban Planning course focuses on designing sustainable transportation and tactical urbanism. Assisting the professor with research projects throughout the semester and grading assignments for the course.
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Texas A&M Transportation Institute
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United States
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Research Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Nov 2017 - Dec 2018
Collect, analyze, process and disseminate risk and hazard mitigation data for CERT's, emergency responders and emergency management operations. Model chemical plume data in CAMEO suite program. Research, survey and analyze data on fire departments hazmat response capabilities. Create maps and data in ESRI, ArcMap GIS program. Revised and worked on Local Emergency Planning Committee Guidebook for TDEM and DPS. Collect, analyze, process and disseminate risk and hazard mitigation data for CERT's, emergency responders and emergency management operations. Model chemical plume data in CAMEO suite program. Research, survey and analyze data on fire departments hazmat response capabilities. Create maps and data in ESRI, ArcMap GIS program. Revised and worked on Local Emergency Planning Committee Guidebook for TDEM and DPS.
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Substitute Teacher
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Aug 2017 - Jan 2018
Managed a classroom of 20 students, followed the lesson plans left by the teacher and assisted students on their questions. I also helped with the special education students that need a little more guidance on their work and made sure they understood and were able to accomplish the task at hand. Managed a classroom of 20 students, followed the lesson plans left by the teacher and assisted students on their questions. I also helped with the special education students that need a little more guidance on their work and made sure they understood and were able to accomplish the task at hand.
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City of Dickinson, Texas
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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 Intern
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Jan 2017 - May 2017
Completed a variety of goals and objectives in the city's Comprehensive Plan, from writing and amending ordinances to creating a unified development code. Participated in development meetings for new and possible development, and access management projects. Amended the online zoning map and created a floodplain map for the city. Organized files and plans for the director of community development. Assisted permit technicians, in issuing permits and answering phones and helping customers. Participated in City Council meetings and workshops; Planning and Zoning Commission meetings and Board of Adjustment meetings. Show less
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Education
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2017 - 2019
Texas A&M University
Master of Science - MS, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning -
2015 - 2017
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - BS, University Studies Architecture | Minors: Business and Urban Planning -
2011 - 2014
Temple College
Associate of Arts - AA, General Studies
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