Experience

City of Lakewood

• United States
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Sustainability Manager

  • May 2014 - Present

  Manages the Sustainability Division for the City of Lakewood, Colorado. Responsibilities include: Oversight of the development and implementation of the City's Sustainability Plan, oversight and continued development of the award winning Sustainable Neighborhoods Program and Sustainable Neighborhood Network, development and implementation of sustainability initiatives for various departments within the City, collaboration as a representative of the City with the regional sustainability… Show more Manages the Sustainability Division for the City of Lakewood, Colorado. Responsibilities include: Oversight of the development and implementation of the City's Sustainability Plan, oversight and continued development of the award winning Sustainable Neighborhoods Program and Sustainable Neighborhood Network, development and implementation of sustainability initiatives for various departments within the City, collaboration as a representative of the City with the regional sustainability community and associated organizations, oversight of the Employees' Committee for a Sustainable Lakewood, the City of Lakewood Sustainability Award and other special events, providing technical knowledge and advice in the area of environmental sustainability, energy efficiency and conservation issues, researching best practices in order to provide recommendations to senior management and City Council, preparation and administration of the division budget, and providing guidance and supervision for division employees.

• Sustainability Planner

  • Aug 2006 - May 2014

  Primary job responsibilities include project management and development of comprehensive plans in locations throughout the City, review of land use and development proposals for consistency with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, zoning, and sustainability goals. Responsible for creating and administering Lakewood’s unique Sustainable Neighborhoods Certification Program. Administration of the City’s annual competitive grant program known as the Neighborhood Participation Program. Transit-Oriented… Show more Primary job responsibilities include project management and development of comprehensive plans in locations throughout the City, review of land use and development proposals for consistency with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, zoning, and sustainability goals. Responsible for creating and administering Lakewood’s unique Sustainable Neighborhoods Certification Program. Administration of the City’s annual competitive grant program known as the Neighborhood Participation Program. Transit-Oriented Development planning and marketing along the West Corridor Light Rail line. Research and analysis of existing and emerging trends through demographic, spatial, and empirical research. Responsible for maintaining relationships with registered neighborhood and community organizations. Oversight of the City’s cross-departmental sustainability committee known as the Employees’ Committee for a Sustainable Lakewood. Responsible for community outreach and education using social media and other online services.



U.S. Forest Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Biological technician

  • May 2005 - May 2006



Student Conservation Association

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Conservation Intern, National Park Service

  • May 2005 - Aug 2005



Champaign Surplus

• Manager

  • Oct 2002 - Sep 2004



The Nature Conservancy

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Stewardship Intern

  • May 2001 - Oct 2001