Experience

CTQ Consultants Ltd.

• Canada
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Planning Lead

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  • Collaborated closely with Clients to help them understand concerns, challenges, and opportunities• Led high profile Land Development, Comprehensive Planning and University expansion projects• Led Multidisciplinary teams required to complete approval processes including Planners, Engineers, Transportation Planners, Urban Designers and other Technical Subconsultants• Managed Budgets and created Financial Projections utilizing Project Management best practices• Responsible for Official Community Plan, Subdivision, Zoning and Development Permit Processes• Developed Transparent and Meaningful Public Engagement Plans adhering to COVID-19 Protocols• Attended and made Presentations to Committees and Councils as required• Led Strategic Planning and Value Proposition Analysis identifying Key Areas for Company Growth• Focused on building strong relationships through targeted and strategic identification of clients.



Town of Strathmore

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager - Planning & Development Services

  • Aug 2018 - Sep 2020

  • Managed the Planning and Development department of an Urban Municipality• Supported and led various Economic Development and Tourism initiatives• Supervised, provided direction, and mentored seven staff: a Safety Codes Officer, Development Officer, Economic Development Planner, Land Use Planners and Administrative Assistants • Took pride in helping support their career growth and expansion of skills and responsibilities• Oversaw three Budgets, ensuring Sustainable and Responsible Financial practices • Introduced and amended key processes such as Pre-Application Meetings and Team Reviews• Initiated key ‘red tape removal’ processes such as legalizing Secondary Suites• Provided support to Council and Senior Leadership via monthly reports and presentations• Led key negotiations with Land Annexations, Development Agreements and Area Structure Plans• Led the Town’s Tourism and Visitor Guide initiatives including targeted social media marketing• Organized large-scale events regarding Economic Development and Downtown Revitalization• Town Administrative Representative on the Calgary Metropolitan Regional Board (CMRB)



The City of Calgary

• Canada
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager - Transit Oriented Development and Special Projects

  • Feb 2013 - Aug 2018

  • Successfully managed high-profile and politically-sensitive City redevelopment projects• Responsible for feasibility analysis, development strategy, financial budgeting, expense control, conceptual design and planning, recruitment and management of consultants, securing planning approvals, coordination of project schedules and contract administration,• Acted as the primary liaison with Council, City departments, developers and citizens• Hired, managed, provided direction and supported a team of external consultants in the fields of engineering, transportation, planning, urban design and real estate. • Led projects from feasibility stage, Area Structure Plan, Outline Plan and Land Use approval• Investigated and implemented progressive Transportation Planning mechanisms• Prepared development proformas and business cases for capital budget submissions• Organized and Conducted community consultation in accordance with City engagement policies• Responded to inquiries from administration, media, affected residents and the general public• Presented reports to Council to secure project approvals and provide project updates

• Project Manager - Affordable Housing

  • Mar 2011 - Feb 2013

  • Project Lead for new build Affordable Housing projects, from project feasibility, funding, design, community engagement, contract awarding, consultant coordination and construction• Completed submissions to the Province for capital funding for affordable housing development• Led consultations on amendments to the Municipal Government Act for affordable housing• Managed the Secondary Suites Grant Program, including issues resolution, marketing, process mapping, legal matters, budget reporting and working with staff in other business units• Developed terms of reference for an Affordable Housing Education and Awareness program• Created Engagement Principles for Development & Acquisitions of Affordable Housing• Reviewed land use planning circulations as a member of the Social Planning Review Committee• Responded to Council members, inter-governmental agencies and other housing bodies



City of Calgary

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Planner 1 & 2 Land Use Planning & Policy

  • May 2008 - Jan 2011

  • Led the Special Care Facility Policy, Bylaw Amendments and Good Neighbor Agreement Process• Helped mediate complex and sensitive projects such as new halfway house and methadone clinic• Primary contact for Council, Applicant and Community during the approval and mediation process• Led the Child Care Policy, bylaw amendments and public consultation process• Provided training and workshops for staff as part of the Municipal Development Plan• Evaluated applications in relation to relevant statutory plans, policies and Council directions

• Planner

  • May 2006 - Apr 2008

  • Residential Development and Affordable Housing Land and Project Lead• Created and chaired an Affordable Housing Task Force and Council presentations on related issues• File manager for residential, commercial, industrial development and land use amendment applications• Led planning process from initial application to approval and release of permits• Evaluated applications in relation to relevant statutory plans, policies and Council directions• Organized and hosted open houses for high profile commerical and Affordable Housing applications