Experience

Town of Burlington

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Economic Development Director

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Burlington, Massachusetts Working with the Town Administrator to frame out the Town's new Economic Development Office.



Town of Lexington

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Economic Development Director

  • Feb 2012 - Jan 2020

  Lexington, MA Project manager for public policy, community and economic development initiatives as identified by the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager. Responsible for personnel, budget, and operational oversight for three direct reports and a seasonal staff of approximately 30 people. Project manager of a complex public process to identify zoning and incentives for new commercial investment in the Hartwell business district. Responsible for expanding the economic development office to include… Show more Project manager for public policy, community and economic development initiatives as identified by the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager. Responsible for personnel, budget, and operational oversight for three direct reports and a seasonal staff of approximately 30 people. Project manager of a complex public process to identify zoning and incentives for new commercial investment in the Hartwell business district. Responsible for expanding the economic development office to include the oversight of the Lexington Visitors Center retail operations and tourism shuttle program to promote the local visitor-based economy. Led an interdepartmental effort to improve parking management resulting in a revised permit system, new meters, and demand-based pricing Implemented the use of Mindmixer, Twitter, and other social media to improve transparency and public outreach. Spearheaded Massachusetts’s first public “parklet” which converted vehicle parking into new public space in Lexington Center Show less



City of Somerville

• United States
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Principal Planner

  • Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  Responsible for city-initiated real estate projects, including project feasibility analysis, tracking budgets, negotiating with property owners, and reviewing plans. Interim Project Manager for Assembly Square, a public-private partnership that includes a 60acre mixed-use redevelopment project. Managed consultants on complex planning projects, including the Master Plan for Inner Belt and Brickbottom Districts, and the City’s Municipal Facilities Master Plan. Implemented Somerville’s… Show more Responsible for city-initiated real estate projects, including project feasibility analysis, tracking budgets, negotiating with property owners, and reviewing plans. Interim Project Manager for Assembly Square, a public-private partnership that includes a 60acre mixed-use redevelopment project. Managed consultants on complex planning projects, including the Master Plan for Inner Belt and Brickbottom Districts, and the City’s Municipal Facilities Master Plan. Implemented Somerville’s first citywide land use inventory study (nearly 3,000 parcels) and managed a team of staff and volunteers to kick-off the first comprehensive plan effort. Wrote staff reports and conducted public presentations and workshops. Show less



The City of San Diego

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Planner/Community Parking District Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2008



RSG, Inc.

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • Dec 2004 - Jan 2006