Office Manager

• Mar 2023 - Present

Planner II

• Jul 2019 - Mar 2023

Process zoning changes, variances, and special permits. Review plans for compliance with zoning regulations. Approve design review permits for exterior changes in the downtown district. Coordinate Census 2020 address updates, and lead citizen committee in promotional activities. Apply for and manage community development and park grants.

Grants Administrator

• Nov 2010 - Jul 2019

Responsible for coordinating the submission of grant applications to government and private funders. Work includes researching funding sources, coordinating with other city departments, writing grant applications, and managing grant awards. Often serve as project manager on the implementation of grant projects. Also provide assistance to outside agencies applying for grants, and bring agencies together for joint projects. City’s point person for projects pertaining to hazard mitigation, health, Safe Routes to School, the arts, affordable housing, historic preservation and Main Street. Provide graphic design, website, social media and public relations support. Make presentations to City Council and civic groups, at public forums and conferences, and on radio. Represent the City on several committees: Affordable Housing Coalition, Family Life Symposium Committee, Visual Arts Commission, Local Emergency Planning Committee, United Way Community Investment Committee. Show less

Planner

• 1993 - 1999

Prepared long range plans for land use, fresh water, fire protection, and parks and recreation. Administered grant and prepared landscape plans for highway enhancement project. Administered the City's Community Rating System Program for flood insurance discounts. Assisted with transportation planning projects and reports and the development of a fixed route bus system. Led Census 2000 promotion efforts. Served on committee for the city's first geographic information system. Prepared long range plans for land use, fresh water, fire protection, and parks and recreation. Administered grant and prepared landscape plans for highway enhancement project. Administered the City's Community Rating System Program for flood insurance discounts. Assisted with transportation planning projects and reports and the development of a fixed route bus system. Led Census 2000 promotion efforts. Served on committee for the city's first geographic information system.

Planner

• 1989 - 1992

Assisted with the company's port planning and transportation projects, including a cruise ship berthing study and a highway rest area plan. Helped prepare proposals and presentations. Assisted with a marina study, conceptual plans for a south Florida inlet, and plans for New Orleans riverfront development. Served on the project team for the planning of a 5000-acre new community in Indonesia. Assisted with the company's port planning and transportation projects, including a cruise ship berthing study and a highway rest area plan. Helped prepare proposals and presentations. Assisted with a marina study, conceptual plans for a south Florida inlet, and plans for New Orleans riverfront development. Served on the project team for the planning of a 5000-acre new community in Indonesia.