President

• Sep 2013 - Present

Adjunct Professor

• Jan 2022 - Present

Board of Directors - North Texas Chapter

• Feb 2013 - Feb 2019

President - North Texas Chapter

• Feb 2016 - Jan 2019

Project Manager

• Jan 2013 - Oct 2013

• Conducted research on cutting-edge street design standards • Created and presented presentations for senior City of Dallas officials • Reviewed and edited bicycle and trail plans • Wrote proposals for over twenty projects • Rewrote and redesigned all promotional materials, including the company website. • Conducted research on cutting-edge street design standards • Created and presented presentations for senior City of Dallas officials • Reviewed and edited bicycle and trail plans • Wrote proposals for over twenty projects • Rewrote and redesigned all promotional materials, including the company website.

Planner

• Dec 2011 - Feb 2013

• Researched cutting-edge strategies for Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) • Assembled data and created reports on pedestrian- and bicycle-related accidents • Served on the Fort Worth Pedestrian Safety Plan and Walk! Fort Worth Committees; helped to develop the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan • Reviewed site plans for the Fort Worth Development Review Committee (DRC) • Created citizen education materials and attended citizen outreach events • Used ArcGIS to create detailed maps Show less

Program Assistant/Consultant

• May 2011 - Dec 2011

• Served as the primary author and researcher for the 2012 Freeways without Futures report, a national initiative to convert selected downtown freeways into multi-modal streets • Gathered and organized original GIS data from approximately 20 local governments; made attractive, legible, high-quality maps of several transportation systems • Created a database of detailed information regarding more than 75 urban freeways • Coordinated an advisory board of nationally-prominent planning and transportation professionals • Served on an expert panel at a major geography conference Show less

GIS/Planning Consultant

• Dec 2010 - Mar 2011

• Conducted a GIS-based Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for an area of 180,000 parcels • Prepared maps and PowerPoint presentations for display • Used Census data, MPO-generated research, and other resources to create 30-year projections of employment and population • Gathered and evaluated plans and zoning maps for several communities • Conducted a GIS-based Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for an area of 180,000 parcels • Prepared maps and PowerPoint presentations for display • Used Census data, MPO-generated research, and other resources to create 30-year projections of employment and population • Gathered and evaluated plans and zoning maps for several communities

Research Analyst/Consultant

• Nov 2009 - Dec 2010

• Worked with top officials to support Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), complete streets and improved public transportation in three major metropolitan regions • Created PowerPoint presentations for civic leaders • Developed advanced applications for a the H+T® Toolkit, a high-profile resource designed to spur investment in walkable, transit-friendly neighborhoods • Assessed potential locations for TOD • Helped write a funding application for a multi-million dollar streetcar grant • Worked with top officials to support Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), complete streets and improved public transportation in three major metropolitan regions • Created PowerPoint presentations for civic leaders • Developed advanced applications for a the H+T® Toolkit, a high-profile resource designed to spur investment in walkable, transit-friendly neighborhoods • Assessed potential locations for TOD • Helped write a funding application for a multi-million dollar streetcar grant

Researcher

• May 2008 - May 2009

• Investigated various topics for the APA's Planning Advisory Service, the premier planning research service in the United States • Responded to land use policy inquiries for nearly 100 government officials • Obtained, studied, and analyzed dozens of ordinances and related resources per request • Summarized complex planning concepts into a few paragraphs while providing annotated links to “best practice” codes and ordinances • Created a technical report on Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing Show less

President

• Jan 2007 - May 2008

• Created a one-of-a-kind ethical approach to assisting distressed homeowners • Established a partnership with a major Chicago real estate firm, as a licensed real estate salesperson. • Counseled members of the public on maintaining their financial interest in their residences or selling their homes as equitably as possible • Created a one-of-a-kind ethical approach to assisting distressed homeowners • Established a partnership with a major Chicago real estate firm, as a licensed real estate salesperson. • Counseled members of the public on maintaining their financial interest in their residences or selling their homes as equitably as possible

Sales/Marketing Director

• Nov 2004 - Jan 2007

• Created and maintained a database of over 1,000 title companies, banks, servicing firms, and law firms for a real estate research firm. • Managed the firm’s overall marketing strategy. • Handled all sales. • Established a new long-term client base which generated more than $200,000 in recurring annual revenue. • Conducted public land use searches in several states. • Created and maintained a database of over 1,000 title companies, banks, servicing firms, and law firms for a real estate research firm. • Managed the firm’s overall marketing strategy. • Handled all sales. • Established a new long-term client base which generated more than $200,000 in recurring annual revenue. • Conducted public land use searches in several states.

Editor in Chief

• Nov 2003 - Mar 2005

• Founded and published a community newspaper. • Assembled a diverse group of about thirty volunteers/interns. • Directed the staff, edited approximately 16,000 words of text per issue, wrote editorials, handled administrative functions, and sold all advertisements. • Maintained a high quality of writing, editing, design, and photography. • Founded and published a community newspaper. • Assembled a diverse group of about thirty volunteers/interns. • Directed the staff, edited approximately 16,000 words of text per issue, wrote editorials, handled administrative functions, and sold all advertisements. • Maintained a high quality of writing, editing, design, and photography.

Owner

• Feb 2002 - Aug 2004

Ran all aspects of a real estate title search business, focused on online research in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties, Michigan. Ran all aspects of a real estate title search business, focused on online research in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties, Michigan.

Writer

• May 2001 - Feb 2002

Salesperson

• Aug 2000 - May 2001

Telemarketer

• Apr 1997 - Aug 2000

Market Researcher

• Sep 1995 - Mar 1997