Shelby Sommer
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Melanie Horton
Shelby is an incredible mentor and colleague. When delegating tasks, Shelby strikes the perfect balance between providing the necessary information to complete an assignment while affording her team the room to both showcase their knowledge and grow their skills. I always felt my expertise and opinions were respected and that I cold go to Shelby with questions if I had them. She is an authentic and engaging leader who inspires the best in her team through encouragement, praise for a job well done, and thoughtful feedback. Meeting deadlines and maintaining client satisfaction are of the utmost importance to Shelby and she inspires the same traits in her team. Furthermore, her ability to communicate with clients and stakeholders is outstanding. I have seen Shelby's facilitation skills in action both on the phone and in person and she is able to engage an audience while drawing out creative ideas and diverse opinions. I really enjoyed working with Shelby and being mentored by her. She remains a valuable business contact and a champion for my professional development.
Dave Wortman
Shelby is everything one could ask for in a consultant, planning practice leader, and colleague. She's a master at both big picture thinking and tactical implementation, and she always operates with poise, candor, and professionalism to exceed expectations. She's been a tremendous help to many communities and organizations in their journeys toward sustainability and I am sure will help many more. I am honored to have had the opportunity to work with her.
Melanie Horton
Shelby is an incredible mentor and colleague. When delegating tasks, Shelby strikes the perfect balance between providing the necessary information to complete an assignment while affording her team the room to both showcase their knowledge and grow their skills. I always felt my expertise and opinions were respected and that I cold go to Shelby with questions if I had them. She is an authentic and engaging leader who inspires the best in her team through encouragement, praise for a job well done, and thoughtful feedback. Meeting deadlines and maintaining client satisfaction are of the utmost importance to Shelby and she inspires the same traits in her team. Furthermore, her ability to communicate with clients and stakeholders is outstanding. I have seen Shelby's facilitation skills in action both on the phone and in person and she is able to engage an audience while drawing out creative ideas and diverse opinions. I really enjoyed working with Shelby and being mentored by her. She remains a valuable business contact and a champion for my professional development.
Dave Wortman
Shelby is everything one could ask for in a consultant, planning practice leader, and colleague. She's a master at both big picture thinking and tactical implementation, and she always operates with poise, candor, and professionalism to exceed expectations. She's been a tremendous help to many communities and organizations in their journeys toward sustainability and I am sure will help many more. I am honored to have had the opportunity to work with her.
Melanie Horton
Shelby is an incredible mentor and colleague. When delegating tasks, Shelby strikes the perfect balance between providing the necessary information to complete an assignment while affording her team the room to both showcase their knowledge and grow their skills. I always felt my expertise and opinions were respected and that I cold go to Shelby with questions if I had them. She is an authentic and engaging leader who inspires the best in her team through encouragement, praise for a job well done, and thoughtful feedback. Meeting deadlines and maintaining client satisfaction are of the utmost importance to Shelby and she inspires the same traits in her team. Furthermore, her ability to communicate with clients and stakeholders is outstanding. I have seen Shelby's facilitation skills in action both on the phone and in person and she is able to engage an audience while drawing out creative ideas and diverse opinions. I really enjoyed working with Shelby and being mentored by her. She remains a valuable business contact and a champion for my professional development.
Dave Wortman
Shelby is everything one could ask for in a consultant, planning practice leader, and colleague. She's a master at both big picture thinking and tactical implementation, and she always operates with poise, candor, and professionalism to exceed expectations. She's been a tremendous help to many communities and organizations in their journeys toward sustainability and I am sure will help many more. I am honored to have had the opportunity to work with her.
Melanie Horton
Shelby is an incredible mentor and colleague. When delegating tasks, Shelby strikes the perfect balance between providing the necessary information to complete an assignment while affording her team the room to both showcase their knowledge and grow their skills. I always felt my expertise and opinions were respected and that I cold go to Shelby with questions if I had them. She is an authentic and engaging leader who inspires the best in her team through encouragement, praise for a job well done, and thoughtful feedback. Meeting deadlines and maintaining client satisfaction are of the utmost importance to Shelby and she inspires the same traits in her team. Furthermore, her ability to communicate with clients and stakeholders is outstanding. I have seen Shelby's facilitation skills in action both on the phone and in person and she is able to engage an audience while drawing out creative ideas and diverse opinions. I really enjoyed working with Shelby and being mentored by her. She remains a valuable business contact and a champion for my professional development.
Dave Wortman
Shelby is everything one could ask for in a consultant, planning practice leader, and colleague. She's a master at both big picture thinking and tactical implementation, and she always operates with poise, candor, and professionalism to exceed expectations. She's been a tremendous help to many communities and organizations in their journeys toward sustainability and I am sure will help many more. I am honored to have had the opportunity to work with her.
Credentials
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AICP Certified
American Institute of Certified PlannersJul, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
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LEED AP
US Green Building Council
Experience
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Brendle Group
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Planning
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May 2014 - Present
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Board Member
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Jul 2021 - Present
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University of Colorado Denver
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Rocky Mountain Leadership Program
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Oct 2019 - Oct 2019
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Leadership Northern Colorado Class of 2018
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Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
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Board Member
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Jan 2009 - Dec 2017
- Volunteer board member (former chair and vice-chair)- Review artist qualifications and project proposals- Support development of annual board and program work plan- Advocate for continued program support and funding - Volunteer board member (former chair and vice-chair)- Review artist qualifications and project proposals- Support development of annual board and program work plan- Advocate for continued program support and funding
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Clarion Associates
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate
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Oct 2008 - May 2014
- Led and coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop community master plans, comprehensive plans, subarea plans, sustainability plans, and economic benefits studies.- Drafted text and prepared maps and graphics for a variety of planning processes and communications purposes.- Facilitated community and stakeholder meetings and events.- Presented to and built consensus among myriad elected officials and public sector clients.- Supervised and coordinated with sub-consultants and interns. - Monitored and responded to requests for proposals (RFPs).- Researched and wrote best practice case studies for a range of planning-related topics.- Reviewed and suggested sustainability and organizational improvements for municipal zoning codes. - Managed project-related websites, online survey tools, and social media accounts. - Designed document layouts.
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City of Fort Collins
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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City Planner
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2005 - 2008
- Served as the project manager and coordinator for the development review process for new development proposals.- Designed GIS maps and other visual aids.- Researched and communicated the development review process.- Scheduled and evaluated project submittals.- Conducted neighborhood information meetings. - Presented information and recommendations to decision makers and stakeholder groups. - Served as the project manager and coordinator for the development review process for new development proposals.- Designed GIS maps and other visual aids.- Researched and communicated the development review process.- Scheduled and evaluated project submittals.- Conducted neighborhood information meetings. - Presented information and recommendations to decision makers and stakeholder groups.
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Education
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University of Colorado Denver
Master of Public Administration, Local Government Concentration -
University of Colorado at Boulder
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Colorado State University
Green Building Certificate, Institute for the Built Environment -
School for International Training
Environmental and Social Justice: Valparaiso, Chile