Technical Advisor and Research Analyst

• Sep 2021 - Present

Planning Analyst

• Jan 2020 - Present

⮚ Independently evaluates comprehensive plans and plan amendments and other documents submitted to the Department under Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes. ⮚ Prepare reports summarizing issues, analyzing consistency with growth management laws, identifying strategies to achieve consistency with state laws and making recommendations for resolving issues with local governments and interested parties.⮚ Provides technical assistance to local governments and communities on planning issues. Show less

Mitigation Analyst

• Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

- Assisted in the development of the State of Florida Mitigation Action Plan which serves as the guiding plan for use of the funds allocated through the HUD’s Community Development Block Grant Mitigation program.- Led quantitative and qualitative research supporting the risk-based mitigation needs assessment of the State of Florida’s Action Plan.- Performed analytical duties regarding natural and human-induced hazard risks, mitigation strategies, emergency management, survey data, and resiliency. - Coordinated with team members in fast-paced work environment to fulfill all tasks related to Action Plan development to meet deadlines set by the Office of the Governor. Show less

Board Secretary

• Dec 2017 - Feb 2019

- Act as conduit for communication between the board, management, and members.- Maintain knowledge of the organizational records and related materials. Provide advice and resources to the board on relevant topics at issue.- Maintain scheduling board meetings and ensures an adequate number of meetings are held per year, in accordance with the organization’s bylaws.

Community Development Intern

• Sep 2015 - Dec 2017

- Assisted Executive Director with strategy development and implementation of special projects- Conducted quantitative and qualitative research; assists in analysis of potential strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.- Facilitated meetings and communication of key neighborhood stakeholders during time-sensitive community organizing efforts.- Worked independently to design and implement initiatives which complement organizational vision and mission.

Mayoral Fellow

• Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

- Planned, organized, and executed constituent meetings for over 50 religious leaders to address salient community concerns regarding proposed developments in vulnerable neighborhood area by providing access to various city officials. - Assisted in the execution of the Tallahassee Future Leaders Academy, a youth empowerment and employment program which provides City youth with college tours, job-readiness training, and financial literacy education and then six weeks of direct on the job experience in the private, public, or nonprofit sector by: acquiring $1,000 of grant monies for programmatic purposes, securing 50 student jobs by conducting outreach to non-profit organizations, supported the fulfillment of programmatic and strategic objectives. - Served as liaison to local Continuum of Care, assessed opportunities for synergy partnership with The Office of the Mayor, and devised policy memos to deliver to city leadership. Show less

Innovation Researcher

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

- Conducted quantitative research; investigated market trends utilizing various property appraisal databases. - Conducted qualitative research; analyzed challenges and weakness within office practices while searching for potential opportunity for innovation. - Completed analytical quantitative research project evaluating fiscal impacts of large-scale public and private real estate investments in an up and coming district of Tallahassee Florida. - Conducted quantitative research; investigated market trends utilizing various property appraisal databases. - Conducted qualitative research; analyzed challenges and weakness within office practices while searching for potential opportunity for innovation. - Completed analytical quantitative research project evaluating fiscal impacts of large-scale public and private real estate investments in an up and coming district of Tallahassee Florida.

Crew Member

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2017

- Delivers “WOW” Customer Experience by creating a positive environment for customers, developing relationships, and strengthening company’s connection to community daily. - Demonstrates integrity, dedication, and reliability. - Assumes responsibility of personal performance and development, while striving to embody the value of “Kaizen”, the Japanese business philosophy of continual improvement. - Managed high-volume product sections through ordering, product merchandising, and identifying value added opportunities. - Empowers fellow team members through on-the-job training, verbal encouragement, and a relentless positive attitude. Show less