








| Objective: | City Planner possessing strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with the City Council, staff, and residents while utilizing my extensive experience in planning capital works projects to improve city-wide development |
| Qualification Summary: | Excellent ability to develop working relationships with regulatory bodies, commissions,
local governments, and private landowners.
Comprehensive knowledge of urban planning principles
Outstanding analytical skills, exceptional communication and technical writing skills
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| Education: | Masters of Science degree in Environmental Studies University of Missouri ? St. Louis GPA 3.45/4.0 May 2005 |
| Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Planning St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri GPA 3.59/4.0 May 1997 |
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| Work Experience: | City Planner,City of Kirkwood Kirkwood, Missouri 63000 Review applications for residential, commercial and industrial development. Serve as project manager for complex planning projects including analyzing and evaluating architectural plans. Recommend needed changes in zoning regulations and related policies and procedures. Review construction plans for zoning conditions and initiate corrective enforcement action as necessary. Coordinate project plans with other project leaders, city departments, community groups, and other organizations and agencies. Draft amendments to City ordinances designed to facilitate community development objectives. August 2002 - present |
| City Planner, City of Arnold Arnold, Missouri 63000 Conducted environmental reviews including preparation of initial studies. Prepared applications for variances, conditional use permits, re-zonings and subdivision approvals. Advised builders, developers and property owners about ordinance requirements. Performed long-range city planning, including developing and administering comprehensive master plan. Compiled information and made recommendations on special studies. Prepared planning reports. Checked business license and liquor applications for zoning compliance. March 2000 ? August 2002 |
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| Assistant City Planner,City of Des Peres Des Peres, Missouri 63000 Prepared reports for City Council meetings regarding recommendations by the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Assisted the Community Development Director in duties relating to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Economic Development Authority. Prepared and updated zone maps, land use maps, and related maps based on data obtained from public records. June 1997 ? March 2000 |
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| Professional Affiliations: | American Institute of Certified Planners
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