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SENIOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNER
Summary

Urban planning and economic development professional with 10+ years of experience in community development and government policy and regulations. Adept at managing, permitting and organizing real estate projects that meet development needs, community goals and zoning requirements. I'm an innovative and energetic leader, relationship builder, and highly effective communicator.

Skills
  • Good communication skills, oral and written
  • Project management
  • Logical Approach to Solving Problems
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Creativity and flexible thinking
  • Experience with organizing events
  • Leadership & Team building
  • Decision-making
  • Fluent in Malayalam
Experience
SENIOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNER|City of Somerville - Somerville, MA|03/2014 - Current
  • Manage relationships and permitting processes with developers, city staff, and consultants for mid to large-scale mixed-use development projects until completion.
  • Projects include Powder House (98,000SF), Union Square (2.5MSF), Assembly Row (5MSF), Boynton Yards, and more.
  • Led community benefits planning in Union Square with Smart Growth American to balance economic growth and social equity in Union Square; resulted in the formation of a neighborhood council and its first community benefits agreement with the master developer.
  • Managing acquisition, disposition, and redevelopment of City property; from developing Request for Proposals and urban renewal plans to evaluating and awarding land disposition agreements.
  • Serves as staff or liaison for the Somerville Redevelopment Authority.
  • Initiated the Urban Lab Initiative to address community goals like sustainability, economic development, and affordable housing by partnering with private and academic sectors; spin off to the Somerville Greentech Initiative.
  • Convened and coordinated a regional Public Private Partnership (P3) Showcase in Somerville to present citywide capital infrastructure program and economic development initiatives to leverage private sector innovation and investment.
  • Coordinated and facilitated a solution-focused LEED for Labs summit on developing LEED Platinum certified laboratory buildings in the City with over 100 industry and government leaders in attendance.
  • Co-authored the Somerville's Amazon HQ2 Proposal and coordinated the tour of potential HQ2 sites.
  • Received the full request of 65 new city owned alcohol licenses through a Home Rule Petition from the State of Massachusetts backed by development and industry data.
ASSISTANT PLANNER|City Of Pasadena - Pasadena, CA|11/2012 - 06/2013
  • Performed detailed reviews and preapprovals for multiple entitlements, including Development Permits, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Special Overlay Permits, and Pre-development Plan Reviews.
  • Prepared staff reports, recommendation and interpretation letters, and zoning opinions Reviewed and approved building plan checks and over-the-counter site plans.
  • Coordinated and managed all aspects of the “Planner of the Day” role, by answering questions and providing assistance to the public via phone calls or over-the-counter.
ASSISTANT PLANNER|City of Taft - Taft, CA|06/2011 - 11/2012
  • Created comprehensive California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Checklists with detailed explanations for new industrial developments.
  • Prepared new Zoning Ordinances for Non-profit organizations.
  • Performed a full inventory on all Energy Efficient Projects within the City of Taft.
  • Coordination and participation in the preparation of the Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City as part of the Kern County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
  • Performed detailed reviews and preapprovals for Conditional Use Permits, Home Occupation Permits, Sign Permits, Special Event Permits, etc.
  • Created a new application packet for property owners that consolidated and simplified the application process while also improving processing times for city staff.
  • Prepared staff reports, resolutions and conditions for approval for various businesses within Taft and presented such items to the City Council and Planning Commission.
PLANNING INTERN|City of Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA|09/2010 - 06/2011
  • Assisted planning staff on the Jordan Downs Redevelopment Project, which included reviews of the project Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report.
  • Assisted in community outreach for Jordan Downs.
  • Fieldwork/surveying land uses for the Fast Food Plan Amendment.
  • Conducted preliminary reviews of planning documents and site plans by contract planners and developers.
  • Assisted in drafting staff reports and other communications.
  • Prepared decision letters and notices to property owners.
Education and Training
California Polytechnic University|Pomona, CA|2010Bachelor of Science (B.S): Urban and Regional Planning
  • Completed professional development in Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Innovation Track as Project Manager
  • CDBG Leadership
Guest Panelist
  • A Better City: COVID -19 + Public Realm
  • Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) Transit Ready Development: Emerging Best Practices Session
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • City of Somerville
  • City Of Pasadena
  • City of Taft
  • City of Los Angeles

School Attended

  • California Polytechnic University

Job Titles Held:

  • SENIOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNER
  • ASSISTANT PLANNER
  • PLANNING INTERN

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S) : Urban and Regional Planning

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