Experienced leader with a proven ability to obtain results in a multifaceted environment. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Community Development
City of Raytown
06.2022 - Current
Responsible for directing and managing the planning and zoning division, code enforcement division, business licensing division, building inspection division, and the rental inspection division.
Created policy changes that positively impacted the departmental structure.
Duties include writing ordinance changes and preparing the departmental budget, that are presented to the Board of Aldermen.
Reviewed current procedures, identified areas of potential enhancement and implemented changes to improve overall effectiveness.
Assistant Director, Health Department
City Of Independence, MO
03.2021 - 06.2022
Oversaw the recruiting, hiring, and managing of the reformed Health Department.
Created policies, programs, and processes for the department.
Fulfilled grant objectives and streamlined the Health Department budget for efficiency.
Presented before the City Council on the progress of the Health Department.
Environmental Compliance Manager
City of Independence, Missouri
08.2019 - 03.2021
Oversaw and directed the laboratory and environmental staff at the Water Pollution Control Plant.
Managed complex air, water, and wastewater permitting processes to maintain operational continuity.
Addressed compliance issues by developing and implementing policies and corrective action plans.
Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to the EPA and the Department of Natural Resources.
Assistant Director, Community Development
City of Independence, Missouri
08.2016 - 08.2019
Oversaw the code enforcement division, environmental health division, business licensing division, dangerous building division and the rental inspection division.
Contributed to budget planning to optimize financial resources.
Supervised and managed staff to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
Presented departmental projects before the City Council regarding specific Community Development issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Skills
Leadership
Policy analysis and implementation
Project management
Policy creation
Community development processes
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Effective communication
Timeline
Director of Community Development
City of Raytown
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Director, Health Department
City Of Independence, MO
03.2021 - 06.2022
Environmental Compliance Manager
City of Independence, Missouri
08.2019 - 03.2021
Assistant Director, Community Development
City of Independence, Missouri
08.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Missouri - Kansas City
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