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Parks planning manager at Dallas Park and Recreation shaping citywide comprehensive plan updates and accessible open space.

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At Dallas Park and Recreation, I manage planning initiatives and projects related to parkland dedication and support citywide comprehensive plan updates and parks projects. I also work on vacant land activation, green development practices, and accessible open space.

At City of Gary, I managed $27 million in transportation projects and contributed to $15 million in grant awards as a member of the City Grants Team. I also generated a transit-oriented development plan, a HUD Choice Neighborhoods plan, and a sub-area plan for three neighborhoods.

Through Hopson Taylor and Associates, LLC, I prepare reports and applications for board and commission approvals, permits, and grants, and research zoning and land use ordinances for clients. My planning work has also included zoning cases, environmental permitting, and grant writing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Manager-Parks Planning

Current

Dallas Park and Recreation

Oct 2023 - Present (3 years)

Manages, oversees, supports, and directs planning initiatives and projects for the Parks department regarding parkland dedication. Leads a team of planners and presents urban planning issues to public and city officials.

Urban Planning Project Management Team Leadership Public presentation Comprehensive Planning

Current

Principal/Project Manager

Current

Hopson Taylor and Associates, LLC

Jun 2023 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Limited Liability Corporation registered within the state of Texas. Prepares reports and submits applications for board and commission approvals, permit acquisition, and grant writing services.

Zoning Research Land Use Planning Grant writing Permit Acquisition

Senior Consultant, Scientist

Environmental Resources Management

Oct 2022 - Jun 2023 (8 months)

Managed and performed multi-media permitting and compliance for capital development projects. Contributed technical expertise on permitting strategies and prepared technical proposals.

Environmental Compliance Permitting Project Management Report Writing Business Development

Development Project Facilitator

City of Fort Worth

Nov 2021 - Mar 2022 (4 months)

Assisted facilitated projects with early addressing, early grading, and permit release. Coordinated inter-departmental meetings and identified procedural issues to streamline the review process.

Project Facilitation Inter departmental Coordination Process Improvement Lean Six Sigma

Senior Planner

City of Dallas

Jun 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year 5 months)

Served as project manager for over thirty cases for specific use permits, planned development districts, and general zoning changes. Authored reports and provided recommendations to the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Zoning Project Management Report Writing Public Speaking

Assistant City Planner/Zoning Administrator

City of Hammond

Apr 2018 - May 2020 (2 years 1 month)

Served as technical advisor to the Hammond Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals and interim director of the Department of City Planning. Administered zoning permits and assisted with site plan review.

Zoning Administration Plan Review Grant writing Staff Management

Senior Planner/Project Manager

Stanhope Consulting

Aug 2011 - Apr 2018 (6 years 8 months)

Executed the Northwest Indiana Water Summit and wrote an approved public participation plan for the U.S. Department of Transportation. Strengthened client relationships and contributed data for funding opportunities.

Project Management Public Engagement Strategic Planning Data Analysis

Grant Writer

Robinson Engineering Ltd.

Mar 2017 - Feb 2018 (11 months)

Produced grant applications and proposed projects to engineers representing 70+ municipalities in Illinois & Indiana. Contributed expertise on plans, transportation projects, and land use and zoning.

Grant writing Proposal Development Land Use Planning Zoning

Deputy Director of Planning/City Planner

City of Gary

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)

Managed $27 million in transportation projects and reported to executive level city staff and INDOT. Wrote grants and attained $15 million in grant awards, including a $3 million EDA grant.

Transportation Planning Grant writing Project Management Staff Management Transit Oriented Development