I am a young Urban and Regional Planning professional, seeking a position in Commercial Real Estate Development Project Management.
Permit Place, Sherman Oaks, CA, US, Permit Manager
Assist in managing and obtaining the project approval of nationwide commercial projects through predevelopment
phases.
Manage fundamental project budgeting, vendors, and scheduling.
Conduct nationwide due diligence and site investigation reports to determine entitlement and permitting
requirements with local municipalities, state, and environmental agencies.
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and real estate agents to create plans and submittal packages.
Perform submittals for tenant improvements and new construction projects throughout Southern
California.
Complete entitlement applications and recommendations for staff findings.
Communicate clear directions to engineers, architects and additional vendors (via e-mail and telephone)
regarding permitting, design requirements, and plan check corrections.
Negotiate and analyze City ordinances with municipalities for entitlement and building applications.
In 2012, worked as part of a team of 4 to fully entitle and/or permit the permitting of 50 complex Clean Energy projects in 5 months to meet client’s tight deadlines.
City of West Covina, West Covina, CA, US, Redevelopment/Planning Intern
Assisted the Economic Development Manager, including provide location assistance to small businesses
and manage City-wide marketing services to potential expanding retailers.
Provided building and planning entitlement application and tracking assistance to applicants and
developers.
Primary point of contact for various City-published graphic materials edited in Adobe Creative Suite,
including visual aids used for presentations, project site marketing flyers, and event photography for
grand opening ceremonies.
Mapped project sites, construct site plans, and City aerials using AutoCAD and ArcGIS.
Maintained city website and database compilation for website modules alongside the City Web
Developer.
Processed administrative permits and assisted with research and compilation of staff reports in the Planning Department.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA, US, Bachelors, Urban and Regional Planning