Lisbon, Maine, United States
I’m a land use and GIS professional focused on making development review clear, consistent, and community-centered. My work sits at the intersection of zoning administration, policy/ordinance implementation, staff reporting, and GIS-based analysis—supporting decision-makers, applicants, and the public through complex projects and processes. I bring experience across municipal planning environments (staffing boards, coordinating interdepartmental review, drafting and presenting staff reports, supporting ordinance updates, and guiding applicants through permitting pathways) as well as private-sector/contract GIS work using ArcGIS Pro and data-driven workflows. Strengths: zoning interpretation, development review coordination, staff writing/presentations, public-facing communication, process improvement, and GIS for land use analysis (buffers, site constraints, mapping, and repeatable workflows). Open to planning, zoning administration, GIS, land use research, and hybrid roles—remote or Maine-based.
• Provide ongoing professional support to the Planning Board, working closely with the Planning Board Chair, Town Manager and Code Enforcement Officer to coordinate meetings, agendas, and public-facing materials. • Prepare official meeting minutes, staff memos, and summaries of applications, ordinance changes, and regulatory updates affecting local land use. • Draft and revise ordinance language; track local, state, and regional policy changes and translate impacts for board members and the public. • Analyze community feedback and political context to help shape ordinance revisions that are defensible, understandable, and capable of passing at Town Meeting. • Monitor comprehensive planning efforts and evaluate downstream impacts on land use regulation, despite the absence of formal zoning, to support long-term policy consistency.
• Founded and operate a specialized animal transportation and care service, coordinating safe, compliant transport for companion animals across regional and long-distance routes. • Manage end-to-end business operations, including client intake, scheduling, route planning, mileage optimization, pricing, invoicing, and customer communication. • Plan and execute efficient multi-stop transport routes using data-driven mileage and time optimization to reduce costs and animal stress. • Coordinate animal care protocols during transport, including crate setup, sanitation, health considerations, breed-specific needs, and safety monitoring. • Maintain detailed records for animals, clients, routes, and care requirements; provide real-time updates and clear documentation to customers. • Hire, train, and manage a part-time driver, including scheduling, task coordination, and operational oversight. • Implement rigorous cleaning and biosecurity practices to ensure animal health, safety, and compliance with care standards. • Apply strong problem-solving and risk management skills in real-time logistics environments, adjusting plans as conditions, timing, or client needs change.
• Plan and coordinate themed events and community programming, including bowling leagues, glow nights, craft fairs, trunk-or-treats, and special events designed to increase attendance and community engagement. • Manage event logistics, scheduling, promotions, and on-site coordination to ensure smooth execution and positive participant experiences. • Collaborate with staff and vendors to develop creative programming that attracts diverse audiences and supports business goals. • Apply customer service, outreach, and organizational skills in a public-facing, fast-paced environment.
• Provided high-volume customer service in a fast-paced retail environment, resolving issues and communicating policies clearly and professionally. • Developed strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills through direct engagement with a diverse customer base. • Balanced long-term employment alongside professional roles in planning, GIS, and municipal government, demonstrating reliability and time management.