Urban and Environmental Resource Planner
East Central Indiana Land-use Management/Coordination
Infrastructure Planning, Small to Mid-Size Communities, Demography
Planning theory: Landscape Urbanism, Christopher Alexander
Planning theory: Watershed Planning
Ten years of experience managing various federally funded watershed planning initiatives in the East Central Indiana region. Some have been turn-key (from start to finish) and some have been short-term/situational when hired specifically to meet deadlines or compliance.
Ten years of experience partnering with agricultural producers, engineers, academics, scientists, and regulatory agencies in the execution of watershed goals and water resource regulations.
Presented local research at state and national conferences.
Ten years of experience working with both local conservation groups and the agricultural community, securing funds from a variety of governmental and nongovernmental agencies on their behalf.
Watershed Management Planning (WMP):
Regulatory Permits:
Knowledge of federal and state water related legislation and legislative processes.
Basic knowledge of agricultural production, conservation practices, and farm programs.
STEM/STEAM competencies and the ability to interpret and explain scientific articles, permits, and public notices.
Knowledge of Best Management Practices conforming to Natural Resources Conservation Service Field Office Technical Guide specifications and IDEM 319 Agricultural Practice Eligibility.
The capacity to use the Region 5 Load Estimation Model to document sediment, nutrient, and pathogen loading.
Knowledge of point source pollution prevention and remediation strategies.
Knowledge of the physical sciences (chemistry, biology, physics) as they relate to water quality management.
University Degrees:
Continuing Education:
Select Committees/Special Projects:
Five years of experience working independently while receiving and incorporating broad guidance from supervisors.
Adequate administrative and management quantifications.
Worked corroboratively with SWCD staff and NRCS District Conservationists to execute programs and resolve issues.
Example:
Served as a contact person with US Environmental Protection Agency and other relevant agencies for 10 years.
Coordinated and/or provided communication between programs and municipal authorities regarding project budgets.
Given autonomy to recommend the approval of contracts and grants involving high levels of expenditures.
Leveraged technical data, laws, regulations, and procedures to creatively solve broad issues and problems.
Selected Grants:
Helped write and create electronic (and print) newsletters, newspaper articles, brochures, presentations, websites, assignments, field trips, and other exhibits.
Created educational programs such as stand alone events, on-going series, or sixteen-week university courses for one of the top ranked Landscape Architecture programs in the United States.
Academic Appointments:
Strategic Planning Skills and Abilities
The ability to map and analyze spatial data using GIS.
Proficiency in planning-trade computer software including Microsoft Office, ArcMap, Rhino/Grasshopper/Bison, and Adobe Creative Suite software.
The ability to design professional documents and spreadsheets while demonstrating great attention to detail.
The ability to develop and implement programs, define procedures, and prepare schedules to accomplish set objectives within established deadlines.
Water Quality Reporting and Documenting Success
Completed the Hoosier River Watch training.
Received collection and chain of custody training from the Muncie Bureau of Water Quality.
Five years of experience conducting successful EPA funded water monitoring programs.
Experience developing a water quality “Quality Assurance Project Plan”.
Developed innovative and efficient means of estimating water flow during time of sample collection.
Watershed Implementation
Conducted windshield and desktop surveys to characterize land use and problematic locations.
Created maps/diagrams to aid critical area delineation.
Successfully administrated three separate cost share programs concurrently.
Engineering/Cost Estimating
The ability to conduct basic surveying and GPS data collection.
Proficiency with AutoCAD/Rhino software.
The capacity to read construction drawings and specifications, and to provide effective feedback.
Long-term Strategic Planning:
Monitoring:
Non-point Source Prevention and Monitoring:
Construction Documents:
Public Engagement Skills and Abilities
Organized and facilitated steering committee meetings.
Facilitated large community meetings.
Experience working with the agricultural community.
Provided one-to-one technical assistance to agricultural landowners.
Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing.
Lead small teams of volunteers, students, and/or subordinates in the water sampling expeditions and field surveys.
Strategic Outreach
Used data to generate mailing lists for target cohorts.
Implemented successful targeted mailing campaigns.
Performed public speaking engagements, training, and dialog with non environmental personnel.
Select Presentations:
Ability to cross rough terrain, climb into and out of streams and carry up to 50 lbs. of equipment while doing so.
Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to walk long distances or stand for sustained periods of time.
Basic aptitude for heavy equipment operation.
Experience: