To put my 15 years of urban planning experience to work for the public or private sector.
Matt Everling
Cell: 714-580-3368
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Urban & Regional Planning, March 1993, Cal Poly Pomona
EXPERIENCE
City Planner, City of Rosemead, CA
October 2007 – November 2008
· Acted as the Division Head for the Planning Division.
· Acted as the primary liaison to the Planning Commission.
· Supervised a staff of five.
· Was responsible for the correct dissemination of zoning information to the public.
· Was responsible for the preparation and tracking of the Division’s budget.
· Was responsible for the current update to the City’s General Plan and creation of the Valley Vision Specific Plan.
· Created goals and policies and streamlined the Division’s entitlement applications and processes.
· Created a positive, empowering team atmosphere in the Planning Division and maintained positive relationships with other city divisions and elected officials.
Senior Associate Project Manager, Hogle-Ireland, Irvine, California
May 2007 – October 2007
· Provided Contract Planning services to various municipalities throughout the Southern California region, including project management, CEQA analysis, staffing the public counter, attending meetings, and providing plan check services.
· Prepared written proposals in response to Request for Qualifications (RFQ’s).
Principal, PlanRight Consulting, LLC, Chandler, Arizona
April 2005 – May 2007
· Actively pursued potential clients through networking and advertising media.
· Met with potential clients to discuss proposed project and scope of work requirements.
· Prepared proposals and schedules for client’s review.
· Established positive relationships with clients and consultants through consistent communication and a positive attitude.
· Coordinated and met with consultants in an effort to produce and submit effective City submittal packages.
· Managed consultant’s work progress to maintain scheduled timelines.
· Created conceptual layout designs for residential development.
· Met with City staff to resolve issues and maintain project timelines.
· Attended public hearings on behalf of the client.
· Coordinated plan revisions based on redlines and Conditions of Approval and managed the formal submittal of construction drawings to local jurisdictions.
· Provided accurate and timely invoices.
Project Planner, EPS Group, Inc., Mesa, Arizona
April 2005 – November 2006
· Served as project lead in creating conceptual layout designs of large complex single family residential developments.
· Met with clients to discuss layout concepts, project status updates, and timelines for submittal of appropriate City entitlement applications.
· Worked with the in-house Engineering Division in reviewing the client-approved layouts for water retention, drainage, and right-of-way issues.
· Designed layouts using AutoCAD 2004 to be in compliance with the subject City’s Subdivision Ordinance, General Plan, Zoning Code, any applicable Specific Plan and Standard Details for civil improvements.
· Wrote project narratives and coordinated the formal submittal packages to the subject City.
· Met with City staff and attended project meetings as required to maintain public hearing approval schedule.
Contract Planning Consultant, Town of Gilbert, Arizona
April 2005 – May 2007
· Maintained the same responsibilities as when employed by the Town.
· Provided accurate and timely invoices.
Planner II, Town of Gilbert, Arizona
March 2002 – April 2005
· Provided excellent customer service at public counter, over the phone, and through written correspondence.
· Served as project manager on several complex commercial, industrial, and residential development projects.
· Prepared staff reports and gave presentations to the Hearing Officer, Design Review Board, Redevelopment Commission, Planning Commission, and Town Council.
· Processed General Plan Amendments, Rezonings, Preliminary Plats, Use Permits, Variances, and Design Review applications.
· Reviewed construction documents for adherence to approved conditions of approval.
· Conducted site inspections to guide projects to completion.
Associate Planner, City of Morro Bay, California
September 2000 - February 2002
· Acted as the only Associate Planner in the Planning Department.
· Supervised three part-time interns.
· Was responsible for scheduling, researching, and meeting with developers, architects, and the general public to discuss future and on-going development projects.
· Provided excellent customer service at public counter, over the phone, and through written correspondence.
· Acted as project manager on discretionary and administrative projects.
· Conducted 30-day completeness reviews, CEQA environmental analysis, wrote staff reports, Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, and Mitigated Negative Declarations, prepared graphics, and presented findings, recommendations, and alternatives to Design Review Board, Subdivision Review Board, Planning Commission and City Council.
· Acted as facilitator for meetings with the Design Review Board and Subdivision Review Board.
· Acted as City liaison on Highway 1 Beautification and National Scenic Byway projects with Caltrans and San Luis Obispo County.
Assistant Planner, City of San Clemente, California
November 1997 - September 2000
· Provided excellent customer service at public counter, over the phone, and through written correspondence.
· Acted as project manager processing several development applications requiring administrative and discretionary review, including Coastal Development Permits, review of hillside projects, and Cultural Heritage Permits.
· Reviewed projects for compliance with CEQA.
· Prepared staff reports and made presentations to the Design Review Subcommittee, Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission, and City Council.
· Served as Planning Division plan checker analyzing building plans for compliance with applicable codes and regulations, along with solving substantial compliance and Conditions of Approval issues for approved entitlements.
· Was responsible for interpreting, researching, and approving all business license applications.
· Actively participated in weekly staff meetings.
· Served as designated Safety Officer for the Planning Division.
Planning Technician, City of Rancho Cucamonga, California
October 1995 – November 1997
· Acted as the primary point of contact at the Planning Department front counter assisting builders, architects, and the general public.
· Maintained and organized the public counter to effectively service customers.
· Prepared staff reports and gave presentations to City Planner and Design Review Board.
· Reviewed and approved minor development permits.
· Was responsible for generating the Weekly and Quarterly Project Status Reports.
Planning Intern, City of Lakewood, California
July 1994 – October 1995
· Dealt effectively with the public.
· Served as project manager on numerous discretionary and administrative applications.
· Prepared staff reports and gave presentations to the Planning Commission and Design Review Board.
· Reviewed and analyzed development projects for Zoning Code compliance and architectural compatibility.
· Employed various graphic media for drafting of maps, site plans, etc.
· Verified completeness of projects requiring Development Review Board approval.
Volunteer Planning Intern, City of Rancho Cucamonga, California
August 1993 – July 1994
· Prepared staff reports & made presentations to the Planning Commission.
· Updated 18 sub-area maps of the Industrial Area Specific Plan.
· Updated Conditional Use Permit and Design Review Applications Maps.
· Researched and developed a City-wide commercial center directory.
· Reviewed and approved minor development permits.
· Conducted site inspections for compliance with adopted Conditions of Approval.
· Prepared handout material and graphic boards for an Economic Development conference.
Volunteer Planning Intern, City of Upland, California
June 1992 – September 1992
· Researched and gathered demographic data for the Economic Element of the General Plan.
· Conducted a phone survey to assist in updating the existing Sign Ordinance.
· Prepared graphic boards for General Plan public workshops.
Architectural Intern, Hall-Hurley-Deutsch Architects, Santa Maria, California
August 1987 – June 1989
· Supervised reprographics for current projects via Ozalid system, flatbed and Xerox.
· Drafting of structural and roofing details for commercial, residential, and office projects.
· Filed and organized all as-built files.
· Answered phones.
HONORS Deans List, College of Environmental Design, Cal Poly Pomona
National Deans Honor List
American Legion Scholarship Award
MEMBERSHIPS Member of the American Planning Association
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