Name : Leed AP
Industry Type : Building Owners
City & State : St. Louis Area, MO
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Village of SwanseaSwansea, IL
Building & Zoning Director1989 to 2009

* Directed economic development and planning-contributing to vibrant growth over 20 years.
* Successfully planned and oversaw the growth of the community from 5201 residents in 1989 to more than 13,000 in 2009. This included the addition of over 1600 new single family dwellings and annual estimated new-build construction of $30- $50 million.
* Instrumental in developing community-wide volume based solid waste/recycling program, which consistently reached a 33% diversion rate. Program was the only volume-based program in the area.
* Spearheaded major planning efforts for such things as the Comprehensive Master Plan and the planning charrette for proposed town center. Co-wrote master plan. Served on planning committee that developed an informational atlas that was instrumental in Bi-State choosing the present alignment for Metro Link light rail through St. Clair County. Served on county-wide planning committees for light rail station area planning, alignment view shed and Metro Bike Link.
* Executed daily operations of Building & Zoning Department. Enforced conformance to building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, zoning, subdivision, flood plain and other provisions of the Municipal Code.
* Reviewed and approved plans, specifications and standards for new building construction and remodeling. Performed inspections of building, electrical, mechanical and site work. Major construction projects during tenure included: Two 90+ unit senior living facilities; Wolf Branch elementary school additions; construction of new Wolf Branch Middle School; construction of new High Mount Elementary/Jr. High School; multi-family complexes; new municipal fire department; City Hall expansion; several fast food and sit-down restaurants;
* Reviewed and approved plans, specifications and standards for new streets, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and other public infrastructure in new subdivision developments. Performed inspections during construction of same.
* Interpreted legal requirements and recommended compliance procedures to contractors, craft workers and owners.
* Planned alterations/modifications and provided construction oversight of existing buildings, streets and other facilities. Monitored work progress.
* Directed activities, such as research, analysis and evaluation of technical information to determine feasibility and economic impact of proposed expansions and developments.
* Coordinated development of two TIF districts and two special business districts.
* Liaison to the Board of Trustees, Planning & Zoning Board and Architectural & Signage Review Board.
* Conferred with various Boards and Committees to effect changes in local policies and ordinances. Personally wrote ordinances and resolutions.
* Responsible for city mapping activities, updates, etc.
* Prepared reports on available land, showing land use, zoning designations, availability of utilities, etc.
* Planned for future annexation and development of urban and non urban areas to provide for population growth and expansion of public services.
* Responsible for periodic updates to Census maps and address list. Coordinated special census during high growth period.
* Represented community at public, social and business functions, receptions and before governmental agencies.
* Consulted with design consultants with respect to new street and building construction, maintenance, new storm and sanitary sewers, etc. Coordinated bidding process for construction projects and equipment purchases.
* Attended city council meetings to present budgets, activity reports and plans for future activities.
* Contacted property owners to obtain easements and to purchase right-of-way for sewer lines, street improvements and other construction projects.
* Assisted in surveys of traffic flow, parking, housing, facilities, recreation, zoning and other conditions which affected planning studies.
* Inspected work in progress to ensure that work conformed to specifications and adherence to work schedules.
* Directly or indirectly managed and/or trained staff of eighteen and achieved significant improvements in dept. productivity.
* Wrote proposals and grants including successful submissions resulting in park property acquisition, bike trail construction and police department expansion.
* Instrumental in increasing the number of acres of city-owned park/green space four-fold, which included the doubling in size of 2 existing parks, acquisition of land for linear greenway with bike trail extension, and the acquisition of land for new park development.
* Negotiated with representatives of real estate, private enterprise, organizations and community leaders to acquire land and to eliminate obstacles to land purchase, development, sale and lease.

St. Louis County Housing Authority/
St. Clair County Housing AuthoritySt. Louis, MO
Construction Specialist
1984-1989
* Performed needs assessments of single-family, multi-family, high rise residential complexes and other facilities for prioritization of needed improvements.
* Managed construction projects for various improvement projects from conceptual design, through the bidding process, periodic payouts, to final completion.
* Procured professional services and conferred on a regular basis with architects, engineers and contractors. Performed routine inspections to ensure completion of work in accordance with the job specifications.
* Enforced conformance with housing standards in Section 8 and Mod-Rehab Programs.
* Performed an average of 300 housing inspections monthly.
* Conferred with property owners about needed repairs and negotiated rents on behalf of the housing authority.
* Performed damage inspections and developed cost estimates for needed repairs.
* Responsible for all daily and monthly planning and reports, construction project management and budgeting.


City of Olivette, MOOlivette, MO
Building Inspector1983-1984

* Enforced conformance with residential, commercial, industrial zoning standards municipality with a population in excess of 10,000.
* Responsible for all the property maintenance and occupancy permit inspections.
* Enforcement of all adopted Building, Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical Codes for new construction and remodeling.

Other Key Skills (1979-1983)

* Eichenseer Plumbing and Heating- Performed HVAC and refrigeration installation and repair for residential, commercial and industrial facilities. Performed facilities maintenance for grade school, high school and hospital contracted clients.

* Pizza Huts of St. Louis - Facilities Maintenance- Performed all maintenance on equipment and facilities: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, general maintenance, refrigeration, respond to site emergencies, and restaurant remodeling for 42 Pizza Hut Restaurants in the Metropolitan St. Louis area.

EDUCATION

Southwestern Illinois College - Associates Degree Construction Technology
Washington University Architecture Program (no degree)
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville - Pursuing BS in Engineering

CERTIFICATES

St. Louis University Community Development & Real Estate
Council of American Building Officials Certified Building Official
International Code Council Master Code Professional
United States Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional
National Home Builders Association Green Home Building Verifier

ORGANIZATIONS

Code Enforcement Officials of Southern Illinois (Original Steering Committee Member; Current Treasurer)
Missouri Association of Building Officials and Inspectors
International Code Council
Various On-Going County-Wide Planning Committees

REFERENCES - Available upon request.





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