Joseph Alameda
Monterey
Summary
Urban planning professional with comprehensive expertise in land use planning, zoning, and customer service. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Skilled in GIS, project management, policy analysis, and community engagement. Reliable and adaptable, thriving in dynamic environments to meet evolving project needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Planner
County of Monterey
04.2024 - Current
- Evaluated development proposals for consistency with local Zoning Ordinances and other land use regulations
- Assisted community members at the front counter and over the phone with planning and zoning-related questions
- Prepared detailed reports on permit applications and presented them to the county Zoning Administrator, Chief of Planning, and Planning Commission for approval
- Independently managed development project proposals from application submittal to permit issuance
Volunteer Coordinator
Meals on Wheels
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
- Coordinated large-scale events involving multiple teams of volunteers, resulting in successful fundraisers and community outreach initiatives.
- Provided ongoing support to volunteers throughout their tenure, addressing any concerns or issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and commitment to the organization's goals.
- Established strong relationships with local organizations, fostering collaboration and expanding volunteer opportunities.
Community Engagement Contractor
Winters Consulting
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Organized the distribution of transportation-related surveys
- Educated community respondents on the survey’s purpose and questions
- Inputted and cleaned survey results
Project Coordinator
CommUniverCity
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated communication between graduate students and city staff
- Created surveys based on clients’ needs, facilitated their administration, and organized and interpreted results
- Planned city department visits for the class to meet with their clients periodically
Education
Master of Arts - Urban Planning
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY12-2019
Skills
- Site analysis
- ArcGIS expertise
- Community engagement
- State and local codes
- Zoning regulations
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Environmental impact analysis
- Report writing
- Public Presenting
Timeline
Assistant Planner
County of Monterey
04.2024 - Current
Volunteer Coordinator
Meals on Wheels
06.2023 - 04.2024
Community Engagement Contractor
Winters Consulting
05.2023 - 06.2023
Project Coordinator
CommUniverCity
01.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Urban Planning
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Hofstra University
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