Community Development Specialist Resume

Community development specialists work with community partners for the welfare and development of the citizens. They may work with the civic department and help in assessing building plans as per the zoning and sign ordinances. The specialists also review and modify ordinances or develop new ones. The incumbent may also contribute in the educational department of the state to overhaul educational system and make it accessible to all parts of the community.

Community Development Specialist Resume Example

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Joseph E. Brooks
1675 Farm Meadow Drive
Nashville, TN 37210
Phone: 931-247-0943
Email: jebrooks@anymail.com

Career Objective:

Looking for a community development specialist job with “Nashville Department of Housing and Community Development” to prepare building plans and enforce zoning and sing ordinances in all construction projects.

Summary of Skills:

• Experience in community planning, community economic development, and community and economic data analysis
• Skilled in initiating use of technology in every sphere of community development
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret and implement state, federal, and local government funded projects
• Ability to use presentation and database software
• Skilled in reviewing and reporting findings on financial data and preparing budgets

Work Experience:

Community Development Specialist
County Housing Agency, Nashville, TN
October 2014 - Present

• Assessing and approving building plans and ensuring projects meet zoning and sign ordinances
• Reviewing layouts of construction area and buildings and guiding builders and developers on technical design
• Inspecting construction sites and ensuring no ordinance violations
• Preparing reports, notices, minutes, and presentations for the commission board
• Scouting for areas within and around the city and determining scope of development
• Participating in meetings with the technical advisory panel and initiating certain activities for youth welfare

Community Development Specialist
Altec Services, Nashville, TN
February 2013 - September 2014

• Executed instructions provided by the Community Development Director
• Assisted Director of Community Development in generating business
• Raised funds for developing gardens, roads, and jogging tracks
• Collaborated with local governments and identified key issues of the community
• Arranged free medical camps and distributed free medicines
• Conducted educational training programs and offered free transportation to disabled people

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration
  Nashville University, Nashville, TN
  2012

Reference:

On request.