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Jane Tompkins' Resume (2)fane K. Tompkins, AICP 723I SW 165t1' Street * Palmetto Bay, Florida33L57 Cell 3 19-5 n-n49 * janek.tcmpkin s@comcast.net Professional Experience Planning Professional Oct. 201,5 - Present Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman Coral Gables, Florida* Assist attorneys with representation of municipal clients by drafting sign regulations and other ordinances and resolutions related to land use issues and development applications.* Review development plans and applications for compliance with local land use plans and zoning regulations.* Research and analyze zoning code requirements as applied to development projects. Development Services Director OcL 2011 - Oct. 2015 City of Coral Gables Coral Gables, Florida* Directed and managed a City department consisting of the Building, Planning and Zoning and Code Enforcement Divisions.* Led the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for department divisions.* Organized and prioritized department workload; monitored status of work.* Participated in City policy development and implementation.* Led strategic change within the department.* Prepared or reviewed various reports, memos, ordinances, correspondence and technical opinions.* Coordinated or conducted special projects and assignments.* Supervised, motivated and evaluated department personnel; provided or coordinated staff training; worked with employees to correct deficiencies; and implement discipline.* Monitored and evaluated the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and developed new approaches to improve the same.* Responded to and resolved complex and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.x Prepared department budget and monitored monthly financial statements. Director of Community Development May 2007 - Sept. 2011 Village of Montgomery Montgomery,lllinois* Directed and coordinated the activities and functions of planning, zoning, development review, code enforcement and building inspection services.* Oversaw special projects includingthe preparation ofland use plans, researching and drafting zoning ordinance amendments, negotiating annexation agreements and boundary line agreements, and processing new building codes for adoption.* Coordinated the development of a "Park and Ride Transit-Oriented Development Plan" which won the American Planning Association lllinois Chapter award for Strategic Plan in 2009.* Administered a Revolving Loan Fund that assisted in business development. fane K. Tompkins, continued * Represented the Village on the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce and the Montgomery Economic Development Corporation's Business Enhancement Committee.* Evaluated land development applications and made recommendations to the Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Board of Trustees.* Assigned and reviewed work of employees including performing annual evaluations and forming recommendations regarding promotions and merit pay increases.* Identified special projects to implement or achieve objectives of the strategic plan and comprehensive plan.* Worked with other departments, outside organizations, and the general public in formulating new plans and planning policy. Development Director Sept. 2001 - April '07 City of Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, Iowa* Oversaw operations of Building Zoning, Housing, Grants, Community Development and Long-Range Planning Divisions with a total of 65 employees after the merger of two separate departments.* Responsible for special projects, including a comprehensive updating of the zoning ordinance, creating neighborhood revitalization programs, overseeing brownfield assessment and clean-up, and the preparation of a multi-million dollar Vision Iowa grant application seeking funds for a variety of redevelopment projects.x Worked with economic development agencies to prepare incentive packages for new or expanding businesses including property tax exemptions and tax increment financing awards.* Served as liaison to outside agencies including the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown District to coordinate programs and work towards common goals.* Led community task force that streamlined the inter-department development review process.* Coordinated the work of state and federal lobbyists to ensure the City's interests and needs were represented.* Worked with development communityto rewrite commercial design standards.* Communicated with building community regarding the adoption of new codes and local amendments.* Led the development of performance measures for the department and oversaw their implementation.* Served as City liaison to the Homebuilder Association. Development Coordinator May 2000 - Aug. 2001 Village of Sugar Grove Sugar Grove, Illinoisx Reviewed all development plans including zoning map amendments, special use permits, variances and subdivision plats.* Advised the Planning and Zoning Commission and elected officials on all development matters.* Prepared grant applications and performed grant administration.* Collaborated with other departments, agencies, organizations and educational institutions.* Initiated economic development efforts, including the creation of a strategic plan. fane K. Tompkins, continued Community Development Director Feb. 1999 - May 2000 Village of Riverside Riverside, Illinois* Oversaw the enforcement of building codes, the property maintenance code, and the zoning ordinance.* Administered the historic preservation program.* Assisted with the development of a strategic plan.* Researched and wrote reports on a variety of building zoning and planning issues.* Updated the permit tracking system to improve processing time and communication with homeowners and applicants.* Worked with a state officer to develop a system for maintaining records of old permits.* Supervised six part-time employees and contractors. Plannerll lan.L997 - Feb.1999 Kane County Development Department Geneva, Illinois* Directed the implementation of the Land Resource Management Plan.* Negotiated and drafted intergovernmental agreements and joint land use plans between the county and municipalities.* Prepared educational materials on growth management tools and policies.* Mediated the establishment of jurisdictional boundary agreements between municipalities.* Assisted with a variety of management tasks including budget preparation and drafting annual reports. Planner I Oct. 1995 -Dec.7996 Will County Land Use Department Joliet,lllinois* Analyzed requests for zoning map amendments, special use permits and subdivision plats and presented findings to Planning and Zoning Commission.* Led effort to rewrite sign ordinance regulations on billboards.* Served as staffliaison to regional transportation planning councils. Attorney Feb. 1994 - Sept. 1995 Law Offices of Ruddy & Varga Auror4 lllinois* Practiced in the areas ofbankruptcy, real estate transactions, and domestic relations. Education Northern Illinois University College of Law furis Doctor DeKalb,lllinois May 1993 University of lowa Iowa City, Iowa M.A. Urban and Regional Planning May 1989 B.B.A. Finance December 1986 fane K. Tompkins, continued Other Experience and Qualifications x Program Committee Co-Chair,2009 American PlanningAssociation Upper Midwest Annual Conference,* Panelist, Northern lllinois University Center for Governmental Studies 2009 conference, "Returning Prosperity to America's Heartland/Building a Shared Vision for Our Region's Future".* Have presented at a variety ofother conferences on a range oftopics including historic preservation programs and smart growth legislation.x Former member of the Aurora, IL Historic Preservation Commission.* Completed the Basic Economic Development Course (2000)'* Admitted to the Illinois Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 1993 (now on Retired status).