EXAMPLES OF PAST ASSIGNMENTS

— Led groups and workshops on alternative housing solutions.

— Tracked trends and resources for accessory dwelling units (ADUs)

— Analyzed opportunities for collaborative housing options.

— Studied Park Model RVs and Modular Housing for use in youth camps

— Surveyed trends for Tiny Houses and homeless solutions

— Identified marketing targets for resorts, restaurants and other businesses

— Compared sales, rentals and amenities on apartment or commercial properties .

— Evaluated highest and best use for land development.

— Participated in due diligence studies on real estate acquisitions.

— Assisted spouses to evaluate local property holdings during divorce negotiations. 

— Reviewed inherited assets during estate settlements.

— Advised an elderly woman on potential real estate fraud.

— Researched pros and cons of signing mineral and/or solar leases on vacant land.

— Guided clients to resolve code violations during property rehabilitations.

— Prepared land use and zoning presentations

— Led citizens' response during proposed downzoning affecting property values.

— Finalized development approvals for a rural land subdivision.

— Researched evolving code issues for Tiny Houses and Park Model homes.

— Co-managed applications for 2,000 acre master planned housing development.

— Consulted in multiple cities on re-energizing their downtowns and business districts.

— Prepared inventory systems describing available downtown properties.

— Identified niches to target for new business recruitment.

— Fostered cooperation between public and private stakeholders.

— Earned Iowa Main Street's statewide award for business recruitment strategies.

— Led various workshops on stimulating downtown revitalization.

— Advised retirees on relocation and downsizing options.

— Launched a new statewide nonprofit senior advisory service in California.

— Prepared feasibility studies and market research on retirement housing projects.

— Coordinated end-of-life planning and estate settlements.

— Researched inherited properties for family members.

— Events Held

       Educational fairs (Riverside & Coalinga CA)

       Community land use seminars (Madera County CA)

       13-week discussions series on community revitalization (Alton IA)

— Groups Led

       Resources for Collaborative Housing (San Luis Obispo CA)

       Progress-on-Purpose (City of Fillmore CA)

       Block 15 Task Force (Downtown Sioux City)

       Green Earth Singles (Santa Cruz CA)

—  Land use advocacy presentations

      Public Utilities

      Highway Commissions

      County Boards of Supervisors

      City Councils

      Special Districts

— Presentations

       Alternative Housing Options (Iowa Roundtable).

       6 small town revitalization workshops (California downtown conferences)

       Urban agriculture as economic development opportunities (various communities)

— Self-published or co-edited publications on 

       Multi-Bank Community Development Corporations

       Iowa Case Studies on Grass-Roots Funding raising

       Housemates Handbook

       Resources for Collaborative Housing

       Site Locating for Private Security Vaults

— Surveyed Tiny House and affordable housing solutions

— Advised non-profits on fundraising and organizational management.

— Created an award-winnning Recruitment Strategy for Main Street  Sioux City

— Helped clients pre-screen and qualify professional advisors and consultants.

— Assembled information required for business plans and loan applications.

— Provided families with information on towns where they planned to move.

— Screened distribution networks for retail products.

— Conducted hundreds of real estate market research studies

— Assisted businesses with site location decisions.

— Tracked new trends in urban and controlled environment agriculture.

— Provided support services to attorneys during litigation and contract negotiations.