Sample Resumes

James Talley,
67, Johnson Drive
678 Business Villa,
(123) 335 542
james@hotmail.com

• 6+ years experience in land use and zoning.
• Knowledge of local government and project management skills.
• Knowledge of local market zoning and building permit processes.
• Ability to work with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet navigation and e-mail usage.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel via phone, in person.
• Able to handle a number of zoning research projects at a time.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Understanding of real estate contracts, negotiations, and research.
• Ability to work in a schedule-driven environment.

• Planed and managed the activities necessary to secure zoning and building permit approval of communication facilities.
• Responsible for reviewing all zoning applications and approval documents required to acquire zoning and building permits needed to build cell sites.
• Provided recommendations to the client regarding appropriate zoning and planning strategies.
• Represented the client's interests by assisting local government in the formulation of telecommunications regulations.
• Responded to inquiries from the public regarding the client's applications.
• Reviewed the work of project consultants for completeness and accuracy.

• Provided substantive zoning support for the zoning department.
• Reviewed zoning and construction drawings and modified as necessary.
• Ensured that documentation is maintained in compliance with company, client and regulatory policies.
• Ensured that customer leasing costs remain under target budget amounts.
• Attended public hearings, community and council meetings.
• Managed and prioritized zoning activities and development vendor's activities to meet zoning commitments.

DePaul University, Chicago IL
Master of Arts in Town Planning (1996)
DePaul University, Chicago IL
Bachelor of Arts in Geography (1993)