Jewell Anderson

Planner II / Parks, Open Space, Trails & Rec. Planner at Town of Silverthorne

Assisted Planning Manager in policy development and current planning duties; conducted development/project reviews; prepared staff reports; assisted with PUR and CUP applications; prepared code/ordinance revisions; incorporated sustainable landscape design features; led Parks, Open Space, Recreation and Trails Committee; monitored construction activities and held regular status meetings.

Urban Design Team Lead at Smith Gee Studio

Designed and managed master plans ranging from 1 acre to 800 acres in the southeast US; led a six-member Urban Design Team; supported multiple principals and up to 30 projects concurrently; managed team schedules, proposals and budgets; achieved notable fee increases and improved efficiency; conducted community outreach and produced design deliverables in AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop and hand sketching; led engagement for low-income communities during the pandemic to complete the Westside Chattanooga Neighborhood Masterplan; earned national/state awards for the Masterplan.

Urban Design & Planning Director at Tinker ma

Completed comprehensive planning processes and master plans; led public charrettes, surveys and stakeholder meetings to enhance Chattanooga's Civic District; designed a 70-acre vibrant, mixed-use riverfront master plan; directed an interdisciplinary team on the multi-phased $100M Chattanooga Zoo Master Plan Update; oversaw business development and marketing for the Planning Department; mentored design staff.

Urban Design Contractor at Self-Employed, Remote

Project Manager for the Chattanooga Finley Stadium soccer renovation schematic design package and supported design and development of the surrounding district master plan; led design and development of multiple master plans; managed client relations and community outreach.

Peace Corps Volunteer - Community & Youth Development at United States Peace Corps

Established new Probation Department to introduce and implement alternative justice methods; authored, secured, and managed $20,000 in grant funds from AUS AID to fund projects addressing youth needs; developed restorative justice programs, lifeskills and microfinance programs in areas such as sexual health, nutrition, fishing, agriculture, natural resource conservation, and tourism.

Paralegal at Cozen O'Connor, LLC & Alston & Bird, LLC

Assisted with client intake, fact investigation, and case summaries; drafted, reviewed, and formatted legal documents including pleadings, motions, contracts, and correspondence; supported trial preparation, hearings, and depositions; managed document systems and ensured confidentiality; coordinated communications with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties; monitored billing and status of accounts.

Sustainability Researcher at University of Arizona and City of Tucson

Architectural urban designer and planner with extensive project management and community development experience across architecture, construction, planning, government, and nonprofit sectors; demonstrated ability to coordinate complex initiatives, manage multiple priorities, and facilitate collaboration among community members, government agencies, international partners, clients, and senior executives.

Urban Design Director + Planner at Self-Employed (Tinker Ma, Smith Geo Studio) / Town of Silverthorne

Led urban planning, regeneration and master planning projects across multiple jurisdictions, including projects ranging from 1 to 1,000 acres; aligned zoning, policy, and design with municipal codes; developed climate resilience strategies, multimodal mobility, and equitable public spaces; coordinated inter-disciplinary teams and public-private partnerships; led a 4-mile streetcar corridor and large-scale capital improvement efforts including a $100 million master plan and $300 million downtown redevelopments; prepared staff reports, zoning applications, and presentations for planning commissions and town councils; advised on parks, recreation, trails, and open-space master plan alignment.