Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
BRIEF SUMMATION OF DUTIES
Timeline
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Amanda Ann Harrington

Dickson,TN

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal/Owner

Rhinehart Consulting Services
01.2011 - Current
  • Leading the development and implementation of Comprehensive Plans, Zoning Ordinances, Subdivision Regulations, and training programs for communities throughout Middle Tennessee.
  • Oversee daily management and enforcement of community development regulations, including coordination of multi-agency reviews for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
  • Guide architects, engineers, homeowners, and the public through the permitting process by providing expert consultation and advisory services.

County Long Range Planner/ Town Planner

Dickson County/Town of White Bluff
01.2023 - 01.2024

On-Call Community Planning Manager

Greater Nashville Regional Council
01.2022 - 01.2023

City Manager

City of Forest Hills, Tennessee
01.2017 - 01.2019

Education

Master of Arts - Public Administration

California State University

Bachelor of Science - Public Affairs

Indiana University

GIS-P - Geographic Information Science

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Skills

  • Organizational development
  • Land use planning
  • Zoning
  • Grant requests

Certification

  • International City/County Management Association (ICMA)- City Manager Credential Candidate
  • Past Middle TN Section Director and Member, TN Chapter of the American Planning Association
  • Member, Tennessee City Management Association
  • Member, American Planning Association

BRIEF SUMMATION OF DUTIES

  • PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: As both department director level and sole proprietor, demonstrated experience and expertise related to the management and implementation of Comprehensive Plans, Zoning Ordinances, Subdivision Regulations, and training programs for communities throughout Middle Tennessee. Daily management and implementation of community development regulatory documents; lead coordinator for multi-agency review of commercial, industrial, and residential development plans; assist public through the permitting process; consult with and advise architects, engineers, and homeowners.
  • Assistant to the City Manager: Lead manager of two multi-acre planned unit developments; Liaison to San Bernardino Associated Governments and multiple regional planning agencies; Community Development Block Grant administrator.
  • Public Works Project Manager: Oversight of Capital Improvements Program, transportation grants management, project coordination, and federal/state environmental permitting requirements.
  • City Manager: Chief Administrative Officer for a city of5,000, $2M annual budget, serving as Certified Municipal Finance Officer, Planning & Zoning Administrator, Public Works Director, City Recorder, Customer Liaison, Building Department Director.

Timeline

County Long Range Planner/ Town Planner

Dickson County/Town of White Bluff
01.2023 - 01.2024

On-Call Community Planning Manager

Greater Nashville Regional Council
01.2022 - 01.2023

City Manager

City of Forest Hills, Tennessee
01.2017 - 01.2019

Principal/Owner

Rhinehart Consulting Services
01.2011 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Public Affairs

Indiana University

Master of Arts - Public Administration

California State University

GIS-P - Geographic Information Science

Michigan State University
Amanda Ann Harrington