Professional History

• Project Manager, Planning Consultants Research
• Environmental Analyst, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
• University of Washington, Architecture
• University of California, Irvine, Planning and Public Policy
• Certificate Program, Transportation Demand Management, University of California, Los Angeles Extension Program
• Member of Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee of the City of Santa Clarita

Shannon Smith contributes her expertise in transportation and land use planning, with special focus in environmental issues, public infrastructure funding, and community investment programs. In addition to assisting clients with the city and county's permitting and land use entitlement process, Smith specializes in coordinating the preparation of comprehensive environmental impact reports, and assisting in transportation funding programs, and crafting jobs training and community relations components for large-scale development projects.

• Managed and oversaw the production of environmental documentation for major specific plan projects, including the Alameda District Plan and the Central City West Specific Plans. Ensured all environmental issues were adequately addressed and analyzed. Particular attention was paid to the surrounding communities' interest.
• Researched and kept abreast of all transportation funding opportunities on the federal, state, regional, local and private sector levels. Developed broad understanding of each program's processing requirements, time frames, and relationships to short- and long-term goals. Developed working relationships with all levels of government.
• Created and implemented a number of community investment elements and products for development programs. Produced a community directory of local businesses and contractors as an outreach resource for a major development project. Assisted in the creation and development of the Warner Bros. MBE/WBE Participation Program.
• Actively involved in developing the comprehensive transportation programs for major development projects. Responsible for developing consensus amongst the various officials, agencies and staffs for funding and implementation of key transportation improvements that will benefit the region.