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29 <br />SECTION E Qualification Information and Assigned Personnel <br />RFQ # 21-11-01 PROFESSIONAL PLANNING AND ZONING CONSULTING SERVICES, CIVIL AND TRAFFIC ENGIEERING <br />E. RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL PROPOSED FOR THIS CONTRACT <br />(Complete one Section E for each key person.) <br />12. NAME 13. ROLE IN THIS CONTRACT 14. YEARS EXPERIENCE <br />Kimberly Barua, AICP Planning and Urban Design a. TOTAL b. WITH CURRENT FIRM <br />5 <1 <br />15. FIRM NAME AND LOCATION (City and State) <br />The Corradino Group, Inc. – Miami, FL <br />16. EDUCATION (DEGREE AND SPECIALIZATION) 17. CURRENT PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION (STATE AND DISCIPLINE) <br />Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs <br />1998-2002, Florida State University <br />Master of Urban and Regional Planning <br /> 2006-2008, Florida Atlantic University <br /> <br />American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) <br /> <br />18. OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.) <br />Ms. Barua has over five years’ experience in South Florida. Coordinate Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency with other city <br />departments to enhance both CRA districts. Manage all aspects of CRA community trolley including state and county grants, marketing, <br />technical enhancements, and ridership outreach. <br />19. RELEVANT PROJECTS <br />a. <br />(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (County) (2) YEAR COMPLETED <br />Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency <br />Hollywood, FL <br />PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION (if applicable) <br />2011-2016 N/A <br />(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☐☐ Check if project performed with current firm <br />Planning and Economic Development Coordinator. Ms. Barua increased trolley ridership by 40% and trolley budget by $800,000.00 <br />through state and county grants. Additional money was used to upgrade trolley system with a mobile new app, new GPS units in vehicles, <br />extended hours and increased advertising. Ms. Barua managed CRA community trolley including marketing and outreach efforts, services, <br />expansion of program and budget, obtain and manage transportation grants through FDOT and County agencies. Ms. Barua was <br />responsible for transportation coordination between CRA, City of Hollywood, FDOT, BCT, and SRFTA for establishing and maintaining <br />mobility goals in order to improve transportation system performance. Community Outreach for substantial infrastructure projects. Ms. <br />Barua initiated communication between property owners and private businesses for contractual agreements resulting in streetscape <br />improvements; planning and Zoning Review for all applicants located within the CRA districts along with site plan reviews. <br />b. <br />(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (County) (2) YEAR COMPLETED <br />Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency <br />Hollywood, FL <br />PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION (if applicable) <br />2010-2011 N/A <br />(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☐☐ Check if project performed with current firm <br />Development Associate. Ms. Barua was responsible for CRA neighborhood improvement grant projects that utilize TIF finances, <br />including informing and recruiting property owners, and ensuring grant requirements are met. Ms. Barua identified visual and <br />programmatic impediments that contribute to a blighted environment and implement creative and timely solutions. Ms Barua analyzed <br />business trends for commercial businesses in downtown Hollywood to be used for potential investors and developers. Ms.Barua <br />developed quarterly business seminars for retailers to improve visibility and marketability. <br />c. <br />(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (County) (2) YEAR COMPLETED <br />Miami Beach City Hall <br />Miami, FL <br />PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION (if applicable) <br />2010 N/A <br />(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☐☐ Check if project performed with current firm <br />Planning Intern. Ms. Barua assisted the Planning Coordinator for North Miami Beach Miami Modern architecture evaluation. Ms. Barua <br />wrote, collected and evaluated data for state grant proposals. Ms. Barua monitored available local, state and federal grant opportunities. <br />Ms.Barua researched and reviewed historic architectural styles, building construction and historic preservation/rehabilitation projects for <br />Planning Department and wrote press releases to the Miami Herald to highlight the Miami Modern Architecture in Miami Beach. <br />d. <br />(1) TITLE AND LOCATION (County) (2) YEAR COMPLETED <br />The Corradino Group, Bell-David Planning <br />Miami, FL <br />PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION (if applicable) <br />2007-2008 N/A <br />(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope, size, cost, etc.) AND SPECIFIC ROLE ☒☒ Check if project performed with current firm <br />Planning Intern. Ms. Barua actively worked with The Corradino Group and Bell-David’s clients to meet their planning needs including <br />comprehensive planning and state mandated updates, land-use planning, transportation planning and municipal planning. Ms. Barua <br />reviewed zoning applications for municipal clients along with site plan reviews. Ms. Barua worked for the planning, zoning and building <br />department in the town of Cutler Bay to address issues and concerns raised by the public and developers regarding zoning issues for <br />commercial and residential projects. Ms. Barua conducted final inspections on site designs and issued approvals on building projects for <br />the city of Cutler Bay. <br />