Experience
Educational Opportunity Program  March 2011 - Present
L.A. City Planning   June 2011 - March 2012
L.A. City Planning Department -- City Wide Planning   2012 - 2012
American Planning Association   2009 - 2012
Associated Students of CSUN   2010 - 2011
Real Food Challenge  2009 - 2010
Waste Management  June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Community Outreach, Urban Planning, Research, Access, Strategy, Environmental Awareness, Grant Writing, Press Releases, Community Development, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Sustainability, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Project Planning, Recycling, Public Policy, GIS, Environmental Issues, Non-profits

Education
California State University-Northridge   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Urban Studies and Planning

California State University
Geographic Information Systems Certificate

California State University
Bachelor of Arts, Urban Studies and Planning

University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles

Experience
Health By Habits   August 2014 - Present
Cave Necessities   January 2014 - Present
JPMorgan Chase  August 2013 - Present
McGladrey LLP  September 2011 - July 2013
DePaul University  June 2010 - August 2011
RSM McGladrey  January 2011 - April 2011
Northbrook Park District Leisure Center   February 2006 - October 2010
DePaul Student Center   September 2008 - June 2010
American Planning Association   February 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Accounting, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Tax Accounting, Tax, Leadership, Nutrition, Community Organizing, Customer Experience, Tax Preparation, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Online Marketing, Social Media, Teamwork, ProSystem fx Tax, Event Planning, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Blogging, Social Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Holistic Health, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Volunteer Management

Education
DePaul University - College of Commerce   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Commerce

DePaul University
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Experience
Cook County Department of Planning and Development   February 2011 - Present
DePaul University  January 2011 - March 2011
United States Census Bureau, Regional Census Center   May 2009 - September 2010
Rolf C. Campbell & Associates, Inc.   September 2004 - October 2008
University of Illinois  June 2003 - September 2004
American Planning Association   October 2002 - April 2003
Near Northwest Neighborhood Network   June 2000 - August 2002
Local Initiatives Support Corporation  May 1999 - August 1999

Skills
Land Use, Zoning, Economic Development, Grants, Urban Planning, Community Development, Community Outreach, GIS, Affordable Housing, Comprehensive Planning, Land Use Planning, Public Policy, Project Planning, Local Government, Research, Policy Analysis, Real Estate Development, Regional Planning, Redevelopment, Project Management, Program Development, Grant Administration, Budgeting, Cost Allocation, Federal Grants..., Community Partnership..., Federal & State...

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2002 — 2004
Master, Urban Planning and Policy

Beloit College   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Experience
Auburn University College of Agriculture  January 2014 - Present
Town of Pike Road, Alabama   February 2011 - January 2014
National Young Farmers Educational Association   January 2011 - December 2011
County of Frederick, Virginia  January 2008 - December 2011
American Planning Association   April 2010 - April 2011
Town of Pike Road, Alabama   January 2008 - January 2011
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Extension   August 2009 - December 2010
Town of Pike Road, Alabama   May 2007 - January 2008
Cokesbury United Methodist Church  2004 - 2007
Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce   April 2003 - May 2004

Skills
Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Creative Problem Solving, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Writing, Speech Writing, Event Planning, Social Media, Sustainability, Training, Economic Development, Leadership, Nonprofits, Event Management, Fundraising, Editing, Strategic Communications, Community Development, Project Planning, Research, Internal Communications, Management

Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University   2008 — 2011
Masters, Urban and Regional Planning

Auburn University   1997 — 2001
B.A., Communication, History

Experience
American Planning Association   December 2011 - Present
joanCairneyArtDirection   2008 - Present
American Bar Association  2008 - 2009
Chicago Tribune Media Group  1998 - 2008
Loyola University Chicago  2006 - 2006
New York Times  1997 - 1998
Chicago Tribune Media Group  1995 - 1997
Lesher Communications Inc.   1990 - 1995

Education
California College of the Arts
Graphic Design Program

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
FiberArtsContinuingStudies

University of California, Berkeley
BA, History of Art

Experience
American Planning Association   October 2014 - Present
American Planning Association   October 2006 - Present
CARE  June 2004 - May 2006
Eastern Michigan University  2002 - 2004

Skills
Event Planning, Non-profits, Event Management, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Social Media, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Copy Editing, Community Development, Fundraising

Education
Roosevelt University   2009 — 2015
MS, Hospitality and Tourism Management

Roosevelt University   2009 — 2011
Executive Certificate, Meeting, Events, and Expositions

Eastern Michigan University   1999 — 2004
BS, Administrative Management

Experience
Columbia College Chicago  August 2013 - Present
Make It @ Your Library   October 2013 - Present
ILEAD USA   March 2013 - October 2013
Schaumburg Township District Library  November 2011 - July 2013
IEEE Science Kits for Public Libraries   June 2011 - December 2012
Dominican University  September 2010 - November 2011
Kraft  November 2009 - May 2011
American Planning Association   May 2010 - August 2010
Dominican University  January 2010 - August 2010
Allsup Inc.  November 2006 - May 2009

Skills
Collection Development, Library Science, Library Instruction, Archives, Library Reference, Library, Cataloging, Databases, Information Literacy, Virtual Reference, Social Media, Thrifty, Library Research, Metadata, Research, Painting, Technology, Public Libraries, Social Media Marketing, Academic Libraries, Library 2.0, Electronic Resources

Education
Dominican University   2009 — 2010
Masters, Library and Information Science

Western Illinois University   2001 — 2004
BS, Psychology (major), Art (minor), Religious Studies (minor)

Experience
JetBlue Airways  February 2014 - Present
Porter Airlines Inc.  August 2012 - February 2014
American Planning Association   April 2012 - April 2013
Greater Worcester Land Trust, Inc.   September 2011 - December 2011
Elite Amenities   May 2009 - August 2011
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce  January 2011 - May 2011
Starbucks  August 2006 - May 2008
Jacksonville international Airport Police Department   April 2007 - July 2007
Craig Air Center FBO   April 2006 - July 2006
Regency Public Library   April 2005 - September 2005

Skills
ArcGIS, Python, Geocoding, Research, Commercial Aviation, Economic Development, People, Data Analysis, GIS, Customer Service, Policy

Education
Clark University   2008 — 2012
Bachelors of Arts

Experience
University of Florida  August 2014 - Present
Shanghai Tongji Urban Planning and Design Institute   May 2014 - Present
American Planning Association   April 2014 - July 2014
Century Jinqin Marketing Company   January 2013 - June 2013
International Protecting Lives Association   June 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, Urban Planning, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Photoshop, AutoCAD, SketchUp, GIS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Community Outreach, Sustainability, SPSS

Education
University of Florida   2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Urban and Regional Planning

China Agricultural University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Industrial and Product Design

Experience
Self-employed  2013 - Present
Jo-Ann Stores, LLC.   April 2014 - August 2014
American Planning Association   September 1989 - September 2013

Skills
Book Indexing, Publishing, Copy Editing, Hand Knitting, Pattern Drafting, Database Design, Copyright Registration, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Access, Dreamweaver CS6, Card Making, PowerPoint, Teaching, Public Speaking, Social Media

Education
Chicago State University
Master of Arts (M.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Experience
American Planning Association   January 2015 - Present
Metropolitan Planning Council  May 2014 - December 2014
Michigan State University  September 2013 - May 2014
Michigan State University  January 2013 - May 2014
Metropolitan Planning Council  May 2013 - August 2013
DePaul University  August 2011 - June 2012
Faith in Place, Non-profit Organization   September 2011 - March 2012

Skills
Research, Community Outreach, Urban Design, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Statistics, Public Speaking, Program Development, Fundraising, SPSS, Proposal Writing, Community Development, Public Policy, Report Writing, Access

Education
Michigan State University   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Urban and Regional Planning

DePaul University   2008 — 2012
Bachelors of Arts (B.A.), Public Policy; Community Psychology

Experience
American Planning Association   January 2015 - Present
American Planning Association   June 2014 - December 2014
American Planning Association   September 2011 - June 2014
Center for Sustainable Urban Development, Earth Institute   August 2008 - January 2011

Skills
Community Development, Policy Analysis, Non-profits, Public Policy, Urban Planning, International..., Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Nonprofits, Proposal Writing, Economic Development, Community Outreach, Grants, Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, Environmental Policy, Project Planning, Communication, Project Management, Publications

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2006 — 2008
Master of International Affairs

Columbia University - Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation   2005 — 2008
Master of Science in Urban Planning

Wesleyan University

Experience
The Planning Workshop, Inc.   May 2002 - Present
American Planning Association   2011 - 2012
Ball State University  2001 - 2003
HNTB  1996 - 2001
City of Columbus, Indiana  1987 - 1996

Skills
Comprehensive Planning, Public Participation, Land Use Planning, Zoning, Neighborhood Planning, Urban Planning, Land Use, Plan Review, Redevelopment, Sustainability, Transportation Planning, Community Engagement, Visioning, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Writing, Local Government, Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Sustainable Development, Site Planning, Project Planning, GIS, Public Policy, Code Enforcement, Economic Development, Urban Design, Community Development

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1982 — 1984
MPA, Planning

Ball State University   1978 — 1982
BS Environmental Design, Landscape Architecture

Experience
CHA, Inc.   August 2013 - Present
American Planning Association   June 2008 - Present
RW Armstrong  January 2007 - August 2013
Lafayette Square Area Coalition   March 2006 - May 2009
Pike Township  January 2004 - December 2008
Amercian Planning Association - Chapter Presidents Council   March 2007 - June 2008
HNTB  August 1998 - January 2007
American Planning Association - Chapter Presidents Council   March 2004 - March 2006
Indiana Planning Association   January 2003 - December 2005
Camiros   1996 - 1998

Skills
Corridor Planning, Neighborhood Planning, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Consensus Building, Public Participation, Land Use Planning, Comprehensive Planning, Zoning Ordinances, Master Planning, International Planning, Redevelopment, Transportation Planning, Zoning, Land Development, Sustainability, Site Plans, Transit-oriented..., Economic Development, Project Planning, Local Government, Plannning, Land Use, General Public, GIS

Education
Ball State University   2000 — 2006
Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning and Development, Urban Planning

Ball State University   1990 — 1996
Bachelor's of Environmental Science & Design, Urban Planning

Plainfield   1994 — 2000

Experience
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation  February 2015 - Present
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation  September 2012 - February 2015
Skokie Public Library  May 2011 - February 2012
American Planning Association   January 2011 - May 2011
Northwestern Memorial Hospital  July 2010 - January 2011
Peace Corps  May 2007 - June 2009

Skills
HTML + CSS, Microsoft Office, Wordpress, Experience with Drupal, Proficient in Romanian, Google Sites, WordPress, Teaching, Databases, Research, Library, Community Outreach, Library Instruction, Cataloging, Collection Development, Libraries

Education
Dominican University   2010 — 2011
MLIS, Library and Information Science

Trinity Western University   2003 — 2006
BA, English

Experience
PlaceVision Inc.   2004 - Present
American Planning Association   April 2011 - April 2012
American Institute of Architects  2010 - October 2011
UIC Neighborhoods Initiative Illinois ResourceNet   April 2008 - December 2010
UIC Great Cities Urban Data Visualization Lab   2004 - 2005
Teska Associates, Inc   2002 - 2004
Hull House Museum   2001 - 2003
City of Elgin  1999 - 2000
Alabama Historical Commission  1997 - 1999

Skills
Brand Development, Website Development, Graphic Design, Project Management, Social Media, Business Development, Public Speaking, Dreamweaver, Leadership, Urban Planning, Community Development, Sustainability, Land Use Planning, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Proposal Writing, Economic Development, Urban Design, GIS, Photoshop, Comprehensive Planning, Illustrator, Sustainable Design, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, WordPress, Management, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Research, Marketing

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2000 — 2002
MUPP, Urban Planning & Electronic Visualization

Auburn University   1995 — 1999
BA, Creative Writing

Experience
Government of the District of Columbia  July 2014 - Present
Government of the District of Columbia  January 2014 - July 2014
American Planning Association   March 2013 - January 2014
American Planning Association   December 2011 - March 2013
Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability  January 2013 - January 2013
Environment America  September 2011 - November 2011
Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability  May 2011 - May 2011
Students for Sensible Drug Policy  February 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Sustainability, Research, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Community Development, Grants, Urban Planning, Spanish, Policy Analysis, Community Engagement, Economic Development, Public Policy, Land Use Planning, Non-profits, Policy, Land Use, Budgets, Grant Writing, Government, Proposal Writing, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Qualitative Research, Volunteer Management, Program Evaluation, Strategic Financial..., Public Speaking

Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University   2010 — 2013
Master of Urban and Regional Planning, 3.57

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University   2010 — 2013
Master of Natural Resources, 3.65

George Mason University   2008 — 2010
B.A. in Government/International Politics

Northern Virginia Community College   2005 — 2007
A.A. in General Studies

Centreville

Experience
American Planning Association   May 2008 - September 2011
Los Angeles City  February 2010 - April 2011
Associated Students  May 2009 - August 2010
California State University, Northridge  June 2009 - June 2010

Education
California State University-Northridge   2010 — 2012
MPA, Urban Studies and Planning, Senior

California State University-Northridge   2008 — 2010
BA, Urban Studies and Planning/Environmental Analysis

DRE

Pasadena City College
Associate of Arts

Experience
OPN Architects  June 2014 - August 2014
American Planning Association   December 2010 - June 2011
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants   June 2009 - August 2009

Education
UW-Milwaukee   2011 — 2015
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) , Master of Urban Planning (MUP)

Williams College   2006 — 2010
BA, Political Economy

Deerfield Academy   2002 — 2006
HS

Experience
AECOM  June 2011 - Present
American Planning Association   April 2013 - Present
City of San Diego  May 2006 - May 2011
Economics Research Associates (ERA)   1983 - 2006

Skills
Redevelopment, Land Use Planning, Zoning, Urban Planning, Economic Development, Feasibility Studies, Land Use, Urban, Public Policy, Land Development, Policy, Municipalities, Real Estate Development, Entitlements, Government, Local Government, Community Development, Mixed-use, Environmental Planning, Urban Design

Education
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government   1981 — 1983
MCRP, City & Regional Planning

Claremont McKenna College   1976 — 1980
BA, Economics & Political Science

Experience
Northern Neck Land Conservancy   March 2015 - Present
PlanFriel, LLC   2010 - Present
Williamsburg Land Conservany   January 2009 - March 2015
Old Dominion University, School of Business and Public Administration   August 2010 - January 2015
James City County Planning Commission   2014 - 2015
American Planning Association   June 2012 - July 2014
James City County Planning Commission   2014 - 2014
Kiwanis International  2009 - 2010
APA-Virginia   2008 - 2010
City of  July 1999 - June 2008

Skills
Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Workshop Facilitation, Research, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Teaching, Proposal Writing, Negotiation, Transportation, Training, Retail, Finance, Information Systems, Directing, Process Engineering, Community Development, Economic Development, Local Government, Redevelopment, Urban Planning, Land Use, Zoning, Land Use Planning, Comprehensive Planning

Education
East Carolina University   1982 — 1988
M.A, Geography; Urban Planning

East Carolina University   1982 — 1988
B.S, Urban and Regional Planning; Historic Preservation

Experience
City of Des Moines  May 1999 - Present
Drake Alumni Roundtable   2013 - 2014
American Planning Association   2002 - 2004
City of Des Moines  January 1995 - May 1999
Northwest Iowa Planning and Development   November 1991 - January 1995

Skills
Economic Development, Zoning, Community Development, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Neighborhood Planning, Land Use Planning, Local Government, Public Administration, Comprehensive Planning, Urban Design, Regional Planning, Site Planning, Sustainability, Public Speaking, Historic Preservation, Policy Analysis, Public Participation, Site Plans, Community Engagement

Education
Drake University   2010 — 2012
MPA, Public Administration

Iowa State University   1986 — 1991
BS, Community & Regional Planning, Politcal Science

Experience
American Planning Association   October 2014 - Present
American Planning Association   April 2012 - October 2014
American Greenwood   June 2008 - April 2012
TMP Directional Marketing  November 2006 - May 2008
Arnold Worldwide/MPG   September 2005 - December 2005
Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club  May 2004 - September 2004

Skills
Email Marketing, Marketing, Management, Advertising, Direct Mail, Databases, Analysis, Project Coordination, Project Management, Promotions, Sponsorship, Trade Shows, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Marketing Communications

Education
DePaul University   2010 — 2010
Certifcate, Marketing Research

Marquette University   2002 — 2006
BA, Advertising, Marketing, Sociology

Macquarie University   2005 — 2005
Study Abroad

Experience
York Solutions   September 2009 - Present
Center for Building Better Communities, University of Florida   2009 - Present
American Planning Association   2008 - Present
Florida Atlantic University  June 1988 - June 2009

Skills
Urban Design, Sustainability, Urban Economics, Urban Planning, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Transportation, Affordable Housing, Planning, Research, Sustainable Development, Strategic Planning, Policy, Environmental, Teaching, Land Use, Redevelopment, Urban, Economics, Visioning, Land Use Planning, Comprehensive Planning, Transit-oriented..., Regional Planning, Grant Writing, Local Government, Community Outreach, Public Participation, Placemaking, Community Engagement, Environmental Policy, Transportation Policy, Environmental Awareness, Urban Regeneration, Land Development, Site Planning, Zoning, Transportation Planning, Government, Program Development, ArcGIS, Sustainable Design, GIS, Workshop Facilitation, Feasibility Studies, Grants, Historic Preservation

Education
Knight Fellow in Community Building University of Miami   2006 — 2007

Florida Atlantic University
M.A., Urban Economics

Experience
The Trust for Public Land  March 2009 - Present
City of Seattle, Dept. of Planning and Development   July 2003 - July 2008
Lowercase, Inc.   1999 - 2002
VSA Partners  1996 - 1999
American Planning Association   1995 - 1996

Skills
Community Outreach, Sustainability, Urban Design, Zoning, Land Use Planning, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Non-profits, Program Management, Parks, Nonprofits, Urban Planning

Education
Cornell University   1987 — 1989
Master of Regional Planning, Urban Planning

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1979 — 1983
BA - Economics, Economics and History

Experience
Citizens Committee for New York City  September 2014 - Present
United States Census 2010, Local office, New York   January 2010 - June 2012
American Planning Association   2005 - 2011
LAM-TECH Foundation Inc   2008 - 2010
Empire State Development Corporation  February 2008 - February 2009
New York City Department of City Planning  August 2006 - September 2007

Skills
Urban Planning, Land Use, Environmental Impact..., GIS, Zoning, Community Development, Site Planning, Urban Design, Redevelopment, Land Use Planning, Economic Development, Site Plans, Introduction to the..., Transportation Planning, Historic Preservation, Sustainability, Urban, Comprehensive Planning, Green Building, Affordable Housing, Community Outreach

Education
City University of New York-Hunter College   2006 — 2008
MUP, Urban Planning

Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY)   2001 — 2005
BSc, Public Affairs/Economics

Experience
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)   September 2015 - Present
FEMA  September 2012 - September 2015
American Planning Association   December 2010 - September 2012

Skills
Community Development, Urban Planning, Community Outreach, Land Use Planning, Grant Writing, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Research, ArcGIS, Zoning, GIS, Public Policy, Non-profits, Land Use, Policy, Affordable Housing, Grants, Sustainability, Emergency Management, Disaster Recovery, Local Government, Environmental Planning, Regional Planning, Public Administration, Government, Proposal Writing, Sustainable Development, Environmental Awareness, Nonprofits, Community Master..., Hazard Mitigation

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2010 — 2012
Master's, Urban Planning & Policy: Transportation

DePaul University   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Baldwin-Wallace College   2005 — 2006
Sociology

Chagrin Falls High School

Experience
Sound Transit  October 2009 - Present
BERGER/ABAM Engineers Inc.   May 2003 - October 2009
City of Shoreline  January 2000 - April 2003
City of Shoreline  October 1995 - December 1999
Washington State Association of Counties   July 1995 - October 1995
American Planning Association   September 1993 - May 1995

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   1993 — 1995
MS, Urban Planning and Policy

Auburn University   1989 — 1993
BS, Environmental Design

University of Iowa   1987 — 1989
Liberal Arts

Experience
Washington State Department of Health  June 2014 - Present
Spokane Tribe of Indians  November 2012 - June 2014
American Planning Association   2013 - 2014
Antithesis Research   February 2011 - December 2011
Eastern Washington University  March 2009 - March 2010

Skills
Land Use Planning, Community Development, Urban Planning, Sustainable Communities, Comprehensive Planning, Regional Planning, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, GIS, Environmental Planning, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Land Use, Public Speaking, Zoning, Local Government, General Public, Sustainability, ArcGIS, Grant Writing, Public Participation, Historic Preservation, Transportation Planning

Education
Eastern Washington University
Master's degree, Urban and Regional Planning, 3.78

University of Washington   1998 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, Chemistry Minor, 3.1

Experience
BOI Inc.   November 2013 - Present
American Registry of Pathology  February 2008 - August 2009
Air Transport Association  August 2006 - February 2008
American Planning Association   November 2004 - August 2006
Disabled American Veterans  March 2000 - November 2004

Education
Capella University   2011 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Human Behavior

University of Phoenix   2009 — 2011
MS, Science of Psychology

University of the District of Columbia   2000 — 2008
BS, Science of Psychology

Gwynnn Park

Experience
American Planning Association   October 2012 - Present
Office of the Bronx Borough President  February 2005 - Present
American Planning Association   October 2008 - September 2012
Hunter College  January 2010 - May 2011
Pratt Institute  August 2009 - 2010
The Leading Institute   2005 - 2007
Mount Hope Housing Company, Inc.   August 2001 - February 2005
New York City Economic Development Corporation  June 2000 - August 2001
United States Bureau of the Census  June 1998 - July 2000

Skills
Land Use, Comprehensive and..., Housing, Community Development, Economic Development, Sustainability, Environmental Planning, GIS, Professional Development, Organizational..., Social Housing, Regional Planning, Affordable Housing, Urban Planning, Community Outreach, Zoning, Mixed-use, Real Estate Development, Land Use Planning, Policy, Comprehensive Planning, Grant Writing, Project Planning, Urban Design, Historic Preservation, Urban, Staff Development

Education
University of Pennsylvania   2014 — 2018
Master's Degree

City University of New York-Hunter College   1999 — 2002
Masters

Binghamton University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor's

Fordham Preparatory School   1990 — 1994

Experience
Vermont Law School - Water & Justice Program   August 2015 - Present
Environmental & Natural Resources Law Clinic   August 2015 - Present
Vermont Law School  May 2014 - Present
Bay Area Air Quality Management District  May 2010 - May 2014
Natural Resources Agency   August 2009 - May 2010
Office of Planning & Research   October 2008 - August 2009
Center for Clean Air Policy  June 2007 - October 2008
California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo  January 2008 - August 2008
Center for Clean Air Policy  June 2007 - August 2008
American Planning Association   September 2006 - June 2008

Skills
Environmental Policy, Climate Change, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Sustainability, Land Use Planning, Air Quality & Public..., Community Development, Environmental Awareness, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Environmental Impact..., GIS, Land Use, Sustainable Development, Renewable Energy, Public Outreach, Proposal Writing, Community Outreach

Education
Vermont Law School   2014 — 2016
Juris Doctor, Environmental Law

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo   2006 — 2008
Masters, City & Regional Planning

University of California, Santa Barbara   2004 — 2006
BA, Geography

California State University-Chico   2003 — 2004
General Ed, Geography

Experience
Transportation Management & Design, Inc.   June 2014 - Present
CALTROP  April 2014 - June 2014
SoCalAgency.com   July 2012 - April 2014
Cal Poly Pomona Associated Students Inc.   July 2011 - June 2012
American Planning Association   April 2011 - April 2012
Southern California Association of Governments  July 2011 - January 2012
Associated Students Inc Cal Poly Pomona  September 2010 - June 2011
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona  April 2010 - June 2011
California Transportation Foundation   2011 - 2011
California Transportation Foundation   2011 - 2011

Skills
Transportation Policy, GIS, Public Speaking, Land Use Planning, Technical Writing, Government Liason, Transportation Planning, Non-profit..., Environmental Policy, Environmental Education, Statistics, Land Use Law, Land Use, Urban Design, Transportation, Research, Sustainability, Community Outreach, Urban Planning, Data Analysis, Analysis, Environmental Planning

Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Urban and Regional Planning, GPA: 3.61 Major GPA: 3.66

Warren High School   2004 — 2008

Experience
LVC Administration Inc.   June 2004 - Present
Association of Corporate Counsel, Chicago Chapter   June 2004 - Present
Canada-US Business Council Chicago   October 2006 - Present
AECRE - Int. Assn. of Attys and Execs. in Corp. R.E.   May 1990 - May 2014
American Planning Association   1985 - 1990

Skills
Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, System Administration, Leadership Development, Strategic Communications, Management, Leadership, Marketing, Customer Service, Team Building, New Business Development, Corporate Governance, Fundraising, Business Strategy, Policy

Education
Bradley University   1977 — 1981
BS, Business Management and Administration

Bradley University: Foster College of Business   1977 — 1981
BS, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Riverside County Department of Public Health  April 2011 - Present
American Planning Association   September 2014 - Present
California Planning Roundtable   November 2012 - Present
Art VULUPS   October 2008 - Present
Inland Empire African American Wellness Collaborative   January 2014 - Present
APA California Inland Empire Section   June 2014 - December 2014
California Leadership Academy for the Public's Health   April 2012 - February 2013
Inland Empire Section of the American Planning Association   August 2006 - November 2012
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certified Urban Designer Job Analysis Task Force   October 2012 - October 2012
United States Marine Corps.  June 2009 - March 2011

Skills
Land Use Planning, Community Development, Urban Planning, Land Use, Community Outreach, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Historic Preservation, Zoning, Public Policy, Urban, Public Participation, Community Engagement, Policy, Regional Planning, Government, Local Government, Economic Development, Entitlements, Policy Analysis, Healthy Communities, Grants, Comprehensive Planning, Government Relations, Project Coordination, Environmental Impact..., Transportation Planning, Public Speaking, Environmental Policy, Environmental Compliance, Transit-oriented..., Environmental Awareness, CEQA, ArcGIS, GIS, Site Planning, Placemaking, Leadership, General Public, Program Management, Health Equity, Pedestrian Planning, Sustainable Design, Project Management, Grant Writing, Prezi, Subdivisions, Magazine Articles, Equity Planning, Coalition Building

Education
California State University-Northridge   1999 — 2001
BA Urban Studies and Planning, Environmental Planning Emphasis/ Minor Geography

Experience
City of Tustin  March 2008 - July 2015
American Planning Association   September 2013 - September 2014
The City of Lake Forest  April 2002 - March 2008
City of Laguna Beach  1999 - April 2002

Skills
Development project..., Code Enforcement, Report Writing, Entitlements, Urban Planning, Zoning, Community Outreach, Land Use Planning, Government, Local Government, Economic Development, Project Management, Environmental Planning, Redevelopment, Transportation Planning, Land Use

Education
Cal State Fullerton
BS, Public Administration

Saddleback College
AA, Liberal Arts

Experience
DePaul University  May 2013 - Present
DePaul University  May 2012 - May 2013
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning  May 2011 - July 2011
American Planning Association   May 2010 - May 2011

Skills
GIS, ArcGIS, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Urban Planning, Policy, Research, SPSS, Python, Community Development, Qualitative Research, Housing, SAS, Public Policy, Data Warehousing, Informatica PowerCenter

Education
DePaul University
Graduate Student at Large, Computing and Digital Media

University of Illinois at Chicago   2009 — 2011
Master of Urban Planning and Policy, Economic Development

University of Chicago   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations

Experience
Avant  July 2014 - Present
ShopperTrak  April 2011 - March 2013
Cash America  February 2009 - April 2011
American Planning Association   October 2005 - December 2008
The American Planning Association   October 2005 - December 2008

Education
Capella University   2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology, 3.25

DePaul University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting and Business/Management, 3.0

Experience
Harland Clarke Digital  March 2015 - Present
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.   January 2015 - March 2015
Hammacher Schlemmer  August 2014 - October 2014
Restaurant.com  August 2013 - August 2014
City & Guilds Kineo E-Learning   February 2013 - August 2013
American Planning Association   December 2012 - February 2013
CCO Healthcare Partners, LLC  July 2012 - September 2012
The Novo Group  March 2012 - June 2012
Marietta Corporation  August 2007 - August 2011

Skills
Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Web Content Management, Marketing Strategy, SharePoint, Adobe Analytics, HTML, CRM, Project Management, Copywriting, Web Analytics, Online Marketing, SFDC, Account Management, Customer Service, SEO, Lead Generation, Marketing

Education
DePaul University   2011 — 2013
B.A.

Purdue University   2009 — 2011

Andrean High School   2002 — 2006
Core 40

Experience
Department of Health, Government of the District of Columbia   February 2015 - Present
Executive Office of the Mayor: Office of Boards and Commissions   September 2013 - January 2015
National Archives: Washington National Records Center   January 2011 - April 2013
DB Consulting Group, Inc.   October 2010 - January 2011
Carl A. Harris & Associates   July 2010 - October 2010
Bowie State University  October 2008 - July 2010
T-Mobile  March 2008 - August 2008
American Planning Association   May 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Community Outreach, Government, Policy, Microsoft Office, Recruiting, Office Administration, Executive Management, Records Management, Research, Desktop Publishing, Public Administration, Event Planning, Local Government, Public Speaking, Journalism, Editing, Leadership, Training, PowerPoint, Social Media, Customer Service

Education
Bowie State University   2004 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science and Government

Bowie State University   2004 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), American Government and Politics (United States)

Experience
American Planning Association   April 2014 - Present
BFJ Planning  September 2014 - December 2014
Barracks Row Main Street   June 2014 - August 2014
Capitol Riverfront BID  June 2014 - August 2014
Groundwork San Diego-Chollas Creek   2011 - 2012

Skills
GIS, Community Outreach, Urban Planning, Public Speaking, Research, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, SketchUp, Land Use Planning, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, AutoCAD, Community Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Urban Design, InDesign, Report Writing, Project Planning, Public Policy, ArcGIS, Illustrator, Social Media, Leadership, Social Networking, Zoning, Transportation Planning, Spanish, Graphic Communication, Sustainability, Event Planning, Data Analysis, Nonprofits, Editing, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Land Use, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Analysis

Education
Cornell University   2013 — 2015
Master of Regional Planning, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning

University of California, San Diego   2009 — 2012
BA Urban Studies & Planning, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning, 3.5

The Chinese University of Hong Kong   2010 — 2010
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning

Experience
CareerBuilder.com  July 2013 - Present
Magnetar Capital  June 2013 - July 2013
FR&R  January 2013 - April 2013
American Planning Association   June 2011 - December 2012
Hillshire Brands  June 2010 - August 2011

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Accounting - Internal Auditing

Illinois State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting

Experience
American Planning Association   2011 - Present
City of Baltimore Dept. of Transportation   October 2009 - December 2011
Velocipede Bike Project, Inc.   2007 - 2010
City of Baltimore  July 2008 - September 2009
New Partners for Smart Growth   2009 - 2009

Skills
Grant Writing, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Sustainability, Policy, Fundraising, Non-profits, Urban Planning, Research, Program Development, Public Speaking, GIS, Grants, Public Health, Nonprofits

Education
The Johns Hopkins University   2007 — 2009
MHS, Public Health

American University
Bachelor's degree, Anthropology

Experience
US Army Corps of Engineers Gulf Region Division South District   July 2007 - August 2008
US Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM)   April 2002 - October 2004
US Postal Service, Processing & Distribution (Opening Unit)   October 1997 - April 2004
US Census Bureau, Los Angeles Regional Office   October 1996 - August 1997
US Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory  September 1995 - July 1996
Urban & Regional Planning Associates, PA   April 1992 - September 1995
American Planning Association, Alabama Chapter   August 1989 - September 1995
American Planning Association   1989 - 1993
Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments (TARCOG)   November 1972 - April 1992
State of North Carolina, Department of Local Affairs   March 1970 - November 1972

Skills
Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, Master Planning, Planning, GIS, Comprehensive Planning, ArcGIS, Project Planning, Zoning, Environmental Planning, Transportation Planning, Land Use, General Public, Local Government, Community Development, Policy, Government, Urban Design, Sustainability, AutoCAD, Regional Planning, Economic Development, Neighborhood Planning, Policy Analysis, Public Participation, Program Management, Military, Emergency Management, Research, Contract Management, Public Speaking, Site Plans, Site Planning, Environmental Policy, Public Administration, Historic Preservation, Environmental Awareness, Stormwater Management, Land Development, Public Policy, NEPA, Feasibility Studies, Redevelopment, Mixed-use, Transit-oriented..., Transportation..., Landscape Architecture, Urban Redevelopment, Parks, Sustainable Development

Education
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University   1973 — 1981
Master of Community Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Master of Science

Illinois Wesleyan University   1961 — 1965
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, Bachelors

T C Howe High School

Experience
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois   August 2013 - Present
White & Case  September 2008 - July 2013
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York   September 2007 - September 2008
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York   May 2005 - August 2005
American Planning Association   September 2002 - August 2004
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)   June 1999 - June 2001

Skills
Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Appeals

Education
Brooklyn Law School   2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor

Haverford College   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy

Bronx High School of Science   1991 — 1995
High School Diploma

Experience
Int. Assn. of Attorneys and Executives in Corp. Real Estate (AECRE)   May 1990 - Present
American Planning Association   1985 - 1990

Education
Bradley University   1977 — 1981
BS, Business Management and Administration

Experience
Citiscope   February 2015 - Present
University of Pennsylvania  September 2008 - September 2014
Peter Fillat Architects  December 2010 - August 2014
American Planning Association   August 2010 - December 2013
The Writing Center  2008 - 2010

Skills
Research, Sustainability, Editing, Urban Planning, Spanish, Policy, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Social Media, Teaching, Brazilian Portuguese, Portuguese, Cultural Arts, Multicultural Marketing, Music Industry, Nightlife, French, Journalism

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Regional Studies - Latin America and the Caribbean

Harvard University Graduate School of Design   2009 — 2009
Certificate, Urban Planning and Design

Harvard University   2004 — 2008
BA, Literature

Université Vincennes-Saint-Denis (Paris VIII)   2006 — 2006
N/A, Francophone literature

Experience
City of Los Angeles  May 2015 - Present
American Planning Association   June 2014 - Present
APA Los Angeles   January 2012 - Present
PlaceWorks  August 2012 - May 2015
Rosenheim & Associates, Inc.   July 2006 - August 2012
LAUSD  December 2004 - July 2006
National Human Services Assembly  April 2003 - July 2004
National Crime Prevention Council  May 2001 - April 2003

Skills
Community Outreach, Urban Planning, Community Development, Entitlements, Land Use Planning, Land Use, Comprehensive Planning, Sustainability, Redevelopment, Economic Development, Zoning, Urban Design, Site Planning, Transit-oriented..., Environmental Planning, Affordable Housing, Local Government, Transportation Planning

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   2008 — 2011
Landscape Architecture

University of Southern California - Sol Price School of Public Policy   2004 — 2006
MPL, Social and Community Development

American University   1998 — 2002
BA, Political Science/Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics & Government

Gig Harbor High School   1994 — 1998

Experience
American Planning Association   1996 - Present
Center for Rural Pennsylvania   March 1992 - March 1996
National Endowment for the Arts  April 1987 - February 1992

Skills
Urban Planning, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Public Relations, Technical Assistance, International..., Policy Analysis, Historic Preservation, Cultural Heritage, Public Art, Community Participation, Rural Development, Policy, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Affordable Housing, Community Engagement, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, GIS, Government, Grant Writing, Grants, Land Use, Land Use Planning, Leadership, Local Government, Politics, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Project Planning, Proposal Writing, Redevelopment, Regional Planning, Transit-oriented..., Urban, Volunteer Management, Zoning

Education
Harvard University Graduate School of Design   1975 — 1978
MCRP, City and Regional Planning/Urban Design

Colgate University   1971 — 1975
BA, Fine Arts and Environmental Science

Colgate University   1971 — 1975
Bachelor's degree, Fine arts and Natural Science

Experience
Western Golf Association/Evans Scholars Foundation  February 2014 - Present
Executive Construction Inc.  October 2012 - February 2014
American Planning Association   May 2012 - October 2012
Robert Half Technology  January 2012 - April 2012
Trainor Glass Company  December 2007 - March 2012
Trading Technologies  February 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Network Administration, DNS, Office 2010, Networking, LAN-WAN, JavaScript, Windows Server, Outlook, Troubleshooting, VMware, Hardware, HTML, XML, Hyper-V, Bilingual, Computer Hardware..., Firewalls, Routers, VLAN, Wireless Networking, Network Engineering, Web Design, Computer Diagnostics, Blackberry Enterprise..., Symantec Backup, Cisco Wireless, Microsoft Office 2010, Network Architecture, Sonicwall, Cisco Firewall Security, Office 365, WordPress, Windows Server 2012, Office 2013, IT Infrastructure..., Avaya IP Telephony, Citrix, Microsoft Office, Contract Negotiation

Education
DePaul University   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Information Technology

Experience
American Planning Association   August 2007 - Present

Education
Cornell University   2005 — 2007
MRP, City and Regional Planning

Williams College   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Experience
American Planning Association   2010 - Present
HDR  2008 - Present
Columbia University/UTAP   2005 - 2008
Newmark Knight Frank  2004 - 2005
Columbia University  2002 - 2004
New Amsterdam Development Consultants   2003 - 2003
Columbia University/GSAPP   2003 - 2003
Environmental Planning Collaborative  2001 - 2002
Raja Aederi Consultants/Raas   1999 - 2001

Skills
Environmental Impact..., Environmental Compliance, Environmental Policy, Environmental Planning, NEPA, Greenhouse Gas..., Sustainability, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Renewable Energy, Land Use Planning, Land Use, Environmental Consulting, Project Management, Public Speaking, Community Development, SEQRA, MEPA, Section 106, Section 4(f), Environmental Impact..., Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Technical Writing, Proposal Writing

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   2002 — 2004
MS

University of Mumbai   1994 — 1999
B. Arch.

St. Columba's School   1981 — 1994

Experience
Team NEO  February 2012 - Present
Mid-America Economic Development Council (MAEDC)   February 2014 - Present
Team NEO  October 2011 - Present
American Planning Association   January 2011 - Present
City of Lakewood  2008 - December 2014
Team Lorain County   2008 - September 2011
HNTB  2003 - 2008
Lakewood Alive   2003 - 2008
Parsons Brinckerhoff  1999 - 2003

Skills
Economic Development, Transportation Planning, Community Outreach, Redevelopment, Community Development, Land Use, Urban Planning, Non-profits, GIS, Public/private..., Zoning, Grant Writing, Public Policy, Land Use Planning, Government, Grants

Education
Cleveland State University   1995 — 1997
Masters, Urban Studies, Economic Development

University of Dayton   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Regina High School   1985 — 1989
High School, College Prep

Experience
Community Reuse Organization of East Tennessee   May 2010 - Present
American Planning Association   January 2010 - Present
Richland County Planning and Development Services   May 2008 - August 2008
Pandion Systems, Inc.   May 2007 - May 2008
University of Florida  August 2006 - May 2007
Florida Department of Health  August 2005 - August 2006
Lee County Community Development   March 2004 - August 2005
Knox County Public Works   1999 - 2000

Education
University of Florida   2006 — 2009
MAURP, Urban and Regional Planning, Community Development, Environmental Sciences

Florida Gulf Coast University   2000 — 2003
BA, Environmental Studies

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   1997 — 2000
Environmental Sociology, Psychology

Experience
Lilley Planning Group  November 2007 - Present
American Planning Association   2007 - Present
American Planning Association   2000 - 2009
City of Brea  July 1989 - July 1993

Skills
Facilitation, Professional Trainer, Animal Welfare Industry..., Strategic Planning, Community Engagement, Land Use Planning, Staff Development, Workshop Facilitation, Community Development, Project Planning, Public Speaking, Facilitators, Project Management, Leadership, Land Development, Community Outreach, Grants, Local Government, Land Use, Training, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Urban Planning, Event Planning, Environmental Planning, Zoning, Sustainability, Public Policy, Policy, Economic Development, Management, Historic Preservation, Urban Design, Comprehensive Planning, Non-profits, Environmental Policy

Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona   1987 — 1991
BS, Urban & Regional Planning

Experience
NoMa Business Improvement District   May 2011 - Present
American Planning Association   2008 - 2009
DataPath, Inc.   July 2005 - January 2008
US Army  May 2000 - April 2004
US Army  May 1996 - April 2000

Skills
Management, Telecommunications, Satellite, Project Planning, Military, Defense, Research, Databases, Nonprofits, Policy, Public Speaking, Program Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Security, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Public Policy

Education
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University   2011 — 2015
Master's degree in Space Operations Management, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering

University of Maryland University College   2005 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Management Studies

Frederick Community College   2002 — 2004
Associate's Degree, General Studies

Experience
Ridge to Valley Consulting   April 2014 - Present
Tennessee Valley Coalition for the Homeless   January 2014 - April 2014
PlanET - Plan East Tennessee   March 2012 - December 2013
Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)/Oak Ridge Institute for Science Education (ORISE)   September 2011 - March 2012
Gilmartin Engineering Works   October 2010 - August 2011
Community Reuse Organization of East Tennessee (CROET)   May 2010 - October 2010
American Planning Association   January 2010 - May 2010
Richland County Development Services   May 2008 - August 2008
Pandion Systems, Inc. (now Normandeau and Associates)   May 2007 - May 2008
University of Florida  August 2006 - May 2007

Skills
Community Outreach, Project Planning, Community Development, Proposal Writing, Public Speaking, Grants, Community Engagement, Environmental Issues, Urban Planning, Program Management, Environmental Awareness, Mediation, Presentations, GIS, Government, Microsoft Office, Organizing, Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Policy, Training, Sustainability, Project Management, GIS software, Access, Project Coordination, PMBOK, Team-oriented, Cross-sector..., Research, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Environmental Impact..., Capacity Building, Environmental Consulting, Grant Administration, Research Proposals, Conflict Resolution, Project Implementation, Small Business..., Regulatory Compliance, Collaborative Problem..., Sustainability..., Regional Planning, Policy Planning, Natural Resource..., Community Partnership..., Economic Development, Water Conservation, Energy Management

Education
University of Florida   2006 — 2009
Master of Arts (M.A.), Urban & Regional Planning

Florida Gulf Coast University   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies

Experience
Creme de la Creme  August 2003 - Present
Bright Horizons Family Solutions  January 2000 - July 2003
Borders Books and Music  July 1993 - September 1999
Alcuin Montessori School  October 1992 - June 1993
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services   February 1991 - May 1991
American Planning Association   March 1989 - November 1990
National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago  May 1986 - January 1989

Skills
Early Childhood..., Cerrtified in Waldorf..., Masters Degree in..., Survey Design, Survey Research, Music teacher

Education
Loyola University of Chicago
Master of Arts (M.A.), Applied Sociology

Dominican University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

Experience
City of Tulsa  April 2015 - Present
Township of Upper St. Clair  January 2015 - Present
University of Pittsburgh Center for Metropolitan Studies   September 2013 - Present
City of Tulsa  2015 - 2015
City of Tulsa  2015 - 2015
Borough of Ambridge   January 2014 - August 2014
Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation  June 2013 - August 2013
American Planning Association   January 2013 - May 2013
George Mason University  August 2012 - December 2012
Summer Institute for the Gifted  June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Writing, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Teaching, Creative Writing, Community Outreach, Journalism, Public Policy, Higher Education, Nonprofits, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint

Education
University of Pittsburgh   2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Public Administration

George Mason University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government, 3.85

Experience
City of Lincolnton   August 1998 - May 2014
Pride of Kinston, Inc   July 1997 - July 1998
Gaffney Main Street Corporation   March 1996 - July 1997
Tennessee Valley Authority  November 1994 - November 1995
American Planning Association   January 1994 - January 1995
Downtown Development Office Asheville, NC   May 1994 - July 1994
Liberty Life Insurance Company  February 1993 - July 1993
Lowe's Home Centers  April 1992 - September 1992

Skills
Economic Development, Community Development, Community Outreach, Historic Preservation, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Government, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Event Planning, Urban Planning, Public Relations, Grants, Local Government, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Policy, Research, Nonprofits, Management, Leadership, Program Management, Media Relations, Redevelopment, Public Policy, Press Releases, Community Engagement

Education
University of Oklahoma, Economic Development Institute
Economic Development Certificate

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Institute of Government
Municipal Administration Certificate

University of Tennessee-Knoxville
MS, Planning

Furman University
BA, Political Science

Mars Hill College
Transferred

Experience
American Planning Association   January 2012 - Present
Kelly Government Solutions  January 2003 - January 2012
Northern Region East BBYO   January 1997 - January 2003
JCC of Southern NJ   June 1994 - December 1997

Skills
Community Development, AICP, Historic Preservation, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Economic Development, Nonprofits, Research, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Event Management

Education
Yeshiva University - Wurzweiler School of Social Work   1995 — 1998
MSW, Community Organization

Emory University   1985 — 1989
BA, Sociology

Experience
Northern Illinois Food Bank  August 2014 - Present
Village of Carpentersville  February 2014 - July 2014
Village of Lombard  September 2012 - August 2013
Community Consolidated School District 59  October 2012 - December 2012
American Planning Association   January 2012 - May 2012
Toys R Us  October 2011 - January 2012

Education
DePaul University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Geography

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2006 — 2007
Urban Planning

James B. Conant High School   2002 — 2006

Experience
American Planning Association   September 2014 - February 2015
Northwestern University  March 2014 - July 2014
Southwest Youth Collaborative  2005 - 2012
SAHM  November 2002 - January 2005
Illinois CPA Society  June 2001 - November 2002
marchFirst  March 2000 - February 2001
East Balt Inc.   January 2000 - March 2000

Skills
Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Administration, Contract and Grants..., Treasury, Cash Management, Portfolio Management, Business Accounting..., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts, Bank Reconciliation, Bookkeeping, Invoicing, Cash Flow Monitoring, Financial Reporting, Financial Audits, Vouchers, Journal Entries, Budget Monitoring, Contractual Agreements, Grant Monitoring, Compliance, Budget Developing, Billing, Payroll, Employee Benefits

Education
Chicago State University
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, Accounting