Abraham Bruckman, Aicp. Email & Phone Number

Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Implementing city-wide grants platforms to improve performance and efficiencies. Thus far have helped secure additional $1 M in funding, some from new sources.

Maryland, Ohio, West Virginia

▪ Planning and consulting services for private investors, planning advocates, non-profits, and individuals who seek funding acquisition to advance their vision. ▪ Currently working with clients and advocacy groups,

Silver Spring, Maryland

FBR has developed a strong reputation over 40 years as a fine arts company serving museums, universities, government agencies, architects-developers and interior designers, art galleries, artists, and art collectors in the metro Washington DC area.Services include archival framing / art-conservation-restoration / installation for clients and artists throughout the region. www.framesbyrebecca.comI serve with a great crew of experienced artisans - all artists in their own right, each with areas of specialization. My work and contributions to the company includes client relations - marketing, framing, art preparation, improvements to shop efficiency and capturing additional value from in-house inventory.

Mentor, Ohio, United States

▪ Presentation: Prepared presentations for city council, outreaching to state and federal agencies, and elected officials.▪ Fundraising: Harnessed design and fundraising skills, advancing City’s long-range strategic goals, including public realm projects. ▪ Transportation Plan: Fostered inter-jurisdictional partnerships; leveraged city funds, developing transportation plan to help establish 50-mile recreational infrastructure network connecting five coastal communities to state park and nearby coastal destinations. ▪ Recreation Management: Secured funds for marina, trailhead, and bike infrastructure projects, supporting ‘placemaking’ for recreational sites.▪ Partnerships: Forged partnership between City and agencies for grants to launch landscape and habitat restoration of ecologically significant watershed/nature area, catalyzing coastal recreational economies.▪ Grant Management: Helped City acquire funds on 4 U.S. EPA grants; developed grant proposals and managed post-award process for green infrastructure, stream, and habitat restoration for Mentor Marsh, recognized migratory bird area and coastal recreational destination covering 1500 acres; secured 15 additional grants for related projects to support this initiative, including pilot project through Ohio DOT. ▪ Presentation Graphics: Designed presentation graphics, supported funding acquisition, project administration and reporting. ▪ Forensic Fiscal Analysis: Prepared forensic fiscal analysis of associated fire events to support Ohio EPA lawsuit and City’s interests; supported favorable, multimillion-dollar settlement for City of Mentor and Ohio EPA. ▪ Project Management: Led and navigated projects and forged teams representing diverse specializations and interests.

Bay Village, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio

Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses within the Levin College of Urban Affairs. SUBJECT AREAS: Ohio's Natural Heritage, The Community Development Process, Fundamentals of Planning, Zoning, and Planning Law, Topics in Sustainability

Cleveland, Ohio

▪ Planning / Grant Writing. Promoted real estate development opportunities. Facilitated zoning and permit issues. ▪ Helped obtain core operating support and additional grants for projects and groups. Grants included transportation planning for pedestrian realm improvements around West Side Market - a signature destination and ‘Great Place’ by the American Planning Association. Market is a commercial district anchor in a high-profile urban neighborhood.▪ Executive Recruitment, Staffing: Member of Executive Board for a CDC, led search committee for ED; evaluated hiring, firing, and staff reviews.▪ Renovation Management: Managed city-funded programs for commercial building renovations and grants for homeowners.▪ Secured grants for planning and placemaking projects through public realm enhancements, public art, and development of commercial corridor plan. Secured grants from NE Ohio Metropolitan Planning Organization and others for transportation planning and demonstration projects.▪ Helped stabilize sites on commercial corridor through placemaking and community revitalization projects. Improved quality of life through administration of programs funded through City departments. Representation of neighborhood interests. ▪ Assisted strategic commercial development projects and new construction. Fostered relationship between business owners that helped retain 125 local jobs and created 40 new jobs. ▪ Assisted City in establishing Business Revitalization District for 107-acre area in a low-income neighborhood. Served on a City Design Review Committee - 2007 to 2010. ▪ Developed and funded planning project later presented at American Planning Association National Conference. Plan adopted by City Planning Commission in 2010 as W. 25th Street - America's Byways Plan. ▪ Helped a regional foods movement obtain USDA grant to bring fresh produce to underserved areas and introduce Cleveland’s first ‘City Fresh’ market in this urban ‘food desert’ neighborhood.

Cleveland, Ohio

Service for major philanthropic foundation serving people and organizations in the Cleveland Metropolitan area. The Neighborhood Connections program provides small, impactful grants for grassroots level groups and organizations throughout the City of Cleveland.

Cleveland Heights, Ohio

▪ Bid Renewal: Led renewal campaign for 2nd bid within State of Ohio at critical juncture for organization; secured renewal; passed BID renewal with 82% approval; increased revenue base by 30%. ▪ Marketing and Branding: Developed branding, destination marketing, and communication strategy; raised profile of historic commercial district and plan included first BID website and 2+ million pieces print advertising in 15 publications.▪ Shuttle Program: Raised free shuttle program to connect BID visitors with city park programs; shuttle program received regional press coverage; leveraged funds for streetscape enhancements; secured BID’s future.

Cleveland, Ohio

▪ Strategic Master Plan Revision for City of Berea, Ohio. ▪ Field research, mapping, presentation graphics, and transit-oriented-development option. - Northeast Ohio Regional Retail Analysis: Research for chapter on historic development of regional retail trends within northeast Ohio. - Contributor / Participant: SCS (Sustainable Communities Symposium) 2000.- Initiated / developed $7,500 grant from The George Gund Foundation to leverage more funds and bring prominent landscape architects for Cuyahoga River – Canal Basin urban design study.

Cleveland Museum Of Natural History

- Team member of staff charged with design and construction of permanent and temporary museum exhibits and special events. - Team member of 'Planet e' permanent exhibition wing - opened Nov. 1997. Sculpture / construction / painting of exhibit elements as needed. - Design, painting and construction of other exhibits as needed.- Visual Merchandising. Thematic presentation of merchandise in coordination with museum schedule, seasonal and special events as needed.

Master Of Arts, Urban Planning Design And Development

INTERNSHIPS Cleveland Theater District Development Corporation and Cuyahoga County Planning Commission ACTIVITIES Committee to promote.

Bachelor Of Fine And Professional Arts, Theater Set Design

▪ Designed sets for television and theatrical presentations. ▪ Editorial Board of New Kent Quarterly Fine Arts Magazine. ▪ Emphasis.

Associate Of Arts, Architecture

Coursework, Graphic Communication Management Technology

Activities and Societies: Arts Scholarship, Participant in Juried Shows, Member editorial board of local news publication.STUDIED UNDER ▪.