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In this role, I:- Provide subject matter expertise and leadership in accessibility issues to City Council and other City Departments as they relate to policy planning, strategic development, the built environment and service delivery - Lead the City's approach to integrating accessibility into City planning and operations- Developing and implementing new and existing accessibility-related policies and initaitives - Establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with disability-serving non-profits- Liaising with provincial and federal partners to ensure local initiatives are adequately resourced - Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to support the understanding of diverse accessibility issues- Pursuing and managing senior government grants to advance accessibility

Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The Access Transit Planning team works to advance the accessibility of both conventional and custom transit services, grounded in an understanding of customer needs and informed by best practices and critical thinking. This role delivers key accessibility initiatives related to conventional and custom transit. Responsibilities included:Providing transportation planning expertise, leadership and project management input to support the development of transportation planning policies, plans and strategies, ensuring compliance with Enterprise standards, policies and procedures, and legislative requirements.Researching and analyzing transportation data, trends and issues and develops methods, techniques, and models to ensure successful delivery and execution of work. Designing and developing project scope, schedules, and work plans; defining and prioritizing deliverables; preparing and monitoring project budgets, ensuring compliance with department standards, policies and procedures.Seeking to understand the lived experience and transportation needs of people and businesses in Metro Vancouver, and especially of disadvantaged and marginalized groups. Identifies opportunities to integrate this understanding in plans/projects. Developing technical reports and presentation materials to support discussions with Executives, elected and appointed officials, including the Board and Mayors’ Council.

Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed, evaluated and processed development permit applications, development variance applications, single lot re-zonings. Responded to and tracked planning inquiries. Prepared reports and presentations for Council and committees.Developed materials and supports facilitation for community engagement. Acted as staff liaison with the Heritage Commission - prepared budget requests, created signage and promotional materials, collaborated with volunteers to develop the Municipality's first Heritage Strategic Plan.Administered addressing procedure, assigned new civic addresses and provided notifications to external agencies.

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

In this part-time position, I gathered international news media coverage regarding COVID-19 and its impact on urban density. A team of researchers and I assessed the validity of the arguments, producing a paper for a local regional government.

Edmonton, Canada Area

During this internship with the City's affordable housing team, I:Co-planned a revised platform to gather information about non-market housing stock within Edmonton, resulting in a report and implementation guideAssisted with the land development process on a variety of complex affordable housing projectsConducted research on various topics and questions related to affordable housing and homelessnessSupported the execution of a number of land and legal agreements with partner organizationsSupported the Housing Team with various logistical and technical needs, such as preparing materials for public engagement events, and utilized design skills for reports and marketing materials

Kitchener, Canada Area

Fall 2018: Planning Theory As part of the instruction team, I planned and led hour long tutorial sessions for third year undergraduate students in addition to grading and providing feedback to students on assignments. Winter 2019: Planning Tribunals in OntarioMy main duty in this role was to grade assignments and tests for fourth year undergraduate students.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Informed guests about a range of Columbian-inspired craft beer while providing excellent customer service in the brewery's tasting room.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Built relationships with members of the community, including carrying out interviews to create a bank of stories for use in promotional initiatives and publications Assisted with marketing the activities and initiatives of the Society by growing the community via social channels Tracked media coverage to support relationship building and assist in identifying areas of opportunity Developed sponsorship packages and secure partnerships for major campaigns Identified, planned and implemented opportunities to increase revenue Assisted with major campaign planning, including liaising with external service providers and event sponsors to obtain necessary materials for marketing

Vancouver, Canada Area

Coordinated adapted recreation programs for individuals with disabilities Supervised staff and volunteers on programs, special events, and social media Planned and attended special events Planned and implemented outreach strategies to promote program and the association's message

Vancouver, Canada Area

Prepared quality food and beverage items in a fast paced drive through retail environment Assisted with the training of new staff members

Burnaby, Bc

Data gathering: Gathered articles from historical, Christian journals that pertained to same-sex unions.Transcription: Transcribed interviews between the Principal Investigator and displaced members of Vancouver's Chinese community.

Huntsville, Ontario

Co-developed a leadership curriculum for youth Supervised a small staff team Planned and facilitated recreational activities

Burnaby, Bc

Filed new music Converted CD's to MP3 format Event planning, contributed to planning committees for the volunteer appreciation party, FM party, and Record Store Day live broadcast

Master Of Arts - Ma, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning

Certificate, Cultural Planning

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication (Honours)