Amanda O'Lear Email & Phone Number

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

As a Planner for ABCD, I am responsible for identifying and analyzing primary and secondary data sources related to ABCD’s anti-poverty mission. I analyze quantitative and qualitative data to support the agency’s identification of strategic priorities. I produce data visualizations using ArcGIS, memos and reports and provide critical analysis of agency.

Red Bank, New Jersey, United States

As an Associate Planner at Heyer, Gruel & Associates, I prepared board review memoranda for residential, commercial, and industrial development applications for site plans, subdivisions, and d variances in various municipalities across New Jersey. I assisted in preparing Land Use Elements, Master Plan Reexamination Reports, redevelopment studies, and.

I worked alongside the five co-chairs for the New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC) in supporting the collaborative structure of and coordinating the work of the 20-member Panel. My responsibilities included coordinating meetings for all members of the panel and the NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate Resiliency, managing applications and corresponding.

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

My work as a Climate Corps member involved working with the New Jersey Climate Change Alliance (NJCCA). I authored reports on carbon sequestration strategies for forests and wetlands for the review and use of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the public. Producing the reports involved synthesizing more than 100 current reports and.

Ringwood, New Jersey, United States

I led virtual and in-person nature-based school, scout, and public programs throughout the week. I developed materials and differentiated instruction according to audience age, needs and abilities, and collaborated with other staff on program development and amending programs to adhere to Covid-19 precautions.

Drafted new actions for raising design flood elevation and creating Firewise communities for the Climate Smart Communities program (CSC). Reviewed multiple CSC application submissions to determine applicant compliance with program requirements. Analyzed whitepapers and websites of neighboring state programs for department reference.

Lincoln Park, NJ

I assisted 100+ customers per day and provided a friendly environment while operating the cash register. I prioritized answering questions and assisting customers with product selection to ensure a positive experience in the store and to develop strong relationships with repeat customers. Other tasks included arranging shelf and floor displays, stocking.

Storrs, CT

Taught individual and group tutor sessions for student athletes using practice content developed prior to each session. The content helped foster learning by facilitating student self-sufficiency and increased comprehension, and addressing anticipated student questions. Wrote progress reports following each tutor session.

Montville, NJ

Constructed lesson plans and taught office and customer service skills to classes of 4-5 special needs students. Accompanied students once placed to work at companies including Walgreens and Petco and guided them through their assigned tasks while encouraging development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Master'S Degree, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Environmental Studies

Geography as a Second Major and a Minor in Human Development and Family Sciences summa cum laude