Amber Ghosh Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Working in a land use planning capacity, I contributed to the drafting of development applications, conducted research for background studies/plans, and conducted research on policy & regulatory planning frameworks for potential development sites and due diligence reports. I compiled a number of proposals and analyzed the City of Toronto Zoning By-law to review and recommend parking and loading rates for various projects.

As a TA for the Academic Computing and Communications Center (ACCC) at UIC, I assisted students & professors with Blackboard learning tools and navigating the interface. I had experience using Microsoft Teams and Slack while I guiding professors in: creating courses, uploading content, creating tests, exams & quizzes, creating grading rubrics, and recording lectures.

As a GA working for the Academic Professional Advisory Committee (APAC) lead by the Head of the Office of Social Science Research, I coordinated and scheduled meetings, prepared meeting materials (meeting agendas), took meeting minutes and attendance, and updated relevant socials, in addition to editing e-newsletters and articles for publishing.

Chicago, Illinois

As part of the Community Planning Department under the Capital Programs division, I supported the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program through preparing Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) surveys, managing communications with 70+ municipalities, updating TOD webpages with current funding sources/grants, updating the "Access to Transit" project tracking spreadsheet and coordinating project status updates, supporting records retention and photo gallery organization, TOD data collection and… Show more As part of the Community Planning Department under the Capital Programs division, I supported the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program through preparing Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) surveys, managing communications with 70+ municipalities, updating TOD webpages with current funding sources/grants, updating the "Access to Transit" project tracking spreadsheet and coordinating project status updates, supporting records retention and photo gallery organization, TOD data collection and analysis, reviewing surveys, and performing statistical analyses to help formulate the RTA Annual Implementation Report. Show less

Toronto, On

As part of Marketing and Administrative Support team, I worked alongside the Principal Architect, Marketing Manager, and Graphic Designer to develop project scope of work to draft Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFPs/RFQs) and fee proposals through use of compliance matrixes. I updated and edited resumes, completed extensive website development (WordPress), and dealt with social media management using HootSuite for LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, learning as much as possible about… Show more As part of Marketing and Administrative Support team, I worked alongside the Principal Architect, Marketing Manager, and Graphic Designer to develop project scope of work to draft Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFPs/RFQs) and fee proposals through use of compliance matrixes. I updated and edited resumes, completed extensive website development (WordPress), and dealt with social media management using HootSuite for LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, learning as much as possible about analytics, engagement, and reach. I also sorted through photographs and editing them using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.I supported records retention around the office, and created marketing materials, "one-sheets' to showcase firm projects. Other miscellaneous administrative work include organization of DCAI’s internal online server. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

A part of the Planning and Advisory Services group, I utilized self-management, prioritization skills. fieldwork and data entry to collect quantitative and qualitative data from surveys assessing the Toronto Transit Commission's (TTC) driver performance on a number of bus rapid transit routes throughout the city. Evaluation included a series of survey questions to help identify issues impacting driver performance, customer service, safety, reliability, ridership, and more. Ultimately, the goal… Show more A part of the Planning and Advisory Services group, I utilized self-management, prioritization skills. fieldwork and data entry to collect quantitative and qualitative data from surveys assessing the Toronto Transit Commission's (TTC) driver performance on a number of bus rapid transit routes throughout the city. Evaluation included a series of survey questions to help identify issues impacting driver performance, customer service, safety, reliability, ridership, and more. Ultimately, the goal was to support transportation planning research initiatives to improve quality standards for the TTC. Most notably, I rode close to 100 bus routes and completed over 200 trips! Show less

Thornhill, Ontario

As part of the Transportation department, I created policy summaries by examining multiple provincial and municipal policies (most notably the 'A Place to Grow Growth Plan for GGH') for use in transit, development, and environmental projects' deliverables. Using Google Earth, I coded various projects based on geographic location, date, and time. I tracked and responded to public comments, and underwent demographic analysis to create info-graphics using census data for the Town of Oakville… Show more As part of the Transportation department, I created policy summaries by examining multiple provincial and municipal policies (most notably the 'A Place to Grow Growth Plan for GGH') for use in transit, development, and environmental projects' deliverables. Using Google Earth, I coded various projects based on geographic location, date, and time. I tracked and responded to public comments, and underwent demographic analysis to create info-graphics using census data for the Town of Oakville Active Transportation Master Plan. I supported records retention by organizing archives, maps, and other private documents. Additionally, I used my report writing skills to edit numerous planning documents for official plans, community engagement surveys, and more. Show less

Detroit, Mi

As part of the Transportation and Environmental Planning Group, I worked alongside the architectural historian lead to take photos, create site assessments of culturally and historically rich sites, and complete building surveys for a Section 106 Report. I collected data for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Woodward Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Study, analyzed traffic operations using Excel, reviewed Park and Ride potential as BRT stations using ArcGIS, coordinated conferences… Show more As part of the Transportation and Environmental Planning Group, I worked alongside the architectural historian lead to take photos, create site assessments of culturally and historically rich sites, and complete building surveys for a Section 106 Report. I collected data for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Woodward Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Study, analyzed traffic operations using Excel, reviewed Park and Ride potential as BRT stations using ArcGIS, coordinated conferences and participated in stakeholder consultation at various public meetings throughout the Southeastern Michigan region. Here, I gained knowledge in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and ArcGIS. Notable projects: Woodward Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Study and the Gratiot Avenue Bus Rapid Transit System Project. Show less

Toronto, On

As part of the Absinthe Management Board, I used Doodle to schedule meetings and chair them, delegated tasks, had consultations with university officials and auditors, analyzed budgets, created budgets, kept accurate books of expenses incurred and overall created a better, more feasible plan to increase revenue for the Absinthe Pub & Coffee Shop.

Toronto, Ontario

As the sole Administrative personnel at this office, I answered and redirected phone calls to appropriate brokers, filed and archived confidential documents, assessing and analyzed initial quotes under guidance of brokers, ordered supplies, organized mail, and created employee invoices using Excel.

Master'S Degree, Urban Planning And Policy

Specialized Honours Bachelor'S Degree, Urban Studies

Activities and Societies: President of Federation of Urban Studies Students 2016-2018 & Treasurer of Winter's College Council 2014-2016

Minor, Business Economics