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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Drafted the report titled A City Without Art? No Net Loss, Plus! providing key recommendations for protecting, preserving and enhancing the availability of spaces suitable for artistic production through zoning measures and public-private partnerships.Conducted policy research on zoning, community plans and development regulations to assess their impact on artist production spaces in the Downtown Eastside. Analyzed survey and archival data from over 400 artist studios documenting key trends and issues that have caused the loss of over 400,000 sq. ft. of cultural and artist production space due to redevelopment and rising commercial rent. Currently leading phase 2 research study presenting a business case for developing the Eastside Arts District: This forthcoming report will include governance and funding models, precedent/case study research and needs assessment based on stakeholder engagement and public consultation.

Montreal, Canada

Focused on Real estate development, land use and transportation planning and sustainable development. • Coursework in: Planning law; Creativity and Innovation in Urban Centres; Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods; History and Theory of Planning.• Studio Projects: Comprehensive District Planning in South East Ville Marie and site planning for housing development in Rosemont, Montreal.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Assisted a team of four development managers with research on market trends and policy analysis on rezoning applications for mixed-use redevelopment projects in Vancouver, Toronto and Penticton.Supported development managers with updating proformas and project status reports for senior management.Initiated planning and research for redeveloping existing properties into tech enabled hospitality facilities as the latest trend in creative solutions for increasing the supply of temporary tourist accommodations in Vancouver.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Provided leadership to a team of seven and reported directly to the Executive Director and Board:Developed and implemented 2014-2016 and 2018-2020 Strategic Exhibition Plans in collaboration with curatorial and administrative staff and BoardWorked closely with the Artistic Director to curate and deliver over 25 site-specific interactive and large-scale public art projects by internationally renowned artists, in collaboration with diverse stakeholders including municipal staff, consultants and sponsors.Organized over 30 multi-cultural public events in diverse artistic mediums and formats, bringing together international and local artists.Effectively stewarded negotiations for 12-year land-use contract for temporary public art exhibitions with Vancouver Park Board staff and elected Commissioners.Secured partnership agreements and site permits for temporary public art exhibitions from municipal councils and public art committees in Vancouver, North Vancouver, New Westminster and Squamish. Established collaborative relationships with local First Nations artists and created opportunities for cultural exchange and engagement between local and international artists.Led stakeholder and public engagement activities as part of site selection and permission processes, building community support for projects.Managed and tracked program budgets and fundraising initiatives including successful funding applications for government grants, sponsors and donors, including $135,000 through innovative crowdfunding campaign for the largest urban mural in Canada, transforming the industrial silos at Ocean Concrete on Granville Island.Prepared communication content and materials including media releases, PowerPoint presentations, newsletters and exhibition catalogue.Represented and promoted the organization through media interviews (radio, television and print) and at local, national and international professional events.

Mumbai Area, India

Working at the second oldest museum in India, formerly known as the Victoria and Albert Museum, I developed interactive educational programs that made the collection of 19th century objects from Mumbai accessible and engaging for diverse audiences. • Spearheaded implementation of a new audio guide system, providing information in three languages.• Managed external consultants and workshop facilitators for 56 school visits• Supported Museum Director with preparing reports and presentations for building expansion plans and architectural design competition.• Collaborated with heritage architect and consultants for redevelopment of public plaza and education facilities

Mumbai, India

• Conducted research on heritage conservation guidelines as part of urban development policies.• Established a network of 50 heritage clubs in schools to increase student awareness and engagement with urban heritage.• Participated in roundtable conferences and presentations on the importance of heritage preservation and adaptive reuse of historic buildings in Mumbai.• Led architectural and cultural walking tours.

Mumbai Area, India

• Assisted with site permissions and project management for 165 public programs at six different locations over 29 days. • Conducted research and engaged local stakeholders to participate and collaborate with international team, including architects, traffic planners and artists to develop programs, design competitions and art installations.• Designed a series of 10 accessible public programs, attended by over 500 youth and families.

Vancouver, Canada

Received Arts Undergraduate Research Award (AURA) funding ($3,000) • Conducted literature review and research on outsourcing of clinical trials in India.• Transcribed participant interviews and analyzed responses for trends and insight.• Presented research findings at Arts Undergraduate Research Award Trade Fair. UBC, March 2010 • Contributed to Dr. Vinay Kamat’s published paper: Fast, cheap, and out of control? Speculations and ethical concerns in the conduct of outsourced clinical trials in India. Social Science & Medicine, 104, 48 - 55.

Vancouver, Canada

Working under the direction of Dr. Mahesh Upadhyaya, Associate Dean, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, I was responsible for integrating the structure and proofreading a multi-authored book: Non Chemical Weed Management: Principles, Concepts and Technology.

Master'S Degree, Urban Planning, 3.9

Undergraduate, Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology And History

Activities and Societies: • Participated in Archaeological excavations in Petra, Jordan during summer field school semester (2009). •.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History

International Baccalaureate, High School, 12