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Champaign, Il, Us

Champaign, Il, Us

Champaign, Illinois, United States

Champaign, Illinois, United States

Wheaton, Illinois

Chicago

Project Description:In honor of its 50th anniversary, the Chicago Architecture Foundation is commissioning a “reimagining” of the 1911 Wacker Manual as a graphic novel for the next generation of “urban planners.” The graphic novel being commissioned will serve as a civic engagement primer for Chicago’s next generation of planners. In tandem with the development of the novel, CAF has been working with Chicago Public Schools and other community stakeholders to develop a detailed set of themes and issues and a companion guide to support teachers’ use of the novel with students to support civics education.Duties:• Served as an urban planning subject matter expert for the project.• Helped guide the educational objectives and story structure of the graphic novel and its accompanying curriculum.• Assisted in the search and selection of a graphic novelist.

Chicago, Illinois

Downers Grove, Il

Appointed by the mayor, the committee completed its task of developing recommended changes to the Historic Preservation Ordinance and making recommendations on awareness, incentives and assistance for the historic preservation program. The proposed changes and new accompanying educational program were adopted by the Village Council in early 2016.

Glencoe, Il

• Research, design, plan, and facilitate educational programs for youth visitors and their families.• Assist in the coordination and supervision of program volunteers.• Manage and serve as a mentor for high school and college interns.

Wooster, Oh

A video production and photography studio that produced online and television commercials, documentaries, and photographic services.Produced innovative multi-media content while under time and budget constraints. Managed projects from concept to final product while engaging client throughout the process. Provided superior customer service throughout projects as evidenced by a majority of repeat clients.

Wooster, Oh

Staff photographer at The Daily Record.• Photographed various news and sports assignments. Met all deadlines while working on multipleprojects at once. • Shot, produced, and edited video content for website. Developed work-flow for all videos.

Wooster, Oh

Local non-profit focused on educating the regional community about sustainable energy solutions and energy efficiency at home. Restructured the organization and focused the mission. Managed staff and led a network of volunteers on a variety of programs.• Researched and analyzed state and federal energy policy and disseminated information to relevant stakeholders.• Served as an authority on sustainable energy best practices for local and regional agencies.• Coordinated and built partnerships with local businesses, government, and non-profits.• Created and implemented educational programs taught in local schools by volunteers and staff.• Organized and implemented a regional electronic recycling program that had a large and broad participation base.• Facilitated a strategic plan and reorganization in collaboration with the board of trustees.

Chicago, Il

• Managed over 100 active grants administered by the Midwest Office while providing support to applicants. • Served as a representative for questions from the public concerning historic preservation in the Midwest. • Responsible for management of all interns.• Assisted in strategic planning and creation of annual reports.

Chicago, Il

• Wrote and managed a $1 million plus U.S. EPA Clean Diesel Campaign grant.• Researched for special projects including state and federal policy affecting the construction industry.• Developed and managed a database for the organization’s membership.

Chicago, Il

• Assisted in the implementation and community outreach of the Sustainable Business Certification Program.• Implemented Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Community Recycling Grant.• Developed sidewalk café guidelines for the Andersonville central business district through research, surveys, and a review of best practices. Adopted by 48th ward Alderman.• Reviewed applications while serving on the Façade Rebate Program Board, focusing on restoring historic business facades.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Natural Resources And Environmental Sciences

Mupp, Urban Planning And Policy

Activities and Societies: Urban Planning and Policy Student AssociationAt UIC, I crafted my education to focus on the relationship between.

B.A., Geography

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha MuI majored in Environmental Studies through the Geography Department at Iowa. My focus was.