David Woon Email and Phone Number

As a Planning Assistant working in the Expedited Processing Section, I have processed numerous discretionary entitlement projects and CEQA clearances with attention to detail and exceptional customer service. - Review case application materials, i.e. application forms, entitlement plans, findings, and technical reports for completeness- Process cases from deeming an application complete, to scheduling a public hearing, and issuing a determination letter under an expedited time frame- Draft staff reports that thoroughly examine projects and their entitlement requests for consistency with the City's General Plan- Present projects at City Planning Commission, Area Planning Commission, Planning and Land Use Management, Deputy Advisory Agency, and Hearing Officer hearings

- Drafted a preliminary report titled, "Reclaiming the Urban Potential of Alleys: Insight & Opportunities in Enhancing Alleys in Downtown Glendale", addressing the design polices and standards that can be implemented to enhance pedestrian use and connectivity within the alleys in Downtown Glendale- Created supplemental worksheets for planners and the public to use including: ADU Worksheet, Residential Landscaping Calculation Worksheet, Demolition Worksheet, Instructions on Window Replacement for Site Plans and Photo Attachments - Updated and redesigned planning application forms at the Permit Services Center - Assisted in the completion of the 2019 California Housing Unit Survey- Prepared applicant-friendly instructions for constructing a project location map using document-creating software and mapping engines commonly accessible to the public, i.e. Word, Paint, Google Maps- Updated the City's property portal with special setback, split zoning, and sign program conditions

- Drafted a Sustainable Communities Grant application for the Foothill Blvd. Complete Streets Plan in the Arroyo-Verdugo subregion- Researched active, transportation projects in LA County and coordinated a discussion around potential areas of opportunity for transit-oriented development

- Constructed invoices amounting $2 million+ to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and other local municipalities for eleven CicLAvia events: South LA 2015, Valley 2015, Culver City Meets Venice 2015, Heart of LA 2015, Valley 2016, SouthEast Cities 2016, Iconic Wilshire Blvd 2016, Heart of LA 2016, Culver City Meets Venice 2017, Glendale Meets Atwater Village 2017, San Pedro Meets Wilmington 2017- Reconcile multiple business accounts with banks and payment services via Quickbooks on a monthly basis- Designed the organization's first bike cap, becoming the 2nd highest grossing product in the Glendale Meets Atwater Village 2017 event- Managed the payment, shipping, and delivery of merchandise made through Shopify- Filed invoices, checks, receipts, bank statements, and other confidential documents- Assisted with Day-of-Event operations and Pre-/Post- Event operations: Information Booth, Street crossing and Traffic Control, Survey Collection, Inventory Check, and Packing

- Manage the Facebook page and webpage for Go Little Tokyo, a community-led marketing campaign that connects individuals to cultural programs, events, shopping, and dining experiences in Los Angeles's historic Little Tokyo- Create themed itineraries for visitors called "Next Stop Little Tokyo" that recommend local destinations and experiences around the neighborhood: Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival and Doggy Destinations for Little Tokyo Residents- Assist community engagement activities between businesses, organizations, and individuals during the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, Delicious Little Tokyo, and Holiday Marketplace.- Report survey results collected from various open streets events in Southern California

- Aid the initial research and reporting of two community-oriented policy proposals involving food hubs and public transit accessibility - Draft a policy memo advising officials to include low-income communities in the early planning of Los Angeles's Metro bikeshare program- Revise and deliver letters to politicians, urging their support for state and assembly bills that will help reduce greenhouse gas pollution and emissions- Assist the completion of a Energy Upgrade California grant application

- Manage the start-up and shut-down procedures of lab instruments - Prepare ice core samples with great precision before gas extraction and testing- Correct errors in computed data sets using quantitative analysis

- Collaborate with a research team in evaluating the City of San Clemente's stormwater run-off program- Help produce an infomercial that educated San Clemente residents of the proper disposal of waste- Edit a community survey on pollution prevention practices and familiarity with the Clean Ocean Program

- Promote the importance of energy and water conservation through education and outreach- Audit the energy efficiency of the university's facilities including laboratories, office buildings, and cafeteria kitchens- Volunteer with the Shadetree Nursery in cultivating and planting trees across the UCI campus