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Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada

▸ Coordinate the revision of the Planning Program and By-Laws, including associated research mandates (mapping, data analysis, comparative analysis).▸ Prepare presentations and present to City Council members on various topics related to urban planning and planning decisions.▸ Coordinate with colleagues in the planning department and other departments, as well as stakeholders.

Tainan City, Tainan City, Taiwan

▸ Prepare class content and teach children ages 7-14.▸ Online and in-person classes.

Montreal, Canada

Provide input to the Verdun Borough Council regarding planning decisions subject to discretionary approval.

Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada

▸ Lead the implementation of the actions contained in the Pointe-Claire Village and Valois Village Special Planning Programs (Part of the City's Planning Program).▸ Prepare calls for tender for projects relating to the implementation of the special planning programs (parking management/traffic studies, affordable housing study, landscape master plans, modifications to municipal planning by-laws, etc.).▸ Manage contracts with external consultants, communicating advancements to colleagues in other services, directors and City Council.▸ Organize public participation and consultation events, activities and meetings with stakeholders and community members; launch a public participation platform for online public engagement.▸ Train and supervise the work of a summer student.▸ Ordre des urbanistes du Québec (OUQ) Urban planning intern (urbaniste-stagiaire) for 6 months (June - December 2019)

Région De Montréal, Canada

▸ Conduct market research and analysis for variety of national and international corporations, in markets across Canada, including the preparation and presentation (e.g. design/layout) of reports and surveys.▸ Understand and interpret planning, zoning and development documentation, such as zoning by-laws and maps, building codes, master plans, and leases, and communicate with municipal urban planning, zoning and permit departments. ▸ Stay informed about economic and real estate trends (market intelligence) across Canada.▸ Collaborate with colleagues (research, marketing, brokerage, management) & communicate with clients, real estate and municipal stakeholders. ▸ Using GIS, conduct spatial analyses to assist in exploring real estate options, and create maps to communicate infrastructure, amenities and geographical/locational information to clients.

Région De Mexico City, Mexique

▸ Make recommendations for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) along the new light-rail line in Guadalajara, Mexico.▸ Propose indicators to measure transit-oriented development in projects and station areas in Mexico and worldwide.

Madrid, Spain

▸ Work on the Master Plan for the historical center of Asunción, Paraguay (sections and plans, research on best practices for governance).

Région De Montréal, Canada

▸ Organise a week-long stay of Gehl Architects in Montréal and Québec (2 Master classes, 2 public lectures about public space).▸ Research best practices for active transportation planning.▸ Advise a rural community on active transportation planning.▸ Member of the Urban Planning and Active Transportation team.

Online

▸ Write by-monthly blog posts about urban planning and design.

Région De Montréal, Canada

▸ Research and write a report on energy production and consumption in Montreal.▸ Write a proposal for transportation management with business improvement districts.▸ Coordinate events related to transportation and planning.

Montrea, Quebec, Canada

▸ Research on transportation planning and policy, specifically active transportation and public transportation.▸ Publication of two articles (as primary author).▸ Review of academic articles.▸ Survey administration and coding.▸ Data management and analysis.▸ Presentations and public speaking.▸ Spatial analysis/GIS.▸ Statistical analysis.▸ Translation (into French).

Région De Montréal, Canada

▸ Active promotion of sustainable transportation in Montreal via an awareness campaign. ▸ Representation of Équiterre at public events.▸ Research for the “Je m’active dans mon quartier” project to encourage active transportation.

La Paz, Bolivia And Québec

▸ Evaluate the needs of two communities by animating community-wide discussions, organising workshops for and work with young leaders from the communities.▸ Research and create six projects for two protected areas (ecotourism, waste management, etc.)▸ Determine timelines and necessary human and material resources for each project.▸ Prepare funding applications for the projects (involved reading, writing and speaking Spanish).

Bachelor Of Arts, Joint Honours Environment And Political Science, 3.7 (/4)

Activities and Societies: ▸ Political Science Students' Association (2008-2012) - U1 representation (2008-09) - VP External (2010-11).

Chinese Language, Chinese Language

December 2019 - August 2020: Intensive Chinese language classes September 2020 - Present: One-on-one Chinese language classes Huayu.

Master In Urban Studies (4Cities), Urban Studies/Affairs, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: ▸ Class representative to the 4CITIES Programme Board (2013-2015) ▸ Member of the 4CITIES Alumni Board.

Summer Institute, Regional And City Planning

[IN]CITY summer institute in the department of Regional and City Planning at the College of Environmental Design. The focus on the program.

Exchange Semester, Political Science And Environment

Activities and Societies: Involvement in Sciences Po Environnement (student environment association).▸ One semester exchange at Sciences.