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New York, United States

Formerly Capital Planning and Programming at MTA Metro-North Railroad

New York, Ny

Transportation Planner for the Rail & Transit Systems Division of Parsons Transportation Group (PTG). Projects included:- Washington, D.C. to Richmond, VA High Speed Rail (DC2RVA) Environmental Impact Statement- Amtrak Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel Replacement Environmental Impact Statement and Preliminary Engineering- Port Authority Trans-Hudson On-Call Assignments- FRA Monitoring and Technical Assistance Contract (MTAC)

New York, Ny

Prepared a white paper summarizing regional efforts to improve goods movements operations during emergencies for the New York-New Jersey Goods Movement Action Program (G-MAP).Conducted interviews with major regional employers to understand goods movements in the New York-New Jersey region. Completed background research on Red Hook Marine Terminal for a study of highest and best maritime use of facility.

New Brunswick, Nj

Tutored, advised and provided instruction to 40 students in Introduction to GIS classes at the Bloustein School.Assisted students in locating and using GIS data sources from the US Census Bureau, New Jersey Office of GIS and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for final projects on planning issues in New Jersey municipalities.Independently evaluated student assignments on a weekly basis.

New Brunswick, Nj

Geocoded over 4,000 records and analyzed multimodal travel patterns using ArcGIS Network Analyst extension for a study on recreational transit trips using NJ Transit service.Researched and synthesized academic literature on transportation mode choice to sporting events for a research paper on recreational transit trips using NJ Transit service.Created professional maps for inclusion in academic journals and reports written by Voorhees Transportation Center staff.

New York, Ny

Authored a report on the impacts of Hudson River Park, using ArcGIS to perform analysis and highlight demographic, economic and physical environment changes brought on by the construction and investment in the Park. Created an analysis of economic output of Hudson River Park, using a RIMS II economic multiplier for a report for RPA. Wrote a professional report on the future of Penn Station and potential sites to relocate Madison Square Garden for RPA. Led two community workshops to gather community feedback on the Jamaica Bay Greenway project.

Brooklyn, Ny

Created and supervised 30 monthly volunteer projects that accommodate over 500 volunteers a month as part of a team.Designed and supported a new Volunteer Leaders program that enabled the Office to add 5 additional projects a month.Overhauled, updated and transferred internal database to a new online database server used to track volunteer records.Designed and developed instructional manual for new volunteer database.Streamlined record keeping of volunteer activities and built Microsoft Excel databases to manage project records.Reviewed impacts of Prospect Park road policy and car restrictions for Road Sharing Task Force.

Managed day to day operations of residence hall front desk.Hired, trained and supervised staff of 28 Desk Attendants.Created work schedules for all desk attendants.Led staff meetings and training sessions for desk related activities.Created databases using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access for inventory and record keeping purposes.Processed staff payroll.

Served as a Resident Advisor for a population of 45 First year residents.Prepared engaging programming for residents.Responded to all emergency situations in community.Favorable performance review resulted in promotion to Housing Services Coordinator for 2009-10 year.

Assisted NYLCV in New York State candidate selection and endorsement process. Recorded interviews between NYLCV and candidates.Compiled NYLCV reactions and candidate statements into individual profiles.Lobbied state officials in support of NYLCV-endorsed legislation.

Master Of City And Regional Planning, Certificate In Transportation Studies

Activities and Societies: Community Mapping Initiative, Rutgers Chapter

Post Baccalaureate Studies, Urban Planning And Affairs

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Tulane University College Democrats; Roosevelt Institution, Tulane Chapter; Habitat for Humanity, New Orleans.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Student Government, Student Leadership, The Radish Satirical Newspaper