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Member of newly formed U.S. Airport Planning practice.

TSA Electronic Baggage Screening Program (EBSP):- Led cost effectiveness analyses for proposed optimization & recapitalization projects and new-inline funding application projects- Developed a methodology & aided in development of a software tool to conduct ROI analyses; completed over 50 checked baggage system project analyses to assist EBSP in making critical funding decisions- Developed a series of weighting criteria to prioritize proposed TSA projects- Assisted with development of a methodology to study dual-use security screening checkpoints, as well as an AutoMod simulation model of alternativesMassport Strategic Plan:- Assisted with ground access strategic planning tasks- Utilized the Quick Analysis Tool for Airport Roadways (QATAR) & AutoCAD to assess curbside operations & provide design alternatives- Assisted in evaluation of current ground access markets using air passenger ground access survey data to determine underserved markets- Supported development & market analysis of new shared-ride services for these underserved marketsLondon Heathrow:- Oversaw a team responsible for CAST modeling projects covering all functional areas of the airport (i.e., check-in, security, immigration, bag claim)- Assisted in the analysis of assumptions & results; provided quality control for deliverablesGuayaquil Airport:- Provided management support on facility capacity analysis; drafted technical memorandums- Participated in data gathering & assumptions development; oversaw development of CAST models of the security checkpoint, immigration, bag claim, and customsSalt Lake City Int’l Airport Comprehensive Landside Plan:- Used AutoCAD to develop roadway & curbside alternatives for several terminal designs, and performed roadway & curbside capacity analyses as well as explored future phasing requirements for public parking- Performed traffic analysis using VISSIM that explored the impacts of bringing a potential light-rail alignment to the airport

Prepared cost estimates for Efficient Deployment of Advanced Public Transportation Systems (EDAPTS) project. Researched potential vendors and transit agencies for procurement and deployment of EDAPTS project components. Developed presentation material to explain and market EDAPTS project.

During summer internship, developed CAD drawings of concepts and edited existing drawings. Verified current and new utility lines, and cut/fill quantitie. Maintained budget for a municipal project and identified budget items to review during redesign process. Assisted in project submittals and addendums. Aided in basic design and planning for major transportation projects including rail, highway, and pedestrian

Planned and implemented a variety of programs on and off campus for approximately 70 residents. Developed and fostered healthy academic and social communities. Participated in over 400 hours of extensive training focused on conflict resolution, teamwork, and communication.