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Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Providence, Rhode Island

Providence, Rhode Island Area

-Project management: Current projects include San Souci Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project; Woonasquatucket River Greenway Extension; Greater Kennedy Plaza Improvement Project; Smith Street Revitalization Plan; Citywide Comprehensive Housing Strategy-Research and analysis: Current research and policy development topics include housing affordability, displacement and gentrification, and transportation

Bristol, Ri

-Developed and implemented an Economic Strategic Plan inclusive of all stakeholders.-Coordinated with other local and State Economic Development agencies and organizations, merchants associations, non-profit organizations, and other groups.-Worked with and coordinated with Town departments (planning/zoning/building/fire/town clerk) assisting businesses with permitting and other business requirements, review of project plans where appropriate.-Maintained Commerce section of Town’s web site.-Investigated, recommended and implemented new initiatives for economic development programs.-Reached out to prospective business owners for relocation to Bristol. Followed up on business leads and referrals.-Wrote and secured a $125,000 grant from the US EDA for the exploration of the challenges, barriers, and opportunities for the advanced composites and marine manufacturing sector.-Managed the Town's $250,000 annual CDBG funding allocation, including the Micro-enterprise Program, Home Repair Program, and other CDBG projects approved in the annual application.-Worked with the Economic Development Commission and provided guidance and professional expertise to the Commission.

North Smithfield, Ri

-Created weekly e-news letters that keep residents and town employees updated about the goings-on in and around town.-Main point of contact for residents and visitors of the town in person and over the phone.-Assisted with the update of the Town's comprehensive plan; wrote a chapter on Community and updating the Housing chapter.-Assisted with the update and editing of the Town's land development and subdivision regulations.

Muncie, In

-Acted as advisor to students in Design Thinking course.-Led review sessions and provide candid feedback on course projects.-Coordinated schedules for presentations and inquiry sessions.

Henry County, Va

-Updated the demographic sections of the Henry County Comprehensive Plan and provided ideas for future goals and objectives.-Assisted in grant administration for Linden Road/South Street housing project.-Created a webpage and marketing materials for S.E.E.D. sponsor garden beautification project.-Updated maps of project areas.

Mishawaka, In

Cash handling, customer service

Mishawaka, In

Interacted with clients, by phone and in person, and provided support to tax professionals to ensure a positive experience in the tax office.

-Reviewed, prepared and edited press releases and magazine articles for university events and student, faculty and alumni awards using AP style.-Required to meet multiple deadlines in the same week, coordinate photography for stories and interview a wide range of individuals.-Training in Adobe InDesign CS5 and HTML software.

Summer 2010-Helped maintain organic teaching and research farm-Learned plant and soil systems interactions while working in teams and individually on projects throughout the farm-Gained awareness of sustainable agricultural practices

-Reviewed and prepared press releases for university events and student, faculty, staff and alumni awards.-Met with supervisor daily to discuss tasks and assignments.-AP style required.

Master'S Degree, Urban Planning, Community Development, Sustainable Development

Activities and Societies: Student Planning Association, American Planning Association Chair Advisory Board, Class of 2015 graduate.

B.S., Sustainable Development, Economics

Activities and Societies: Tau Sigma Transfer Student National Honor Society, Charter Member

Engineering