Laura Byer Email & Phone Number

Saratoga County, New York, United States

Troy, New York

Play a significant role as a Planner or GIS Analyst for over 40 active transportation projects, including: bicycle and pedestrian master plans, complete streets plans, master trail plans, trail feasibility studies, corridor studies, land conservation studies, and bike-share station site inventoriesManage GIS data collection and organization, mapping tasks, and planning tasks for over 20 active transportation projectsConduct over 20 advanced analyses using GIS data and applications to identify need for equitable facilities and services, demand for active transportation and recreation opportunities, level of service, project prioritization, and priority conservation areasLead trainings and webinars regarding best practices for GIS data organization, management, mapping, and analysis for junior staffPromote good practices and designs for bicycle and pedestrian facilities to encourage active transportation and recreational use within communitiesUse Adobe Creative Suite design software such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to create planning deliverables such as plans, memos, branding materials, infographics, workshop materials, and final reportsCreate websites, online surveys, promotional flyers, presentations, and display boards to strengthen public outreach efforts as well as present information during community and steering committee meetingsCollect and analyze GIS, census, and survey data to contribute to the production of maps for field work, public input, client meetings, display boards, and reportsConduct site analyses through data collection, research, and field investigationsSuccessfully work collaboratively with a variety of coworkers and clients across the nation

Troy, Ny

Participate as a Planner and GIS Analyst for a wide variety of projects such as: bicycle and pedestrian master plans, complete streets plans, master trail plans, trail feasibility studies, trail concept plans, and bike-share station site inventoriesUtilize and develop best practices for GIS/mapping data organization and management using ArcGIS and other associated mapping software and encourage others in the company to follow best practices when working with GIS data and mapping filesUse Adobe Creative Suite design software such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to create planning deliverablesPromote good practices and designs for bicycle and pedestrian facilities to encourage active transportation use in communities, cities, and regionsDevelop, edit, and create high-quality and aesthetically pleasing plans, memos, branding materials, infographics, workshop materials, and final reportsCreate websites, online surveys, promotional flyers, presentations, and display boards to strengthen public outreach efforts as well as participate in community and steering committee meetingsCollect and analyze GIS, census, and survey data to contribute to the production of maps for field work, public input, client meetings, display boards, and reportsConduct site analyses through data collection, research, and field investigations

Troy, Ny

Participate in the development of bicycle and pedestrian master plans, complete streets plans, master trail plans, bicycle and pedestrian audits, and bike-share station site inventoriesPromote good practices and designs to encourage active transportation planning in communities, cities, and regionsDevelop, edit, and create high-quality plans, newsletters, memos, branding materials, infographics, workshop materials, and final reports and analyses Create on-line surveys and promotional flyers to strengthen public outreach efforts as well as participate in community and steering committee meetingsCollect and analyze GIS, census, and survey data to contribute to the production of maps for field work, public input, client meetings, display boards, and reportsConduct site analyses through data collection, research, and field investigationsUse Adobe Creative Suite design software such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to create aesthetically pleasing deliverables such as maps, reports, and infographics

Albany, New York Area

Participate in the development of bicycle and pedestrian master plans, complete streets plans, master trail plans, bicycle and pedestrian audits, and bike-share station site inventoriesPromote good practices and designs to encourage active transportation planning in communities, cities, and regionsDevelop, edit, and create high-quality plans, newsletters, memos, branding materials, infographics, workshop materials, and final reports and analyses Create on-line surveys and promotional flyers to strengthen public outreach efforts as well as participate in community and steering committee meetingsCollect and analyze GIS, census, and survey data to contribute to the production of maps for field work, public input, client meetings, display boards, and reportsConduct site analyses through data collection, research, and field investigationsUse Adobe Creative Suite design software such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to create attractive planning deliverables

Saratoga Springs, New York

Wrote grant applications to obtain funds for local trail development Analyzed detailed site plans to collect data regarding right-of-ways, ultimately streamlining the planning process for future developmentParticipated in pre-construction meetings regarding new developments in the City of Saratoga Springs

Greater Philadelphia Area

Collected and analyzed relevant geographic and policy data to assist in research regarding stream-side buffer protection policies within the Southeast Pennsylvania municipalities Created maps using ArcGIS to support the research on stream-side buffer policies and help the company convince Southeast Pennsylvania policymakers to consider the benefits of stream-side buffers during decision making processesUsed ArcGIS capabilities to analyze the effects of municipalities’ physical characteristics, such as elevation and development densities, on water quality and how stream-side buffer protection may improve conditions for the environment and the residents of the region

Natick, Ma

Conduct research, develop analytical models and methodologies, and provide implementation recommendations for simulation technology products for development, commercialization, and publication Develop and maintain documentation of methodologiesProvide mathematical support to engineering and product development teamsWork closely with the customers to anticipate customers’ needs and to set priorities for the development of simulation softwareWrite technical proposals, reports, and research papers for publication

Newton, Ma

Establish, maintain and update files, records, databases, and other documents in order to prepare Merchants for fundingCreate and manage spreadsheets to keep track of funded Merchants’ payments each dayPerform breakdown of new submissions for manager’s reviewWorked directly with the owners to assist in pending deals and ongoing deals performancesAchievements: solely created funding analysis spreadsheets which the owners use to monitor loan payments, Net Remittance, Funding Balance, RTR Balance, Estimated Principal, Estimated Earned Income and Performance Percentage of each loan at the company

Master'S Degree, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning

Activities and Societies: UrbTrans, Transportation Planning ClubTRANSPORTATION INTERESTS • Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Planning • Trail.

Bachelor Of Science, Mathematics

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Sigma, Pi Mu Epsilon, Gamma, Sigma Alpha, Varsity Softball, Quantitative Resource Center