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Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

Portland, Oregon Area

As a Service Planner at Ride Connection, Inc., works on a variety of service modification and expansion projects for Ride Connection's fixed-route transit offerings and was the lead on several of these projects. Spearheaded a collaborative effort with Washington County and the Cities of Tigard and Beaverton, Oregon to study the feasibility of transit service provision within the Southwest Beaverton/Aloha corridor and provided a detailed set of recommendations for future implementation of… Show more As a Service Planner at Ride Connection, Inc., works on a variety of service modification and expansion projects for Ride Connection's fixed-route transit offerings and was the lead on several of these projects. Spearheaded a collaborative effort with Washington County and the Cities of Tigard and Beaverton, Oregon to study the feasibility of transit service provision within the Southwest Beaverton/Aloha corridor and provided a detailed set of recommendations for future implementation of service as well as possible scheduling ramifications. Designed and scheduled new Weekend shuttle service in the neighboring communities of Forest Grove and Cornelius, Oregon to ensure that local residents had increased access to transit services. Developed route modifications and explored possibilities for service expansion in Tualatin, Oregon to not only increase ridership after COVID, but also to provide quality connections with other regional transit providers. Authored and refined a methodology for an agency-wide Bus Stop Inventory to both document existing infrastructure and identify unmet needs. Coordinates with Washington County planning staff and their consultants to design and implement improved bus stops and mobility hubs. Modified service schedules to meet the changing needs brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic in accordance with local, State, and Federal transit mandates. Utilizes ArcGIS and Remix transit planning software to study ridership trend data and identify service gaps in the Ride Connection network. Completes analysis and presentation of ridership data through Ride Connection's Metro-area brokerage for the State NEMT network and is tasked with identifying potential issues in the network that may alter service provision. Tasked with on-call leadership duties during non-office hours and fields calls from Ride Connection customers with professionalism and punctuality. Show less

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Provided planning services for the Flex Division of demand-responsive paratransit vehicles throughout the State of Rhode Island. Worked with a variety of community stakeholders and RIPTA staff to analyze trends in Flex ridership and identify room for future zone modifications. Assisted Planning Department personnel with a variety of fixed-route projects, including the maintenance of a bus stop inventory and future service plans. Assisted Long-Range Planning staff with the State… Show more Provided planning services for the Flex Division of demand-responsive paratransit vehicles throughout the State of Rhode Island. Worked with a variety of community stakeholders and RIPTA staff to analyze trends in Flex ridership and identify room for future zone modifications. Assisted Planning Department personnel with a variety of fixed-route projects, including the maintenance of a bus stop inventory and future service plans. Assisted Long-Range Planning staff with the State Transportation Master Plan (RI Transit Forward 2040). Utilized ArcGIS, Reveal (transportation scheduling), and Remix Transit software. Assisted with the agency's Accessible Transportation Advisory Committee to ensure that RIPTA services are accessible for all riders. Show less

Alexandria, Va

Employed in the Land Use Services Division at the City of Alexandria, VA. At the City Permit Center, took in planning applications and zoning questions from members of the public in-person, via telephone, or through e-mail. Reviewed applicant site plans, plats, and business licenses using zoning codes for possible City approval before sending applicants on to other City Planning staff for further inspection. Utilized a variety of software packages including Permit Plan, Pictometry, and City… Show more Employed in the Land Use Services Division at the City of Alexandria, VA. At the City Permit Center, took in planning applications and zoning questions from members of the public in-person, via telephone, or through e-mail. Reviewed applicant site plans, plats, and business licenses using zoning codes for possible City approval before sending applicants on to other City Planning staff for further inspection. Utilized a variety of software packages including Permit Plan, Pictometry, and City GIS (GARI) software. Show less

East Lansing, Michigan

A Graduate Research Assistant for MSU Professors contracted for a three-year MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation) project regarding customer satisfaction for public transit riders throughout the state of Michigan. Gained invaluable customer service experience by administering surveys on-board transit vehicles and assisting riders who required special accommodations. Assisted in the compilation of quarterly reports for MDOT using aggregated bus agency data in regards to overall… Show more A Graduate Research Assistant for MSU Professors contracted for a three-year MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation) project regarding customer satisfaction for public transit riders throughout the state of Michigan. Gained invaluable customer service experience by administering surveys on-board transit vehicles and assisting riders who required special accommodations. Assisted in the compilation of quarterly reports for MDOT using aggregated bus agency data in regards to overall achievement of the state-wide transit service compared to consensus Industry Best Practices standards. Completed individual performance and recommendation reports for individual transit agencies regarding the satisfaction level of their riders, including recommendations for future improvement. Project support assisting fellow Graduate Research Assistants to collect bus survey data from riders on public transit vehicles throughout Michigan. Facilitated the means of riders to fill out customer satisfaction surveys about their transit agency. Show less

Las Vegas, Nevada

Worked as an intern in the Urban Planning department (Long-Range Division) for the City of Las Vegas, NV. Completed research and analysis tasks related to the process of formulating a new City Master Plan (slated for completion in 2019). Ran demographic and socio-economic analyses on neighborhood blocks outlined in overlay districts from the Downtown Las Vegas Master Plan and which were identified as areas of interest for the upcoming City of Las Vegas Master Plan.

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

Activities and Societies: American Planning Association member, Michigan Association of Planning member, Oregon Association of Planning.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Geography

Activities and Societies: Member of the Gamma Theta Upsilon National Geography Honors Society

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Environmental Studies With Minor In Sustainability

Activities and Societies: PSU Environmental Club

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), History

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Chapter member of Phi Alpha Theta History Honors Society