Nathan Mehmed, Aicp Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Engineers. Planners. Surveyors. -Provide planner of record services to Michigan municipalities -Develop master plans, bike plans, recreation plans, and other planning documents for client communities, neighborhoods, and organizations -Promote sound planning practice, design, and equity-Create maps and graphics utilizing ArcGIS and Adobe Creative Suite software-Staff municipal planning departments during office hours

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

"The Cook Leadership Academy serves university students at all levels of their development. Emerging leaders strive to become more ethical and effective in their community through mentorships and constant engagement with experienced professionals. The Cook Academy within the Hauenstein has become one of the Midwest's pre-eminent centers for the exploration and development of leadership excellence.""Inspired by Ralph Hauenstein, we seek to provide a platform for emerging leaders in all three major sectors of public life – business, government, and non-profit. We promote civic engagement that (1) honors the Founders’ vision of a constitutional republic; (2) builds on existing democratic institutions that promote justice, freedom, opportunity, sustainable prosperity, and the rule of law; and (3) envisions the possibilities for creating better communities."Chosen as one of 25 new fellows out of more than 200 nominees and 80 applicants. Several considerations were factored into the decision-making process for new fellows, including: academic work, campus and community involvement, professionalism, experience and perspective, leadership traits and potential, enthusiasm for learning and growth, and diversity in every sense of the word.

Allendale, Michigan

Student environmental liaison position of the Great Lakes Innovative Stewardship Through Education Network (GLISTEN) grant through the Environmental Studies Program at GVSU.-Updated the Environmental Studies web page-Created and managed social media pages for the Environmental Studies Department-Posted environmental events and job postings to webpage and social media-Attended meetings and participated in professional discussions regarding University partnerships with international groups, adding a student perspective -Assisted in teaching ENS 401: Environmental Problem Solving

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

-Managed and implemented the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Transportation Asset Management program in Region 8-Administered Rural Task Force and Small Urban MDOT programs for road funding allocations and projects in Region 8a and 8b-Developed mapping products and conduct analysis utilizing ArcGIS 10 and RoadSoft GIS software-Conducted research and analysis to support various economic and community projects utilizing Microsoft Excel software-Assisted Director and local units of government in developing master plans and recreation plans-Liaison to the Monroe North Business Association

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

-Completed community description and census data chapters for master plan updates in client communities-Gleaned primary and secondary data sources for project specific relevant information-Conducted a field land-use study of the West Side of Grand Rapids, Michigan for the Area Specific Plan-Assisted with SWOT analysis and public workshop for Allendale Charter Township Master PlanMultiple projects completed with MPC on a temporary basis:Project 1: Community description and census data chapters of the Greenville, Michigan Master Plan update for 2011.Project 2: Allendale Charter Township Master Plan workshop assistant on November 16, 2011.Project 3: Community description and census data chapters of the Dorr Township, Michigan Master Plan update for 2013.Project 4: Current land-use survey of Grand Rapids, Michigan for the West Side Area Specific Plan.Project 5: Community description and census data chapters of the Sparta Township, Michigan Master Plan update for 2013.Project 6: Community description and census data chapters for the Village of Spring Lake -- Spring Lake Township Master Plan update for 2013.Project 7: Community description and census data chapters for the Lowell Charter Township Master Plan update for 2013.

Allendale, Michigan

-Implemented scanning project that included site plans, engineering plans, and other large documents with a geographic or parcel component-Attached scanned documents to Geographic Information System utilizing Ottawa County GIS Department resources-Proposed Township purchase of single-user license of ArcMap 10 for future projects-Gained knowledge of specific types and variety of development documents held by local governments-Managed position budget and schedule.

Allendale, Michigan

-Photographed local and university related events so that they may be published in the paper or online.-Edited and repaired images for publication as directed by the Lanthorn Photography Editor.

Grand Haven, Michigan

-Maintained the rental-housing and code databases in collaboration with building inspectors-Inspected and approved fence and sign permits based upon field observation-Assisted the City Planner with updating the zoning ordinance and conducted site plan reviews for the planning commission-Utilized GIS software for planning projects including city-wide alley-vacation study(City Planning Intern) May-September 2011Internship for university credit, GPY 490. Fulfill the requirement of at least 300 hours for 3 credit hours during spring/summer semester.(Student Assistant to Planner) September 2011-April 2012Continuation of internship during 2011/2012 academic year with additional responsibilities and new projects. Status change.Supervisor: Kristin Keery-Turkelson, City Planner

Michigan

-Participated as an active member of the conference steering committee-Advertised the conference on the GVSU campus and within the Geography and Planning Department-Contacted planning professionals across Michigan in search of keynote speaker and conference mentors-Reviewed and voted upon abstracts for conference presentationsStudent liasion representing GVSU's Geography and Planning department in planning for the Michigan Association of Planning Student Conference (SMAP) that was held on March 16, 2012. The SMAP conference is a coordinated effort between students at all of the universities in Michigan which support an urban planning program or planning curriculum.

Grand Haven, Michigan

Stocking and customer service.

Allendale, Michigan

Food prep, cook, clean.

Brighton, Michigan

Phones, customer service, transactions, inventory.

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Public Management, Urban & Regional Policy/Planning, Cumulative Gpa: 3.9/4.0

Activities and Societies: Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies - Cook Leadership AcademyCONFERENCES ATTENDED: 2012: Michigan.

Bachelor Of Science, Geography, City And Regional Planning, Geographic Information Systems, Geography And Planning Gpa: 3.5/4.0

Minor: Environmental Studies Certificate: Sustainable City and Regional Planning Member: Gamma Theta Upsilon, International Geographic.