Resume
Education
Master of Community Planning
Aug 2022 - Apr 2024
BSc. Development Planning
Jul 2015 - Jun 2015
Work
Experience
Urban Planner
May 2024 - Nov 2025
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Conducted existing conditions analyses across demographics, land use, housing, transportation, environmental features, and economic trends to inform planning recommendations.
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Prepared planning deliverables, including comprehensive plan chapters, agricultural and farmland protection plan elements, feasibility studies, and revitalization strategies.
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Drafted zoning code updates and district descriptions, developed zoning maps, prepared comparative analyses, and summarized inconsistencies and improvement needs.
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Drafted zoning code updates and district descriptions, developed zoning maps, prepared comparative analyses, and summarized inconsistencies and improvement needs.
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Developed SEQR documentation, including Parts 1, 2, and 3, Negative Declarations, project narratives, and SHPO consultation materials.
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Prepared NEPA documentation, completing Categorical Exclusion reviews, drafting Environmental Assessments, and supporting Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI) determinations
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Created high-quality maps, graphics, and public-facing boards using ArcGIS Pro, InDesign, Illustrator, and related software.
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Facilitated and supported public meetings, workshops, stakeholder interviews, and online surveys; synthesized community input to shape goals, strategies, and land-use recommendations.
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Collaborated with municipal officials, engineers, designers, and interdisciplinary teams to align project outcomes with community visions and regulatory frameworks.
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Assisted project managers with research, regulatory review, and production of planning reports, presentations, and engagement summaries.
Community Development Co-Op
May - August, 2023
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Managed and assisted with community development projects of CHCURC, including but not limited to pedestrian safety efforts, real estate projects, small business support initiatives, streetscape improvement, etc.
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Wrote 3 major grant applications for affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization ($287,900 approved cumulatively).
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Prepared impact reports on various community development projects.
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Worked as needed with business owners and other stakeholders to implement programs.
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Assisted and led as necessary programs through the Hamilton Avenue Business District to ensure that the community is appropriately engaged and appreciated in the work of CHCURC.
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Assisted in the implementation of all events throughout the Hamilton Avenue Business District
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Jul 2019 - August, 2022
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Managed and assisted with community development projects of CHCURC, including but not limited to pedestrian safety efforts, real estate projects, small business support initiatives, streetscape improvement, etc.
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Wrote 3 major grant applications for affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization ($287,900 approved cumulatively).
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Prepared impact reports on various community development projects.
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Worked as needed with business owners and other stakeholders to implement programs.
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Assisted and led as necessary programs through the Hamilton Avenue Business District to ensure that the community is appropriately engaged and appreciated in the work of CHCURC.
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Assisted in the implementation of all events throughout the Hamilton Avenue Business District
Skills &
Expertise
Planning & Policy
- Comprehensive Planning
- Transportation Planning
- Neighborhood Revitalization / Master Planning
- Land-use & Zoning Analysis
- Environmental Planning
- SEQR & NEPA
Technical & Analytical
- GIS Mapping & Spatial Analysis (ArcGIS Pro)
- Environmental, housing, & transportation analysis
- Data synthesis & reporting
Engagement & Design
- Public engagement (Public Meetings, Charettes, Workshops, Surveys, etc.)
- Visualization & layout (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Miro, etc.)
- Clear communication of complex concepts