SKILLS

Proficient: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign, HTML.

Working Knowledge: GIS, AutoCAD, Access, Photoshop, Illustrator,

Dreamweaver, CSS.

Educational experience: SQL, ColdFusion, PHP, JavaScript.

EDUCATION

University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Masters in Community Planning 2012

3.5 GPA. Community Planning Studio: Explore, Teach, Serve: A Concept Plan

for "Urban Agriculture Station" in College Park, MD.

American University, Washington, DC

B.A. in Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, Government

(C.L.E.G.) 2006

3.75 GPA, Magna Cum Laude, University Honors, Golden Key National Honor

Society, PTK Merit Scholarship,

CERTIFICATION

Montgomery College, Rockville, MD

Certificate of Web Development 2010

WORK EXPERIENCE

Baltimore Green Space, Baltimore, MD Jan - Jul 2013

Research Assistant, GIS project

Forest Patch study to help Baltimore City save existing tree canopy for

human and ecological benefit. Used GIS spatial analysis tools to develop

several maps displaying information about forest patches on vacant parcels.

Arlington County, Arlington, VA Jun - Aug 2012

Zoning Intern

Reviewed residential construction plans for compliance with zoning laws.

Enforced zoning laws by advising when applications did not meet

requirements. Answered applicant inquiries regarding building permit

status and questions or comments. Filled out and researched for a FOIA

request, and helped supervisor with technology needs.

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Maryland State Delegate, Baltimore, MD Oct - Dec 2012

GIS Legislative Intern, Mary Washington

Assisted with geo-coding addresses to create maps with point density

analysis. Created several maps displaying election results for the state of

Maryland. Downloaded and cataloged shape files.

Miami-Dade County, Miami, FL Jun - Aug 2011

Planning Intern

Researched zoning codes of various jurisdictions and drafted zoning

ordinances. Topics included Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Green

Districts, Rating Systems for Green Neighborhoods and Green Roadways,

Bicycle Parking, Solar Access Rights, Farmer's Markets, and Accessory

Dwelling Units.

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