Project Management Design

Sharon Snook

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abl2nk@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS SUMMARY

. Direct project management, programs and training experience.

. Strong writing, editing, grant research and proposal writing

skills.

. Database management and administration of office operations.

. Fluent in a multitude of software programs from project management

to design.

. Ability to meet deadlines, work well under pressure and prioritize

multiple assignments.

EDUCATION

Master of Urban Planning and Public Policy

August 2009

College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs, University of

Illinois, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design May 2006

Harrington College of Design, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science in Anthropology December 1995

University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK

EXPERIENCE

Community Design Review Commissioner October 2009-Present

Village of Oak Park, Illinois

Work to enhance the attractiveness of the Village, including

walkways and other public property. Tasks and projects include

providing design advice and developing resource material to aid in

private property development. As a Commissioner I hear the requests

for sign regulation variations.

USEPA Browfields Assessment Grant Coordinator February 2010-

Present

City of Blue Island, Illinois

. Assisted in application process, write-up and amendments to work

plans for 2008, 2009 and 2010 Brownfields Grants awarded to the

City

. Track and organize grant progress through quarterly reports

. Assisting in the set-up of a "Community Health Monitoring Program"

with ATSDR and USEPA to involve residents in local health issues

. Responsible for maintaining the "Blue Island Brownfields

Initiative" Website

. Compose monthly newsletter and brochure for Brownfields

Initiative

. Adept in project management

Research Analyst Intern June 2009-

February2010

The Laubacher Co., Chicago, Illinois

. Analyzing and synthesizing the research, and documenting policies

and practices at the federal, state, and local level that

strengthen community strategies for special needs and affordable

housing

. Assisted in long range planning of special needs and affordable

housing projects.

. Provided support for design related activities including assisting

with community workshops and city council meetings

. Prepared surveys and interviews for affordable housing providers

and network social economy agencies

. Knowledge of CDBG, AHP and LIHTC & Historic tax credits

GIS Analyst July

2008-May 2009

Urban GIS, Chicago, Illinois

. Maintained and updated GIS datasets for City of

Country Club Hills and Metropolitan Water Reclamation

District

. Produced mapping products for external and internal

use

. GIS data entry, attributing, and metadata creation

. Conducted research; read and interpreted maps,

blueprints, survey documents and sketches

Interior Designer January 2004

-December 2007

SSI Interior Designs, Portland, Oregon

. Oversaw daily operations, including purchasing,

outsourcing and client relations

. Developed and formulated the total interior design

concept for projects

. Developed schematic layouts to determine practical

requirements and project limitations

. Conferred with clients and stakeholders to resolve

problems or latent conditions that may arise during

construction

Achievements: Most prestigious designed property a 1.6 million

vacation rental property on the Oregon Coast,

http://www.vacationrental.org/rentals/Happy-Camp-Clipper.html

Director of Volunteer Services August 1999-

September 2003

Crisis Center for South Suburbia, Tinley Park, Illinois

. Connected people with opportunities to serve

. Project Management- Oversaw the creation and

execution of project work plans and revised as

appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements

. Volunteer Management, training and support

. Development of new programs and ideas - Stay abreast

of new trends and developments in volunteer

management. Meet with key partners to develop new

ideas and ways of engaging people with the community

COMPUTER SKILLS

Drafting AutoCAD ~ Graphic Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design

Mapping Arc GIS Editor, Info and Arc View ~ Modeling Sketch Up, 3D Studio

Max

Office Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio Operating Systems

MS Windows XP, Vista Project Management - Liquid Planner and MS Project

Manager~ Statistical SPSS

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/ VOLUNTEER ACTITIVTIES

Volunteer, Passport in Time, National Parks Service Archaeological

Surveys, April 2010-ongoing

Member, Women in Planning and Development, August 2009-present

Member, American Planning Association, 2007-present

Citizenship Test Tutor, Erie House, Chicago, IL, November 2009-March 2010

Member, American Society of Interior Designers, Illinois Chapter, 2005-

2008

Newsletter Editor; Member, Strategic Planning Committee

American Society of Interior Designers, Oregon Chapter, 2003-2005

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