BRETT L. P AUL
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Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Mobile: 630-***-****
SYNOPSIS
Recent graduate in Urban Planning with multiple work experiences, quailed for career opportunities where organizational skills,
attention to detail and analytical abilities will be of value.
E D U C AT I O N
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, CHAMPAIGN
Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Planning, 2010
Representative Coursework: Watershed Ecology Planning; GIS for Planners; Ecological Systems in Planning; Community
Development Workshop; Analytical Planning Methods; Economic Development Planning; Local Planning, Government and Law
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
XSITE REAL ESTATE, INC. May 2009 – May 2010
Westchester, IL (full-time in addition to college)
Real Estate Associate
Performed wide range of duties for commercial real estate brokerage firm. Created new marketing package and strategy for future and
existing properties. Analyzed sites for new developments and tenant representation clients. Attended and participated in zoning meetings on
behalf of developer. Collected and organized data for properties and clients. Prospected through cold calling to help generate new business.
Hired to continue duties while attending school because of exceptional results and hard work
Took on task of researching sustainable and environmentally conscious technology and building methods for developer to use in
future developments
BX MANAGEMENT May 2008 – August 2009
Westchester, IL
Property Management Intern
Given full property manager duties of 50,000 square foot shopping center. Created property management and maintenance budget for new
development. Performed lease administration duties. Worked with the shopping center’s tenants to insure compliance of zoning regulations.
Created contact directory for owners and managers of businesses. Worked directly with municipality and the center’s tenants to integrate
center in local festival. Helped solve tenants’ problems and was point of contact for any questions about property management.
ADDITIONAL I N F O R M AT I O N
Computer Proficiency – MS Office, Arc GIS, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator
Organizations – American Planning Association, International Council of Shopping Centers, Alpha Tau Omega at The
University of Illinois (Philanthropy Chair, 2009 and New Member Educator, 2008)
License – Illinois Real Estate Sales Person License
Travel – Traveled throughout Europe (Summer 2010)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
In final semester of college maintained high grade-point average while carrying 18 hours of coursework, training for and completing a full
marathon, working full-time and participating in multiple organizations. Organized a successful community meeting and community
garden workday for local church as final project for community development workshop.