Stephanie L. Hawkins
*** ********* ***** ***. ** Clemson, SC, 29631
*******@*******.*** (708) 224 - 5769
EDUCATION
Clemson University Master of Real Estate Development, 2013 Candidate
Iowa State University Bachelors of Science in Community and Regional Planning Minor: Spanish
May 2011 (One of only 16 accredited undergraduate planning programs in the United States)
Related Coursework: Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Development Process, Site Planning,
Accounting & Finance, Sustainable Communities, Community Economic Development,
Planning Law Administration & Implementation, Public Administration, Spanish for
Business Professionals, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
RELEVANT RESEARCH AND EXPERIENCE
City of Fairfield, Iowa Go Green Initiative
Sustainable Best Practices Team
Iowa State University Design Extension Office and Fairfield, IA Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
Developed ideas, strategies, and tactics to be used in reforming Fairfield's existing
development policies in order to implement the goals suggested in the comprehensive plan
Collected data, analyze, then produce goals and recommendations for the final draft of the
ordinance
Individually researched best practices (including solutions, alternatives, funding, etc.) for
varied types of sustainable transportation designed for small town rural Iowa
Iowa State University Institute for Transportation - Go! Magazine
Ames, IA Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
Translated the next issue of magazine and contribute to its Spanish version publication,
English to Spanish translation
Individually translated informative fact about transportation from English to Spanish
Iowa State University Campus-town Capstone
Ames, IA Aug 2009 - Dec 2009
Developed strategy and implementation for revitalization and historic preservation of the
Iowa State University Campus-town; building a stronger community relationship between
the two key institutions
Independent Study - A Forgotten Neighborhood: a case study of South Shore, Chicago, Illinois
Independent Study - How has the current economic and housing crisis been affected by the
suburbanization of Orange County, California during the 1950s?
Independent Study - Sustainable Economic Communities (case study)
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Clemson University, Richard H. Pennell Center for Real Estate
Clemson, SC Aug 2011 May 2012
Research analyst for the Center and perform office tasks
Latin Chamber of Commerce
Las Vegas, NV Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
Assistant to the Director, customer and community service, and Microsoft Office suite tasks
Iowa State University, East Side Market
Ames, IA Aug 2009 - May 2009, Aug 2010 - May 2011
Assisted with the opening and closing of store, customer service, cashier, food preparation,
and stocker
University Community Childcare
Ames, IA Feb 2009 - May 2009
Teacher's aide in after-school program for children aged program for children aged two to
twelve; assisted teachers in the planning and execution of activities
Iowa State University, Athletic Department
Ames, IA Sept 2008 - Dec 2008
Attendance monitor for athletes; submitted weekly reports
Iowa State University, Phone Center
Ames, IA Sept 2008 - Nov 2008
Fundraiser for Iowa State University alumni programs
Batteries Plus
Homewood, IL May 2008 - Aug 2008
Cashier, technician, designed and set up displays, responsible for opening and closing the
store alone
University of Illinois at Chicago, Early Outreach Program
Chicago, IL Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
Teen mentor for students from first to eighth grade for educational summer program
Vector Marketing
Homewood, IL Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
Product marketing and salesperson
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
ACCESS
Ames, IA Feb 2008 - May 2008
Certified victim's advocate, communicating with temporary residents, basic housekeeping
duties
Excellent written Spanish skills, Intermediate oral Spanish skills, Microsoft Office Suite
SKILLS
Urban Land Institute
MEMBERSHIPS
International Council of Shopping Centers
Clemson University Graduate Student Government Senator
Sustainability, Sustainable Materials, Infill Development, Restoration and Revitalization,
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Historic Preservation, Mixed- Use Development, Economic Development
Reading; Staying up-to-date of current local and international news; Researching
HOBBIES
architectural, planning and real estate development topics and theories; Writing; Music;
Drawing and sketching