Tigran Agdaian
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QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• Environmental Law and
Policy
• Natural Resource
Management
• Land Use Planning
• NEPA/CEQA Compliance
• Transportation Planning
• State and Federal Law
• Grant Writing
• Resource Conservation
• SPSS
• Guidestar
• R – Studio
• Microsoft and Google
Platforms
• Qulatrics
EDUCATION
San Francisco State University, Cum Laude Spring 2018 Major – Environmental Studies Minor – Political Science Bachelor of Science, GPA 3.56, Dean’s List 7 of 8 Semesters Panetta Institute For Public Policy Fall 2017
Two week intensive course program led by Secretary Leon Panetta stimulating critical and analytical though through seminars led by policy professionals in preparation for a congressional internship with the U.S. House of Representatives.
EXPERIENCE
National Parks Conservation Association – Internship January 2018 – Present
• Tracked specific actions regarding Tule Lake Unit and Black Panther Party Historic Sites
• Assist in research and legislative analysis
• Analyze projects going through NEPA process
• Conduct outreach with community leaders, national park officials, congressional staff, and researchers
• Produced public comment letter
U.S. House of Representatives – Congressional Internship August 2017 – November 2017
• Represented SFSU in Washington D.C. for 2017 Panetta Institute Congressional Internship Program
• Supported staff of Congressman John Garamendi (CA-03) in issue areas of environment, land use, disaster recovery, transportation and infrastructure development, and mergers
• Provided legislative and issue recommendations and supplemented congressional hearing comments
• Briefed member for specific meetings
• Spoke to and registered constituent comments and provided information regarding tours
• Trained new interns
Surfrider Association – Volunteer April 2017 – Present
• Participated in beach cleanups on Ocean Beach in San Francisco San Francisco State – Resident Service Assistant September 2016 – June 2017
• Staffed service desk to verify proof of residency
• Conducted tasks such as distributing mail, tracking and reporting housing complaints, and directing students to proper staff members.
BART District 8 – Internship January 2017 – May 2017
• Worked alongside Legislative Director, Director of Operations, and Board Member Nick Josefowitz (D-08)
• Provided research and legislative analysis for issues, such as: transportation, clean energy, housing and development, and affordable housing
• Summarized aspects of NEPA/CEQA documents
• Prepared BART board meeting notes and talking points
• Attended meetings and events on behalf of staff
Journeys – Sales Associate July 2014 – September 2016
• Assisted in maintaining high level of customer service in various locations
• Consistently exceeded sales goals set by manager
• Promoted to key-holder position
Thousand Oaks Botanical Garden – Volunteer December 2013 –February 2014
• Assisted with non-native plant removal, vegetation maintenance, and trail upkeep