Analyst - GIS, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research

William Hsu

+314-***-**** *** S Stoneman Ave. Unit F Alhambra, CA 91801

www.linkedin.com/in/wfhsu *****.******@*****.*** www.iamlliw.com Arizona State University May, 2015

M.A. Environmental Social Science – Urbanism Concentration

GPA 4.0/4.0

Marketing and Communications Officer – US Green Building Council ASU Student Group Relevant Courses: GIS for Planners, Urban Design Studio, Sustainable Urbanism, Transportation/Environment, Urban Infrastructure Anatomy, Politics of Urban Spaces and Design, Planning/Development Control Law, Urban Environments Washington University in St. Louis May, 2011

B.A. Biology, Anthropology Minor

GPA 3.3/4.0

Dean’s List - Spring and Fall 2008

Experience

Glendale Historic Downtown Redesign, Arizona State University Tempe, AZ Project Lead Spring 2015

Performed grid overlay analysis in ArcGIS with building stock and parcel data to identify suitable sites for urban redevelopment in Glendale, Arizona based on protocols established by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Led team of four and assessed neighborhood conditions through field surveys and socio-economic research.

Visualized demographics, land use, and built environment data and proposed visions with GIS and SketchUp.

Developed policy and design changes for the envisioned vibrant local community in downtown Glendale. The Water, Energy, and Infrastructure Tempe, AZ

Co-Benefits of Smart Growth Planning in Phoenix Project, Arizona State University Spring 2014 Policy Analysis and Recommendations Team/Project Member

20-person team for a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded project on smart growth in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area; findings published online at http://repository.asu.edu/items/23060.

Researched economic structures, tax and zoning policies for over 15 municipalities in the metro area.

Collaborated with three sub-project teams and developed two future scenarios of transportation development patterns to understand costs and environmental impacts of water, energy, and transportation infrastructure.

Presented set of policy recommendations for city council and developers based on research and analysis findings. Maushaus, Arizona State University Tempe, AZ

Co-Founder/Design Team and Social Media Coordinator Spring 2014

Designed and constructed a micro-dwelling unit; project now a sustainability education tool for local schools.

Responsible for recruiting skilled volunteers through contacts with student organizations and web platform.

Secured funds through crowd-sourcing platform Kickstarter and achieved goal within three weeks.

Presented housing unit on campus upon completion and was featured on local news station. The Sustainability Consortium, Arizona State University Tempe, AZ Research Assistant Fall 2014

Detailed reviews on life-cycle analysis for general merchandise (household products, cosmetics, toys, electronics).

Identified environmental impact hotspots and improvement opportunities in life cycles of merchandise.

Produced key performance indicators in the sustainability measurement and reporting system. National Service, Department of Environmental Protection Taipei, Taiwan Foreign Languages Serviceman 2011-2012

Designed interactive environmental awareness outreach program targeting kids aged 5 to 12.

Led team of four and taught as an environmental awareness educator, reaching over 60 schools and 4000 students.

Translated over 150 government and conference documents and provided English interpretation for visitors. Additional Information

Language: Bilingual in Mandarin, conversational in French, Hindi, and Spanish Computer: Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ArcGIS 10.1, SketchUp, RStudio Other Experience: PrimatesPeru Project in Amazon Rain Forest – 4 months; 21cb.net – 3 years References available upon request

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