Urban Designer

AANAL VORA

********@*****.***

www.garnishlifestyle.com

URBAN DESIGNER

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Multifaceted, growth-focused, and detail-oriented professional with comprehensive experience in site and layout planning, design, and implementation, project management, and transportation development. Adept at managing various architectural projects; creating models and AutoCAD drawings; as well as researching and analyzing field data. Knowledgeable of land-use planning, community development, transit oriented development, bike and pedestrian safety through urban and street design. Articulate communicator with well-honed communication skills. Multilingual in English, Hindi, and Gujarati (Indian) languages.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Computer Designs ~ Mapping Programs ~ Photo Editing ~ Interior Designing

Blueprint Design and Planning ~ Facility and Home Renovations ~ Urban Design and Project Conceptualization

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Fort Monroe Authority, Hampton, VA

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING ASSISTANT 2012–2014

- Utilized existing data and field measurements in designing models of historic properties

- Facilitated the inventory of existing sources at Fort Monroe and organize into a catalog of resources while coordinating with researchers in arranging and disseminating the resources to potential users and the general public

- Applied keen attention to detail in surveying and capturing current conditions around the property

- Performed in-depth research on physical, social, economic, transportation, and other factors for effective land management in the district

- Provided effectual support in presenting findings, recommendations, and reports of actions

Buffalo Place, Inc., Buffalo, NY

PLANNING INTERN 2010–2012

- Rendered assistance to the planning manager on existing projects associated to the Central Business District of downtown Buffalo

- Led GIS projects by updating downtown parking map and inventory and designing the 2011 assessment map for CBD

- Developed the “You Are Here” signage for the Car-sharing Main Street project

- Acquired knowledge of the planning and design phase of Car-sharing Main Street project by reviewing documents and attending weekly meetings in the city with various stakeholders, and private architecture and engineering companies

State University of New York, Albany, NY

CAMPUS PLANNING INTERN, Facilities and Management 2008–2009

- Expertly oversaw the physical space inventory (PSI) with drawings and information from internal and external entities

- Ensured compliance with University of Albany standards in designing and editing drawings using AutoCAD

- Eliminated space schedules from drawings and transferred them to the PSI database

- Thoroughly assessed the site by gathering, reviewing, and synthesizing field data for East Campus of University

- Provided expert assistance to the senior planners in various field works

Landside Operations, San Francisco Airport Commission, CA

TRANSPORTATION PLANNING INTERN 2008

- Demonstrated adeptness in executing surveys on Airport Ground Transportation issues including pedestrian crossing analysis, signal timings, curbside door-to-door shuttle coordinator surveys, employee bus tracking devices, and limousine tracking surveys

- Examined and recorded data about Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) utilized at the SFO Airport

- Participated various field trips at the airport and engaged in unannounced inspection of passenger carriers for smog check initiated by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the San Francisco Police Department

- Analyzed and suggested modifications in adherence with the latest American with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines for Shared-Ride Van Operators

- Successfully accomplished research-based project related with airport facilities for bike-commuting employees

- Evaluated factors by working collaboratively with SFO Airport Planning Department in surveys resulting to delays of flight arrival services

- Keenly monitored delays in arrival schedule and amount of passenger traffic in boarding areas of the SFO Airport

Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI), San Jose State University, CA

RESEARCH ASSISTANT 2007–2008

- Generated and assessed MTI reports based on various regional transit rails for their success and failures focusing on language and numeric data

- Created research outline with objectives focusing in the study of public transit ridership with reference to urban scenario

- Displayed proficiency in reviewing reports associated to Public Transit Ridership and Urban Decentralization

Department of Planning-City of San Jose, San Jose, CA, USA

PLANNING INTERN 2007

- Supported senior planners in assisting the public in land-use planning and zoning queries by referring zoning maps, database, and zoning ordinances to identify queries

- Took part in the 2010 Decennial Census Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) Program by conducting thorough monitoring of the San Jose City maps with latest addresses and GIS maps available

Earlier Position Held:

Abstract Image Architectural Company, Ahmedabad India

ARCHITECT

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Garnish Lifestyle (www.garnishlifestyle.com)

BLOG CREATOR/AUTHOR/WRITER/EDITOR 2014–Present

EDUCATION

Masters of Urban and Regional Planning

Graduate Student Organization-Graduate Student Representative

State University of New York, Albany, NY, USA

Bike-Sharing a Public Private Partnership

Bachelors of Architecture in School of Architecture

Arvindbhai Patel Institute of Environmental Design, Vallabh Vidyanagar, India

Research on Floating Structures and Urban Design of a Floating Restaurant and Multipurpose Facility in a River

AFFILIATIONS

American Planning Association (APA) Transportation Research Board (TRB) The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA)

ACTIVITIES

Intern/Development Committee Member: Habitat for Humanity, Buffalo, NY, USA

Architecture Student Council Member: Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, India

Student Representative: Five Wounds Brookwood Terrace Neighborhood Initiative (San Jose State University Community Planning), San Jose, CA, USA

Young Member: TRB Landscape and environmental Design Committee, City, State

Team Member: Pomegranate Café’s Garden Design Project (San Jose State University Community Planning), Downtown San Jose, CA, USA

Attendee: National Historic Preservation Conference, Buffalo, NY, USA Transportation Research Board (TRB)’s Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, USA

Member: Ahmedabad Heritage Society, Ahmedabad, India

TECHNICAL ACUMEN

Design Software (ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, and Google SketchUp)

Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

GIS Application (ArcView/ArcGIS Mapping Software)

Photography and Photo-editing Software

Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop CorelDraw

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