Environmental Design Student - GIS & Urban Planning Enthusiast

James Schmidt

East Setauket, NY - (***) *** - ***9 - ************@*****.***

EDUCATION

Stony Brook University Expected: December 2026

BA., Environmental Design, Policy, and Planning

Coursework: GIS, Urban Systems, Environmental Planning, Sustainability Studies Focus Areas: Urban Design, Spatial Analysis, Community Planning EXPERIENCE

Bagel Express November 2021 – April 2026

Server

Provided customer service in a fast-paced environment during peak hours Coordinated with coworkers to maintain workflow and efficiency East Setauket, NY

Maintained cleanliness, food safety, and daily operation standards Maintained efficiency and accuracy during high-volume rush periods Adopt-A-Highway Program February 2024 – Present

Volunteer

Participate in monthly highway cleanup efforts through fraternity service Support environmental sustainability and community improvement initiatives Stony Brook, NY

PROJECTS

Flood Vulnerability Analysis - Long Island, NY

ArcGIS Pro Spatial Analysis Environmental Planning Conducted GIS-based flood vulnerability assessment for Long Island using elevation, impervious surface, and land cover data. Integrated USGS DEM and NLCD datasets to identify areas most at risk of flooding Reclassified and overlaid spatial variables to produce a flood-risk suitability model Campus Site Assessment & Redesign Proposal

Stony Brook University Frey Hall / Chemistry Site Conducted site analysis of a high-traffic campus area including pedestrian movement, seating use, circulation patterns, and physical conditions

Developed redesign recommendations including seating improvements, paving upgrades, greenery, and gathering space enhancements

Produced written planning report with observations, findings, and final recommendations TECHNICAL SKILLS

GIS / Planning Tools: ArcGIS Pro, Spatial Analysis, Map Layouts Software: Google Workspace (Docs, Slides), Microsoft Excel Concepts: Urban Planning, Site Assessment, Sustainability, Land Use Analysis Interpreted results to support mitigation planning for coastal and low-lying communities

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