Barbara Sferra
Resume:
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a planning administrator that will effectively utilize my knowledge, education and experience in strategic planning, research and marketing and urban development.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts Urban Planning The University of Akron May 2008
Bachelor of Arts Geography Youngstown State University May 2006
Minor: Human Resource Management
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Internship NEFCO Metropolitan Planning Organization February 2008 - Present
Instructor University of Akron Introduction to Cultural Diversity February 2008- Present
Graduate Assistant U. Akron Introduction to Cultural Diversity August 2007- December 2007
Internship Wick Neighbors, Inc. Redevelopment Corporation June 2007 – August 2007
Graduate Assistant U. Akron Introduction to Cultural Diversity February 2008- Present Graduate Assistant U. Akron Introduction to Cultural Diversity January 2007– May 2007
Graduate Assistant U. Akron Introduction to Geography January 2007– May 2007
SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS
Computer Skills
• Word-Processing / Desktop Publishing: Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Basic Excel , SPSS, Kronos
• Technical: Basic ArcGIS 9.1
Language Skills
• Conversational Spanish
• Lecturer University Courses
Management and Team Building
• Managed 6 employees in daily activities, customer service, and research in the check support department.
• Successfully co-organized a benefit fundraiser of 5 volunteer resulting in raising over $20,000 for a neighborhood child
• Successfully co-organized a production of “FIRE” for a class project helping to educate the public on the diversity in the work place
Financial
• Responsible for all adjustments to the Federal Reserve Bank Federal Letter Invoice.
• Responsible for balancing incoming and outgoing federal letters and official bank checks.
• Responsible for balancing county tax payments and utility payments.
OTHER WORK
Systems Operator First Place Bank (Formerly FFY Bank) April 2001- September 2008
Check Support Manager FFY Bank (Formerly First Federal Savings) June 2000 – April 2001
Check Processor First Federal Savings November 1998- June 2000
RELATED COURSE WORK
Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems, Introduction Cartography, History Urban Planning, Industrial & Commercial Sites Location, Planning Analysis & Techniques, Environmental Planning, Tourism, Planning Law, Land Use Planning Methods, Practical Approaches to Planning, Spatial Analysis, Soils and Water, Transportation Planning, Human Resource Management, Performance Compensation & Appraisal, Managing Diversity, Organizational Behavior, Information Systems for Management
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