Resume
Summary of Qualifications
2 years of professional planning experience.
Experience in management positions.
Experience reviewing/issuing permits.
Experience administering regulations, including SEPA.
Experience working with state agencies and tribal representatives.
Knowledge in urban planning and sustainable development.
Knowledge in land use law, politics and regulations.
Knowledge and experience with various software systems.
Quick learner with a desire to gain more knowledge.
Personal Skills
Natural Leader
Collaborative and team oriented
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Personable, social, responsible, and motivated
Completed a 40-hour training in interest based, multiparty conflict resolution and collaborative negotiation course.
Technical Skills
SketchUp
ArcGIS
Adobe Suite
Microsoft Office Suite
Bluebeam
Technical Writing
Accomplishments
C40 Students Reinventing Cities International Competition
Reimagining Railroad Ave. Studio Project
City of Bellingham Economic Report
Centennial Trail Connections: Arlington, Washington
Work Experience
Associate Planner 12/12/2022 - Present
Hiltons Shoes- Sales Associate
04/09/2019 - 04/2020
D’Albora Marina, Sydney, Australia- Dock Master
11/2015 – 4/2016
Cascade PaddleSports- Manager
06/2014 - 09/2016
Wave Aquatics- Life Guard & Swim Instructor
06-2013 - 12/2013
Education
2022 BA in Urban Planning & Sustainable Development with a specialization in GIS
GPA 3:71
Western Washington University
2018 AA in Arts & Sciences
Whatcom Community College
Relevant Courses
Analysis of Spatial Data
Community Development & Participatory Methods
GIS I, II, III
Land Use Regulation & Technical Writing
Native American Planning
Planning for Sustainable Communities
Plan Graphics & Site Design
Transportation Planning
Urban Design Studio
Adaptive Management
OHWM and Tidal Datum Delineation
Alternatives to bulkhead training
Writing defensible land use decisions
References
Nabil Kamel
Professor of Urban Studies and Planning
Western Washington University
Phone (360) 650-2440
Nicholas Zaferatos
Professor of Urban Planning
Western Washington University
Phone (360) 650-7660
Sheri Russell
Professional Mediator, Workplace Consultant, Instructor at WWU
Bellingham Mediation & Consulting