Warren Wells, AICP

Experience

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  U.S. Naval Academy Tennis Camp

  Jul 2006 - Aug 2006

  Tennis Coach

  Instructed basic tennis technique, rules of the game, and sportsmanship for two, week-long sessions

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  University of Maryland Baltimore County

  Aug 2008 - May 2009

  Teaching Assistant

  Led two sections of 20 students in weekly discussion. Engaged diverse group of students in applying ethics to real-world problems. Held weekly office hours for students to ask questions about course material and receive writing assistance.Graded weekly quizzes and 120 student essays per semester.

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  Amnesty International

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Administrative Intern

  Communicated with and mobilized local media, advocacy groups, and local Amnesty Members for three protest rallies.Edited twice-monthly newsletter sent to regional Amnesty members (PA, MD, VA, WV, DE, and Washington, DC).

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  Citizenship Law-Related Education

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

  Volunteer Maryland VISTA Member

  Served as an AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer in the Media/Outreach specialty. My work was to revamp CLREP's promotional material, increase online presence, and assist in the management of its several programs, notably Baltimore City Teen Court, a diversionary program for youth offenders.

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  Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  Group Facilitator

  Led daily groups of 8-12 participants on challenge course, facilitating activities promoting teamwork, problem solving, and leadership-building through cooperation. Participants ranged in age from 3rd grade to college students and corporate groups.

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  Conflict Resolution Center of Baltimore County

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2014

  Community Conference Facilitator

  Organized and facilitate Community Conferences, a form of alternative conflict resolution. In a Community Conference, all the parties involved in or affected by a conflict meet and discuss what happened before reaching a written agreement to repair the harm.I facilitated this process by reaching out to all parties, scheduling the conference, and ensuring that all participants are able to contribute to the agreement.

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  Strong City Baltimore

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2016

  Operations Manager

  Provided on-demand IT support to a staff of over 50, solving hardware, software, and networking problems.Co-organized and led logistical support for multiple annual events, each with several hundred attendees.Coordinated purchasing, setup, and maintenance of all computer equipment.Researched and implemented new software to facilitate the work of others in the organization, leading initial training and providing ongoing support.

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  UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2018

  Graduate Student in Urban and Regional Planning

  Received a Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, with a concentration in Transportation Policy and Planning, at the Luskin School of Public Affairs. Graduate Assistant Researcher for Donald Shoup, editing chapters of his most recent book, Parking and the City.Served as teaching assistant for two classes: Planning Economics and Quantitative Analysis II

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  Cypress Creek Renewables

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Zoning Team Intern

  Assisted in early stages of siting and approval for utility-scale solar energy installations in New York. Reviewed and confirmed zoning regulations in 60+ NY municipalities. Provided written response to public comments and developed briefing documents for on-the-ground staff to respond to frequently asked questions.Led process to develop new system for creating visual renderings of proposed solar projects to aid in easing community concerns.

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  LADOT

  Nov 2017 - Apr 2018

  Student Professional Worker

  Served as data analyst for Vision Zero, a program to eliminate road deaths in the City of Los Angeles by 2025. Prepared reports for LADOT officials and the Mayor's office, providing status updates on local and citywide road safety interventions.

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  Kimley-Horn

  Aug 2018 - Jan 2021

  Transportation Plannner

  Assisted in development of station access plan for BART Silicon Valley Extension Phase II (San Jose and Santa Clara), ensuring that future riders will be able to access the station by foot, bike, and transit.Developed express bus implementation plan for West Contra Costa County, performing job market analysis, designing route alignments, assembling cost estimates, and authoring final report.Provided assistance with GIS analysis, graphics development, public engagement/outreach, and technical writing for a wide variety of transportation projects in the Bay Area. Show less

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  Marin County Bicycle Coalition

  Feb 2021 - now

  Policy & Planning Director

  Advocate for bike facilities that provide access to people of all ages and abilities across Marin County's 11 cities and unincorporated areas.Coordinate campaigns and efforts toward completing the North-South and East-West Greenways, which will provide bike facilities separate from automobiles for short- and long-distance travel. Represent MCBC with elected and appointed leaders at the local, regional, and state level.