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Cecilia Kim, Ph.D

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Planning Manager at Opticos Design

  • Education

    • Hongik University

      2001 - 2003
      Master of Engineering City Planning

      Activities and Societies: ▪ Research on public space and human behavior with Dr. Junmo Kang, 2002-2003 ▪ Thesis: A Post-Design Evaluation of the Urban Environment ▪ Teaching Assistant: Urban Sociology, Practice in Urban Planning Studio, 2001-2002 ▪ Coordinator, Annual Senior Graduation Exhibition, Hong-Ik University, 2001~2002 ▪ Administrator, Department of Urban Engineering IT/Computer Management, Hong-Ik University, 2001~2002 Emphasis on Urban Design and Social Behavior

    • UC Irvine

      2009 - 2018
      Ph.D Planning, Policy, and Design

      Activities and Societies: ▪ Research on form-based codes & sustainability with Dr. Garde, 2013-Present ▪ Instructor: Statistical Analysis in Social Ecology, 2015 ▪ Guest Lecturer: Urban Design Studio for Planners, Design Theory, and Design & Planning Graphics, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011 ▪ Teaching Assistant: Naturalistic Field Research, Cultural Ecology & Environmental Design, Water Resource Policy, Environmental Analysis & Design, Sustainability II, Urban Design Principles, Elements of Environmental Design, 2010-2017 Research focus on urban design, development regulations, form-based codes and zoning

    • Hongik University

      1997 - 2001
      Bachelor of Engineering Urban Engineering

      Activities and Societies: ▪ Graduate Project: Uijongbu City Master Plan ▪ "Ideal City" band member: electric guitar Focus on Urban Planning

    • University of Southern California

      2004 - 2006
      MPL Planning (Design)

      Activities and Societies: ▪ Comprehensive Exam Project: El Monte Urban Transit Center ▪ Reason Foundation, Research on rail transit with Dr. Ted Balaker, 2005 ▪ Coordinator for Photo Exhibition, Images of Development: Tanzania & Beijing, Lewis Hall Gallery Exhibition, University of Southern California, 2006 ▪ Communications Chair, Associated Students of Planning and Development, University of Southern California, 2004~2006 Specialization in Design and Preservation of the Built Environment

  • Experience

    • Youngdo English School

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2004
      Teacher

    • Advanced Dong-Lim Engineering & Consulting

      Apr 2002 - Feb 2004
      Planner

      ▪ Participated in traffic demand forecast and feasibility evaluation of major road and railroad projects in the Seoul Metropolitan Area.

    • Reason Foundation

      Sept 2005 - Nov 2005
      Research Assistant

      ▪ Conducted research and literature reviews of scholarly work for article “Do Economists Reach a Conclusion on Rail Transit?” published on Econ Journal Watch, Vol. 3, Num. 3 Sept. 2006

    • PlaceWorks

      Aug 2006 - Dec 2016

      ▪ Managed and presented on planning projects involving zoning, form-based codes, land use, housing, transportation, environmental, and coastal issues.Directed development of project scope, including estimates, budgets and schedules.Established and trained team members on corporate brand guidelines to enable design consistency across reports, plans, and marketing.▪ Professional Projects: Fullerton Zoning Code Update (Form-Based), Calimesa Creek Master Plan (SCAG Compass Blueprint Project), CollegeTown Specific Plan, SCAG 2016 RTP SCS Interactive Web Document, North Hemet Revitalization Plan, Saddle Creek/Saddle Crest Conceptual Land Plan, San Bernardino Transit Zoning Code, Tustin Legacy Specific Plan, Harbor Mixed Use Transit Corridor Specific Plan and EIR, Fullerton College Connector Study, The Ontario Plan, Strategic Framework & Priorities Workbook: Little Saigon, Moran and West State Streets Show less

      • Senior Designer/Graphics Design Manager

        Mar 2014 - Dec 2016

      • Associate Designer

        Jan 2008 - Mar 2014

      • Assistant Designer

        Aug 2006 - Jan 2008

    • UC Irvine

      Jan 2010 - Dec 2013
      Teaching Assistant

      • Naturalistic Field Research, Upper Division – Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Spring 2011, Winter 2010, Summer 2010• Cultural Ecology and Environmental Design, Upper Division – Winter 2013, Winter 2012• Water Resource Policy, Upper Division – Winter 2013• Environmental Analysis and Design, Lower Division – Fall 2012• Sustainability II, Upper Division – Spring 2012• Urban Design Principles, Upper Division – Fall 2011, Winter 2011• Elements of Environmental Design, Upper Division – Fall 2010• Crime and the Cinema, Upper Division – Spring 2010 Show less

    • UC Irvine

      Aug 2015 - Sept 2015
      Principal Instructor

      ▪ Taught Statistical Analysis in Social Ecology, an introductory course on fundamental concepts in statistics and techniques of statistical analysis.

    • California State University, Northridge

      Aug 2018 - Jan 2020
      Lecturer

      Educated and engaged students in graphic communications for planners and qualitative research and writing through lecture, lab, and fieldwork.

    • Sargent Town Planning, Inc.

      Mar 2020 - Nov 2021
      Senior Associate

    • Harris & Associates

      Nov 2021 - Jul 2023
      Senior Planner

    • Opticos Design, Inc.

      Jul 2023 - now
      Planning Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Course Design

      UCI Center for Engaged Instruction

    • Certificate in Teaching for Urban Development

      Korea Planners Association

    • National Technical Qualification of Engineer Urban Planning

      Human Resources Development Service of Korea

    • FBC 101e: The ABCs of Form-Based Codes

      Form-Based Codes Institute
      Feb 2014

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Cecilia Kim, Ph.D
      Dean’s Dissertation Writing Fellowship, School of Social Ecology University of California, Irvine 2015
    • Awarded to Cecilia Kim, Ph.D
      Research Grant, Planning, Policy, and Design University of California, Irvine 2013
    • Awarded to Cecilia Kim, Ph.D
      Graduate Scholar Award International Conference on Design Principles and Practice 2012
    • Awarded to Cecilia Kim, Ph.D
      Research Grant, Planning, Policy, and Design University of California, Irvine 2010
    • Awarded to Cecilia Kim, Ph.D
      Fee Fellowship University of California, Irvine 2009
    • Awarded to Cecilia Kim, Ph.D
      Myra L. Frank Memorial Graduate Scholarship Women’s Transportation Seminar 2005
    • Awarded to Cecilia Kim, Ph.D
      Scholarship for Excellence Hong-Ik University 2002
    • Awarded to Cecilia Kim, Ph.D
      Scholarship for Excellence Hong-Ik University 2001

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Guest Lecturer

      Issued by Hongik University
      Hongik UniversityAssociated with Cecilia Kim, Ph.D

    • Speaker

      Issued by UC Irvine on Jan 2016
      UC IrvineAssociated with Cecilia Kim, Ph.D

    • Ad Hoc Reviewer

      Issued by Journal of Urban Affairs on Jan 2014
      Journal of Urban AffairsAssociated with Cecilia Kim, Ph.D

    • Website Administrator

      Issued by UC Irvine on Jan 2014
      UC IrvineAssociated with Cecilia Kim, Ph.D

    • Coordinator for Photo Exhibition

      Issued by University of Southern California on Jan 2006
      University of Southern CaliforniaAssociated with Cecilia Kim, Ph.D

    • Guest Speaker

      Issued by University of California, Irvine on Oct 2018
      University of California, IrvineAssociated with Cecilia Kim, Ph.D

    • Student Host

      Issued by UC Irvine on Jan 2010
      UC IrvineAssociated with Cecilia Kim, Ph.D

    • Communications Chair

      Issued by University of Southern California on Jan 2004
      University of Southern CaliforniaAssociated with Cecilia Kim, Ph.D

    • Coordinator

      Issued by Hongik University on Jan 2001
      Hongik UniversityAssociated with Cecilia Kim, Ph.D

    • Administrator for IT/Computer Management

      Issued by Hongik University on Jan 2001
      Hongik UniversityAssociated with Cecilia Kim, Ph.D