Experience

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  Nuremberg human rights center

  Jan 2000 - Mar 2002

  Documents analyst and educator

  Performed publicity for and helped facilitate educational events and workshops related to human rights. Translated materials from German to English, catalogued documents and updated library. Assisted in the creation of a curriculum for a supplementary educational program in German and English with the Nuremberg Documentation Center at the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds.

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  Euro-schulen nordbayern gmbh

  Sept 2000 - Mar 2002

  English language instructor

  Conducted business and general English courses with employees of companies such as Bosch and Deutsche Telekom as well as with the adult community of Bamberg, Germany. Planned lessons encompassing elements of English grammar, technical vocabulary and business formalities. Completed business document translations from German to English. Helped organize and facilitate of the International Language Day Festival.

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  Student career coordinator

  Sept 2002 - Dec 2003

  University of michigan - taubman college of architecture and urban planning

  Organized and publicized career events such motivational speakers and networking workshops for the Urban and Regional Planning Department. Established system for finding and maintaining career resources on the University's website platform. Implemented pilot spring break internship program connecting current students with alumni for potential career opportunities.

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  University of michigan - college of literature, arts and sciences

  Jan 2003 - Apr 2004

  Graduate student instructor

  Created lesson plans and led discussion sections for Communication Studies courses. Drafted course study guides and exams with the professor and other instructors, and corrected student papers. Advised students on writing mechanics, critical analysis and theory.

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  City of detroit - planning and development department

  May 2004 - Aug 2004

  Americorps

  Assisted in preparation and facilitation of community meetings for the Master Plan Update. Analyzed census data, updated databases and created maps of health and social services in the city. Coordinated with the Historic Designation Advisory Board to develop amendments to the Master Plan.

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  Schoolhouse/townhall services

  Sept 2004 - Jul 2005

  Project analyst

  Prepared development impact fee justification studies and aided in updating school district and county Public Facilities Financing Plans. Conducted research for and completed parks and open space survey in collaboration with county staff.

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  City of el cerrito

  Jul 2005 - Nov 2007

  Associate planner

  Assisted the city with current and long range planning efforts. Highlights included: managing development review applications for smaller-scale residential, commercial and school projects; drafting, reviewing and presenting environmental documents for development projects; serving as the first point of contact and a resource for the public to the Planning Division; collaborating with the Public Works Department on developing storm water management guidelines.

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  City of mountain view

  Dec 2007 - Jul 2010

  Associate planner

  Worked in both long range and current planning. Highlights included: serving intermittently as the downtown planner and the historic planner; preparing and monitoring the health policy planning grant; coordinating the community outreach program for the General Plan Update; managing smaller-scale commercial and multi-family development projects; and drafting reports and delivering presentations to Boards, Commissions and City Council.

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  City of germantown

  Jun 2016 - Apr 2021

  Served as a goodwill ambassador for the city while patrolling parks and trails on foot, by bicycle and by vehicle. Assisted in planning and facilitating environmental and wildlife education events for the community. Coordinated with and assisted other city departments, such as Police and Public Services, to address emergency and maintenance situations.

  • Senior Planner

    Apr 2018 - Apr 2021

  • Planner II

    Oct 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Park Ranger

    Jun 2016 - Oct 2016