SKILLS
Adobe Suite, GIS, Sketch-Up, AutoCAD Civil 3D
Wordpress, Squarespace, Survey Monkey, Constant Contact, SalesForce, Asana, basic HTML
Quantitative & Qualitative Research
Report Writing, Presentation & Communication
CRM, Administrative & Organization
Social Media Content Management
Event Planning & Logistics
Proficient French - Reading, Writing, & Speaking
EDUCATION
McGill University
Graduate, Fall 2018 - Masters in Urban Planning
Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Graduate, May 2012 - Major in Architectural Studies, Minor in Studio Art
Danish Institute for Study Abroad
Copenhagen, Denmark, Fall 2011
Boston University
Summer Program, 2010
AWARDS & ACTIVITIES
Somerville Community Growing Center, Volunteer Member.
JAN 2021 - PRESENT
Young Professionals in Transportation, Boston Chapter Member.
SEP 2015 - PRESENT
Association of Urban Design of Québec, Member.
FEB 2017 - JUN 2019
Andrea Gabor / Urban Strategies TISED Fellowship, McGill University.
ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-2018
Recipient of Urban Planning Award, McGill University.
ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-2018
Connect Historic Boston Advisory Group Member.
JUL 2012 - OCT 2013
Hobart & William Smith Colleges Architecture Society & AIAS Member.
SEP 2010 - MAY 2012
Hobart & William Smith Colleges Teaching Assistant, French 101.
JAN 2010 - MAY 2010
EXPERIENCE
CAMBRIDGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, PROJECT PLANNER.
APR 2022 - PRESENT
The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority is an independent public authority with a unique set of redevelopment tools that works in close partnership with the City of Cambridge and other organizations. Work on the continuing development of Kendall Square, as well as projects relating to transportation and public access throughout the City of Cambridge, including the development of Parcel 2 in Kendall Square, the future home of an underground Eversource substation, a 400+ unit residential tower, and new commercial buildings.
McMAHON ASSOCIATES, URBAN designER.
SEP 2019 - JUN 2020
McMahon Associates is a transportation engineering and planning firm with approximately 220 employees and offices across the Eastern Seaboard. As part of the planning department, collaborated on projects ranging from comprehensive master plans to detailed work on streetscape and bus stop redesigns. Responsible for research, writing, and graphics for public engagement strategies, concept designs, and final project recommendations and reports. Also coordinated closely with the New England marketing department to develop a more cohesive brand identity across digital and printed materials and to assist in creating project proposal materials for RFPs.
FREE CITY ZINE, TECHNICAL & DESIGN EDITOR.
SEP 2017 - SEP 2018
Free City is a non-academic biannual publication from McGill’s School of Urban Planning, born out of the desire to reflect on the built environment outside the classroom. As Technical and Design Editor, was responsible for creating written and visual content for the publication’s covers and interior pages, maintaining website content and navigation, and developing and executing publication layout from concept to print.
Copenhagenize design co., planning & design intern.
APR 2017 - JUL 2017
Founded by urban mobility expert Michael Colville-Andersen, Copenhagenize Design Co. is an international consulting firm specializing in all matters relating to bicycle culture and planning with offices in Brussels, Barcelona, Montreal and Amsterdam. Over 400 people apply for internships with Copenhagenize each year. Developed research and writing and designed document layouts and graphics for client deliverables for cities across North America. Worked primarily on design recommendations for a bicycle network plan for the newly constructed Université de Montréal Sciences campus for the City of Montréal.
A BETTER CITY, MARKETING & ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR.
AUG 2013 – JUL 2016
A Better City (once known as the Artery Business Committee) is a membership-based nonprofit organization that provides corporate and institutional leadership on transportation, land development, and environmental investments in downtown Boston. Worked with board members and staff on programming, social media presence, membership development, website maintenance, and providing research and writing on best practices in urban planning, placemaking, and development. Began as an administrative intern and grew to the role of coordinator, expanding the role to include preparation and execution of special events such as the State of the Norman B. Leventhal Excellence in City Building Awards.
BICYCLE BELLE, CHIEF OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE.
NOV 2013 - DEC 2015
Local bicycle shop specializing in urban commuting and family bicycling. Was the first employee to be hired and worked as a “Jill-of-all-trades,” providing assistance in sales, customer service, merchandising, and inventory. Also maintained the company website, created graphics, managed social media, planned events, and oversaw staff communications.
BOSTON CYCLISTS UNION, URBAN DESIGN INTERN.
JUL 2012 - MAR 2013
Worked at weekly public events and acted as the organization’s representative for the Connect Historic Boston Initiative, a 2015 TIGER grant recipient (now known as BUILD). Evaluated existing wayfinding infrastructure in the downtown Boston area and offered feedback as part of the initiative’s advisory committee.