Resume
This document was last updated: 15 January, 2025.
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Education
The Ohio State University,
— Bachelor of Arts, Public Leadership Management & Policy; Minor in Geographic Information Science *In Progress*
— Bachelor of Science, City & Regional Planning. *In Progress*
(Cumulative GPA 3.7)
Awarded Morrill Excellence Scholarship (100% of Tuition). Expected Graduation May 2028
Metro Early College High School/Columbus State Community College,
— Ohio S.T.E.M. High School Diploma Completed, Dual Enrollment Program
June 2022
Professional Experience
The City of Columbus, Ohio (CBUS) — Planning Intern II | Department of Public Service; Division of Mobility & Parking Services
August 2024 — Present
Active transportation infrastructure planning.
Bike Parking Audit & Planning
Community Engagement Process Updates
CBUS — Legislative Intern I | Columbus City Council; Office of Council Member Lourdes Barroso de Padilla
May 2024 — August '24
Legislative research and member office support.
Supported the planning of the OpenStreets614 project.
Provided insight on policy adoption.
Researched housing and transportation policy.
Contributed to planning of the 'On my way' Dignity in Transit project
Transit Columbus (T.C.) — Board of Directors (Volunteer)
October 2023 — March '24; June '24 — Present
Active transportation & mobility equity advocacy work.
Strategic marketing projects lead
Facilitate engagement with community members, stakeholders & peers.
Administrative tasks.
T.C. — Community Outreach & Communications Coordinator (Paid)
April 2024 — May '24
Central Ohio Transit Authority (C.O.T.A.) — Travel Trainer | Mobility Services
October 2023 — December '23
Familiarized groups and individuals with COTA's services.
Conducted intake of travel training clients.
Addressed & provided accommodation(s) for individuals with special needs during travel trainings.
Completed administrative work relating to COTA's mainstream paratransit services.
C.O.T.A. — Intern | Govt. Affairs, Transit Operations, Planning & Development
June 2022 — September '23
Public transit operations, management & planning background.
Provided insights for service change recommendations.
Reviewed for Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's Active Transportation Network RFP
Launched initiative to make COTA a bike friendly destination.
Paradise Garage — Salesperson & Bike Assembly Tech
April 2021 — Present
Retail associate & Bike assembly technician.
Value Added/Skillsets
Esri ArcGIS Pro & Online
Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Excel