Resume

Student Intern II | The City of Columbus, Ohio

Department of Public Service; Division of Mobility & Parking Services

Aug 2024 — Present

Drafting multi-modal plan document and summary for Downtown, generated design alternatives in collaboration with the Traffic Management division with a focus on active transportation. Creating public engagement guide to support new interns and planners, incorporating advocacy experience to better serve community needs. Supporting Bike Plus Plan implementation through public and staff engagement. Developing methodology to address gaps in city bike parking inventory and conducted a comprehensive audit, including field data collection and spatial analysis. Established base requirements for modernized bike parking guidelines.

Student Intern I | The City of Columbus, Ohio

City Council, Office of Council Member Lourdes Barroso de Padilla

May 2024 — July 2024

Developed understanding of municipal legislative processes and day-to-day operations in my first role with the City of Columbus. Built lasting relationships with mayoral and council staff, creating the foundation for my continued work within city government. Supported the launch of the OpenStreets614 program, a series of pedestrian focused events, while contributing to initiatives focused on immigrants in Columbus. Deepened my understanding of issues impacting Latin American communities & new Americans, motivating me to study Spanish.

Travel Trainer | Central Ohio Transit Authority 

Mobility Services Department

Oct 2023 — Dec 2023

Helped new transit riders better understand how to use and efficiently navigate the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) bus system via one on one and group instruction. Engaged populations such as high school students, older adults & new Americans. Built relationships with COTA riders directly, reinforcing my decision to pursue a bachelor’s degree in City and Regional Planning to improve public transit service.

Non-Traditional Internship | Central Ohio Transit Authority 

Government Affairs, Transit Operations, Planning & Development

June 2022 — Sept 2023

Introduced to urban planning and transit agency operations in my first internship immediately following high school graduation. Analyzed data from Automated Passenger Counters (APC) and field data, to support Service Planning with constrained resources during a critical bus operator shortage. Produced commuter info bulletins using ArcGIS Pro & Adobe Illustrator building foundational skills in visual communication. Drew on my experiences as a daily rider of COTA to inform analysis work and improve rider experience, shaping my interest in planning and strengthening my commitment to public transportation.

Salesperson & Bike Assembly Technician | Paradise Garage

Sales & Service Departments

April 2021 — Present

Help customers understand bike maintenance, components and bikes as a reliable form of transportation. Regularly assist Spanish speaking customers with questions about products or services, improving access for individuals that rely on the shop to keep rolling. Ground my broader work in transportation planning by directly engaging with the 'interested but concerned' demographic of riders the city of Columbus aims to better serve.