ERIC S. JOHNSON URBAN PLANNER / SUSTAINABLE DESIGNER FOR HIRE


EXPERIENCE
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DOWTOWN BELLINGHAM PARTNERSHIP PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INTERN
APRIL , 15 – JUNE, 15 2011
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reviewed, then identified new objectives for City Center Master Plan (CCMP) update process / member of CCMP update steering committee / worked collaboratively with city planners, non-profits and other stakeholders / developed commercial vacancy database / assisted in design review for CCMP update branding process /

WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY GRADUATE BA: URBAN PLANNING / MINOR: SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
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exceptional performance in theory of urban planning, community planning, WWU campus planning, and sustainable design planning studio courses / application of design & environmental knowledge to campus planning / consultation with stakeholders through building projects and proposals /
experience with technical writing including EIS’s
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SKILLS
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technological: proficient with Google Sketchup / familiarity with ArcGIS / working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite / comfortable with Rhino 5.0 Computer Automated Design program /

design: adept with rapid visual communication / application of traditional design to current environmental challenges / conceptualizing & rendering urban living environments / creative while working within design parameters /

interpersonal: Western Washington University student admissions representative / leading campus tours for prospective students & families / representing university values at regional college fairs / participating in panel discussions for incoming students / efficient at multi-tasking and communicating /
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INTERESTS
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community development planning / creating livable communities / solving disparities within disadvantaged communities / transportation oriented development / incorporating key cultural elements and perspectives into cohesive community vision / generating community involvement through design & social media facets /