A Motivated and Ambitious Individual, with a Diverse Skill Set

Seeking a full-time urban planner, sustainability program director, recycling sector, or related position, which provides professional growth opportunities.
- International opportunities enthusiastically requested -
 

The motivation and ambition to achieve: The success of your organization depends upon the ability of your staff to be detail-oriented and analytical thinkers that effectively communicate.  Furthermore, you rely on staff that are motivated and ambitious to achieve, a direct reflection on your organization’s reputation and effectiveness.  This is precisely the process I followed while pursuing my B.A. in Sustainable Community Development and as a graduate student in Urban and Regional Planning with a 3.8 grade-point average, with an emphasis in Environmental Planning and Policy.  Furthermore, I studied urban and regional planning, composed of an interdisciplinary team of urban planners, architects and landscape architects, in China, during 2009.  My experience included extensive travel throughout urban and rural providences, cultural and historical research, and discussions regarding China and the environment; all while creating ties to the Beijing and Shanghai regions. 

Project management and multitasking: The urban planning profession requires an individual with project management, multitasking and communication skills, in addition to the ability to effectively manage working relationships.  I have more than five years of project management skills while working with companies and individuals in the public, private and non-profit sectors.  As Program Director with Planet Green, I created local and lasting partnerships with the Los Angeles Unified School District, TreePeople, and The Los Angeles Daily News to create profitable and mutually beneficially relationships.  Additionally, I have attended and participated in eco-charrettes and numerous stakeholder processes, conducting interviews and surveys to develop community-driven results.  You will find that my experiences make it easy for me to navigate within various organizational structures and diverse communities. 

Technical and publishing skills: I have gained tremendous data collection and analysis skills while honing my web and graphic design, Adobe Photoshop & Professional, and Microsoft Office Suite experiences as Assistant Planner and Webmaster with A-M-M-A Transit Planning.  Additional roles have included assisting in transportation report proposals and final reports; skills that can be effectively related to a position with your organization. 

My diverse skill set, professional and academic experiences make me an outstanding candidate for a position with your organization. To learn more about my qualifications please download my printable PDF curriculum vitae. Thank you for your consideration.

Kind regards,

Renée van Staveren

Renée van Staveren