Experience

Monteith Brown Planning Consultants

• Canada
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Urban Planner

  • May 2018 - Present

  I provide professional land use planning support on a wide range of development files and applications for clients across southwestern Ontario, including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Draft Plans of Subdivision, Site Plans, and Minor Variance applications for residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, agricultural, and institutional land uses. This work includes the day-to-day management of files on the Principal Planner’s behalf; preparation of Planning Justification Reports (‘PJRs’), Urban Design Briefs (‘UDBs’), Heritage Impact Assessments (‘HIAs’), supporting graphics (including the use of ArcMap and GIS software), presentations for public and privately-initiated community meetings, community consultation, and frequent correspondence with clients and approval authorities. I collaborate with technical professionals from other firms as part of multi-disciplinary teams. I also attend Council and Committee meetings to speak to these applications on behalf of clients and respond to questions from members of Council and the public. I assist in the preparation of materials for Ontario Land Tribunal hearings in cases where the Principal Planner has been retained as an expert witness by a municipality or a client from the private sector.



Dalhousie University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2017 - Apr 2018

  I updated the Nova Scotia Deprivation Index using 2016 census data, and produced ArcGIS mapping depicting the findings under the direction of Dr. Mikiko Terashima. I also conducted additional research for Dr. Terashima on accessibility, program evaluation, and the relationship between social and socioeconomic conditions and population health

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

  I marked and provided feedback for presentations and reports in PLAN 5000, a graduate-level Studio course in the School of Planning. The course focused on integrated land use, transportation, and environmental planning for sustainable development.



DemiDec Resources

• Writing Contractor

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2017

  Working independently, I created hundreds of quiz games, workbook activities, and other creative study materials for high school students in preparation for academic competitions, in areas such as science, art, literature, economics, and social sciences. Working independently, I created hundreds of quiz games, workbook activities, and other creative study materials for high school students in preparation for academic competitions, in areas such as science, art, literature, economics, and social sciences.



City Of Hamilton

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Co-op Student, Planning Policy and Zoning By-Law Reform

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  I completed a comprehensive comparative investigation of low-density residential zones in the seven different municipal by-laws currently in effect in Hamilton, to inform the City’s Zoning By-law consolidation process I also created a guide to residential gardening as part of the Hamilton Food Strategy, incorporating information from the City’s zoning by-laws, yard maintenance by-law, and best practices in other municipalities. I completed a comprehensive comparative investigation of low-density residential zones in the seven different municipal by-laws currently in effect in Hamilton, to inform the City’s Zoning By-law consolidation process I also created a guide to residential gardening as part of the Hamilton Food Strategy, incorporating information from the City’s zoning by-laws, yard maintenance by-law, and best practices in other municipalities.



Fervent Events Inc.

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Representative

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  I was responsible for corporate outreach as a brand ambassador for various companies in the London area, under the direction of Fervent Events Inc. I was responsible for corporate outreach as a brand ambassador for various companies in the London area, under the direction of Fervent Events Inc.



Alma Mater Society of Queen's University

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Life Centre Reservation Coordinator

  • Sep 2015 - Apr 2016

  I approved all space bookings and posters in Student Life Centre spaces on campus (four buildings). I used Adobe Photoshop to create digital signage for the Student Life Centre, including weekly event schedules. I worked with front desk staff to provide accurate information on Student Life Centre services, policies, and procedures to Queen's University students and visitors. I approved all space bookings and posters in Student Life Centre spaces on campus (four buildings). I used Adobe Photoshop to create digital signage for the Student Life Centre, including weekly event schedules. I worked with front desk staff to provide accurate information on Student Life Centre services, policies, and procedures to Queen's University students and visitors.



Luther Village Camp

• Kenora, ON

• Office Administrator

  • May 2014 - Aug 2015

  I was responsible for all guest services and the operation of the camp office, under the supervision of the Executive Director. When the Executive Director was away, I supervised the full staff (up to fifteen people and at least five volunteers). I dealt with all customer needs and acted as a liaison between guests and the camp administration in a courteous, professional and efficient manner. As the Housekeeping Supervisor, I gave cleaning assignments to housekeeping staff, ensured that the tasks were completed, and ensured that guest requests were dealt with promptly and efficiently.



Student Life Centre

• Queen's University, Kingston

• Front Desk Representative

  • Sep 2014 - Apr 2015

  I welcomed visitors and prospective students to Queen's University, answered questions about Student Life Centre policies and procedures, and conducted building tours to monitor activities in Student Life Centre space. I welcomed visitors and prospective students to Queen's University, answered questions about Student Life Centre policies and procedures, and conducted building tours to monitor activities in Student Life Centre space.



Common Ground Coffeehouse, Alma Mater Society, Queen's University

• Barista

  • Sep 2013 - Apr 2014