Isabella Downes

Transit Development / Public Procurement Manager at Circuit
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(386) 825-5501
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Brooklyn, New York, United States, US
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Aigbe Idahosa

Isabella is extremely informative, talented and hardworking. She is an adept in public relations and event management.

Angela M. Jeruzal

As a future public relations professional, Isabella is a focused, results-oriented individual who understands the profession and the importance of strategy in creating positive visibility. She is a superb writer, researcher and collaborator, and will be a true asset to any public relations team.

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Credentials

  • Transportation Planning Process
    National Transit Institute at Rutgers University
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Human Subjects Research
    CITI Program, A Division of BRANY
    Jan, 2019
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Circuit
    • United States
    • Ground Passenger Transportation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Transit Development / Public Procurement Manager
      • Dec 2022 - Present

      Circuit is changing how people move short distances by making transportation easier, greener and cheaper through our full turn-key, on-demand and 100% electric shuttles. I work to grow our number of partnerships through inbound and outbound leads, and through leading our RFP process in public procurement endeavors. Circuit is changing how people move short distances by making transportation easier, greener and cheaper through our full turn-key, on-demand and 100% electric shuttles. I work to grow our number of partnerships through inbound and outbound leads, and through leading our RFP process in public procurement endeavors.

  • Via
    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Rider Growth
      • Aug 2021 - Nov 2022

      Rider Growth team within the Marketing division, launching new on-demand micro transit services. As a Marketing Lead, I worked very closely with partners to build start to finish launch campaigns, and oversee execution to ensure launch goes smoothly. I also created, executed and managed digital communications marketing strategies and campaigns. I also assisted in developing other rider growth impact lifecycle projects exploring ways to continually improve and tailor our products for our riders and partners. Show less

  • STV
    • United States
    • Civil Engineering
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Proposal Assistant
      • Sep 2020 - Aug 2021

      Assisted in sourcing, writing, designing and editing technical proposals for public and private architectural and engineering projects using Adobe Creative Suite. Assisted in the proposal process from sourcing to lead tracking to kick-off, and submission, including coordinating with sub-consultant firms and support staff. Manages the ongoing proposal schedule and assists in hosting weekly calls with marketing and proposal team to ensure all RFPs/RFQs are assigned and ultimately delivered to the client on time. Responsible for tracking, reviewing and distributing all public pursuits to assist in STV’s go/no-go process with the goal of allocating resources to the highest probability pursuits. Collects and organize proposal-related information, including project descriptions, resumes, proposal language, and more. Show less

  • Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
    • United States
    • Public Policy Offices
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Urban Planning Fellow
      • Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

      Assisted with the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program to provide assistance to nonprofit organizations and local governing entities in planning and development initiatives. Developed various subarea plans establishing a long term vision for identified land use and development concepts. Identified strategies for countywide coordinated shared investment in light of constrained resources and rising costs. Assisted with the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program to provide assistance to nonprofit organizations and local governing entities in planning and development initiatives. Developed various subarea plans establishing a long term vision for identified land use and development concepts. Identified strategies for countywide coordinated shared investment in light of constrained resources and rising costs.

  • Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Chaddick Scholar
      • Nov 2018 - Jun 2020

      As an invited scholar to the Chaddick Institute, I authored two independent research papers examining existing heavy rail infrastructure in the US as a way to understand who the current infrastructure is serving and make recommendations of how to infill transit gaps. Through the Chaddick Institute I was able to network and share expertise on urban planning issues through events, study trips, workshops, and research, while gaining insight into planning, design, and transportation development. As an invited scholar to the Chaddick Institute, I authored two independent research papers examining existing heavy rail infrastructure in the US as a way to understand who the current infrastructure is serving and make recommendations of how to infill transit gaps. Through the Chaddick Institute I was able to network and share expertise on urban planning issues through events, study trips, workshops, and research, while gaining insight into planning, design, and transportation development.

  • Ichor Strategies
    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Community Engagement and Research Intern
      • Nov 2019 - Apr 2020

      I contributed to community engagement campaign creation of midwestern cities leading to private / public partnerships. I also analyzed social and economic challenges of urban landscapes contributing to allocation decisions for corporate philanthropic community fund, directed toward neighborhood problem solving. I contributed to community engagement campaign creation of midwestern cities leading to private / public partnerships. I also analyzed social and economic challenges of urban landscapes contributing to allocation decisions for corporate philanthropic community fund, directed toward neighborhood problem solving.

  • Young Professionals in Transportation- Chicago Chapter
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Student Relations Board Chair
      • Oct 2018 - Dec 2019

      Volunteer position as an elected board member. Participate in organizing events aimed to promote the sharing of information socialization of young professionals working and interested in transportation. Organized a Student Speed Networking event hosting 50 students and 40 professionals in the transportation sphere at the Chicago Transit Authority Headquarters for the purposes of students gaining insights to the transportation industry. Volunteer position as an elected board member. Participate in organizing events aimed to promote the sharing of information socialization of young professionals working and interested in transportation. Organized a Student Speed Networking event hosting 50 students and 40 professionals in the transportation sphere at the Chicago Transit Authority Headquarters for the purposes of students gaining insights to the transportation industry.

  • Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce
    • United States
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Urban Planning Intern
      • Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

      Spearheaded an interactive QGIS project for the Chambers website showing the various artistic murals in the service area in hopes of driving more tourism to the neighborhood. Streetscape Assessment -Gather data related to placemaking initiatives, through field observation. -Identify locations where additional streetscape elements are needed. -Assist with the permitting process for new streetscape elements. Neighborhood Storefront Census -Update database of storefronts with current business tenants and vacancies within the service area, through field observation. -Update wayfinding kiosks and online property listings based on the Storefront Census. Pedestrian Counts -Update neighborhood pedestrian counts, through field observation. -Summarize findings for use in attracting people and investment to the neighborhood. Placemaking -Assist with programming public spaces to create a sense of place and community. Show less

  • Steans Center for Academic Learning at DePaul University
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Service Learning Coordinator
      • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

      I assisted with the coordination of logistics for developing and monitoring DePaul University community-based service learning courses. I also serve as a primary contact person between the Steans Center, service-learning students, and community partner agencies. I assisted with the coordination of logistics for developing and monitoring DePaul University community-based service learning courses. I also serve as a primary contact person between the Steans Center, service-learning students, and community partner agencies.

  • General Motors
    • United States
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Communications Specialist and Training Project Manager- Global Business Services, Contract Postion
      • Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

      Team owner of Exact Target and Qualtrics accounts, in which I created broadcast communications as well as surveys to obtain various information for research and operations change management purposes. Created communications plans for key transformation initiatives. Training internal team members as well as all external clients and suppliers how to use the Accounts Payable Portal. Created and distributed all internal and external communications for the Accounts Payable Portal. Interim Assistant to the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of Global Business Services. I was also responsible for assisting all suppliers with the registration process of a new Accounts Payable Portal, this includes locating the suppliers to inform them of the upcoming change. Show less

  • Sachse Construction
    • United States
    • Construction
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Director of First Impressions/ Office Manager
      • Jun 2015 - Mar 2016

      It was my responsibility to ensure that the office is a place where is is possible for employees to function effectively and efficiently. Designed and implemented various office policies and procedures as well as oversaw adherence to the policies. Responsible for all incoming and outgoing mail transmission. As well as badging for all building and parking needs for employees. Responsible for oversight of office and kitchen supplies. Managed company wide lunches of 100+ people, in addition to daily caterings for several meetings per day. Assisted with, and managed internal staff events. Show less

  • Hamilton Anderson Associates
    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Office Manager
      • Jan 2014 - Jun 2015

      On a day to day basis I was in charge of managing the reception area of the architecture firm to ensure effective telephone and mail transmission both internally and externally to maintain professional image. Directed and coordinated administrative services including printing, faxing, sending and receiving packages, purchases, tracking and managing the inventory of supplies. Managed the ordering of supplies and equipment. Oversight of meeting coordination, including, scheduling conference rooms, coordination of food and beverage requests, and planning, managing and executing internal events. Show less

  • University of Michigan
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Student Research Assistant
      • May 2012 - May 2013

      Under Dr. Lawrence Molnar, I worked with IRLEE to understand changes in tourism patterns taking place in Alpena, MI due to the recent recognition of the Thunder Bay Marine Sanctuary as a National Oceanic Atmospheric and Administration sanctuary. I worked with Qualtrics, Microsoft and Excel programs. I was a direct contact for our Alpena based team, which also I oversaw as a primary liaison for communication. Link to research report: http://irlee.umich.edu/Publications/Docs/ThunderBayNMS_FinalReport.pdf Show less

Education

  • DePaul University
    Master of Arts - MA, Sustainable Urban Development
    2018 - 2020
  • DePaul University
    Certificate, Metropolitan Planning and Development
    2018 - 2020
  • Wayne State University
    Bachelor's Degree, Public Relations
    2012 - 2016
  • Washtenaw Community College
    Liberal Arts Transfer, Liberal Arts Transfer Studies
    2010 - 2013
  • Huron High School
    2005 - 2009

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