Kelsey Catherine Smith

Fairfield, CT/Cincinnati, OH kcsmit05@gmail.com (203) 218-3765 kcsmithplanning.weebly.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Highly motivated individual seeking opportunity in GIS, urban planning, and design.
SKILLS



Research Community and economic development, GIS, housing systems, TOD, sustainable neighborhood revitalization,
code and zoning enforcement, disaster mitigation, and emergency management. FEMA Independent Study Courses IS 100,
IS 120, IS 200, IS 700, IS 800, IS 276, IS 319, IS 320, IS 321, IS 322, IS 323, and IS 2900.

Map-making Geodesign, cartography, and experience with ArcGIS 10.1 software.

Leadership Volunteer Assistant for GIS class. Executive Council of college honor fraternity. Student teacher for 7th grade
U.S. History in Syracuse, New York.

WORK EXPERIENCES

Bridgeport Landing Development, Bridgeport CT - September 2014 Present
Administrative Assistant Created office filing system, prepared invoices, and drafted memos for contractor
requirements, insurance requirements, and requisitions. Gained experience with grants and site development.

Community Planning Consultant, Southwestern CT - April August 2014
Created various maps and graphics for different organizations including local governments and non-profits.

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati OH - September December 2013
Volunteer Teaching Assistant Assisted with graduate and undergraduate Introduction to ArcGIS 10.1 class. Helped
with in-class assignments and projects.

Community and Economic Development Office, Fairfield CT - May August 2013
Intern Responsible for researching and presenting findings on affordable housing data. Helped create a basic
demographic and economic profile of town.

Parks and Recreation Department, Fairfield CT - May August 2011, May August 2012
Beach Parking Attendant Welcomed patrons. Issued seasonal/daily passes. Handled computer system.

Survey Sampling International, Shelton CT - May 2009 August 2009
Sales Support Data entry into Customer Management System. Client communications.
Global Finance Support Organization of financial documents and invoices.
Receptionist/Secretary Managed front desk of headquarter location.

EDUCATION

MCP, Master of Community Planning - April 2014
University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP)

B. A. Geography & History, Magna cum Laude - May 2012
Syracuse University College of Arts & Sciences & The Maxwell School of Citizenship

ACTIVITIES/ HONORS

American Planning Association
Winner of Directors Choice Award for Best MCP Project 2014- Multi-Modal Integrated Transit Payment Systems
Phi Sigma Pi, Beta Epsilon Chapter - National Honor Fraternity, Executive Council
Gamma Theta Upsilon - International Geographic Honor Society
National Collegiate Scholar
2nd Degree Black Belt in Shaolin Kempo Karate
Microsoft Office
ArcGIS 10.1


Adobe Creative Suite
Google SketchUp