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Profile
•Passionate about creating healthy, equitable, and sustainable communities using thorough consultation, intelligent policies, and environmentally-sensitive urban design
• Interested in reducing the reliance on private automobiles by improving transit and active transportation networks
Experience
Facilitation Assistant 2015 – 2016School of Community and Regional Planning, University of British Columbia•Facilitated small group conversations with planners and community members•Gained experience with group management, visual recording, and videography
Greenest City Scholar 2015Engineering Services, City of Vancouver•Provided recommendations to update the City of Vancouver Parking Bylaw and to
create a retrofit program to improve residential bicycle parking in multifamily buildings
Public Consultation Assistant (10th Avenue Corridor Project) 2015Engineering Services, City of Vancouver•Conducted intercept surveys and discussed project details with community members
Agroclimate Data Analyst 2013 – 2014 Drought Watch Program, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada •Provided GIS support and co-wrote reports, manuals, and internal briefings•Assisted with workshop planning and the creation of promotional material
Research Assistant 2013 Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Regina•Planned and conducted independent research projects that required data collection,
literature reviews, and statistical and GIS data analysis
Intramural Sports Program Coordinator 2011 – 2013Recreation Services, University of Regina •Wrote and enforced league policies, hired and trained staff, and led meetings•Provided marketing support including graphic design and website management
Qualifications
M.A. Candidate in Planning 2014 – 2016 (Degree conferral: September 2016)Focus Area: Ecological and Natural Resource PlanningSchool of Community and Regional Planning, University of British Columbia
B.A. (Great Distinction) in Environmental Studies 2009 – 2013Minors in Geography and SociologyUniversity of Regina
Contact [email protected] linkedin.com/in/pjonahbell twitter.com/pjonahbell
Professional Portfolio
issuu.com/pjonahbell
Languages
English
French
Technical Skills
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
SketchUp
Freehand Illustration
GIS Analysis
Microsoft Office Photography
Patrick J. BellCommunity and Regional Planning
Soccer Coach 2008 – 2014Regina Soccer Association & Ginga Futebol Academy
Soccer Referee 2006 – 2014Regina Soccer Referees Association
Community Involvement
Homeless Count Volunteer 2015City of Vancouver• Interviewed members of Vancouver’s homeless community in order to gather
important demographic data for the City of Vancouver
Environmental Studies Activity Coordinator 2013Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Regina•Coordinated and ran an interactive student session for Mother Teresa
Middle School, which offers learning opportunities to disadvantaged youth
Research Assistant 2013Regina Public Interest Research Group, University of Regina•Researched the creation of an on-campus orchard in order to promote urban
agriculture, food security, and environmental stewardship
Treasurer 2011 – 2013Environmental Studies Students’ Association, University of Regina •Managed finances and assisted with events and promotional material
Skills
•Research, data analysis, survey creation, and bylaw interpretation•Written communication, editing, and graphic design, with attention to detail•Public speaking, facilitation, and conflict resolution•Organization and time management, with team management experience
Recognition
University of British Columbia• Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2015
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
University of Regina•Undergraduate Student Research Award 2013
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)•Faculty of Arts Dean’s Honour List 2011 – 2013•Campion College Dean’s Honour List 2011 – 2013•Academic Gold Prize 2013•Academic Gold Scholarship 2010 (Term 1), 2010 (Term 2), 2012 (Term 1)•Academic Silver Scholarship 2011 (Term 1)
Royal Conservatory of Music•Silver Medal in Piano Grades 2, 3, 6, and 7
Notable Courses
UBC• Introductory Urban Design• Intermediate Urban Design•Urban Development
Market and Financial Analysis
•Negotiation, Facilitation, and Conflict Analysis
•Practical Practice: City Planning as a Craft
•Plan Creation, Implementation, and Evaluation
•Environmental Policy and Risk Analysis
• Introduction to Transportation
•Land Use and Environmental Policy
•Urban Watershed Management
University of Regina•Geographic Data•GIS and Science•Environmental Impact
Assessment•Physical Geography•Human Geography•Environmental Ethics•Environmental Economics•Sociology of Disaster
Professional Affiliations
Planning Institute of British Columbia
Canadian Institute of Planners
American Planning Association
References
Dr. Jordi Honey-RosésAssistant ProfessorSchool of Community and Regional Planning, University of British [email protected]
Paul KruegerPlanner II, Transportation 2040 TeamCity of [email protected]
Patrick CherneskiManager, Climate Monitoring and ForecastingNational Agroclimate Information Service, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada [email protected]