Joseph Sandmann 513.658.0208 joeysandmann7@gmail.com
skills:
professional experience:
Urban Designer & Planner
experienced in community design and vision development through interdisciplinary collaboration and public private partnerships. Adobe Creative Suites (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), ArcGIS (9,10), AutoCAD, Constant Contact, Final Cut, Google SketchUp, hand drawing/rendering, (intro) HTML 5, Microsoft office
THE PAWTUCKET FOUNDATION | Pawtucket, Rhode Island Program Coordinator | October 2013 - present
Worked to develop public-private partnerships to advocate for urban planning and transportation issues. Designed economic development informational packet to market the City of Pawtucket. Led Placemaking initiatives to improve the pedestrian experience in Downtown Pawtucket. Managed volunteer-driven Pawtucket Proud Day, Small Business Administration workshop registration, and successful social media marketing campaign.
UC COMMUNITY DESIGN CENTER | Cincinnati, Ohio Urban design and planning Internship | August 2013 - September 2013 Engaged community leaders and stakeholders to develop the East End Area Plan. Prepared background research, graphics, and design solution for presentation and print production.
AYERS SAINT GROSS | Baltimore, Maryland Urban design and planning co-op | January 2013 - April 2013 Worked on an interdisciplinary team of architects and planners to develop master plans for university and institution campuses. Designed floor plan renovations and 3-d renderings for Kansas State University. Developed observational and baseline graphics for client presentations.
TOWN OF BUENA VISTA | Buena Vista, Colorado Planning co-op | January 2012 - March 2012, June 2012 - August 2012 Acted as the sole Town Planner during second co-op period. Designed the Buena Vista Riverpark Conceptual Plan. Coauthored the Buena Vista Transportation Enhancement Program (awarded $281,000 from CDOT). Organized and administered Highway 24 Redesign public meetings. Created Highway 24 Concept Designs.
Urban Village Developers | Cincinnati, Ohio Historic Renovation co-op | July 2011 - September 2011 Managed historic renovation project to mixed-use residential/office.
City of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, Ohio Planning co-op | June 2010 - July 2010 Authored synopsis of previous Cincinnati Comprehensive Plans published in Plan Cincinnati. Assessed existing conditions and performed research for Plan Cincinnati.
education & honors:
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI | College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning Bachelor of Urban Planning | August 2013 GPA: 3.9 Dean’s List each semester. DAAP Commencement Student Marshal and Flag Bearer David Peet Award for Creativity and Design (University of Cincinnati, School of Planning) Dr. Howard B. Leighton Scholarship (University of Cincinnati, DAAP) EHI Consultants Scholarship (University of Cincinnati, School of Planning) School of Planning Scholarship (University of Cincinnati, School of Planning) William Bowdy Scholarship (University of Cincinnati, School of Planning)
leadership & involvement:
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI CLUB SOCCER | Cincinnati, Ohio President, Social Chair | March 2011 - March 2013, March 2010 - March 2011
UC Student Planning Organization Member | Cincinnati, Ohio