Levi Schoenfeld
issuu.com/levischoenfeld lss239@cornell.edu (310) 963-8666 1230 Shelley St. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
statement
professional experience
With an orientation towards both ecological and social sustainability my work aims to create an equitable symbiosis between human needs and our environment. I believe in a multidisciplinary approach that integrates aspects of advocacy and innovative design that delivers pragmatic, rational results.
The Downtown Project Las Vegas | Intern | Summer 2012 | www.downtownproject.com
education
Cornell University | GPA: 3.66 | Class of 2015
Major: Urban and Regional Studies Minors: Design and Environmental Analysis; Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies Coursework: Human and Environmental Relations, Feminist Theory, Planning Practice, Environmental Conservation, Microeconomics, Statistics
awards & honors
• Certificate of Congressional Commendation | 2010 • “Enriching Lives” County of Los Angeles Certificate | 2010 • State of California Senate Certificate of Recognition | 2010 • California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition | 2010
skills Adobe: Bridge, Lightroom, Indesign, Photoshop Apple: Aperture, Keynote Microsoft: Word, Excel, Powerpoint Photography talent Multi-context writing proficiencies
• researched topical subjects applicable to the project’s mission, such as place-based entreprenuership, sustainability tactics, and public sector influences • offered informed suggestions to influence both process and product • acted as a key part of guest relations, providing a friendly, helpful consumer facing component to the project • developed written content for the website that bolstered program’s image as an ecologically sustainable effort
The Cornell Daily Sun | Staff Photographer | 2011 - 2012
• worked to visually document important news stories and other events around campus in a timely manner • assisted in editing and curating photograph selection • published in the Sun Photography blog
leadership
CU Sustainable Design | Comm Director and Strategist | 2012 - Present | www.cusd.cornell.edu
• developed brand identity to strengthen cohesion among project teams • co-directed streamlining and realignment of management and meeting structure through analysis of collected data in turn increasing interdisciplinary collaboration by forming new Human Resources subteam and recruiting more advisors to help hone student work • write copy and ensure clarity in written releases to specific audiences • work with the CU administration to help the CUSD get appropriate attentionrecognition
Leadership Manhattan Beach | Member | Class of 2010
• participated in a community program, made up of 30 adults and six specially selected students, designed to engage members in civil process and the community services with a heavy emphasis in cultivating productive teamwork and leadership skills • took on charitable, community-based project to renovate the city aquarium with new knowledge of the city’s needs and administration • created marketing and communications strategy and developed fundraising strategy for the Aquarium Aid Project • provided an educational experience for city residents and visitors about aquatic ecology
Manhattan Beach Parks & Recreation Commission | Member | 2010 - 2011
• selected as the sole youth representative to Parks and Recreation Comission • deliberated on defining policies directly affecting city citizens • hosted events for staff members • reported directly to city council on “Movies in the Park” and “Memorial Walk and Fountain” proposals