BRETT HARRIS brettlharris94@gmail.comDelanco, NJ|08075 609-781-7604

EDUCATIONRutgers, The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, New JerseyBachelor of Arts in Planning and Public Policy May 2016Certificates: Community Sustainability and Urban Planning GPA: 3.47 Major GPA: 3.75

WORK EXPERIENCENew Brunswick Today | New Brunswick, NJFreelance Reporter July 2016 - Present • Writes articles on New Brunswick urban development by using technical planning knowledge • Interacts and communicates professionally while attending monthly zoning board meetings Quisil Construction | Delanco, NJAssistant Project Manager May 2016 - July 2016 • Assisted with supervision of subcontractors and the reading of construction documents Rutgers University Residence Life | New Brunswick, NJResident Assistant March 2015 - May 2016 • Facilitated community development through meaningful interactions with residents and staff • Solved problems by acting as the first line of response in managing student concernsCenter for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) | Piscataway, NJField Observer February 2016 - April 2016 • Filmed high-traffic intersections in New Jersey for the NJTPA Street Smart Campaign. • Analyzed traffic counts, jaywalking violations, pedestrian patterns and intersection design.PlanSmart NJ | Trenton, NJUrban Planning Intern September 2015 - December 2015 • Researched and compiled tax and municipal data across New Jersey • Interacted in a professional setting by attending committee meetings and policy briefingsQuisil Construction | Delanco, NJAdministrative Assistant January 2015 - August 2015 • Managed company payroll in Excel; completed and created construction documents • Handled communications via email, telephone, and fax

LEADERSHIPDelanco Shade Tree Commission | Volunteer Member | February 2015 - Present • Serves as a volunteer advocate for the incorporation and preservation of public trees in town • Educates the public with regard to the care and positive community benefits of street treesBloustein Public Service Association (BPSA)| President | June 2015 - May 2016 • Acted as the face of BPSA when dealing with university officials and other organizations • Worked as chief leader of executive board and delegated tasks accordingly with the team

COMMUNITY SERVICERutgers University Alternative Breaks | May 2015 • Traveled to Guatemala to assist with construction while learning about the culture and sustainable farming methodsSwim for Life | September 2014 | May 2015 • Instructed multiple free swim lesson events to varying ages of adults including the elderly

SKILLS • Proficiency in: ArcGIS, AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp • Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese (conversational)