Ming Gao gaomn@mail.uc.edu2935 Marshall Ave. Apt.15

Cincinna OH 45220513.307.8706

Education: 2008-2012 Beijing University of Technology, Urban Planning, Bachelor’s Degree 2012-2013 University of Cincinnati, Urban Planning, Trasfer Student 2013-2015 University of Cincinnati, Master of Community Planning, Master’s Degree

Working experience: Major relevant experiences 2011 February to June, Beijing University of Technology Planning Association, Park design in City of Zhumadian. · coordinator with the City Develpment Agency in Zhumadian. · Site background research and analysis, collect ideas of local residents and local government and compile all information for further project development, collect local regulations and restrictions for the plan. information for further project development, collect local regulations and restrictions for the plan. · made a comprehensive plan of the park in Chinese traditional style using Google Sketchup, AutoCAD, PhotoShop and exhibit with posters. 2011 September to December, Beijing University of Technology Planning Association, the reuse of underutilized train station. Team leader of the project · help coordinate with professor, team and Train Station representatives. · did background research and lead site trip for better understanding of the site. · make recommendations on how to revitalize the station area. · presentation speaker to public. 2012 April to July, Base Beijing, Shangshuigou Village Restoration Project, trying to build a suitable single family house in rural Beijing with Chinese culture background. The project led by University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Work as translator and design assistant. · translation and help American students for better understanding of Chinese culture. Give them lecture of Chinese university’s planning methods and regulations. Chinese university’s planning methods and regulations. · enroll in site trip for design project, make interviews of village people to know their need for a living place. · help building a model house with the same style as other building as an example showing to the local people what the house look like after the project. 2014 June to August, Wilmington, OH Planning Commision. Work as student worker. · work on Wilmington revitalization - new commercial, residential and industrial development area plan to test if the development will benefit the city in the future. test if the development will benefit the city in the future. · using CityEngine to generate models of the new developments and analyzed the development area using Scenario 360 under ArcGIS and came up with recommentations to the city. 2014 June to August, EPA and School of Planning with Professor Wang. Work as student worker. · enrolled in EPA’s precipitaion of Millcreek Project with professor Wang. · collect methodologies on calculation of precipitaion and collect models. · collect GIS data of Millcreek and try to put mathematical models in ArcGIS for further use of calculation of precipitation of one particular area. of precipitation of one particular area. Other experiences 2012 May attend activity of ‘ LET ALL KIDS HAVE SCHOOL’ by Beijing Renai Charity foundation. · help raise money for students in poor area in China and provide them school supplies.Skills: · Software using including, Photoshop, Google sketchup, AutoCAD，ArcGIS, Microsoft office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel), ArcGIS Scenario 360, CityEngine · Fluency in English and Chinese · Sustainable development and sustainable studies, walkable city · Urban design and community comprehensive planning · Basic knowledge of historic preservation · Suitability analysis of housing