Aviv, BES, MMSt Community Engagement • Public Programming • Urban Planning email address phone number Toronto, Ontario LinkedIn profile PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Urban Planner and Community Engagement Professional with over 6 years of experience across industries from land development to arts and culture. I have worked on multi-million-dollar transit projects, such as the [large transit] project in Ottawa, valued at $1.7B. I am passionate about decolonizing public space through policy, engagement, and the arts. During my graduate and undergraduate studies, I conducted primary and secondary research in areas of Indigenous street art, public art policy, anti-oppression work, and community engagement—including working directly with [social housing] community. ACCOMPLISHMENTS  Supported the completion of land use policy reviews for various developments, such as [Region in Ontario] Affordable Housing Feasibility Study.  Researched and developed lesson plans on Women in Art as part of Local Art Gallery’s Counter Narratives series, currently in development, to be taught in Ontario high schools.  Co-created a reimagining of Canadian artist’s painting The Academy as a multisensory experience to be used by the Art Gallery of Ontario for inclusive multisensory tours.  Academic research portfolio on Indigenous street art, recognized as “the strongest one submitted” in 2020.  Successfully managed a GoFundMe campaign, raising over $600 to meet capstone exhibition needs. ACADEMIC PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS Co-Curator/Lead of Public Programming & Education Museum Studies Capstone Exhibition Local Heritage and Cultural Centre, King Township, ON    Collaboratively developed an art exhibition showcasing 18 artworks from 9 local artists. Managed a team of four students to ensure that projects milestones were achieved on schedule. Created an education and programming plan and budget, including social media events, two arts workshops, and exhibit activities. Researcher & Writer “Turtle Island’s Indigenous Street Art: Creation and Meaning” Final Course Assignment, Museums and Indigenous Communities   Sep 2019 to Apr 2020 Mar to Apr 2020 Conducted extensive research of primary and secondary material on Indigenous street art across Turtle Island, including the meaning of the practice and public art policy. Prioritized Indigenous voices and offered a range of perspectives. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Project Assistant for Two Art Exhibitions by Artist Names Local Community Centre & Local Art Gallery, Toronto, ON     Mar to Nov 2019 Contributed to research and panel text writing featured in exhibition at Community Centre as part of Holocaust Education Week. Facilitated arts workshops for children and adults that encouraged intergenerational engagement. Reached out to arts organizations to coordinate cost-effective rental of project materials. Installed travelling exhibition at Community Centre and a temporary exhibition at Local Art Gallery. Aviv, BES, MMSt Community Engagement • Public Programming • Urban Planning Gallery Education and Public Engagement Assistant Local Art Gallery, Toronto, ON    Collaborated to create and deliver five arts workshops for children and youth on- and off- site. Animated gallery by leading tours of up to twenty people from toddlers to older adults, encouraging discussions, and adapting to different communication styles. Developed an outreach database and promoted gallery tours, activites, and events. Urban Planner National Consulting Group 2, Thornhill, ON     Jun to Aug 2019 Mar 2016 to Aug 2018 Drafted development applications (e.g., zoning by-law amendments). Prepared due diligence and planning justification reports and key recommendations for proposed developments. Established strong working relationships with municipalities, private sector clients, property owners, consultancy firms, and co-workers. Formulated work plans and budgets for multiple planning proposals at a time. Project Coordinator & Document Controller Feb 2013 to Feb 2016 National Consulting Group 1 (Acquired by National Consulting Group 2), Thornhill, ON    Coordinated between project team members and clients, ensuring timely submissions on multi-year, multi-million dollar projects. Maintained and organized documents via online document management systems. Continuously improved document control procedures for quality assurance. EDUCATION Master of Museum Studies University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Sep 2018 to Jun 2020 Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Honours Planning, French Minor University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON Sep 2008 to Dec 2012 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Art Exhibition Assistant Local Art Gallery, Toronto, ON   Supported special events with set up, clean-up, and moderating online comments. Assisted with exhibition installation and de-installation. Docent Local Art Gallery, Toronto, ON   Jan 2019 to Mar 2019 Led exhibition tours and encouraged discussions with visitors. Committee Member National Health Charity, Toronto, ON  Sep 2018 to May 2020 Mar to Jun 2015 Collaborated to organize the annual fundraising s event with National Health Charity team members. Reached out to former participants by phone to encourage registration and financial support.