Carolyn Foster

555 N 79th St. Apt. B Seattle, WA 98103

360-773-5228
fostec3@uw.edu
carolynfoster.weebly.com
linkedin.com/in/cfoster3

OBJECTIVE
Develop a career in community engagement, land use planning, and
environmental consulting.

EDUCATION
University of Washington Seattle, WA
(2013 - 2015) Cumulative GPA: 3.85
Deans List, 2013 2015. Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
MAJOR| Community, Environment, & Planning (B.A.)
MINOR| Environmental Science & Resource
Management (B.S.)
University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA
(2011 - 2013)

EXPERIENCE
Hopelink Bellevue, WA
Project Specialist|March 2014 - October 2015
>> Designed, implemented, and managed mobility enhancement
projects for vulnerable populations in King County.
>> Staffed two mobility coalitions in King County in addition to the
Transportation for Vulnerable Populations Work Group.
>> Engaged stakeholders to better coordinate special needs
transportation.
Forterra Seattle, WA
Outreach Intern|April 2015 August 2015
>> Engaged with diverse stakeholders and promoted Forterras
mission via social media and volunteer recruitment.
>> Assisted in planning and execution of farmland preservation
tour for major donors.
Seattle Neighborhood Planning Committee Seattle, WA
Intern|January 2014 - December 2014
>> Examined effectiveness of Seattle Green Factor Program.
>> Surveyed public opinion regarding micro housing and
carsharing.
PlanGreen Portland, OR
Intern|May 2013 - September 2013
>> Helped business create monthly newsletters.
>> Testified at Camas, WA City Council Meeting concerning
proposed zoning change for industry/housing development.
>> Reviewed LEED ND standards to offer suggestions to the City
of Camas.
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates Berkeley, CA
Transportation Mode Surveyor|September 2012 - June 2013
>> Surveyed transportation modes utilized by apartment
building tenants to determine how much parking a
proposed mixed use development should provide.
UC Berkeley New Student Programs Berkeley, CA
New Student Orientation Leader|May 2012 - July 2012
>> Facilitated a group of 10 - 15 participants during 19 new
student orientation programs.
>> Gave campus tours and large group presentations.

SKILLS
public outreach
meeting facilitation
professional writing
project management
Adobe Creative Suite
permitting
problem solving
event planning
fundraising

website design
social media
public speaking
Microsoft Office Suite
Geographic Information Systems
database management
grantwriting
volunteer relations
permitting

LEADERSHIP
U.W. Campus Sustainability Fund Seattle, WA
Grant Recipient|April 2014 - Present
>> Received $65,000 to build a bird blind at Yesler Swamp.
>> Engaging U.W. students and other community members to
define the design of the bird blind.
>> Submitting permit for construction in an Environmentally
Critical Area.
The Friends of Yesler Swamp Seattle, WA
Board Member & Green Seattle Partnership Forest Steward
|October 2013 - Present
>> Organizes and leads monthly restoration work parties for
community members and U.W. students in addition to
corporate volunteer days.
>> Recruits and engages volunteers through creation and
management of a website (yeslerswamp.weebly.com).
>> Plans and executes quarterly events to engage and educate
the public about wetlands and restoration.
American Planning Association Seattle, WA
Member|September 2014 - Present
>> Attended 2015 national conference in Seattle.
Community Engagement Committee Seattle, WA
Member|September 2013 June 2015
>> Promoted community engagement and professional
networking for CEP major through event planning.
Northwest EcoBuilding Guild Seattle, WA
Volunteer|January 2013 - November 2014
>> Planned and organized the Guilds annual event, The Green
Building Slam.
U.C. Berkeley Alternative Spring Break Environmental Justice
Trip Bay Area, CA
Student|March 2012
>> Learned about environmental justice issues that
disproportionately affect low income communities.

AWARDS
Mary Gates Leadership Scholar Seattle, WA
Scholarship Recipient|March 2015
College of Built Environments Scholar Seattle, WA
Scholarship Recipient|March 2014
>> Awarded for academic excellence and leadership.