CHOHNNY CELINE Sousa

5+ years experience in graphic design, with strengths in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. BA in Digital Media, known for strengths in customer service, communications, the Adobe Creative Suite, and fine art. Strong project management, leadership, media management, engagement, research and analysis skills. MS in Policy Analysis and Management with 4+ years varied experience in government, non-profit & environmental sciences. Proficiencies also include MS Office Suite, Outlook, PowerPoint design, and web design with knowledge in WordPress, and some familiarity with HTML and CSS. Strong willingness to learn with a positive attitude. A goal-oriented team player who enjoys collaboration.

The New School, University of International Affairs, Management and Urban Policy | New York, NY 2017

Master of Science in Urban Policy Analysis and Management - Milano/Science Division

www.newschool.edu

University of Nevada, Reno | Reno, NV 2015

Bachelor of Arts, Emphasis in Digital Media, Environmental Science Minor

www.unr.edu/nres

University of the Basque Country, San Sebastián | San Sebastián, Spain Summer 2014

Studied Spanish and Culture

https://usac.edu/study-abroad-programs/spain/san-sebastian/about

Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency

• Regional Planner I       August 2019 - CURRENT

In addition to administration, policy analysis and planning work, specialty in digital media and graphics, engagement, and development of outreach strategies for policy and planning for the Agency. In planning, use knowledge of Truckee Meadows and background to research, analyze and evaluate development projects and growth trends within the Region.

• Graphics and Planning Associate       April 2019 - August 2019

Was responsible for all graphic design and media management duties, provide further administrative and analysis support for on-going regional planning projects and reports. Coordination in overall operations, planning, and procedural work. Clerked and assisted during government board meetings. Head designer of agency reports. Ensure high engagement with stakeholders and the community. Crafted all web and print materials for the public, utilizing email marketing tools. Familiarity with Paper Tiger and File Zilla.

• Graphic Designer and Data Visualization Specialist       December 2017- March 2019   

Responsibilities included media management, graphic design, communications and education of work done by agency with public and stakeholders, website design, created documents across multiple platforms to be shared with public, created readable timelines and graphics for presentations and reports as needed. Ensured collaboration with stakeholders, overall coordination in media and targeted social media marketing.

American Conservation Experience

• ACE AmeriCorps Professional Development Member     2017

Preserved natural resources of public lands through conservation practices, promoted community service through volunteerism and environmental awareness.

So & So Co.

• Book Illustrator      2013 – 2017

Lead illustrator and digital editor for the children’s book series, “Adventures with Wes the Mess and Gina Fofina.”

New York City, Department of Parks and Recreation

• Bronx Archival Intern     2016                 

Aided in Parks’ operations and events, in addition to cataloging the Bronx archival collection.

GreenThumb, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation

www.greenthumbnyc.org/start_a_garden.html

• Consultant, Capstone Project, New School Milano Advanced Seminar     2017      

Developed community outreach strategies to increase engagement. Tasked with development design, research conducted for over 600 community garden centers. 5-month project at 35 hours/week; completed a 52-page professional document and research assessment of trends, funding and progression of operations. Reported directly to Program Managers and Deputy Directors.

• Team Consultant, New School Urban Policy Laboratory     2016

Member of a 5-person team that worked with the objective to develop a successful youth and community engagement strategy.

High Achievement New York

• Team Consultant, New School Urban Policy Laboratory     2016

Member of a 4-person team responsible for increasing public support for protecting high educational standards in New York State.