Nathan Stroud, Aspiring Urban Planner in Sacramento, CA

About

I am a recent graduate from the University of California, Berkeley with a B.A. in Political Science, and a Minor in Public Policy with a focus in American Government. I also have an AA-T in both Geography and Economics, and a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Skills Certification from Sierra College. I have an interest in pursuing a Masters in City Planning (MCP) in the future.

I hope to be able to contribute to the betterment of my community through policy-oriented solutions, research, and urban planning.

Education

Courses in Geography, Economics, and Drafting

Sierra College

2020 - 2022

AA-T in Geography, AA-T in Economics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Skills Certification. Currently taking courses in AutoCAD drafting.
BA Political Science

University of California, Berkeley

2018 - 2020

Graduated Cum Laude. Minor in Public Policy.
AA-T Political Science

Sierra College

2016 - 2018

Graduated with Honors.

Experience

Operations Intern

Mixed @ Berkeley Recruitment and Retention Center (MRRC)

Berkeley, CA

Feb 2019 - May 2020 (1 year 3 months)

Direct assistant to projects under the organization's Operations Director. Maintained accurate record keeping of organization purchase requests, researched and identified grants, coordinated a three person business outreach team to solicit donations, and shared collaborative ideas during logistics meetings for organization events. Engaged with university students to promote an inclusive and positive campus experience, and advocated for the needs of multiracial and marginalized communities to succeed in higher education.
Summer Intern

JusticeCorps

Hayward, CA

Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 (2 months)

Assisted hundreds of litigants with the proper handling and navigation of legal paperwork in Civil and Family Law. Answered questions on procedure, assessed litigants’ needs to identify the appropriate legal forms, reviewed documents, and provided referrals to other legal resources. Duties also included administrative tasks as assigned.
Architectural Designer

Whitney A.C.E. Mentorship Program

Rocklin, CA

Sep 2015 - Jul 2016 (10 months)

Designed a digital 3D model based on existing site plans from the city archives, in the field measurements taken of the building, and proposed changes to the structure. The design incorporated elements of the city’s history with the railroad and quarry mining, as well as the needs of the city to develop a community space for events.
Team Leader

Whitney A.C.E. Mentorship Program

Rocklin, CA

Nov 2015 - Jul 2016 (8 months)

Coordinated a seven member team to design a community development proposal for the Quarry District of Rocklin, CA. Delegated project assignments based on team members’ interest and abilities, mediated project direction disagreements, liaised with officials from the city of Rocklin to assess community needs, and presented the project before the city of Rocklin’s Director of Parks and Recreation.
Head Coordinator

"Sawyer's Intent" Fundraiser

Lincoln, CA

Feb 2016 - May 2016 (3 months)

Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers to raise donations for Unraveled Pediatric Cancer and the American Cancer Society in honor of the late Sawyer Rummelhart, a local 9 year old boy. Trained volunteers on tabling duties, including financial recordkeeping, and on Sawyer’s story to facilitate meaningful conversations with the community. Created informational materials for display, and coordinated with community officials at local events.

Awards

Cal in the Capital Program - University of California, Berkeley (Canceled due to COVID-19) (2020)

Selected to participate in the 'Cal in the Capital' Program to intern in Washington D.C. for the summer of 2020 (Cancelled due to COVID-19).

Leadership Award - Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange (2016)

Granted by the Sacramento Builders Exchange in recognition of leadership abilities in the Architecture, Construction, Engineering (A.C.E.) Mentorship Program Competition.

California Senate Certificate of Recognition - Boy’s State Program Delegation (2015)

Recognition for being selected as a delegate to the American Legion Boy's State Political Science Program awarded by State Senator Ted Gaines, 1st District

California Assembly Certificate of Recognition - Boy’s State Program Delegation (2015)

Recognition for being selected as a delegate to the American Legion Boy's State Political Science Program awarded by Assemblywoman Beth Gaines, 6th Assembly District

Affiliations

Bibliography

Foster, Norah. "AutoCAD Instructional Lectures." Building Industries 10, Fall 2022, Sierra College. Video Lecture.

Jefferis, Alan, et al. Architectural Drafting and Design. Eleventh ed., Delmar Publishers, 2017.

Malitzke, Terence M. Shumaker, David A. Madsen, David P. Madsen, Jeffrey A. Laurich, J. C. AutoCAD and Its Applications Comprehensive 2020. Available from: Yuzu, (27th Edition). Goodheart-Willcox, 2019.

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