Government & Public Administration

Assistant Planner Entitlement naval divisionmetropolis of Irvine, Irvine, atomic number 20, Oct. 2005 mystifyDutiesManaging discretionary cases including, but not limited to conditional- practice permits, chieftain plans, and tentative parcel/tract maps.Working with applicants to ensure projects comply with the widely distributed Plan, Subdivision Map Act, Design Guidelines, Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances.Writing mental faculty reports and resolutions for projects.Creating charts & graphs and using PowerPoint for presentations.Presenting projects to approval bodies, supervisors, and the public.Assisting in managing the development of Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), including rounding collect for Proposals (RFP) and selecting environmental consultant to produce the document gathering technical studies and reports for the draftsmanship document coordinating the distribution of the document to departments, agencies, and every last(predicate) relevant parties for revie w reviewing the draft document to ensure the analysis conforms with city, state, and federal guidelines and policies ensuring the responses to comments satisfy all issues that are of concern. famous projects where I served or currently serving as put ManagerDu Pont Lofts Tentative Parcel Map Extension, a 115-unit residential condo project, proposed by West Millenniums Homes.Irvine Spectrum Center get oer Plan Modification, assenting of a 20,000 square-foot wing to the 2-million square foot retail and entertainment content proposed by The Irvine Company.Koll Center II Tentative Parcel Map, a 185,000 square-foot fleck park on 22 acres, proposed by The Koll Companies.Park Place Master Plan Modification a 110-acre mixed-use project consisting of office, retail, and residential uses, proposed by Maguire PropertiesNotable projects where I am currently serving as Assistant Project Manager2802 Kelvin, 176-unit apartment project, proposed by The Irvine Company.2500 Michelson, 200-r oom hotel/200-unit condominium project, proposed by Starpointe Communities.Metropolis, 500-unit apartment & condominium project, proposed by Sares-Regis Group.Assistant Planner Planning & education Servicesmetropolis of La Quinta, La Quinta, California, Nov. 2004 Sept. 2005DutiesManaging various discretionary cases such as part Permits applications, and assisting principal planners on projects.Reviewing projects in the planning and code compliance stages.Providing node service to the general public and conducting various research projects.Planning houseman PlanningCity of Westminster, Westminster, California, June 2002 Aug. 2003DutiesWorking on applications such as prior plan reviews, sign programs, and minor use permits.Conducting various research projects. active in weekly design review sessions.Providing planning-related knowledge to the public via the prognosticate or telephone.Translating planning and non-planning related inquires for the public.Assisting planners on projects.Conducting site visits.Assisting senior mental faculty with GIS applications. Entrepreneurship and Business ManagementPartner Director of Business DevelopmentMaui Maui San Diego, California, Sept. 2006 PresentDutiesOverseeing all aspects of transaction development, including exploring various advertising and marketing opportunities and performing overdue diligence.Presenting ideas and solutions to partners on how to improve business operations and sales.Building relationships with the lodge (e.g., sponsoring community events, sport leagues, and youth organizations).Managing the development and distribution of printed menus and fliers.Developing and updating website.Assisting the general manager with business accounting.Working with government agencies to obtain licenses and permits such as ABC, signs, etc.Interviewing and hiring staff for the business.Working with county health officials, property management, and contractors to improve business operations.Interviewing and hiring staff for the business.Involved in the negotiation process for the purchase of the eatery business from previous owner.Co-Founder & Managing PartnerX.O. Entertainment San Diego, California Aug 2003 PresentDutiesSecuring locuss for events.Negotiating basis and finalizing contracts with venue management.Hiring and determining compensation for talents, designers, sponsors, media, promoters, etc.Overseeing planning, marketing, and operating teams.Collaborating with various companies and venue management to present innovative shows and a better product downstairs my direction, the company has been the lead or a partner in the drudgery of 42 events that generated over $800,000 in revenue and attracted a total of over 25,000 people. Campaign & Political ActivitiesAssistant Campaign Manager John Duong Mayor, Irvine, California Aug. 2006 Nov 2006Duties Managing the main campaign office, leading a staff that had up to 20 volunteers, setting schedules, attending fundraising fu nctions, interacting with business and community groups, and delegating tasks such as making phone calls, walking precincts, posting signs.Campaign CoordinatorVan Tran tell apart Assembly, Westminster, California Sept. 2004 Nov. 2004 Duties Using fluency in Vietnamese to translate to the public, creating charts and maps to asseverate track of the teams progress, organizing databases, coordinating media press conferences and voter allowance drive efforts, and putting together small teams to walk precincts and post signs.Non-Profit executive director CommitteeVANG, San Jose, California, Jan. 2007 PresentDuties Contacting and meeting representatives from companies to discuss sponsorship opportunities, coordinating events such as Women in Leadership and Vietnamese Americans in Media- forums that allow interaction amid students and successful professionals, and working with business, financial, medical, media, and student associations/groups to increase visibility of the organizat ion on a national and international level.ULI Young Leadersurban kill Institute Washington D.C. March 2008 PresentOrganization Information brisk member of the Orange County Chapter of the Washington D.C-based non-profit research and education organization back up by its members that now has more than 40,000 members worldwide representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines, working in private enterprisingness and public service. As the preeminent, multidisciplinary real estate forum, ULI facilitates the open exchange of ideas, information and experience among local, national and international industry leaders and policy makers dedicated to creating better places.EducationCalifornia State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California, Jan. 2002 June 2004Bachelor of apprehension Urban & Regional PlanningRelevant Courses includedApplied human ecology Land Use & Theory CEQA Planning Law Community Development Real Estate Principles Urban Deve lopment Process North mainland China University of Technology, Beijing, China, June 2004 July 2004(Study Abroad)Courses IncludedChina and the United States Cross-Cultural Analysis China as a Cultural Entity Politics, Economics, Law, and Business Practice in International endpoint University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA April 2008 Write it Right Business Writing CoursesCertificate of finis LanguagesEnglish, fluent, native speakerVietnamese, fluent ?City of Irvine www.cityofirvine.org?City of La Quinta www.la-quinta.org?City of Westminster www.ci.westminster.ca.us?North China University of Technology http//www.ncut.edu.cn/http//202.204.24.37/waiban/waiban-English/index.htm?John Q. Duong www.johnqduong.com?Van Tran www.vantran68.com?VANG Organization www.vangusa.org?Urban Land Institute www.uli.org*See separate cover for a abounding list of professional references and contacts.