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hello.

Welcome to my site – a space for my academic e-portfolio where I reflect on my educational experiences, projects, and personal learning goals.

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I'm Susue,  a senior at the University of Washington in Seattle graduating in June 2021, majoring in Community, Environment, and Planning with a focus on community engagement through the arts and digital design. This site is where I have outlined my experience in the CEP program and as a UW student and share thoughts on my educational growth. 

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During my time at UW in the CEP program, I've focused on community engagement, urban planning and design, and visual communication. I'm passionate about using storytelling to elevate community voices and understanding equitable development through education, outreach, and inclusive design.

 

I hope that looking through my academic portfolio, you can understand a bit more about my passions and what continues to drive me in my professional career.

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Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoy.

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EXPERIENCE

CEP Communications Committee

University of Washington CEP

Sep 2019 – Jun 2021

Indigenous Cultural Placekeeping Studio Project

University of Washington College of Built Environments

Jan 2021 – Mar 2021

Canyon Park Engagement + Equity Strategies Project

University of Washington CEP

Sep 2020 – Dec 2020

Non-profit Community Events Intern

Plus One Foundation

Sep 2020 – Dec 2020

Senior Project Film Festival (SPFF) Graphic Design + Marketing

University of Washington CEP

Mar 2020 – May 2020

Retail Sales Associate

Fireworks Gallery

Jun 2019 – Mar 2020

  • Served as co-chair for two quarters and facilitated weekly meetings and oversaw 5+ sub-committees

  • Designed flyers and outreach materials to promote events and social media presence

  • Experienced a +53% growth in Facebook engagement and +64.2% increase in Instagram interactions in one week

  • Organized and adapted our annual Senior Project Night event showcasing senior projects into a virtual format amidst social-distancing restrictions

  • Attended cross-committee meetings for ensuring the program continues towards equitable and supportive goals

  • Assisted in multiple planning projects prioritizing Indigenous community needs, including open space development, data management, and community engagement for the Indigenous Duwamish community of 600+ members

  • Produced a visioning plan framework, maps, and graphic presentations for site planning and open space design using Duwamish culture and history perspectives

  • Anchored work in Indigenous values through equity, inclusion, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist practices

  • Presented weekly deliverables and incorporated stakeholder feedback

  • Established deep engagement and working relationship with community clients and advisors

  • Assisted City of Bothell Planning Department on researching and conducting community engagement strategies for affordable commercial space and economic development projects

  • Outreach to 75 BIPOC-owned small businesses surveying community needs and communicate redevelopment changes

  • Designed and translated flyers and surveys from English to Chinese

  • Created detailed final report for the City of Bothell Planning Department

  • Presented public testimony of research and strategies to the Planning Commission and City Council

  • Assisted creating and delivering 100+ care packages to low-income communities in Seattle during the COVID-19 pandemic

  • Organized benefit concert promoting music therapy

  • Developed grassroots leadership and non-profit organization skills

  • Designed unique marketing and engagement strategies through social media and video campaigns

  • Contributed significant ideas and proposals during team meetings

  • Gained 159 attendees at on virtual ZOOM event

  • Developed excellent interpersonal skills and customer service experience by bringing a positive and professional attitude to the workplace

  • Managed POS register systems and conducted accurate balancing of cash registers

  • Used MS Excel for daily profit sales and revenue data entry and analysis

  • Exhibited strong organizational skills and inventory abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and handle many situations at once during busy work hours

  • Balanced full-time university course load and extracurriculars while working 20+ hours a week

EDUCATION

University of Washington

The College of Built Environments

Sep 2017 – Jun 2021

  • B.A. – Community, Environment, and Planning with a focus in community engagement and development

  • CEP Communications Committee + Chair

  • Officer and Director of Graphic Design – Dynamic Wellness Hour RSO

  • Senior Capstone Project – Something Is Unfolding: The Art of Storytelling

  • Purple and Gold Scholarship Recipient

  • Dean's List Scholar – Multiple quarters

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