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Ling Zeng

Summary

My master's thesis, "Campus Biking Program at the University of Virginia," reflects my passion for biking and belief in sustainability. I first moved to Cambridge in 2006, returned in 2020, and have been a dedicated Cambridge resident ever since.

Highly organized and self-motivated Urban Planner & Designer with 10 years of progressive experience in university planning and design, as well as community development in major cities. I possess extensive expertise in environmental planning regulations and resources within an urban context. My profound knowledge includes collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting environmental, zoning, and other city planning data. I have strong survey and research skills.

I excel in engaging project sponsors and stakeholders to address environmental planning activities and possess strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with local governments and residents. Additionally, I am adept at negotiating with government officials, financial institutions, and community organizations.

My experience has allowed me to develop relationships with community stakeholders, contractors, property owners, fellow workers, and the general public. I am highly proficient with Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) programs, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite applications.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Design & Planning

South East China Design And Construction
06.2017 - 01.2021
  • Supervised the entire design process and all-important technical decisions, tracking timelines, managing budgets, and maintaining client relationships
  • Led the team to win the competition at medical school planning and design at Lanzhou University, hosting 20,000 medical students on campus, and supervise campus construction.

Principal Designer & Planner

South East China Design And Construction
03.2013 - 03.2018
  • Worked as the principal designer & planner on various projects including Fudan Library in Shanghai (Design Competition), 8Art Hotel in Shanghai (Built in 2016, and Community Center at Guiyang, Guizhou (Built in 2018).

Team Leader

Casey Tree Foundation
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Worked as one of the team leader for Casey Tree Foundation, walked through neighborhoods, identify and document sidewalk trees
  • Received excellent team reward by the city mayor for the project.

Education

Master's in Design studies with concentration on real estate development & investment -

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
01.2009

Master's in Urban and Environmental Planning -

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
01.2004

Bachelor's in Architecture -

South China University of Technology
Guangzhou, China
01.1998

Skills

  • Microsoft Office, PhotoShop, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Microsoft Office Suite
  • Data Analyses Skills

Hobbies and Interests

Traveling, snowboarding, swimming, reading, drawing, biking and visiting museums.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Additional Information

Committee Member, Bicycle Committee at CDD Cambridge City 2024-Now

Vice Principal Role, Chinese School of Cambridge Chinese Culture Center 2023-2024

Timeline

Director of Design & Planning

South East China Design And Construction
06.2017 - 01.2021

Principal Designer & Planner

South East China Design And Construction
03.2013 - 03.2018

Team Leader

Casey Tree Foundation
01.2012 - 01.2013

Master's in Design studies with concentration on real estate development & investment -

Harvard University

Master's in Urban and Environmental Planning -

University of Virginia

Bachelor's in Architecture -

South China University of Technology
Ling Zeng