Renata Albarran
Denver,Colorado
Summary
Knowledgeable urban planner and communications coordinator with a solid foundation in urban planning principles and a focus on sustainable development. Demonstrated proficiency in land use planning, climate planning, and transportation planning. Successfully led various community engagement projects, coordinated digital communications and marketing campaigns, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, and contributed to citywide plans.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Urban Planner
Walker Consultants
Lone Tree, CO
02.2023 - 04.2025
- Conducted site visits, collected and analyzed data, wrote reports, and prepared presentations for project deliverables.
- Led transportation analyses and spatial analyses to support transportation studies for municipalities and universities.
- Researched and developed transportation policies and strategies that exemplify best practices in parking and TDM.
- Analyzed large transportation data sets and used GIS to analyze spatial data and create interactive maps.
- Prepared outreach materials and coordinated public engagement activities, including surveys, open-houses, and public workshops.
- Presented innovative and sustainable at statewide conferences.
Urban Planner
PlaceWorks
Berkeley, CA
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Gather and analyze data for existing conditions reports, socioeconomic analyses, and housing analyses.
- Developed land use, transportation, environmental, and natural resource policies and actions for comprehensive plan updates.
- Conducted GHG emissions accounting and quantification of GHG reductions.
- Use GIS to analyze spatial data and prepare maps.
- Coordinated public outreach activities to educate and engage diverse stakeholders in transportation, housing, and climate planning.
- Prepared presentations and educational resources about planning projects.
Land Use Intern
PlaceWorks
Santa Ana, CA
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Gathered and analyzed socioeconomic data for community profiles, specific plans, and general plan updates.
- Researched zoning code, land use policy, and RHNA quantified objectives to update technical reports and planning documents.
- Analyzed, mapped, and edited geographic data using GIS software.
- Prepared presentations and resources for client meetings and public outreach.
Communications and Marketing Coordinator
Sustainable Energy Group
Grass Valley, CA
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Built brand awareness and increased word-of-mouth referrals through business networking and digital marketing.
- Increased company following on Facebook by 500% and improved lead generation using social media marketing, advertising, webpage updates, and Google Analytics.
- Designed new company logo, created marketing materials, and represent the company at events.
- Planned a solar energy workshop and 3 energy efficiency workshops as part of the Grass Valley Energy Action Plan.
- Represented the company at Business Networking International (BNI) meetings and conferences.
Project Manager
Ekland Marketing Company
Chico, CA
02.2016 - 05.2018
- Provided customer service, managed product inventory, developed sales reports, and commercial invoices for export sales.
- Worked with county officials and nurseries to prepare export documents that comply with county and federal phytosanitary requirements.
- Coordinated high-value logistics services (air shipments and ocean container shipments valued at up to $250,000) to clients in 20+ different countries.
- Represented the company at international fruit industry conferences and meetings with clients.
Program Development Associate
Interfaith Sustainable Food Collaborative
Sebastopol, CA
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Assisted ISFC with non-profit program development including fundraising, writing 5 grant proposals, and building partnerships between farms and faith-based communities.
- Conducted outreach to the faith community about ISFC's programs and developed resources about programs and services, including an e-newsletter, social media, and website.
- Planned trainings and conferences for faith groups to network, including 10 roundtable events, an annual conference, and a fundraiser.
Education
Master’s - Urban and Regional Planning
University of California, Irvine
06-2021
Bachelor’s of Science - International Agricultural Development
University of California, Davis
06-2012
Skills
- Data Gathering and Research
- Quantitative Analysis
- Public Outreach
- Report Writing
- Email Marketing
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Wordpress
- Social Media Management
- GIS
- Adobe Illustrator
Timeline
Urban Planner
Walker Consultants
02.2023 - 04.2025
Urban Planner
PlaceWorks
07.2021 - 01.2023
Land Use Intern
PlaceWorks
02.2020 - 07.2021
Communications and Marketing Coordinator
Sustainable Energy Group
06.2018 - 06.2019
Project Manager
Ekland Marketing Company
02.2016 - 05.2018
Program Development Associate
Interfaith Sustainable Food Collaborative
11.2014 - 11.2015
Master’s - Urban and Regional Planning
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor’s of Science - International Agricultural Development
University of California, Davis
AWARDS
- Orange County Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA), California, Academic Award of Merit, June 2021
- UC Irvine Urban Planning and Public Policy (UPPP) StoryMap Challenge Choice Award, June 2021
- UC Irvine MURP Impact Award, June 2020
Certification
AICP Certification, January 2026
PUBLICATIONS
Langis, Renata and Gopi, Vaishak. (December 22, 2023). “Legislative Updates in Support of Electric Vehicles in the Southwest Region.” Southwest Parking and Transportation Association (SWPTA). https://southwestparking.org/f/electric-vehicles-in-the-southwest-region?wpsc_action=rss&blogcategory=Advice
Resume
http://bit.ly/4gAoVbB