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Catherine Canfield
4511 Loganview Drive
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
cmcanfield@ucdavis.edu
714-396-2309

OBJECTIVE
Seeking an Assistant Planner position at the City of Paradise.

EDUCATION
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science: Public Service Expected June 2020
Concentration in Environmental Policy

EXPERIENCE
Intern - City of Dixon; Dixon, CA June 2019 - Present
• Compiled all city ordinances regarding zoning and land acquisition
• Updated the zoning map using zoning ordinances
• Researched the various zoning designations to eventually simplify the zoning code
• Updated the fencing code using research from other fencing codes in Solano County
• Researched the legality regarding our zoning of some churches for an update
Intern - City of Woodland; Woodland, CA Summer 2019
• Designed an app to aid in recording data about land lots
• Used this app in the field to gather information such as size, land use, and condition of
lots that were to undergo rezoning
• Reviewed applications for building accessory dwelling units to be sure they followed all
the right guidelines
• Researched the best methods for gathering and distributing public information
• Compiled information on the historic district to present to the Historical Preservation
Commission
Intern - De Novo Planning; Tustin, CA Summer 2018
• Contacted city planning departments to apply for De Novo Planning to be added to their
on-call vendor list
• Updated the signage code for the cities of Bellflower and Fontana
• Prepared the general plan of the city of La Verne for an update
• Organized and implemented community outreach for the city of Lake Forest
• Studied and recorded problem areas in the city of Lake Forest for its general plan update
• Organized and implemented community outreach for the city of Riverside for a future
development project
Intern - T&B Planning; Tustin, CA Summer 2017
• Collaborated on creation of public-sector business development strategy.
• Researched and contacted municipalities and public agencies in California.
• Created spreadsheet database of contact information and bidding requirements.