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MATTHEW T. PANASIEWICZ162 Crestwood Ave, Apt. 6, Buffalo, New York 14216(716) 574-3476mpd065da@westpost.net

EDUCATIONSTATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO, Buffalo, NYMasters Degree, Urban Planning, 2006Thesis: The Impacts of Containerization and Intermodal Freight Facilities on Economic Development in Urban Areas with Emphasis on New York State

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO, Buffalo, NYBachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, 2002Major: Urban and Public Policy StudiesActivities and Honors: Dean's List, Polish Student Association, Students for a Better Buffalo, and Scoutmaster in Boy Scouts

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS*Experience in community master planning, interaction with the public, and urbandesign issues.*Familiarity with local laws, zoning, and state laws/regulations particularly those related to SEQR.*Multidisciplinary training in environmental planning, economics, transportationplanning, geography, land use planning, master/long-term planning, and conflict

negotiation.*Experience in drafting proposals, job budgets, and work assignments for a team.*Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with ArcGIS 8.2 and 9.0 capabilities.*Experience with SEQR projects including wind farms, natural gas transmission pipelines, electric transmission lines, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, schools, a major theme park, and the Town of Grand Island Local WaterfrontRedevelopment Plan.*Experience with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) environmental filings for the location of natural gas storage wells, major natural gas transmissionlines, and electric transmission lines.*Continually meeting goals and deadlines with an ability to work in high-pressure situations with low budget and time frame while delivering a quality document.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCEURS CORPORATION (Buffalo, New York) 2005-2009Urban PlannerResponsibilities included research, data collection and analysis, utilizing Census data, assessing impacts to demographics and the environment, coordination ofproject support services, and producing final products. Experience writing Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Assessment Forms, and equivalent FERCreports for various projects. Conducted Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessmentsand developed proficiency in visual assessments for wind and industrial projects.

GOOD NEIGHBORS PLANNING ALLIANCE (Buffalo, New York) 2001-2007Intern/Volunteer Urban PlannerResponsible for formulating contemporary urban planning approaches to neighborhood sustainability and redevelopment. Assisted in soliciting public comments andfeedback through surveys, questionnaires, and public forums. Co-authored the North Buffalo Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan.

CIVIC LEADERSHIPEagle Scout - 1998Buffalo International Film Festival, Buffalo, New York - 2010-present

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Hertel-North Buffalo Business Association, Buffalo, New York (board member) - 2010-presentNew Millennium Group, Buffalo, New York - 2003-presentNorth Park Community Association (elected officer), Buffalo, New York - 2010-presentPartners for a Livable Western New York, Buffalo, New York - 1999-present