Affiliations�� Urban Land Institute�� BOMA Atlanta�� U.S. Green Building Council�� University of Michigan Real Estate Club�� American Planning Association

ProfilePassionate about creating a human-scaled and sustainable built environment. Analytical, leadership and communication skills recognized by promotions and awards, and resulting in successful team projects

Education

2011�� UniversityofMichigan,MasterofUrbanPlanning,�Urban�Design�+�Real�Estate�Dev.�Concentrations�� 3.95 / 4.00 GPA; Awarded Urban and Regional Planning Fellowship�� Professional Project: Analyzed market potential of vacant sites to help focus redevelopment in Flint, MI�� Finance Project: Identified Chicago CBD office property suitable for investment, wrote prospectus�� Capstone Project: Created master plan for developer with lease on 40-acre transit hub in Mexico City

2004�� McGillUniversity,BachelorofArts,�Political�Science�+�English�Literature,�Montreal,�QC

CareerHistory

2010�-�Present� ResearchAssistant,ProfessorMariaArquero,UniversityofMichigan�� Examine LID regulations / incentives to determine their effect on real estate development and site design�� Analyze stormwater data using GIS to create maps and text for publication in atlases and exhibitions

Summer�2010�� Research+PlanningIntern,DowntownDevelopmentAuthority,�Ann�Arbor,�MI�� Analyzed local hotel market by researching demographic and regional supply trends, conducting case

studies and interviewing local stakeholders to help determine demand for new downtown hotel�� Created building permit database to help quantify investment in downtown real estate�� Designed and implemented bicycle parking count and survey in collaboration with city transportation

officials to determine parking demand and identify ways to improve supply

Fall�2010� TeachingAssistant,LegalAspectsofPlanningPractice,UniversityofMichigan�� Awarded position after receiving highest grade in course the previous year, and demonstrating ability to

interpret complex land use legal problems while clearly communicating appropriate solutions

2007�-�2009� ProjectCoordinator,AidtoArtisans,�West�Hartford,�CT(2008�-�2009)�� Managed consultants, budgets and reports for business development projects in Asia + Latin America �� Consistently met project goals while finishing on-time and under-budget �� Oversaw ten RFP responses requiring collaboration across departments; never missed a deadline�� Wrote grant proposals which managers regularly praised as well organized, clear and concise �� Edited 100 page ‘Artisan Health and Safety Manual’ published by the eBay Foundation�� Developed and led Excel training workshops, and acted as software specialist for coworkers

� AdministrativeAssistant,AidtoArtisans,�West�Hartford,�CT(2007�-�2008)�� Promoted due to organizational and communication skills proven while coordinating RFP responses,

writing grants, supporting project coordinators, managing office supplies and facilitating meetings

2005�-�2006� EnglishLanguageTeacher,AUALanguageCenter,�Bangkok,�Thailand�� Promoted to advanced classes due to effective lesson presentation and good rapport with students

Leadership

Winter�2011� TeamLeader+Finalist,ULI/HinesUrbanDesignCompetition�� Led interdisciplinary team to competition finals; one of only four teams chosen from field of 153�� Created development proposal, including site plan and pro forma, for 30-acre parcel in Seattle

2010�-�2011� BoardMember,MichiganRealEstateClub,UniversityofMichigan�� Represented club on ULI Real Estate Forum committee that planned two-day event for 300 attendees�� Increased student turnout at forum 10% over previous year through direct marketing efforts

Skills�� Project Management�� Market + Financial Analysis �� Professional Writing + Public Speaking �� Microsoft Office, Argus, ArcGIS, Adobe CS,

AutoCAD, Google SketchUp

ChristopherCanna4�Grace�Lane,�Killingworth,�Connecticut�860.368.8180�|�ckcanna@gmail.com