Patrick
James Horton
4215
Mc Laughlin Ave. Apt. 1 · Los Angeles, CA 90066 · 310-737-9334 ·
[email protected]
Education:
University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Expected Completion of Master of Arts Program in Urban Planning, June 2001
Oxford University – Queens College, Oxford, England 1999 International Scholar Program
Loyola Marymount University - Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts in History with Departmental Honors, May 1999
Experience:
Transportation Planning Intern, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority 9/00 - Present
· Assigned to the office of Countywide Planning & Development (CP&D) working in the Congestion Management Program to conduct analysis of countywide (89 municipalities). Develop/modify spreadsheet or database to track new developments; assist with developing/distributing Policy Advisory Committee packages; update CMP contact database; provide ongoing liaison with local and intrastate technical staff; and conduct research related to the CMP program. Contributed a major research memorandum to the draft Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) on the prospect of land-use policy as a vector for controlling travel behavior and congestion.
Statistical Analyst, PacifiCare
Administrative Services, Cypress, CA 8/99-9/99
· Acted on a consultant basis by performing statistical analysis of Customer Service Agents’ performance. Submitted a report detailing adjusted data spreadsheets, analytical conclusions, and offered recommendations on solutions to effect enhanced customer service support for use by administrative staff in policy planning.
Staff Photographer 8/97- 5/99
· Loyola Marymount University Office of Public Relations
· Los Angeles Loyolan Newspaper and The Tower yearbook
Research Intern, National Veterans Foundation, Los Angeles, CA 2/98-8/98
· Conducted extensive analysis based on Internet and other research and submitted a report of findings on Korean firms in a position to potentially donate support to the NVF.
· Participated in strategy planning for purposes of fundraising, intern development, and Web Page Development.
· Acted as liaison between Michael Young, Director of NVF operations and local business affiliates.
Disneyland Cast Member, Disneyland, Anaheim, CA 5/95-5/98
· Assisted customers from around the world and also conducted sales, gave direction to new cast members and tracked inventory.
Insurance Clerk, State Farm Insurance – Dennis G. Mudd Agency, Phoenix, AZ 1/93-6/93
· Reception on phones and front office, started new policies, amended existing policies, wrote preliminary accident reports and managed billing.
Intern, Dept. of Health Services, Health/Childcare Review Services, Phx., AZ 6/92-9/92
· Engaged in legislative research. Worked on group projects relative to licensure regulation development and land use policy with findings used to advise the Governor on policy needs.
Professional Skills:
· Leadership experience and team oriented
· Experienced in government, industry and legal research
· Adept at written and verbal communication
· Highly motivated and organized
Computer Skills:
· Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows 95, NT, 98 and Adobe PhotoShop, Word Perfect
· Netscape and Explorer Internet Browsers and HTML Web Page Design
· Adept in the use of both IBM-PC and Apple Computer Systems
· GIS (Geographic Info Systems), SPSS (statistics) and QRSII (travel forecasting software).
Honors and Affiliations:
· Vice-President of the Pi-Beta chapter of Phi Alpha Theta - National History Honor Society
· Member of Alpha Gamma Sigma - National Community College Honor Society
· Awarded The Sister Margaret Anne Renehan, R.S.H.M. Award for Excellence in Research 8/99
· Art Editor: Attic Salt The Loyola Marymount University Honors Program Annual Journal
· Recipient of the Burns Catholic H.S. Graduate Grant, Rev. Alfred Kilp Alumni Grant and
The Sr. Raymund McKay Scholarship for Academic Excellence
References: Available on request.
Last update: 01/19/01