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Taran Birk

Irvine

Summary

3rd year UCSD student in Urban Studies and Planning major with intent to minor in Environmental Systems seeking planning, GIS or environmentally geared job within the UCSD system

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Volunteer Coach

University High School
07.2022 - Current
  • Worked with incoming and returning student athletes within a High School wrestling program, teaching the sport and assisting lead coaches in managing team
  • Helped foster sense of community within team by organizing and assisting to actively coach at competitions

Planning Intern

City Of Buena Park
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Shadowed and assisted Buena Park planners in their every day activities, including but not limited to, site evaluations, GIS work, public counter work and resolving public lot use and business license issues
  • Attended and participated in planning board meetings in which items regarding city development and proposed developments were addressed

Bartender

Taquiero Taco Patio
06.2022 - 04.2023
  • Responsibilities included making and serving drinks, taking orders, bussing tables. Opening and closing the store. Preparing and closing cash drawers
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies And Planning

University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA
06.2025

Associate of Arts - A.A in Emphasis in Social And Behavioral Sciences

Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA
05.2023

Skills

  • GIS Applications
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Group Instruction

Timeline

Planning Intern

City Of Buena Park
06.2023 - 08.2023

Assistant Volunteer Coach

University High School
07.2022 - Current

Bartender

Taquiero Taco Patio
06.2022 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies And Planning

University of California - San Diego

Associate of Arts - A.A in Emphasis in Social And Behavioral Sciences

Irvine Valley College
Taran Birk