Jared Domingos Alves

222 North Street #1, Boston, MA 02113 | Jared.Alves6@gmail.com | (774) 498-8077 | www.JaredAlves.com

URBAN PLANNER

Pairs real world experience with academic training at the University of Liverpool to offer essential planning skills
and knowledge. From a previous career in consulting, excels at public speaking, presenting information and
ideas graphically, prioritizing competing needs to meet project timelines on budget, and analyzing complex
quantitative and qualitative information according to tight deadlines.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL LIVERPOOL, UK

Master of Civic Design in Town and Regional Planning Sep. 2016 Sep. 2017
First Class Honoursthe premier UK diploma designation
Honed skills for conducting area appraisals, facilitating public engagement, and preparing plans
Achieved proficiency with key analytical and design software: ArcGIS, SPSS, and SketchUp
Earned the Vice Chancellors Postgraduate Taught International Attainment Scholarship
Studied communities in 10 European countries and identified lessons for the United States

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, DC

GPA 3.93, summa cum laude Aug. 2008 May 2012
Awarded a dual degree: Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary
Studies: Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government
Member of the Deans List, University Honors Program, and Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

UNIVERSITY OF DUBLIN: TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, IRELAND

Semester abroad studying Irish Politics, European Economies, and Welfare States Jan. 2011 May 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AVALERE HEALTH WASHINGTON, DC

Senior Manager June 2012 Aug. 2016
Mastered nuanced healthcare topics to advise dozens of healthcare system, health insurance plan,
pharmaceutical, and other clients on policy and regulatory developments
Communicated complex technical information through concise written pieces, visually appealing
PowerPoint presentations, and clear quantitative analyses
Satisfied clients by overseeing project teams that delivered high-quality materials according to the
project timelines and within budgets that exceeded $300,000
Built lasting client relationships through daily contact via calls, emails, and in-person visits

DC FORMER RETAIL WASHINGTON, DC

Co-founder Nov. 2015 Aug. 2016
Illustrated that single-use zoning is a modern phenomenon, by interpreting zoning regulations and
maps and photographing 180 examples of historic stores that could not reopen under then current rules
Earned national and international attention by attracting over 275 followers for the DC Former Retail
blog, co-authoring an article for Greater Greater Washington, a local smart growth publication, and
garnering coverage in CityLab, Curbed DC, The Hill is Home, and Idealista (Spain)
 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (cont.)

ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 6C WASHINGTON, DC

Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Committee Member Nov. 2014 Aug. 2016
Applied knowledge of alcoholic beverage licensing regulations to assess and question testimony from
business owners, residents, and other interested parties about new and renewed licenses
Resolved protests against the issuance of licenses by negotiating settlement agreements with business
owners that addressed concerns raised by commissioners and neighbors

ML STRATEGIES WASHINGTON, DC
Intern Aug. 2011 May 2012
Distinguished between vital and trivial information when preparing rapid, comprehensive summaries of
public meetings, hearings, and seminars for distribution to external clients in several industries
Alerted clients to significant policy developments by producing concise analyses for the firms webpage
and newsletters

PUBLIC NOTICE ARLINGTON, VA

Intern June 2011 Aug. 2011
Achieved proficiency in writing for online media by researching and authoring serial blog posts for
distribution on the firms websites, Facebook pages, and Twitter feeds
Distilled key arguments made at conferences and calls hosted by public-policy focused organizations
into crisp memorandums circulated throughout the firm

GREENBERG QUINLAN ROSNER RESEARCH WASHINGTON, DC

Senior General Intern June 2010 Dec. 2010
Demonstrated a keen attention to detail when compiling, combining, and proofreading qualitative
research materials used by junior and senior colleagues to develop messages for over 50 clients
Accelerated the review and refinement of client messaging by formatting in-depth interview survey
transcripts and other media into clear summary tables and graphics
Advanced business development efforts by conducting background research on potential foreign and
domestic clients

LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY BOSTON, MA

Summer Associate June 2009 Aug. 2009
Readied the claims office for the annual mid-July external audit by reviewing several hundred property
policy files for missing documentation
Augmented business development efforts by creating an Excel spreadsheet that detailed the value of
the top 20 brokerages in terms of number of submissions, quotations, and accepted accounts
Exhibited strong data analytic capabilities when investigating the loss history and financial statements
of accounts that were pending renewals

OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN JAMES McGOVERN WASHINGTON, DC

Intern Jan. 2009 May 2009
Refined customer service skills by recording and responding to constituent feedback provided during
calls and in letters, faxes, and emails
Educated more than 30 constituent tour groups on the historical significance of the artwork,
architecture, and meeting spaces of the U.S. Capitol and Cannon House Office Building

Jared Alves | 222 North Street #1, Boston, MA 02113 | Jared.Alves6@gmail.com | (774) 498-8077