Marissa Finney graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in Environmental Design with an emphasis in planning. She has experience in environmental planning, parks planning, teaching assistance, and graphic design. Her focus is on designing sustainable systems and communities to improve people's quality of life.

1. Education:
MARISSA FINNEY
Job Experience:
Graduated from CU Boulder’s Environmental Design Program.
This program had a multi- disciplinary curriculum which
integrated Planning, Architecture, and Landscape Design
concepts. My focus of interest is to design sustainable systems
and functional communities in oreder to create an environment
which promotes relationships and improve people’s work-life
balance.
(303) 810 1422
marissa.finney@colorado.edu
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO
Degree: Environmental Design
Emphasis in Planning
August 2010 - May 2014
Felsburg Holt & Ullevig
Environmental Planning Intern
A collection of environmental skills for transportation projects, and specific
growth in environmental specialties.
Opportunity / Constraints Effective Technical Reports / Permitting
CDOT and City Proposals PEL / CatEX / EA / EIS Documentations
Landscape Planning Understanding Environmental Specialties
Public Involvement Environmental/ Multimodal /Traffic Analysis
Graphic Design Client, Colleague, & Community Collaboration
Foothills Parks & Recreation
Parks Planning Intern
Developed and designed a “Signage and Wayfinding Manual” to better
understand the placement of signage & wayfinding through their parks.
Manual Framework Efficient User-Friendly Manual Methodology
Inventory Analysis Staff & Board of Director Involvement
GIS Framework Evaluate Park Amenitiy Needs
Manual Process Signage and Wayfinding Programmatic
Merryhill School
Teacher Assistance
Responsible for general care, safety, and daily needs of the children. Commu-
nicate, manage classroom duties, and enhance parent involvement.
Assists Lead Teacher Associate Learning and Teaching Daily Reports
Time Management Encourage Student Positivity Clean/Organize
Children Supervise Daily/Weekly Lesson Plans CPR & 1st Aid
CU Ink Spot
Sale Representative / Graphic Design
Engage with clients to display CU Ink Spot creativity and print design skills.
Phasing/Time Management Cost Estimation Project Layout
Promote Store Goals Innovative Design Team Building
Creative Thinking Design Programs Client Involvement
GPA: 3.3
Graduation: 2014
beginner expert
GIS
RevIT
Rhino
AutoCAD
Sketch Up
Microsoft Office
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Grasshopper
Software:
Weld County 49 Design-Build
Weld County
6th Ave Parkway Extension
City of Aurora
Hancock & Academy Blvd Intersection
Colorado Springs, CO
Multi-Modal Transportation Proposal
Westminster, CO
Louisville Landscape & Transportation Planning
Louisville, CO
Walden Ponds Landscape Design
Boulder, CO
Arapahoe Corridor Design
Boulder, CO
3 years
1 year
3 years
3 years
3 years
10 years
6 years
6 years
3 months
6 years
Project Experience:
Knowledge:
Centennial, CO
8/15 - 1/16
Littleton, CO
5/15 - 1/16
Boulder, CO
1/11 - 8/14
Lone Tree, CO
6/08 - 7/15
Environmental:
RFPs & Proposals
Project Scoping
Environmental Analysis
Technical Reports & Permitting
NEPA/ CatEx/ PEL/ EA/ EIS
GIS & Graphic Design
Alternative Screening
Mitigation
Landscape Architecture:
Aesthetic & Visual Resource
Framework & Site Analysis
Ecosystem Connective
Parti Analysis
In-Between Spaces
Trail & Pathway Connection
Green Infrastructure
Drainage & Water Systems
Children & Activity Opportunity
Planning:
Urban Gateways
Design Guidelines & Standards
Planning Research
Transportation Planning
Signage & Wayfinding
Committee Involvement
Urban Planning & Zoning
Client & Public Engagement
Modified Comprehensive Plans
Redevelopment & Placemaking
Parks & Rec Improvements
Architecture:
Multi-Scale Architecture
Programmatic Diagramming
Systems & Structures
Joinery and Timber Framing
Construction Methods
Materials & Cost Estimation
Phasing & Time Management
Sustainable Design
Facade & Surface Finishing
Machinery & Tool Experience