Rui (Elaine) Ma

Master of Community Planning and Mater of Public Administration

Email: rui.elaine.ma@gmail.com

Phone: 513-372-4886

Website: http://elainema.weebly.com

PROFILE
Proficient in Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, AutoCAD, Google SketchUp (and V-ray)
Ability to think and work independently. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Demonstrated academic excellence and well-developed problem-solving skills
Strong organizing ability and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated leadership in student organizations and extracurricular activities
EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago, Illinois, USA
Master of Public Administration, College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs

Aug 2015 Current

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Sept 2012 Aug 2014
Master of Community Planning, College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
Honors: Graduate Assistant Scholarship, University of Cincinnati, DAAP, School of Planning (08/2013)
North China University of Technology, Beijing, China
Sept 2007 July 2012
Bachelor of Engineering in Urban Planning, College of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Honors:
Outstanding Achievement Award (12/2010), Social Research (Subject: Historic Districts Preservation in WUDADAO
Area, Tianjin)
Merit Award (10/2011), National College Urban Planning Competition (Subject: Short-distance Bus Service in
SHAOYAOJU Community, Beijing) (http://elainema.weebly.com/research-on-short-distance-bus-service-in-shaoyaojucommunity-beijing-report.html)
Nominated Excellent Graduate (12/2011), North China University of Technology
Published The reform study of Beijing Bajiao community --- disaster prevention space survey in Huazhong
architecture magazine (02/2012) (http://elainema.weebly.com/paper.html)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GIS Technician Xcel Energy, Amarillo, Texas

Nov 2014 June 2015

Working on map correction in SmallWorld based on the Redline notes in FieldSmart

Maintaining and updating streetlights and secondary lines layer for Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS),
Xcel Energy
GIS Intern Cincinnati Area Geographic Information System (CAGIS), Cincinnati, Ohio

Jun 2013 May 2014

Maintained and updated CAGIS data layers, and assisted in the development of new CAGIS data layers
Performed quantitative analysis and quality control on CAGIS data layers
Created thematic maps for private consulting firms and public projects
Provided customer support for CAGIS Online mapping service
Produced high quality maps for Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Mayors Office
Office Assistant School of Planning, DAAP, University of Cincinnati

Feb 2013 Apr 2013

Assisted various professors and program coordinators on routine stuffs and mailing
Picked up the phone call in the School of Planning office and assisted students with their questions
Assisted with 2013 School of Planning Open House
Organized and coordinated with 2013 School of Planning Graduation Party



Graduate Assistant University of Cincinnati

Feb 2013 Apr 2013

Assisted Dr. Xinhao Wang in literature review and research on Storm Water Management
REFERENCE
GIS Portfolio: http://elainema.weebly.com/geographic-information-system-application.html
Urban Planning Research and Reports: http://elainema.weebly.com/carpool-report.html
Urban Design and Posters: http://elainema.weebly.com/design.html
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITES
Volunteer for the American Planning Association -- APA's 2013 National Conference (04/2013)
Volunteer for the Association of Collegiate School of Planning (ACSP) (11/01/2012-11/04/2012)
Voluntary tutor at HuaAo Primary School---a school for children from low-income families (09/2009-07/2011) Honors
Voluntary worker at the Nursing Home of Shijingshan District, 8 hours/month (09/2007-07/2011)
Olympic volunteer for 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, serving for the Shooting game
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
College of Architecture Students Union---President
North China University of Technology Student Representatives Council---College of Architecture Representative, 20092011
Beijing Students Federation---North China University of Technology Representative, 2008-2009
INTERESTS
Downtown Revitalization, Historical Preservation, Transportation Planning, GIS Application, Cycling, Travel, Calligraphy