MASTER’S OF SCIENCE IN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
The ongoing need for efficient planned and managed safe transportation systems, inclusive of roads and highways right here in the United States have largely influenced my decision to pursue studies in Transportation Planning and Management. As an ardent professional, my journey towards this Master’s Degree in Transportation Planning and Management has been one of tremendous learning both on the personal and professional angles.
My strive for higher education could not have been satisfied unless the pinnacle of my dreams of acquiring a Master’s of Science degree in Transportation Planning and Management was pursued. With this degree, I will have an impact on the development of the transportation system’s efficiency, safety and its environmental sustainability within the United States. I am up for the challenge of being a role model, not only to my son and siblings, but also within the United States. My desire to be involved in the transportation industry is one of my primary rationales for acquiring a Master’s of Science degree in Transportation Planning and Management. I sincerely desire the opportunity to learn from and contribute to this principal industry which can be done with the assistance granted to me by your organization. It is my intention to break ground as a woman in this arena. I have no reservation that I am capable of achieving my goal especially taking this bold step of pursuing my dream of being a fulltime time student while simultaneously being a fulltime mother. I will be one of the many who have come before me and those of which who will come after me to transform the transportation industry through the advancement of women and can encourage them to further their careers as leaders.
During this past year of actively attaining my degree, I gravitated towards finding ways to help alter Traffic Congestion. Upon attending a class: Fundamental of Transportation, one of the many core courses scheduled on the curriculum at Texas Southern University, I was exposed to a very notable author, Anthony Downs and his book, Still Stuck in Traffic. It heightened my interest in figuring out various ways in which congestion could be diluted and factors which have affected the growth of congestion over the years. This area has become a topic of concern which has existed for many decades; Downs suggests that it cannot be eliminated. I believe technology, with consideration of continued improved simulation applications such as traffic software like INTEGRATION, the Cube, DYNASMART and OREMS, offers greater potential for improvement. Addressing congestion has also inspired me to base my thesis entitled: The Application of Traffic Software. Will it Advance the System’s Efficiency to Dilute Congestion in Nairobi?
In pursuing a degree in Transportation and Planning Management I am convinced that I will set standards for not only my son but also inspire women who are not knowledgeable of the Transportation industry. I will also be able to contribute my expertise to its full advantage within the United States having achieved my dream of venturing into Transportation Planning industry.
SASCHA S. SABAROCHE
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PROFILEA dynamic professional with an outstanding reputation for integrity and results. A multifaceted team player who has effective written, verbal, and interpersonal skills and possesses the desire to improve Transportation to a company targeting mobility.
education
01/10- PRESENT
01/00- 08/04
09/96-06/98 / Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas
Master’s of Science in Transportation Planning and Management
Concentration: Systems and Technology
GPA: 3.78
Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology-Construction Management
GPA: 3.20
Dominica State College, Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica
Associate Degree in Building and Civil Engineering
Experience
04/11-06/11
01/10- PRESENT
07/07- 01/10
08/06- 07/07
10/02- 08/06 / Lane Staffing for METRO, Houston, Texas
Field Supervisor
Oversee 22 surveyors: Making sure that these surveyors provide questionnaires to METRO’s users. The data will provide an assessment of areademographic shifts and trends as well as identifying trip patterns and untapped market areas.
Ensure that the surveyors are given METRO money, survey assignment bags containing the necessary supplies, and assignment sheets, and confirm trip logs are filled out appropriately.
Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas
College of Science and Technology,
Center forTransportation Training and Research (CTTR)
Graduate Research Assistant
Small Area Planin Third Ward Community (East Alabama Avenue, Scott Street, Southmore Boulevard, and Ennis Street).The aim of this study was to maximize safety and convenience to a small community; recommended two traffic signals and placing an additional walkway at a highly used pedestrian walkway.
Public Involvement (TxDOT) – The aim of this project is to evaluate how TxDOTcan improve their Public Involvement process getting the public more proactive in public meetings, statewide long range plans, project meetings and town hall meetings.
Transport Providers for Elderly and Disabled (TxDOT) - This evaluated and determined the best practices for service delivery to any persons (elderly, disabled etc.) needing transit accessibility.
C.H. Fenstermaker and Associates, Inc. Houston, Texas
Survey Technician
Providedfield crews with “Info-Pac” which contained all the required information to perform the survey such as location map, the map showing longitude and latitude of location to be surveyed, topographical data to pick up information at the location for the field crew to perform a specific projectwhether topographic survey, land survey and oil well location is needed.
Imported survey field data and maintain existing data in Civil 3D CAD and/or database working files.
Provided project and/or plat specific information which includes field notes, sketches, metes and bounds to CAD Technician for drafting purposes.
Performed manual and/or visual checks of preliminary data and final product to ensure quality control of all data entering the system.
Ensured compliance with all applicable company standards, processes, statutes, and ordinances.
Produced maps of, plots, and manuscript data as requested information obtained from field crew.
Maintained accurate records and documentation (i.e., notes, correspondence, sketches, files, etc.) of work performed.
Performed basic survey computations such as basic geometry and trigonometry calculations, basic area and volume calculations, basic traverse calculations, stadia computations, and reduces leveling note computations.
Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. Frisco, Texas
Survey Technician
Researchedpublic records on previously surveyed land from different counties of project locations.
Utilized Land Development Desktop with AutoCAD to plot deeds.
Plattedand checked subdivisions plats.
Wrote Legal Descriptions (boundary, offsite easements, exhibits, etc.)
Analyzed boundary and topographic surveys.
Jones and Carter Inc.,Houston, Texas
Project Surveyor
Managed projects from start to endfor a maximum of 6 months which includedobtaining job information from the project engineer, preparedinformation (location, type of survey, and requirements of job),briefed field crew on job,retrieved information from field crew,downloadedfield data, andanalyzedfield data.
Maintained field and office standards of the company.
Developed, organized and prepared a variety of considerably complex layouts, drawings and designs from written or verbal specifications, or from rough or detailed sketches and/or drawings made by technical professionals, converted paper documents into computerized files with the aid of Survcad.
Analyzed boundary and topographic survey.
Verified plats of subdivisions (Grand Mission,Grand Mission Estates,
Red Oak,Fieldstone,Fairfield, andWaterview Estates).
Utilized street atlas to obtain latitude and longitude.
WroteLegal Descriptionson boundary,offsite easements,exhibits, etc.
Researched Information on metes and bounds, flood plain location and in house information of the company.
Performed Construction Stake-out.
Designed Roadway taking into consideration the vertical and horizontal alignment, number of lanes and tangency.
Completed Elevation Certificates such as city, counties and city ordinances
Wrote Proposal letters which included a breakdown of the cost and the amount of time taken to complete a project.
Affiliations
Member, Rotaract Club of Dominica, West Indies
Member, National Technical Association (NTA)
Awards
Recipient, Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (Fall 2010- Spring 2011)
Tutor, National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) (2010,2011)
symposiums/seminars
Attendee, Transportation Research Board (TRB) Meeting 2011
Student Representative for Texas Southern University, Southwest Region University Transportation Center Conference (SWUTC) (2010 -2011)
Graduate Assistant Researcher, TXDOT Public meetings, Statewide Long Range Plans, Project meetings and Town Hall meetings (2010 - 2011)