 Ivan L. Mitchell
e-mail: ivan.mitchell@state.de.us
MPA 2006
Analytical Paper Title: “Tax Exempt: Is E-Commerce Depleting Sales Tax Revenue”
Chair: Paul Solano | Committee Member: Robert Warren
position:
Transportation Planner
Delaware Transit Corporation/DART
Wilmington, Del.
Introduction
During my tenure as a graduate research assistant at IPA, the faculty and staff imparted many valuable lessons while encouraging myself and other research assistants to become involved in IPA’s ongoing projects. In many ways IPA’s personal investment in my future, financial support, and commitment to research assistants led me to embark on a transportation career.
Throughout my tenure, I had an active role in several projects. During my first-year, I assisted a statewide training program for local government officials that provided professional training. In addition, I conducted research for a transit accident study to access driver hour safety policies then presented a review of the findings. Most notably as a second-year MPA, I assisted in the planning, logistical preparations, and development of materials for IPA’s 2006 “Building Inter-Metropolitan Rail Corridors” policy forum. These experiences as well as internships with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Transportation have been incredibly rewarding, conveying insight into the organizational and political dynamics of organizations while providing hands on experience.
Upon receiving an MPA degree with a specialization in Financial Management, I was hired by the Delaware Transit Corporation/DART where I specialize in transportation planning. My responsibilities include planning functions associated with the optimization of existing and new transit services. In particular, I use existing service analysis data and DTC performance criteria to analyze existing service and make recommendations about the allocation of resources. This position at DTC allows me to demonstrate my professional competency while maintaining a commitment to the public sector.
I am a member of the National Association for Black Public Administrators.
MPA, University of Delaware 2006, Financial Management
BA, American University, 2004, Economics and International Studies
October 2006 – Present
Transportation Planner, Delaware Transit Corporation/DART, Wilmington, Del.
September 2004 – August 2006
Research Assistant, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware, Newark, Del.
June – August 2005
Administrative Support Intern, Federal Highway Administration, Washington, D.C.
August 2003 – May 2004
Residential Assistant, American University, Washington, D.C.
January 2003 – May 2003
Staff Assistant, U.S. Embassy, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office, SPSS, and MapInfo.
Language: Proficient in reading and speaking Spanish.
Director’s Citation, School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy, University of Delaware, 2006
Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program Scholar, Ronald E. McNair Scholar, American University
Attendee, Municipal Clerk Certificate Program, Dover, Del., fall 2004
Founder’s Forum Fellow, ASPA’s 67th National Conference, 2006
Presenter, Ronald E. McNair 11th Annual National Research Conference, Delavan, Wis., 2002
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