Preferred Sector of Employment:
accounting and finance
RECENT EXPERIENCE
Romec Ltd. (Jointly owned by Balfour Beatty Plc & Royal Mail Group) Birmingham, UK
Install Coordinator (June 2011 – Present)
Planning of security installation projects for SW England. Nomination for “Customer Focus Excellence Award”.
Ernst & Young, Birmingham, UK
Recruitment Services Coordinator (Graduate) (Sept 2009 – Mar 2011)
Administration and coordination of the recruitment of new staff for the business.
TOWN PLANNING EXPERIENCE
Royal Town Planning Institute, Birmingham, UK
Planning Aid Volunteer (Nov 2009 – Mar 2011)
Surveyed members of the public to obtain community opinions into the future of a small district of Birmingham, UK. Results utilised by Birmingham City Council as Evidence Base for Supplementary Planning Document.
Halton Borough Council (Small unitary authority area covering towns of Runcorn & Widnes, Cheshire, UK)
Area Planning Officer (Jun 2007 – Sept 2009)
Managed own caseload of planning applications and appeals throughout complete planning process.
Developed knowledge of local government democracy and political influence within urban planning.
Gave pre-application advice, prepared officer reports and drafted decision notices.
Balanced conflicting demands upon land-use to enable appropriate, sustainable development.
Presentedplanning applications orally at Development Control Committee meetings.
Trained Local Councillors on revised planning regulations.
Acted as planning representative for an allocated local Parish providing updates and advice.
Contributed to the preparation and consultation of Supplementary Planning Document ‘Design of Residential Development’..
RPS Group Plc, Liverpool & Manchester, UK
Planning Assistant (Sep 2004 – Jun 2007)
Assisted with the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals to various local authorities nationwide.
Challenged local authority decisions by assisting with public inquiries and appeals.
Conducted research, sourcing all relevant ‘factual’ supporting documentation necessary to support planning applications at submission.
Prepared development briefs, planning statements and assisted with tender submissions and Environmental Impact Assessments.
Completed town centre health checks.
QUALIFICATIONS
Chartered Member of Royal Town Planning Institute (UK), No. 47620, June 2008
Masters of Civic Design, The University of Liverpool, UK, December 2006 Pass
BA (Hons) Geography, The University of Liverpool, UK, July 2003 2:1
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Australian Visa: Approved Working Holiday Visa, Subclass 417 (Entry into Australia deadline - 19/12/13)
Driving Licence: British, full and clean (car)
Interests: Exercise and using local gym for fitness classes. Also travel abroad and experiencing different cultures.
Personal Achievements:‘ Relay for Life’ (September 2008) for Cancer Research UK
Lone travel for one month in Australia (May/June 2010)
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