Planner

KATY ADUBI MRTPI

PROFILE

A highly motivated and driven urban planner, intrigued by urban sustainability. Eager to learn new ideas and concepts, while zealous to highlight my innovative perspective on urban planning issues.

With over three years of progressive urban planning experience, I am well-experienced and knowledgeable of modern planning practices and principles.

Currently seeking to progress my professional career, applying my UK knowledge to a foreign context.

SKILLS

Computer: MS Office (Intermediate); Adobe Suite (Intermediate); ArcMap (Basic); SketchUp (Basic); and Minitab (Basic).

Language: French (Intermediate).

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Planning Association (APA) member.

Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)

ACHIEVEMENTS

Tough Mudder Finisher, 2017; Land Securities Scholarship Recipient, 2014; Royal Geographic Society Ambassador, 2012-2013; High School House Captain, 2009-2010.

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EXPERIENCE

PLANNER, QUOD (LONDON, UK)

October 2015 - Present

Act as project manager for a range of complex schemes, including the development of 10,000 homes and the associated infrastructure;

Analyse and evaluate site and architectural plans for compliance with appropriate regulations and policies;

Improve citizen involvement in the development process, by preparing for, and attending public consultation events;

Financial planning of development projects, including the preparation of fee proposals and the agreement of consultant fees; and

Company Events Co-Ordinator, and Charity committee member.

DEVELOPMENT INTERN, LAND SECURITIES (LONDON, UK)

September 2015

Provided professional and technical urban planning responsibilities to the Development Team;

Conducted quantitative and qualitative research on potential sites for property acquisition; and

Prepared and presented reports regarding new and emerging UK planning policies.

INTERN, FERRANDINO & ASSOCIATES (MOUNT VERNON, NY)

June 2015 – August 2015

Met with local developers to discuss and resolve concerns regarding new zoning regulations;

Demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively within presentation settings to clients and colleagues;

Undertook preliminary research on historic preservation, floating zones and tax collection methods to aide project applications; and

Compiled and analysed planning data for the preparation of DGEIS documents.

PLANNER, LINE PLANNING (LONDON, UK)

November 2014 – June 2015

Reviewed formal planning applications, development proposals, construction plans and as-built plan applications for compliance with appropriate regulations and policies;

Drafted detailed planning reports for both internal and client circulation; and

Worked closely with government representatives to ensure transparency throughout the development process.

EDUCATION

INTERNATIONAL PLANNING (MSC) / SEPTEMBER 2015

Bartlett School of Planning, University College London (UCL)

Distinction; Thesis on whether development can happen without displacement in the South Bronx, New York; Specialism in Governance for Urban Sustainability; Gentrification research in Barcelona.

GEOGRAPHY WITH A YEAR ABROAD (BA) / JUNE 2014

University of Leicester

First Class; Dissertation on ‘Unsafe Spaces’ on American University Campuses; Leicester Award for Sustainability; Gentrification research in New York; Environmental Research in Kenya.

GEOGRAPHY EXCHANGE PROGRAMME (BA) / MAY 2013

Miami University

4.0 GPA; Presidents List Fall 2012 and Spring 2013; One-year exchange student.

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