Matilda Kaveney

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6 Gilcrest Court, Molendinar, QLD, 4214

Mobile: 0402331511
Email: matildalkaveney@gmail.com
Website: www.matildalkaveney@weebly.com

Career Objective
My immediate career objective is to gain knowledge in the industry and
familiarise myself with duties and responsibilities in urban and environmental
planning. From current experience within the Council of the City of Gold Coast I
have become increasingly interested in city greening, sustainable living and
planning for future generations. Currently I am looking for a future position
within a town planning consultancy.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning Degree
Relevant Courses:
o Introductory Planning studio
o Development Processes Studio
o Strategic Planning Studio
o Urban Environment Analysis
o Public Involvement and Community Development
o Sustainable Design Principles

High Distinction
High Distinction
Distinction
Distinction
Distinction
Distinction

Expected completion of my Bachelor degree is in December 2016.

Employment History
Town Planner City of Gold Coast (Council), Gold Coast, QLD, February 2016
June
o Previously undertook work experience at the City of Gold Coast within the
Environmental, City and Regional Planning and Development Assessment
units. Resulting in a three-month full time position in strategic City Plan.
Food and Beverage Attendant - Runaway Bay Tavern, Gold Coast, QLD, 2014
Current
o Provide efficient bistro restaurant services
o Deliver attentive bar services
Florist - Poetry In Flowers, Canberra, ACT, 2008 2013
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Strong experience in cash handling/ Range of computer systems

Assisting customers with purchases and assuring they are completely
satisfied
Promote business though refined merchandising skills
Precision thorough accurate stocktaking
Answering telephone enquiries and organising orders
Developed strong creative skills used throughout my degree

Professional and Technical Skills

I believe exceptional and appropriate skills and attributes are paramount in
establishing and building sustainable client relationships within any business. My
skills and attributes include:
Attentive Planning and Organisational Skills
o Established planning skills acquired through three studio oriented courses
achieving high grades and acknowledgement
o Driven ability to meet deadlines and targets through high levels of
attendance and submitting assessments on time
o Diligence and dedication to my work maintaining focus on the final
outcome
Strong Communication and Team Work
o Extensive team work skills acquired through a range of courses and casual
positions developing refined communication skills
o Effective oral communication skills achieved through university
presentations acquiring high recognition
o Refined written communication skills applied to various reports and
assessment at university
Excellent Analytical Research Skills
o Refined research skills developed through courses including Introduction
to Research and Planning studios
o Ability to research widely in order to develop sufficient evidence to back
up claims in university reports
o Strong analytical skills developed from Urban Environment Analysis
obtaining essential planner attributes

Awards and Achievements

Urban and Environmental Planning Peer Mentor and Ambassador
o For first year students during Orientation week and Semester 1 & 2 in
2015.
Head of School Commendation for High Achievement
o Griffith School of Environment, received Semester 2 2013, Semester 2
2014 and Semester 1 2015.
University of Wollongong, Faculty of Engineering Awards
o Runner-up CAD Drawing Award 2011 Technology Competition
o Winner of best use of referencing/bibliography award 2011 Technology
Competition
o Overall Runner-up 2011 Technology Competition
ACT Netball Representative
o Represented ACT in Netball championships, 2008-2009
SCUBA Diving
o Padi Certified Open Water SCUBA Diver since 2013

Volunteering
Griffith University Student Guild
o Volunteering for Student Guild during Orientation week and continuing
throughout the year 2015.
Royal Canberra Show Organisational Officer
o Attending to the horse marshalling area, EPIC, ACT, 2008-2012
National Arboretum Canberra
o Developing a significantly recognised project assisting in plantations, 2009

International Experience
Indonesia Study Tour: Griffith University Study Tour in December 2015
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The New Colombo Plan is a signature initiative of the Australian

Government which aims to lift knowledge of the Indo- Pacific in Australia
by supporting Australian undergraduates to study and undertake
internships in the region.
Six students were selected Griffith Urban and Environmental Planning
Exposure to Indonesian planning universities, councils and government
http://indonesiastudytour2015.weebly.com

England (Birmingham): Exchange Student from January to June 2010.

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Exposed to different cultures and a range of alternative planning issues

particularly due to the age of cities visited. Extensive public transportation
options with limited open space.

Texas (Dallas): Exchange Student from July to December 2010.

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Exposure to tremendous urban sprawl that was largely spread out poorly
accommodated by minimal public transportation. No mixed-use
development or water sensitive urban design strategies.

Memberships
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Planning and Environmental Griffith Students (PEGS, Griffith organisation)

Referees
Caryl Bosman
Senior Lecturer
Griffith University
Study Supervisor
Telephone: (07) 5552 7721
Email: c.bosman@griffith.edu.au

Kevin Travers
Senior Town Planner
City of Gold Coast
Professional Supervisor
Telephone: (07) 5582 8919
Email:ktravers@goldcoast.qld.gov.au