Dillon Mayne-Clark
Summary
A driven and diligent graduate with strong critical thinking, collaborative, and technical IT skills. Via my First-Class degree I have developed excellent knowledge and a keen interest in how our built and natural environments can be optimised to enhance people’s use of and movement through place. Experience in the North Devon Planning Department confirmed for me that I want to apply my knowledge and critical thinking ability to masterplanning in Urban Design. Several years of hospitality experience have given me exceptional communication and teamwork skills, and my ability to manage customer experiences. My combination of strong spatial, analytical, and interpersonal skills makes me well-suited to contribute to Stantec’s forward-thinking and innovative Urban Design team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Server and Bartender
Sawmills Freehouse (Good Food and Drink Co.)
Berrynarbor, Devon
08.2020 - 09.2025
- Developed strong customer service skills: Provided attentive service, built rapport with customers, managed difficult customer experiences.
- Ability to work under pressure: Worked quickly and efficiently serving tables and behind the bar during the busy holiday season with high volumes of tourists.
- Strong communication and teamwork: Helped train newer staff members for service.
Work Experience
North Devon Council Planning Department
Barnstaple, Devon
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Confirmed my desire to pursue a career in Urban Design and work on masterplans for urban environments.
- Gained insight into planning processes including: permitted development, Local Plan, legal procedure, heritage, highways, enforcement, registration, S106 procedures, advertisement.
- Planning Support - logging neighbour comments and consultee responses on DEF MasterGov.
- Experienced stakeholder engagement: attended a Planning Committee meeting and an Ilfracombe Regeneration Board meeting.
- Attended site visits and site meetings.
- Meetings with specialist team members to understand each role.
Research Assistant
University of the West of England
Bristol
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Project topic: responsible AI in disaster risk management.
- Drafted, reviewed, and refined survey questions for field research.
- Remotely researched and suggested appropriate locations to carry out the survey in Jakarta.
- Identified contacts internationally for interviews and collaboration.
- Systematically searched and logged relevant papers in databases.
- Researched and created topic summaries (including: UK Net Zero policies, flood early warning systems, use of virtual reality in environmental management, responsible AI regulation).
- Applied analytical and spatial thinking transferable to transport planning, including site selection, policy analysis, and stakeholder identification.
Server and Bartender
Sandy Cove Hotel
Berrynarbor, Devon
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Worked quickly and efficiently at high-pressure wedding events.
- Developed strong customer service skills, dealing with challenging customers, addressing concerns and managing their experiences to as high a standard as possible.
Education
BA (Hons) - Geography
University of the West of England
Bristol 09.2022 - 05.2025
A Level Geography, A Level Sociology, Level 3 BTEC Applied Science
The Ilfracombe Academy
09.2020 - 05.2022
GCSEs and Level 2 BTECs - 9 qualifications including English Literature and Language and Maths
The Ilfracombe Academy
09.2015 - 07.2020
Skills
- Developed strong mapping and spatial analysis skills in GIS and Remote Sensing modules
- Built foundational development and planning legislation awareness via Planning Department experience
- Extensive education on theory and policy for urban development, transport systems, and behaviour change
- As a Research Assistant, identified optimal study sites in Jakarta, considering demographic, spatial, and flood characteristics
- Critical Thinking & Analysis
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills through survey design, drafting unbiased survey questions as a Research Assistant
- In the North Devon Planning Department, assessed applicability of permitted development rights in application cases, and proposed compliant alternatives for refused advertisement applications
- Consistently applied critical judgement and considered conflicting perspectives, creating balanced solutions for academic assignments
- Proficient with ArcGIS Pro via conducting spatial analyses and visualising spatial data cartographically for university projects This has enhanced my general IT competency and adaptability with new software
Planning Knowledge and Spatial Thinking
IT and Technical
- Proficient with Microsoft Office via university studies I have conducted statistical analyses on large datasets in Excel, used Word to construct professional-style project reports, and used PowerPoint to create engaging presentation aids
- Used DEF MasterGov for planning application admin processes
- As a Research Assistant, presented research findings through written reports and virtual presentations
- Throughout my studies, developed strong written communication skills through extensive essays, reports, and posters Contributed to and led group projects, ensuring involvement and support of other group members
- Several seasons of hospitality work have given me strong interpersonal and customer service skills through cooperating in teams to deliver enjoyable customer experiences, build rapport with customers, and manage challenging customers
- Completed all assignments as a Research Assistant within their deadlines and to high standards
- Successfully handled multiple academic assignments simultaneously, completing all within their deadlines and achieving high grades
- Worked methodically to log high volumes of planning application comments and consultee responses during my Planning office experience
- Ensured enjoyable experiences for customers in my delegated restaurant section, delivering timely and organised service of meals
Communication and Teamwork
Organisation and Time Management
References
References available on request
Timeline
Work Experience
North Devon Council Planning Department
06.2025 - 06.2025
Research Assistant
University of the West of England
05.2024 - 07.2024
BA (Hons) - Geography
University of the West of England
09.2022 - 05.2025
Server and Bartender
Sandy Cove Hotel
10.2021 - 04.2022
A Level Geography, A Level Sociology, Level 3 BTEC Applied Science
The Ilfracombe Academy
09.2020 - 05.2022
Server and Bartender
Sawmills Freehouse (Good Food and Drink Co.)
08.2020 - 09.2025
GCSEs and Level 2 BTECs - 9 qualifications including English Literature and Language and Maths
The Ilfracombe Academy
09.2015 - 07.2020