Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
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Katie Miller

Katie Miller

Rothes,Moray

Summary

The technical experience in Policy and rural development allows me to provide valuable advice to a Team, enabling informed decisions on development and effective property management. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for rural landscapes, I contribute to sustainable land use and growth. My passion lies in balancing social, environmental, and economic factors to create thriving rural communities.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Trainee Planning Assistant

Fife Council
Glenrothes
04.2023 - Current
  • Worked in a rotation style across the 3 main Planning teams in Fife council.
  • 1st Team was 'Gateway', assessing initial planning applications, Working well with a joint team deadline with individual responsibilities as well. Understanding Permitted Development Rights and creating a department wide marking criteria to assess initial Planning applications making sure they had be submitted correctly and with everything that was required.
  • 2nd Team was the Development management Team, Assessing applications and making final decisions, working on Predominantly small scale housing and community developments. Working Closely with agents and applicants to work to the best solution for the proposed development as well the the environment surrounding the developments.
  • 3rd Team (Current) Policy and Place team, Working Closely with The team Focusing on site assessment for the new local development plan. Working predominantly on the the Green & Blue networks with a strong focus on the Biodiversity impact of a site.

Private nanny

Naughton Estate
Wormit
02.2021 - Current
  • Adhered to set timeframes to maintain consistency with night time routines.
  • Performed day-to-day errands during school hours, including shopping, cleaning and laundry, to flexibly cater to parents' needs.
  • Developed creative games and activities, providing opportunities for learning and development of core skills.
  • Supervised children's play at home and in external settings, ensuring their physical safety at all times.

Planning Intern

Fife Council
Glenrothes
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • Developed a greater understanding of the role of The council in Developments, Working with many teams and People to assist with targets and goals.

Education

Master of Arts - Urban Planning

University of Dundee
Dundee
09.2021 -

Foundation Degree in Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Dundee
Dundee
09.2019 - 05.2021

A-Levels - Engineering

Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford
09.2017 - 05.2019

A-Levels - Maths

Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford
09.2017 - 05.2019

Skills

  • Policy implementation
  • Exceptional communicator
  • Site planning
  • Map production
  • Deadline management
  • Conservation practices
  • Public speaking

Accomplishments

  • President for second year in a row of the Sustainability and Urban Planning Association at the University of Dundee.
  • Worked with Scottish Government on young planner development networks.
  • Achieved 250 hours of volunteering with local community clubs.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Trainee Planning Assistant

Fife Council
04.2023 - Current

Planning Intern

Fife Council
01.2023 - 03.2024

Master of Arts - Urban Planning

University of Dundee
09.2021 -

Private nanny

Naughton Estate
02.2021 - Current

Foundation Degree in Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Dundee
09.2019 - 05.2021

A-Levels - Engineering

Samuel Whitbread Academy
09.2017 - 05.2019

A-Levels - Maths

Samuel Whitbread Academy
09.2017 - 05.2019
Katie Miller