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
2023.04 - 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
2021.02 - 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
2023.01 - 2024.03
- 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 2021.09 -
Foundation Degree in Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Dundee
Dundee 2019.09 - 2021.05
A-Levels - Engineering
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford 2017.09 - 2019.05
A-Levels - Maths
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford 2017.09 - 2019.05
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
2023.04 - Current
Planning Intern
Fife Council
2023.01 - 2024.03
Master of Arts - Urban Planning
University of Dundee
2021.09 -
Private nanny
Naughton Estate
2021.02 - Current
Foundation Degree in Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Dundee
2019.09 - 2021.05
A-Levels - Engineering
Samuel Whitbread Academy
2017.09 - 2019.05
A-Levels - Maths
Samuel Whitbread Academy
2017.09 - 2019.05