Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Hospitality Work History
Timeline
Generic
Raheem  Adepoju

Raheem Adepoju

Greater London

Summary

I am experienced in planning and urban design, thrive in fast-paced environments, and am eager to tackle challenging projects. I am passionate about creating sustainable and vibrant communities and bringing a proactive approach and creative solutions to every endeavour.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Planner

Quod
London, Greater London
05.2024 - Current

• The preparation and submission of NMA (Non-Material Amendment), Section 73 applications, as well as change of use and alterations planning applications.

• Assisted with retail and industrial planning projects, conducting research, site appraisals, and reviewing documentation to support successful outcomes.

• Collaborated with team members and stakeholders to deliver effective planning solutions while maintaining a proactive, hands-on approach.

• Demonstrated eagerness to learn and develop skills by staying updated on planning legislation and contributing to diverse project tasks.

Student Volunteer

CPRE Oxford
London, Oxfordshire
01.2024 - Current
  • Community Engagement: Developed firsthand understanding of diverse local needs through active involvement.
  • Stakeholder Advocacy: Honed ability to advocate for sustainable solutions balancing urban and rural concerns.
  • Problem Solving: Gained insights into challenges faced by urban and rural populations, fostering a nuanced approach to finding solutions.

Work Experience

Westminster City Council
Westminster, London , Greater London
09.2023 - 09.2023
  • Followed correct processes in every aspect of work.
  • Provided assistance and opinion on several sites and concluded results on them.
  • Enthusiastically addressed and overcame work challenges.
  • Followed and noted around several meetings to understand how AMRs are done and the duty to co-operate meetings.
  • Supported team with administrative and clerical needs.
  • Oversaw new Site allocations made in the council’s new vision

Admin Support

CQ Planning Consultantcy
East London, Greater London
01.2022 - Current
  • Displayed strong customer service skills with professional emailing manner to resolve customer enquiries.
  • Showing ability the understand the needs of the developers and weigh them against policies
  • Answered inquiries concerning standardised policies and regulations.
  • Streamlined operations by organising files and documents to implement improved workflow and organisation.
  • Understanding of planning applications and the steps which are involved

Work Experience

Keltbray
Esher, Greater London
06.2020 - 06.2020
  • Better understanding into how projects where put together
  • Getting an insight into the built environnent side and construction side of the industry
  • Shadowed a mangaing engineer

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Urban Design , Planning and Development

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford
06.2024

A-Levels - Level 3

London Design Engineering University Technical College
London
06.2020

GCSEs - Level 2

Ernest Bevin College
London
06.2018

Skills

  • Office 365 Proficient & Abode Suites Proficient
  • SketchUp proficient
  • Team collaboration
  • Results and target-driven
  • Outgoing and enthusiastic
  • Strong Work Ethic

Affiliations

Bame Planners Network

I am a member of the Bame Planners network. A diverse network of planners with the initiative to promote diversity and inclusion in the planning profession in England. I believe this is an essential issue within the industry from what I have seen.

Hospitality Work History

Supervisor, 10/2021 - 08/2022

Tortilla - Southwark, London

  • Identified operational problems and proposed solutions to management, improving service efficiency.
  • Increased team productivity through effective staff planning, coordination and task delegation.
  • Organisational skills, allowing shifts to run correctly.



Head Waiter, 09/2022 - 09/2023
Urban Bars and Pubs - Moorgate London, London

  • Delivered quality service by providing a warm and welcoming environment.
  • Handled customer complaints with poise and grace.
    Trained and supervised wait staff to maintain first-class customer service standards.
  • Covered large parties and events, anticipating planning and staffing needs.

Timeline

Assistant Planner

Quod
05.2024 - Current

Student Volunteer

CPRE Oxford
01.2024 - Current

Work Experience

Westminster City Council
09.2023 - 09.2023

Admin Support

CQ Planning Consultantcy
01.2022 - Current

Work Experience

Keltbray
06.2020 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Urban Design , Planning and Development

Oxford Brookes University

A-Levels - Level 3

London Design Engineering University Technical College

GCSEs - Level 2

Ernest Bevin College
Raheem Adepoju