Samuel

Monaghan
Resume

Samuel Monaghan

3/7 Rutledge Street, Coolangatta 4225, Queensland

Ph: 0435 589 529
samueljamesmonaghan@gmail.com

Career Goal

To obtain a position within the urban planning or property development fields. My

recent professional experience within the City of Gold Coast Council has expanded my
research, presentation, organisation and communication skills, combined with my
eight-year history in customer service developing excellent communication and
interpersonal skills. I now aspire to apply these attributes in the professional
workplace.

Skills and Attributes

Outstanding written and presentation skills

Extensive team leading skills gained through retail and university

experience

I am a passionate, self motivated person with a strong work ethic

Effective problem solving, organisational and time management

skills

I am driven to further my knowledge in the urban planning,

property development or project management fields

Sound computer skills (DEHKO, AMS, iSpot, Microsoft; Word,

PowerPoint, Project, Excel and Geographic Information Systems)

Educational Background
Qualification: Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning
Institution:

Griffith University, Gold Coast QLD

Current Study: July 2011 June 2015

Key Projects and Achievements

Designed and developed a hypothetical legacy development for

the 2018 Commonwealth Games Village at the Gold Coast
Parklands site.

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Produced a replacement strategic planning policy framework for

SEQ in response to climate change and rapid population growth.

Produced an environmental impact assessment on the proposed

Gold Coast Broadwater Marine Project.

Produced a construction project management plan for a bus repair

facility in Loganholme.

Other Education and Training

Institution:
City/Country:
Qualification:
Completed:

St. Josephs College

Tweed Heads, New South Wales
Higher School Certificate
2008

Drivers License: Class C
First aid trained 2011-2015

Professional Employment History / Experience

Position:

Technical Officer

Organisation:

City of Gold Coast Council, Development Assessment Review Team

Dates Active:

2nd March 2015 10th April 2015

Role:

I undertook a six week paid contract within the City of Gold Coast
Councils Development Assessment Review Team. I conducted
assessment of development applications (Material Change of Use,
Reconfiguration of a Lot), in-depth research to verify lapsed
development applications and performed pre-assessment checks
on development applications.

Skills Developed:

Organisational skills through concurrent assessment of

multiple development applications

Interpersonal skills through liaising with applicants and

internal referral divisions

Thorough research skills through performing development

application lapsing checks

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Position:

Student Urban Planner

Organisation:

City of Gold Coast Council, Town Planning Advice Centre

Dates Active:

24th December 2014 7th January 2015

Role:

I had the opportunity to undertake six weeks of professional

experience within the City of Gold Coast Councils Town Planning
Advice Centre. I provided town planning information advice and
performed research inquiries for applicants and customers.

Skills Developed:

Practical skills in assessing Material Change of Use

development applications

Practical skills in assessing Siting Variations

Gained a sound understanding of the City of Gold Coast

Councils software systems (DEHKO, AMS, and iSpot)

Gained a sound understanding of the City of Gold Coast

Councils terminology, abbreviations and internal referral
divisions

Additional Employment History

Position:

Retail assistant

Business:

Bunnings Warehouse South Tweed Heads

Dates Active:

October 2006 present

Position:

Tour guide, cook, customer assistant

Business:

ILNAM Estate Winery

Dates Active:

July 2011 present

Recreational Interests
Living on the Southern Gold Coast allows me to make the most of the perfect outdoor
conditions through surfing, cricket, surf lifesaving with the Coolangatta Club,
recreational fishing and kayaking. Additionally, I enjoy taking the time to participate in
some of the Gold Coasts cultural events such as Swell Festival, the Quicksilver Pro and
the Gold Coast Film Festival.

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Referees
Mr. Richard Webber
Supervisor Development Assessment and Improvement
City Development Branch
City of Gold Coast
Ph: (07) 5582 8737

Dr. Caryl Bosman
Senior Lecturer Urban and Environmental Planning
Griffith University Gold Coast, Queensland
Ph: (07) 5552 7721

Mr. Mark Quinn

ILNAM Estate Winery owner

Carool, New South Wales

Ph: (07) 5590 7703

Ms. Leeane Corber
Bunnings Warehouse, Department Manager
South Tweed Heads, New South Wales
Ph: (07) 5506 1600