Resume
Rachel Goldlust
Education:
Graduated Masters of Environment and Planning, RMIT University, Melbourne in 2009.
Areas of interest:
Environmental education
Sustainability, concepts and applications
Craft and dance
Employment History:
CERES Environment Park - Brunswick, Victoria
Environmental educator
2010- Ongoing
Duties:
• Plan and operate a range of activities for children and young adults
• Be flexible and fun
• Deal with difficult children
• Manage large groups of children across a number of activities
• Supervise activities
(Note: from this position I have gained numerous childminding positions)
Clause: 1 – Flemington, Victoria
Statutory Planner (casual)
2009
Duties:
• Writing up planning reports
• Compiling files on clients
• Preparing VCAT reports
• Customer enquiries
• General statutory planning research
• Character housing
• Subdivision applications
• ResCode
Mansfield Shire Council
Strategic Planner
2008
Undertook a 3 month internship/contract working in the strategic town planning department
Duties:
• Self-guided research in statutory and strategic planning projects across a range of rural/local government issues
• Developed desktop auditing capabilities and written communications skills including options papers, reports and reviews of existing literature/documentation on a range of strategic/statutory issues
• Running community consultation workshop sessions regarding pertinent policy strategies
• Communicating with the public regarding policy decisions
• Researching and compiling grant applications for Council
• Preparing a formal policy document, presenting to Council, editing and formalising into a Planning Scheme Amendment,
• Drafting and preparing heritage survey documents and plans
• Working with co-workers to achieve highly developed project results through developing communication skills
• Developed counter duty skills answering and fielding public enquiries
Research Assistant
2005-2007
• Worked as a freelance historian on a range of projects incorporating historical research, heritage analysis and compiling research into precise pieces for a range of authors and organisations including the Ian Potter Foundation, The Children’s Hospital,
Melbourne University Student Union
Office Assistant
The Regalia Center
2003-2005
Duties:
• ongoing office assistance including filing, data entry, telephone inquiries, processing forms, welcoming customers, troubleshooting and organising staff. On graduation days I was closely involved in all areas important for preparation and smooth running of the gowning procedure.
Skills/Competency:
• Able to use computers to a competent level including Lotus, Excel, Power Point, Photoshop, Word, incl: basic publishing programs such as Quark Express and planning programs such as MapInfo.
• Able to effectively use internet research tools and other online research sources.
• Demonstrated sound skills in project management, with demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated well-developed communication, analytical, problem-solving skills, and a track record of success in providing advice to a diverse internal and external client base.
• Proven ability to maintain composure and objectivity in balancing competing demands and workplace priorities that reflects a strong customer focus.
• Proven capacity to work both independently and interdependently as an effective, positive team member, in an environment that encourages knowledge sharing, job and/or task rotation and professional and personal development.
• Competent in writing basic proposals and negotiating with clients and co-workers regarding projects and aims.
• Able to communicate effectively in diverse community environments, encouraging the exchange of ideas and facilitating project development.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated good preparation and organisational skills.
• Have working with children check and first aid certificate
Graduated Masters of Environment and Planning, RMIT University, Melbourne in 2009.
Areas of interest:
Environmental education
Sustainability, concepts and applications
Craft and dance
Employment History:
CERES Environment Park - Brunswick, Victoria
Environmental educator
2010- Ongoing
Duties:
• Plan and operate a range of activities for children and young adults
• Be flexible and fun
• Deal with difficult children
• Manage large groups of children across a number of activities
• Supervise activities
(Note: from this position I have gained numerous childminding positions)
Clause: 1 – Flemington, Victoria
Statutory Planner (casual)
2009
Duties:
• Writing up planning reports
• Compiling files on clients
• Preparing VCAT reports
• Customer enquiries
• General statutory planning research
• Character housing
• Subdivision applications
• ResCode
Mansfield Shire Council
Strategic Planner
2008
Undertook a 3 month internship/contract working in the strategic town planning department
Duties:
• Self-guided research in statutory and strategic planning projects across a range of rural/local government issues
• Developed desktop auditing capabilities and written communications skills including options papers, reports and reviews of existing literature/documentation on a range of strategic/statutory issues
• Running community consultation workshop sessions regarding pertinent policy strategies
• Communicating with the public regarding policy decisions
• Researching and compiling grant applications for Council
• Preparing a formal policy document, presenting to Council, editing and formalising into a Planning Scheme Amendment,
• Drafting and preparing heritage survey documents and plans
• Working with co-workers to achieve highly developed project results through developing communication skills
• Developed counter duty skills answering and fielding public enquiries
Research Assistant
2005-2007
• Worked as a freelance historian on a range of projects incorporating historical research, heritage analysis and compiling research into precise pieces for a range of authors and organisations including the Ian Potter Foundation, The Children’s Hospital,
Melbourne University Student Union
Office Assistant
The Regalia Center
2003-2005
Duties:
• ongoing office assistance including filing, data entry, telephone inquiries, processing forms, welcoming customers, troubleshooting and organising staff. On graduation days I was closely involved in all areas important for preparation and smooth running of the gowning procedure.
Skills/Competency:
• Able to use computers to a competent level including Lotus, Excel, Power Point, Photoshop, Word, incl: basic publishing programs such as Quark Express and planning programs such as MapInfo.
• Able to effectively use internet research tools and other online research sources.
• Demonstrated sound skills in project management, with demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated well-developed communication, analytical, problem-solving skills, and a track record of success in providing advice to a diverse internal and external client base.
• Proven ability to maintain composure and objectivity in balancing competing demands and workplace priorities that reflects a strong customer focus.
• Proven capacity to work both independently and interdependently as an effective, positive team member, in an environment that encourages knowledge sharing, job and/or task rotation and professional and personal development.
• Competent in writing basic proposals and negotiating with clients and co-workers regarding projects and aims.
• Able to communicate effectively in diverse community environments, encouraging the exchange of ideas and facilitating project development.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated good preparation and organisational skills.
• Have working with children check and first aid certificate