About me

Chris is a confident, independent and effective decision maker, capable of delivering results to tight deadlines and under pressure. He is resilient and robust with a positive outlook and a dynamic, energetic personality with the highest degree of personal drive and entrepreneurship. Chris is able to interpret relevant information, analyse complex data, review alternative solutions and come to speedy well informed conclusions. As a direct, results-oriented person, Chris considers people within the framework of his objectives. He is stimulated by challenges and shows ingenuity and creativity in meeting them. Chris has a strong academic record with a breadth of experience in leading and working within teams, servicing committees, tenants and community groups, controlling budgets and working with key performance indicators. A self starting graduate with a real passion for people, places and design, looking to kick start a career in the built environment.

Skills

Technical Skills:, - Microsoft Office (Advanced), - Microsoft Excel (Level 3 Trained), - Adobe Creative Suite (Advanced), - Google Sketch-Up (Advanced), - Auto Cad (Basic), - ESRI ArcGIS (Intermediate)

Sector Experience

Throughout my internship I worked with numerous Stake Holders and professionals on a number of projects of differing size and scale. I developed my technical abilities from a design point of view, broadened my understanding of planning policies and process’ and greatly enhanced my commercial awareness. I developed Skills in winning new contracts, and in assisting business plans and funding bids for a number of Tenders. I also experienced community development, engaging and working with residents through workshops, neighbourhood groups, communities and small businesses. Furthermore I assisted in designing and implementing research projects, and in undertaking consultation, feasibility studies and evaluation of organisations and programmes.

Awards

University of Manchester, Town and Country Planning (MTCP) - Undergraduate Masters (RTPI Accredited) - 4yr course, BA - 2:1, Key subjects:, - Planning policy and Law, - Urban Regeneration , The MTCP course afforded numerous opportunities to work on real projects with both public and private sector bodies, such as GVA Grimley and Manchester City Council. I particularly enjoyed these ‘hands on’ projects as this has helped me develop good commercial awareness and a stronger understanding of planning policy in practice.

Trade Associations

Royal town Planning Institute