Alvaro Achola
Townsville Douglas,QLD
Summary
Highly driven & committed urban planning student with a passion for creating exceptional, clean, and health-promoting cities on a global scale. Equipped with a diverse skill set and a tenacious entrepreneurial spirit. I have embarked on numerous business ventures at a young age, drawing invaluable lessons from both successes and failures. With an unwavering dedication to constant improvement, I believe that perseverance is key to achieving extraordinary results. In addition, building confidence in other people has always brought me joy, & getting to work within the care community facilitates that.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planning Assistant
Milford Planning
11.2024 - Current
- Over 6 months of work experience in the professional planning environment led by planners
- Drafted development application, completed town planning overview reports & undergone various mapping tasks using GIS
- Involved in application lodgement, referral, information requests, public notification and decision notice processes
- Produced quotes for client and stakeholder’s
- First point of contact for client enquiries
Small Business Owner
Grumpy Gary’s Sauce Franchisee
11.2023 - Current
- 1+ years participation in ongoing monthly & weekly markets
- Over 300 bottles of product sold
- Experience with product management, upselling, customer satisfaction & good communication
Independent Support Carer
Mable
12.2022 - Current
- Worked with 2 consistent clients weekly using the Mable application for independent support work
- Assist clients and attend to their needs as per their support plan
- Over 300 hours of providing assistance cleaning homes
Planning Placement
Milla Milla Town Council
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Involvement in producing a master plan for the Town Council
- Community outreach and engagement
- Catering for local residents needs and curating a plan addressing residents feedback
Salad Manufacturer
Salads Galore
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Punctual and eager to work early morning shifts
- Cutting and preparing various vegetables
- Teamwork and meeting deadlines- vegetables need to prepared within a certain time period to avoid delaying truck deliveries
- Responsible food handling practices
Education
Bachelor of Planning -
James Cook University
12-2025
High School Graduate -
Hillcrest International School Kenya
06.2021
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Reliability
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Approachable
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to Detail
- Active Listener
- HTML Coding
Certification
- Blue Card
- Driving License
- First aid + CPR
- NDIS card
- Responsive Web Design Coding
Hobbies and Interests
Sport- Track, Football, Swim, Children’s Home Volunteer, USPCA Animal Shelter (Uganda)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Planning Assistant
Milford Planning
11.2024 - Current
Planning Placement
Milla Milla Town Council
05.2024 - 07.2024
Small Business Owner
Grumpy Gary’s Sauce Franchisee
11.2023 - Current
Independent Support Carer
Mable
12.2022 - Current
Salad Manufacturer
Salads Galore
09.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Planning -
James Cook University
High School Graduate -
Hillcrest International School Kenya
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