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ABOUT ME
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Colin Wilson

Bowral,NSW

Summary

Professional with substantial experience in training and leading from the front. Adept at maintaining high standards and delivering results. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability under changing conditions. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and decision-making, ensuring reliability and effectiveness in all tasks.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Full-time Cadet Planner

Wingecarribee Shire Council
01.2024 - Current
  • Respond to verbal and written requests for advice concerning development matters, including formal Pre-Development Application advice.
  • Provide support, assistance, timely and systematic advice and reports to the Planning Assessment Manager.
  • Review and prepare reports for Council and the Coordinator for Planning Assessment on planning related matters.
  • Display and develop excellent customer service skills by being professional, courteous, and respectful to all parties when undertaking duties.
  • Participates in an efficient and effective lodgement and duty town planning service in which consistent and accurate advice is provided at the highest of standards.
  • Assists with the pre-lodgement, review and decision-making processes in relation to

development applications.

  • Observe, gain experience, and assist in legal matters to senior officers who are responsible for:

- Representing Council in the Land and Environmental Court, where applicants have appealed

against Council decisions.

- Ensuring related reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner and issuing of

orders in relation to unauthorised development activities within the Council and attending

court as required on behalf of the regulatory authority.


Part-time retail assistant

Aldi Bowral
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Greeted customers, helped locate items, and suggested suitable options.
  • Interacted with customers proactively, identifying needs and offering suitable product recommendations.
  • Actively engaged customers to provide general assistance and information on store products.
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, adhering to company policies while prioritising customer satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to various roles.

Full-time Labourer

Marshall Building Company
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
  • Always reliable and hardworking.
  • Always independent and motivated to work individually or in a team with good communication skills.
  • Assisted with general construction, civil works, or landscaping tasks as directed by the supervisor.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.

Part-time Graduate Valuer

Opteon Property Group
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Scheduling, optimising and dispatching valuation appointments.
  • Constantly keeping updated of emerging trends within the real estate sector allowing for more accurate predictions when assessing future value potential.
  • Delivering key business outcomes including Turn Around Times (TAT) and Valuer Utilisation.
  • Managing real time schedule changes, through re-optimising and dispatching schedules.
  • Managing inbound calls and e-mails from Customers, Valuers, banks and other stakeholders with an objective of resolving the reason for the contact.
  • Scheduling and prioritising a queue of jobs to be allocated to Valuers with the objective of ensuring client service levels are achieved.
  • Scheduling and prioritising a queue of jobs to be allocated to Valuers with the objective of ensuring client service levels are achieved.
  • Utilising systems to capture job related data required to ensure the progression of the valuation to completion.
  • Managing customer interactions through a phone system, Microsoft Outlook, and various web-based applications.
  • Maintaining personal knowledge of Opteon clients and the property industry.

Education

University of New England
Armidale
04-2029

Certificate IV in Project Management Practice -

TAFE NSW
NSW
02-2026

Bachelor of Planning - Pathway to Master of Urban Management & Planning

Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW
01.2023

Bachelor of Property Valuation -

TAFE Ultimo
Ultimo, NSW
01.2022

Higher School Certificate -

Chevalier College
Bowral, NSW
11-2021

Certificate II - Business

Chevalier College
Bowral, NSW
01.2021

Certificate II - Construction Pathways

Chevalier College
Bowral, NSW
01.2021

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Critical thinking
  • Active listening
  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail

ABOUT ME

I have great confidence, motivation and a positive attitude. I am also a very reliable and hardworking employee. I am always willing to learn and work efficiently and effectively with others as I find I thrive in a team environment. I am always looking forward to new opportunities and experiences that can better myself.

Awards

Highly Commendable INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY METAL, Highly Commendable CONSTRUCTION PATHWAYS, Application to Studies PDHPE, Application to Studies MATHEMATICS, Application to Studies RELIGION, Application to Studies SPORT STUDIES, Application to Studies GEOGRAPHY

Timeline

Full-time Cadet Planner

Wingecarribee Shire Council
01.2024 - Current

Part-time retail assistant

Aldi Bowral
10.2023 - 12.2023

Full-time Labourer

Marshall Building Company
03.2023 - 07.2023

Part-time Graduate Valuer

Opteon Property Group
02.2022 - 02.2023

University of New England

Certificate IV in Project Management Practice -

TAFE NSW

Bachelor of Planning - Pathway to Master of Urban Management & Planning

Western Sydney University

Bachelor of Property Valuation -

TAFE Ultimo

Higher School Certificate -

Chevalier College

Certificate II - Business

Chevalier College

Certificate II - Construction Pathways

Chevalier College
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