GELAREH GHASEMI
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Dedicated, curious, and passionate planner with common sense and a love for creating better places that maximise public value and contribute to the well-being of individuals and the community. Three years of development assessment and transport planning experience in NSW and WA respectively, strategic planning experience internationally. A strong understanding of the NSW public system and its statutory requirements. Qualified member of PIA with a master’s degree in urban and regional planning. Sound knowledge and application of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, and other relevant Acts and Standards. Skilled in assessing CDCs and drafting SEEs. Always eager to learn and grow, while contributing to the positive development of local communities and enhanced environmental outcomes for neighbourhoods.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Town Planner
Polaris Planning and Development PTY LTD
Sydney, Australia
11.2023 - Current
- Preparing Complying Development Certificate Reports, Preparation of Development Applications including drafting Statement of Environmental Effects, Conducting site analysis and research in relation to compliance with state legislative requirements and development opportunities, Assessing architectural design documentation and offering recommendations to ensure alignment with relevant legislation and regulations, Conducting site analysis and research in relation to compliance with state legislative requirements, including Council’s Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plans, Assisting clients with Pre-lodgement and planning advice.
- Processed zoning and project permits, verifying information against established standards to make accurate approval or denial judgments.
- Inspected sites to asses validity and feasibility of submitted development plans.
- Illustrated results of planning feasibility and community studies with reports, charts and graphs.
- Acquired and continuously developed knowledge of all relevant state and local code requirements related to land usage.
- Assisted in development of architectural plans by providing input for zoning and compliance.
- Reviewed zoning applications and proposed amendments to the Town's Zoning Ordinance.
- Performed environmental assessments of proposed development sites prior to construction.
- Monitored compliance with local zoning regulations by developers throughout construction process.
- Provided technical advice on land use matters to elected officials, staff members and developers.
- Reviewed existing policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance with organizational objectives.
- Negotiated with property owners and developers to acquire land or modify project plans for public benefit.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and developers to ensure project compliance with planning policies and guidelines.
- Identified potential issues and resolutions with inventory and quality while introducing new products, engineering changes and customer conversions.
- Conducted environmental impact assessments to evaluate potential effects of proposed developments on the environment.
- Conducted research on issues, policies and concepts pertaining to planning.
AutoCAD & Revit Drafter
CAD Construct PTY LTD
Sydney, Australia
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Completed drawings for residential and commercial building services using AutoCAD and Revit software. Collaborated with a team of engineers and project managers to resolve technical issues. Engaged in discussions with the team to devise design alternatives compliant with NCC codes. Coordinated architectural, electrical, and mechanical consultancy drawings for small fit-out projects. Conducted training for our overseas team of drafters.
- Spearheaded development of modernized drafting standards, resulting in reduced drawing completion time.
- Assisted drafters in developing structural and mechanical design of products using computer-assisted design (CAD) software.
- Contacted relevant stakeholders to resolve project issues and maintain schedules.
- Adhered closely to national, regional and local code requirements for safety and risk management purposes.
- Mentored new drafters to maximize performance and accuracy.
- Interfaced with customers via phone and email to answer questions related to their technical drawing requests.
- Collaborated with engineers to resolve design issues and develop solutions.
Urban Planner
Soil & Rock Construction PTY LTD
Tehran, Iran
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Reviewed building plans to ensure compliance with regulations and standards
- Provided technical advice on land use issues to government agencies at all levels.
- Coordinated with consultants on various aspects of planning projects such as traffic studies, environmental impact assessments.
- Collaborated with community members to identify needs that could be addressed through urban planning initiatives.
- Facilitated communication between developers, stakeholders, and local governments.
- Prepared reports and presentations on project objectives and progress to public officials, stakeholders, and other interested parties.
- Evaluated potential impacts of new developments on surrounding neighborhoods.
- Represented the organization at professional conferences or workshops related to urban planning topics.
- Reviewed proposals from contractors hired for specific planning tasks such as engineering or design services.
- Recommended approval, denial or conditional approval of proposals.
- Researched physical, social and economic factors related to urban and regional resource utilization by conducting interviews, questionnaires, gathering field observations and reviewing official documents for planning purposes.
- Conducted surveys to gather information regarding utilization of land, traffic patterns and regional activities and concerns and inform planning projects.
- Liaised with clients and management to communicate project timelines and ensure adherence to time constraints.
- Acquired and continuously developed knowledge of all relevant state and local code requirements related to land usage.
- Conducted analysis of existing land use patterns and demographic trends in urban areas.
- Researched best practices in urban planning and applied them to current projects.
- Analyzed data collected through surveys or other methods to inform decision-making processes.
Traffic Planner
Matrix Traffic and Transport Data
Perth, Australia
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Undertook site visits to collect data on transport use and travel habits among different areas,
- Liaised with various consultants to ensure timely delivery of outcomes,
- Assisted in updating and maintaining technical memoranda, and maps,
- Responded to public inquiries about planning policy, both verbally and in writing,
- Managed the team of surveying on site ensuring efficacy and ethics were maintained.
Quality Compliance
Globaltech Corporation
Perth, Australia
12.2013 - 12.2014
- Undertook administrative tasks including responding to clients and used project management tools to control project’s quality and timeline, such as Smart Draw, Gantt Chart, and Microsoft Office, Updated documentation, including policy manuals in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 standards, Successfully completed four work instructions liaising with the operation team which resulted in optimisation of the delivery process, less conflict & reduced number of internal audits to one per month, Performed internal audits on 20 male technicians to maintain compliance and learned collaboration and communication.
- Implemented the WHS safety protocols, quality control measures, and customer service initiatives to ensure compliance with company policies,
Student Planner
Rock & Soil Construction Pty Ltd
Tehran, Iran
09.2010 - 01.2013
- Conducted research and analysis in land use projects, Assisted in the preparation of reports including a feasibility study of land developments, Provided accurate and timely urban planning advice to inform strategic planning, development capability, due diligence assessments, master planning and renewal sites, and relevant statutory approvals processes and planning pathways, Day-to-day management of small scale residential and commercial developments, Conducted Preliminary Planning Research and presented to clients to help them understand their options for development, Dealt with local government areas on a variety of project types.
Education
Master of Arts - Urban And Regional Planning
Curtin University
Perth, WA02-2016
Skills
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Public and private stakeholder relationship
- Document Control
- Report writing
- Compliance
- Group interaction
- Process following
- Problem solving
- Legislative compliance
- Interpersonal skills
- Negotiation
- Conflict resolution
- Detail oriented
- Time management
- Budget management
- Written communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Gant chart
- Trapeze Professional
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- WHS policies implementation
- Fully vaccinated
- Australian citizen
- NSW Class C Driver's License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Town Planner
Polaris Planning and Development PTY LTD
11.2023 - Current
AutoCAD & Revit Drafter
CAD Construct PTY LTD
01.2021 - 11.2023
Urban Planner
Soil & Rock Construction PTY LTD
01.2016 - 01.2021
Traffic Planner
Matrix Traffic and Transport Data
01.2015 - 12.2015
Quality Compliance
Globaltech Corporation
12.2013 - 12.2014
Student Planner
Rock & Soil Construction Pty Ltd
09.2010 - 01.2013
Master of Arts - Urban And Regional Planning
Curtin University
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