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Komal Mudaliar

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Apply a multidisciplinary foundation in urban planning, design, and architecture to support the creation of high-quality built environments that promote functionality, visual integrity, and community well-being.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Strategic Planner

Sutherland Shire Council
03.2024 - Current
  • Conducted land use surveys, demographic research, and impact analyses (social, economic, historical, and environmental) to inform planning proposals and the development of strategic policies for town centres.
  • Led feasibility assessments, 3D modelling, and scenario planning to evaluate and implement the State Low and Mid-Rise Housing Reforms, ensuring alignment with housing supply targets.
  • Authored and presented reports to Council on legislative amendments, housing strategies, and place-based plans, incorporating insights from community consultation and stakeholder engagement.
  • Delivered high-quality customer service through duty planning responsibilities, offering clear and accurate guidance on regulations and policies, and contributing to development assessment processes.
  • Executed IT-related planning tasks such as issuing planning certificates, conducting land checks, updating Council websites, and integrating data into internal systems to support planning operations.

Customer Service Representative

Coles Express
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Oversaw store inventory distribution, ensuring accurate stock levels and reducing out-of-stock incidents.
  • Assisted with management team to streamline back-office processes, resulting in a reduction in administrative errors and improved overall efficiency.
  • Implemented cash register system resulting in a decrease in checkout times and an increase in customer satisfaction ratings.

Urban and Regional Planner

EI Media Pty Ltd
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Interpreted and applied NSW legislation, including SEPP, LEPs, and DCPs, to inform decision-making on digital outdoor advertising, resulting in compliant and strategically positioned campaigns along major transport corridors.
  • Drafted architectural site drawings, site plans, and Statements of Environmental Effects (SEEs) to support Development Applications for billboard installations.
  • Coordinated with consultants to acquire land surveys, visual impact assessments, illumination analyses, and road safety audits, ensuring technical accuracy and design integrity.
  • Liaised effectively with Local Councils on proposed Development Applications, expediting the approval process for new billboard infrastructure.

Bartender

Ivy Merivale
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Trained with the bar back team for bartending.
  • Co-led efficient floor management, along with clean up and setup responsibilities.

Assistant Curator/Content Writer

UNI.XYZ
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Built an efficient content creation workflow that boosted the production of competition briefs, promotional articles, and blog content.
  • Led the successful rollout of a new competition series by aligning a team of writers, maintaining project schedules, and executing multi-channel promotional strategies—resulting in increased participant engagement.
  • Enhanced SEO performance in collaboration with the marketing team, driving greater website traffic and improved search visibility.
  • Generated compelling social media content that contributed to stronger audience engagement and growth in follower interaction.

Graphic Designer

Innovo Realty Pvt Ltd
06.2019 - 01.2021
  • Partnered with architecture firms to develop visually compelling investor presentations, contributing to increased funding for residential projects.
  • Established a streamlined process for 3D modelling and high-quality rendering of views and floor plans, significantly reducing project turnaround time.
  • Applied advanced graphic design techniques to produce realistic and impactful architectural visualisations.

Architecture Intern

MAP Architects
06.2018 - 11.2018
  • Developed and executed architectural designs for 5 residential projects, resulting in client satisfaction and positive feedback, leading to an increase in project referrals.
  • Supported the BIM team and created detailed technical drawings for 3 international projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project specifications, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced construction errors.

Education

Masters of Urbanism - Urban Design

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
06.2023

Bachelors of Architecture and Planning - undefined

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
06.2019

Skills

  • Design thinking
  • Time management
  • Content creation
  • Adaptability
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective Communication
  • Leadership

Timeline

Graduate Strategic Planner

Sutherland Shire Council
03.2024 - Current

Urban and Regional Planner

EI Media Pty Ltd
11.2022 - 02.2023

Bartender

Ivy Merivale
08.2022 - 10.2022

Customer Service Representative

Coles Express
03.2022 - 04.2023

Assistant Curator/Content Writer

UNI.XYZ
01.2021 - 03.2022

Graphic Designer

Innovo Realty Pvt Ltd
06.2019 - 01.2021

Architecture Intern

MAP Architects
06.2018 - 11.2018

Bachelors of Architecture and Planning - undefined

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology

Masters of Urbanism - Urban Design

University of Sydney
Komal Mudaliar