Mia Potter Email & Phone Number

Kingston, Tas, Au

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Environment and Planning Officer in the State Roads Division of the Department of State Growth. Tasks include:- Early scoping and identification of planning, environmental and heritage matters in road upgrade projects; - Liaison with councils and other regulatory bodies to determine approvals requirements associated with network management and road projects;- Management of development approvals for road projects;- Provision of high quality, timely advice on planning and environmental legislation and processes to internal stakeholders;- Engagement of consultants and contractors for small investigative projects; - Assistance in project management for major projects, including preparation of tender briefs, review of responses and co-ordination and preparation of reports; and- Preparation of Issues Briefs, internal policies and formal correspondence.

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Management of planning, environmental and heritage approvals and permit compliance for the New Bridgewater Bridge Project. Tasks included:- Liason with key regulators through the newly established Major Projects assessment process and through to construction stage to ensure permit compliance. - Interpretation of newly established legislation and liason with legal resources as appropriate.- Preparation of representations from the Project team to the regulator through the extended assessment process. - Preparation of formal internal documentation to provide relevant updates to Steering committee and senior management.- Representation from the Project Team at Planning Commission hearings.- Review of environmental, planning and heritage focused reports.- Early risk identification to highlight potential delays and possibilities for risk mitigation.

Hobart, Tasmania

Environment and Planning Officer within the Environment and Development Approvals team. Tasks included:- Early scoping and identification of planning, environmental and heritage matters in road upgrade projects; - Liaison with councils and other regulatory bodies to determine approvals requirements associated with network management and road projects:- Management of development approvals for road projects;- Provision of high quality, timely advice on planning and environmental legislation and processes to internal stakeholders;- Provision of co-ordinated responses from State Roads to local authorities on proposed changes to the Planning Schemes;- Attendance at hearings with the Tasmanian Planning Commission;- Engagement of consultants and contractors for small investigative projects; - Assistance in project management for major projects, including preparation of tender briefs, review of responses and co-ordination and preparation of reports; and- Preparation of Issues Briefs, internal policies and formal correspondence.

Tasmania, Australia

Bruny Island Planner.Tasks included development assessment of residential, commercial, tourism and industrial development applications, site visits, dealing with compliance matters, preparing documents for tribunal and attendance and participation in directions hearings, liaison with developers and general public and acting as "duty planner" on rostered days, providing advice to the public as a drop in service.

Perth

Working within WorleyParsons' specialist consulting group, Advisian. I have had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects. Tasks undertaken have included:- Undertaking in-depth research into the impacts on marine biodiversity of decommissioning options for offshore oil and gas projects, through comprehensive review of current global literature. - Preparing reports and presentations for federal government and undertaking high level mapping of maritime critical infrastructure, supply chains and associated systems. - Undertaking Aboriginal and European heritage research for local preliminary site investigations and conducting interviews with relevant stakeholders.- Assisting with facility management of an alternate non-potable water supply for a residential community. - Managing a site rehabilitation and weed management program for State Government. - Preparing input templates for National Pollution Inventory and NGERs reporting for large infrastructure clients. Skills include:- Report Writing, - Research and Analysis,- Stakeholder Consultation,- Presentations (both preparation and presenting), - Contractor Liaison, and- Field work.I have also been responsible for organising company team-building events and activities, including tree planting days and ice-breaker activity nights.

Perth, Australia

In this full time (casual) position I worked in the Transport and Land Use Team at WorleyParsons, Perth. The team focusses on transport and land use related planning projects, and I was given the opportunity to work on a number of assignments including:Road Reservation Reviews; Integrated Transport Strategies; Feasibility Studies for State Government;District Structure Plans; andResearch and Benchmarking Studies.In this role I became proficient in understanding WA planning legislation, such as the Metropolitan Region Scheme and Directions 2031 and Beyond, and became familiar with a variety of Western Australian local planning strategies and town planning schemes. Tasks undertaken included:Preparing literature reviews taking into consideration planning legislation;Benchmarking parking and end of trip facilities requirements for local council against local, regional and interstate town planning schemes; Preparing reports on European Heritage using statewide and national databases and consultation with local heritage groups;Creating reports on Aboriginal Heritage using online databases;Preparing walkability and cycling assessments; Researching best practice for transit malls, fire management planning and provision of cyclist facilities;Creating demographic profiles of areas using census data and profile.id;Analysing public transport, parking, crash and traffic data, Undertaking field visits to collect parking data, peak hour park and ride data, and peak hour bus stopping times information;Preparing hard copy and online surveys for community consultation, and Participating in site visits, client meetings and community forums.

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Initially employed as a casual food and beverage attendant and waitress for events including:Weddings, Cruises, Conferences,Concerts,and Festivals.Within a couple of weeks, I was also working as office assistant taking functions and wedding enquiries and assisting with general administration during busy periods, as well as being put in charge of the preparation of fresh juices and nut milks from scratch for festivals and the weekly summer market. This position included supervising and training other employees to run the stall and make juices and milks. Also involved in event set up, pack down and logistics assistance.

Vancouver, Canada Area

During the Canadian summer I ran coach tours for groups of up to 55 people throughout British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies. These tours vary in length from 11 - 13 days.As Trip Manager I was responsible for:- The day to day organisation and running of the tour, thinking on the spot to work around issues such as weather and traffic delays,- Liasing with suppliers of activities, excursions, meals and accommodation and ensuring the needs of clients are met whilst striving to always grow relationships with our suppliers,- Providing high quality 24-hour customer service to ensure clients have the 'Trip of a Lifetime'- Providing useful and interesting information on destinations visited both verbally and with information sheets I have created, including suggestions as to sightseeing activities.- Presenting talks on the microphone about sights visited and relevant history, geological information etc.- Collecting and handling payments, receipts and accounts for entire tour using Square Register,- Organising nights out and participating in excursions and evening activities with clients.For the 2015 summer season I received outstanding feedback from clients, with over 90% 'excellent' ratings in feedback forms in the areas of Trip Manager Knowledge, Organisation and Courtesy.

Vancouver, Canada Area

During the Canadian Summer season I worked as a tour guide with West Trek tours. In this role I ran coach tours of groups of up to 55 people on day trips and multi day trips in and around Vancouver. These trips included:- Vancouver Half Day City Tours- 3 Day Whistler Private Charters- 4 Day Canadian Rockies Tours- 1 day Seattle Sightseeing Tours- 1 day Seattle Shopping Tours- 1 day Victoria ToursResponsibilities included:- Providing customers with useful, interesting and relevant information regarding the sights visited- Selling 'add-on' excursions and collecting and handling all payments- Acting as a 'coach entertainer' running games and activities on board the coach on longer drives - Providing high quality 24 hour customer service, helping customers and ensuring they have the best time possible on tour. I have added activities such as kareoke night and campfire sing-a-longs to my tours to build the group dynamic and give customers even more memorable experiences. - Organising the day to day running of the tour and thinking on my feet to work around challenges such as traffic delays or unexpected weather events- Filming footage for the professionally edited video that customers receive at the end of the premier Rocky Mountains tours. - Dealing with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and their different expectations.As ESL students represent a large proportion of West Trek customers, I have gained valuable experience in guiding people from various backgrounds and cultures whilst creating a positive, fun and inclusive atmosphere for the group, despite challenges such as language barriers on board. I have found this position highly rewarding.

Perth, Australia

I worked in the WorleyParsons' Environmental Team in Perth. In this role I have gained valuable experience whilst working on a number of assignments including:Weed and Rehabilitation Monitoring Programs;Detailed Site Investigations; Road Reservation Reviews;Major Highway Upgrades;Lake Restoration Programs;Mining Approvals;River Realignments; and Native Title NegotiationsIn this role I have been able to develop my report writing and research skills and have increased my knowledge of contaminated lands, impact assessment, environmental planning, stakeholder consultation and the wider environmental consulting business model. Tasks undertaken have included: Preparing environmental approvals;Preparing management plans;Preparing EPBC referral reports; Monitoring and reporting on vegetation rehabilitation programs;Undertaking stakeholder consultation;Preparing stakeholder and community engagement plans:Maintaining stakeholder registers; Preparing Aboriginal and European heritage desktop studies;Interviewing local heritage groups;Preparing literature reviews of planning legislation; Undertaking vegetation surveys; andUndertaking soil sampling, soil logging and groundwater monitoring.

In this position I ran multi country coach tours for groups of up to 51 people throughout Europe. These tours varied in length from 6 days to 46 days, and were in a variety of accommodations, including tents, hostels, and hotels. As Tour Manager I was responsible for: The day to day organisation and running of the tour, Logistics, Liasing with suppliers of activities, excursions, meals and accommodation, Providing high quality 24-hour customer service, Providing useful information on destinations visited both verbally and with information sheets I had created, including suggestions as to sightseeing activitiesPresenting talks on the microphone about countries and sights visited and their relevant histories,Collecting and handling payments, receipts and accounts for entire tour using multiple currencies,-Taking walking tours in major cities. Organising nights out and participating in excursions and evening activities with clients. Countries I worked in in this role include the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Croatia, Slovakia and Hungary.

Manage and present lessons for classes of up to 70 students in the Introductory Planning Studio course. Tasks included planning lessons with fellow tutors, teaching students about the planning process, the preparation of development applications and technical drawing skills, assisting students individually who were having difficulties, marking assignments and providing detailed feedback.

Bachelor Of Urban And Environmental Planning, Urban And Environmental Planning

Activities and Societies: Bushwalking Club

Urban And Environmental Planning - Scholarship Program, Environmental Planning

Education record

School Captain Leadership Prize Geography Prize TER: 97.95