Design-trained urban planner with over twenty years of experience in both developed and developing countries. Career objective is to play a leading role in delivering better planned, more sustainable and more equitable places. Highly motivated and always seeking a new challenge, key competencies are outlined below.• Rounded knowledge of planning theories, systems and processes from policy formulation through to development implementation, obtained from working within government, private and civil society sectors.• Expertise in preparation of planning policy documents, undertaking planning policy analysis and interpretation, developing planning tools and guidelines, providing specialist planning advice, Environmental Impact Assessment, advising on the development of planning legislation and working with research and development institutions. • In-depth knowledge of stakeholder engagement, capacity building, mentoring and organisational development obtained within both developed and developing countries.• Proven capacity in leading complex and multi-faceted projects, visioning and strategy development, building and managing relationships with a variety of organisations, working individually or as part of a team, problem solving and innovation.• Wide range of other technical capabilities including GIS and urban design skills.I am also a Babbasa mentor and a former APC Assessor for the RTPI