9/2309 Gold Coast Highway

Gold Coast, 4218

0402 175 611
au.linkedin.com/pub/jordan-vickers/a0/708/617/
jvickers91@hotmail.com

Jordan Vickers

SHORT-TERM CAREER
OBJECTIVE
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LONG-TERM
CAREER
OBJECTIVE

SKILLS &
ABILITIES

WORK
EXPERIENCE

Gain practical planning experience to build upon the theoretical knowledge I have developed at
University.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of planning in practice.

Pursue a reputable career in coastal zone management.

Be proactive and engaged in the planning community.
Make a definitive contribution to society throughout my career.

PROFESSIONAL (PLANNING)

PERSONAL

- CAD programs (AutoCAD, Revit Architecture)

- Sketching and Graphic drawing

- Public speaking and communication

- Adaptability

- Critical analysis
- Time management
- Leadership & Spokesmanship

Report & Technical writing

Development Assessment
Research
Team work

STUDENT WORK EXPERIENCE: GRIFFITH CENTER FOR COASTAL MANAGMENT

September 2014 October 2014
STUDENT WORK EXPERIENCE: CITY OF GOLD COAST (COUNCIL)
February 2015 March 2015
STUDENT WORK EXPERIENCE: CHECKPOINT BUILDING SURVEYORS
April 2015 - Continued
BAR & GAMING ATTENDANT CURRUMBIN RSL & MEMORIAL CLUB
September 2010 Continued
The skills I have gained from the RSL include but are not limited to:
- Provide excellent customer service
- Communication - between both patrons and higher management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Presentation
- Team work
- Adaptability (bar, restaurant, gaming lounge, function room, cafe, bottle shop, TAB)
- Leadership and management
INDEPENDANT STALL MANAGER FARMER DAVES LAMB (FARMERS MARKET)
December 2009 August 2010
While working for Farmer Daves Lamb, I was trusted to independently set up, operate and manage a
market stall at various farmers market locations in South East Queensland. This opportunity helped me
develop interpersonal, management and basic business skills.

GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY GOLD COAST

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning (Hons)

Currently fourth-year
Throughout my studies I have developed a knowledge base relative to planning issues and
environmental sciences in the planning context. Some of my key classes have been:
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Earth Sciences, Botany and Zoology, and Ecology

Climate Change Policy, and Climate Change Adaptation, Planning and Pollution Law
Environmental Assessment and Management and Coastal Zone Management
Public Involvement and Community Development, Planning Practice, and Urban Analysis
Introductory Planning, Development Processes, and Strategic Planning studios

I have commenced honours as of March 2015. My preliminary thesis proposal is: Climate Change and
Coastal Zone Management Policy: A Gold Coast case study.
MARYMOUNT COLLEGE (HIGH SCHOOL)
2004-2009
In my final years of High School I took classes based on my passions. These subjects have guided me
into, through, and beyond my Planning degree. These core subjects were:
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INTERESTS

Graphics (graphic & CAD drawing)

Marine Studies (studying the coastal environment)
Maths A & Maths B
English
Technology Studies (identify a design issue, design and construct a solution)

Professionally, my passion lays in coastal zone management and adaptation to climate change in
the coastal zone. I am also deeply interested in sustainable urban design, planning policy and policy
development. Outside of work, I remain active by surfing and snowboarding. I also have a keen interest
in global travel and the cultural experiences that result.

REFERENCES DR. AYSIN DEDEKORKUT

Senior Lecturer, Griffith University School of Environment
(07) 55 527 049
a.dedekorkut@griffith.edu.au
MILES ANDERSON
Duty Manager, Currumbin RSL & Memorial Club
0416 037 006
JEMMA GLOVER
Town Planner: City of Gold Coast
0424 960 089
jemmaglover@hotmail.com
CHRIS RICHARDS
Town planning Consultant : Checkpoint Building Surveyors
07 55000100
chrisr@check-point.com.au