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United Kingdom

Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

• Strategy Development and Implementation: Supported the development and implementation of a program management strategy for a multi-billion-dollar Defence program. Was engaged to develop a workforce strategy to optimise outcomes for a key Army capability; strategy covered a workforce of >500 people.• Data Analysis: Adept at analysing a wide range of data and statistics; and translating them into actionable business intelligence and insights using data software such as Excel, SPSS… Show more • Strategy Development and Implementation: Supported the development and implementation of a program management strategy for a multi-billion-dollar Defence program. Was engaged to develop a workforce strategy to optimise outcomes for a key Army capability; strategy covered a workforce of >500 people.• Data Analysis: Adept at analysing a wide range of data and statistics; and translating them into actionable business intelligence and insights using data software such as Excel, SPSS and PowerBI.• Business Process Design and Optimisation: Redesigned financial management processes and implemented successfully using Excel and IBM TM1 to streamline reporting functions and optimise budget utilisation. Developed workflow optimisation processes to ensure effective resource utilisation using software such as Microsoft 365 suite, MS Projects and MS Planner. Designed business intelligence dashboards using PowerBI• Stakeholder Engagement: Responsible for effective engagement with wide range of stakeholders as well as executing stakeholder engagement strategies including conducting stakeholder mapping and analysis. Adept at engaging with senior leadership, often providing advice directly to them. Experience also includes external and cross-country stakeholder engagement.• Strategic Communication: Experience in developing a wide range of strategic communications including written and verbal presentations. Communications designed for both internal and external audiences to convey complex topics and ideas as well as ensuring that client intent was effectively conveyed to relevant stakeholders. • Policy Research and Analysis: Researching a wide range of policy areas and conducting analysis to provide recommendations to clients on how to enhance or optimise outcomes. Required effective writing skills to effectively communicate to key messaging to target audience. Show less

I was selected from a pool of hundreds of applicants as one of 27 Earlywork Academy Business Development Fellows in their third cohort.As part of Earlywork Academy, I received training in foundational tech sales skills such as prospecting, written outreach, cold calls, and discovery calls, as well as building knowledge applying tools like LinkedIn & Salesforce.The Earlywork Academy curriculum was designed in partnership with advisors at companies including Salesforce… Show more I was selected from a pool of hundreds of applicants as one of 27 Earlywork Academy Business Development Fellows in their third cohort.As part of Earlywork Academy, I received training in foundational tech sales skills such as prospecting, written outreach, cold calls, and discovery calls, as well as building knowledge applying tools like LinkedIn & Salesforce.The Earlywork Academy curriculum was designed in partnership with advisors at companies including Salesforce, SafetyCulture, & Uber.During the program, I was fortunate enough to apply these concepts in a real-world sales environment through a full-day Live Sales Apprenticeship with Buildpass, an Aussie B2B SaaS startup in the construction space.Media link: https://www.earlywork.co/academy Show less

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

• Contracted to provide program management support to the Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) PMO.• Supported the implementation of a programmatic approach to capability delivery across 15 projects in the IAMD Program.• Led the development and implementation of a financial management solution to ensure effective management of an $80B program budget, leveraging software such as Excel and IBM TM1 to streamline reporting functions and optimise budget utilisation. Acted as… Show more • Contracted to provide program management support to the Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) PMO.• Supported the implementation of a programmatic approach to capability delivery across 15 projects in the IAMD Program.• Led the development and implementation of a financial management solution to ensure effective management of an $80B program budget, leveraging software such as Excel and IBM TM1 to streamline reporting functions and optimise budget utilisation. Acted as the lead finance and budget adviser for the program.• Supported international engagement activities including the delivery of a multilateral Defence exercise with 140 representatives from 28 countries. Was responsible for developing strategic communications to be delivered at this event, including drafting the Keynote address. Show less

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

• Providing financial management support for 6 Defence acquisition projects with overall combined budget of $3B.• Responsible for all financial reporting and analysis of project budgets using software platforms such as Excel, SAP and IBM TM1. Providing analysis of finances to identify project risks and optimise financial outcomes.• Managed all financial governance requirements. Built and sustained relationships with a range of stakeholders to ensure financial requirements for all… Show more • Providing financial management support for 6 Defence acquisition projects with overall combined budget of $3B.• Responsible for all financial reporting and analysis of project budgets using software platforms such as Excel, SAP and IBM TM1. Providing analysis of finances to identify project risks and optimise financial outcomes.• Managed all financial governance requirements. Built and sustained relationships with a range of stakeholders to ensure financial requirements for all projects were on target.• Designed a more optimised reporting process, reducing reporting time by 65%. Show less

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

• Worked on research project that analysed current workforce trends, mapping employee expectations and providing data-driven solutions to clients on how to attract and retain talent. Conducted research and drafted literature reviews across several policy areas.• Developed an Employee Value Proposition for a federal department as a part of a strategic review of their talent attraction and retention policy. EVP was then adopted and implemented by the client and led to a 10% improvement… Show more • Worked on research project that analysed current workforce trends, mapping employee expectations and providing data-driven solutions to clients on how to attract and retain talent. Conducted research and drafted literature reviews across several policy areas.• Developed an Employee Value Proposition for a federal department as a part of a strategic review of their talent attraction and retention policy. EVP was then adopted and implemented by the client and led to a 10% improvement in employee wellbeing and 13% improvement in employee retention.• Conducted qualitative and quantitative research and analysis using software such as Excel and SPSS on Australian immigration and Visa policy, with a particular focus on economic impacts of migration. Findings and final deliverable informed and contributed to several federal policy reforms. Findings were also quoted in parliamentary proceedings by the immigration minister. Show less

Canberra

• Provided IT support across the entirety of the department. Required capacity to solve complex IT issues within a high-pressure and time sensitive environment, using workflow software such as ServiceNow.• Troubleshooting and repairing all IT-related queries requiring extensive knowledge of computer technology as well as over 50 various programs used by the department.• Employ effective listening and communication skills, critical thinking, and efficient problem solving within a… Show more • Provided IT support across the entirety of the department. Required capacity to solve complex IT issues within a high-pressure and time sensitive environment, using workflow software such as ServiceNow.• Troubleshooting and repairing all IT-related queries requiring extensive knowledge of computer technology as well as over 50 various programs used by the department.• Employ effective listening and communication skills, critical thinking, and efficient problem solving within a high-pressure environment. Would be responsible for dealing with both inbound and outbound calls, often >100 a day, maintaining a 95% resolution rate.• Supported the roll-out of a department wide software platform, providing advice on performance metrics and resolving initial issues for a workforce of 3000 people. Contributed to 100% utilisation within 4 weeks of the rollout Show less

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

• Ensuring the effective operation of the accounts payable function and related tasks on a day to day basis.• Processing of invoices via internal accounting software as well as platforms such as SAP and Oracle.• Communicate with providers to resolve queries and follow up on invoices.• Analysing invoices to ensure that they meet contractual requirements and adhere to company guidelines.• Understanding of government contracts, financial terms of service and accounting principles.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

• Serving as a political intern for Michelle Rowland MP who is the current shadow communications minister.• Main roles included conducting research on policy areas, compiling datasets regarding policy issues and dataset analysis.• Collated a dataset regarding mobile service provider pricing and formulated a proposed pricing plan that informed the respective parties policy decisions for the communication portfolio• Carried out data analysis on Electorate data regarding home internet… Show more • Serving as a political intern for Michelle Rowland MP who is the current shadow communications minister.• Main roles included conducting research on policy areas, compiling datasets regarding policy issues and dataset analysis.• Collated a dataset regarding mobile service provider pricing and formulated a proposed pricing plan that informed the respective parties policy decisions for the communication portfolio• Carried out data analysis on Electorate data regarding home internet connections to inform campaigning strategy • Published a research document regarding policies on data breach reporting that was distributed to multiple MP’s Show less

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom & Bachelor Of Arts- Barts, Majors In International Relations, Political Science And Finance, 2:1

Summer Exchange Program, Political Science And Government: Canadian Politics

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