Kathleen Herbert Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Sydney, Australia

As Executive Assistant I provide effective and efficient executive level support to the National Director and other senior leaders. This includes assisting in building and developing positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as members, media and parliamentarians.Key tasks include:- Campaign coordinator for the Raise the Age campaign project team- Acting as the point of contact between the executives and internal or external colleagues- Schedule and arrange the logistics for key meetings, preparing, collating and distributing agendas, papers and presentations for the management team meetings, all staff meetings, ND Open House sessions and other ad hoc meetings - Handling correspondence directed to National Director and senior staff- Making travel arrangements and detailed travel itineraries- Taking minutes, recording actions points and maintaining team records/systems- Producing reports and presentations- Maintaining filing systems

As the Activism Support Coordinator (ASC) I oversaw the effective operation of the Amnesty International Australia NSW Action Centre through:- supporting activism in the region - coordinating the recruitment and ongoing management of office-based interns and activists, - providing support to organising programs, action groups and networks, and - servicing and mobilising designated groups and networks identified in the regional plan to build AIA’s activist presence in the communityIn this role I supervised 37 office-based volunteers, local action groups and networks, and other ad hoc volunteers to support the region, including providing induction and training sessions. I devised various activist and support engagement and mobilising strategies, such as supporting community events, development of engaging digital communications, and activities such as crafternoons to reach out to new audiences.

Providing administration support for operations of the Ability Links department of Uniting, supporting a team of 40 linkers to ensure they can efficiently achieve their goal of connecting people living with a disability to the community. I gained valuable insight into government-funded and not-for-profit policy provision in the community sector.Key tasks and achievements include:- Providing administration support for a team of over 40 - Accounts payable- Administration of vehicle fleet - Coordination and support of internal and external suppliers and contractors- General office management- Managing staff travel (Coordinating travel bookings and requirements, supply management, general travel logistics)- Coordinating all staff conferences (Catering, venue booking, logistics, general troubleshooting)- Taking initiative to make administration tasks more efficient, for example creating “job share task tracker” spread sheet to improve communication and project management between the administration officers- Coordinating three community events alongside a Senior Linker regarding death literacy for people living with a disability and their carers

Sydney, Australia

At Gennarosity abroad I am a volunteer research officer involving ad hoc research tasks to inform Gennarosity Abroad's projects. My focus has been research surrounding establishing a medical clinic in Kenya. My key tasks have included:- PESTLE (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental) and SWOT (Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis report- Risk and Mitigation report- Background research for grant proposals

Youth Action are the peak organisation for young people and youth workers in NSW. The internship involved critical research analysis, creating a submission, preparing briefs and general office duties. I collaborated with the Policy and Advocacy Manager on a submission and worked closely with the Project Manager to ensure project goals were achieved. The internship provided training on project management, research, communications/media and stakeholder management.Key tasks included:- Working both independently and collaboratively on a submission for the Inquiry into Migration Settlement Outcomes- Thorough research of policy and complex social issues surrounding migration settlement.- Editing and formatting in line with style guide- Preparing briefs for the CEO and Communications Officer- Attending advocacy training by the Advocate for Children and Young People- Workshops on research, project management, stakeholder management, advocacy and career development.

The human rights and law program for Projects Abroad provides a legal complaints and social justice service for the disadvantaged communities in South Africa. The program involved case work, legal advice, research and volunteering in juvenile justices and soup kitchens. Key tasks included:- Helping clients navigate the government and legal system to enable them to action their human rights complaints- Professional legal letter writing- Working at a legal drop-in centre to receive new cases- Assisting with refugee applications- Updating and escalating client files- Running a workshop in a juvenile detention centre- Volunteering in a soup kitchen

Graduate Certificate, Media Practice

Bachelor Of Political, Economic And Social Sciences, Majoring In Government And International Relations And Socio-Legal Studies

Humanitarian Foundations

A course providing practical skills and career development for the humanitarian sector.