Sophie Thomson-Webb Email & Phone Number

Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Managing a small team of Depositions Officers to produce high-level administrative outputs

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Supporting a full trial division of solicitors to prepare and update Depositions across a full spectrum of criminal matters. Handling a large volume of work and gaining an understanding of the day to day working of the Office of Public Prosecutions.

As the COVID-19 crisis worsened, I used my skills to assist with temporary work on multiple support lines for the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions. I primarily supported Victorian small businesses in applying for Government support as well as providing advice around guidelines for reopening in accordance with the appropriate guidelines. I worked to respond quickly to changing needs by training on new software and information management systems for each phone line. This role showed my… Show more As the COVID-19 crisis worsened, I used my skills to assist with temporary work on multiple support lines for the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions. I primarily supported Victorian small businesses in applying for Government support as well as providing advice around guidelines for reopening in accordance with the appropriate guidelines. I worked to respond quickly to changing needs by training on new software and information management systems for each phone line. This role showed my adaptability and composure in providing empathetic and effective support to often distressed callers. It was also a valuable insight into the agile implementation of emergency government policy. Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Working as a business and leisure travel consultant I focused on client satisfaction with administrative and technical accuracy in complex travel arrangements. Working for my own clients as well as being required to be part of a high-performing team was important in this role. I became a top sales consultant with in my first year. This role allowed me to expand my skills in sales, marketing administration and complex problem solving.

Canberra, Australia

Part of ANU's recruitment division, student ambassadors represent and promote the ANU in a wide range of capacities including tours and speaking engagements. Achieved excellent feedback on my tours from prospective students and parents.

Canberra, Australia

In this role I showed an ability to support a principal lawyer in an in-house government context and had the opportunity to draft legal advice in response to public queries.

Canberra, Australia

Internship at the Centre for Australian Ethical Research, researching and analysing ASX companies' environmental, social and governance credentials.This role gave me real-world experience applying compliance standard to analyse ASX companies' environmental, social and governance credentials.

Member of the Board of Directors for this not-for-profit organisation dedicated to generating awareness and innovative education of youth mental health in Australia

Member of the board for Chat for Change, a young, youth-focused organisation dedicated to supporting the realisation of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

I supported one of the partners at this boutique firm, specialising in conveyancing assistance from start to finish with experience acting on both sides. I also assisted on some commercial litigation matters.

Appointed to the Board of Tasmania's peak body for volunteering. Including non-profit organisational governance and oversight, strategic planning and committee involvement.

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb, Law, Distinction Average

Advanced Negotiation And Mediation, Law, A

Summer school at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Bachelor Of Laws (Honours), Law

Activities and Societies: "Sweeney Todd"​ Interhall Production Cast Member, Theatre Society "Hamletmachine"​ Cast Member, Women's.