Hamish Quinn
Balmain,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Director oversees every facet of public affairs, media production and communication strategy with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of Australian political communication, production, writing, planning and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating strategic and effective communication campaigns, production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines in politically sensitive environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Cohome Equity
03.2023 - Current
- Working closely with partners to structure and establish the fund.
- Leading operational strategy.
- Establishing partnerships and scoped financial modelling.
- Overseeing operations, regulatory and reporting requirements.
- Leading public affairs and public policy on behalf of the firm.
Freelance
Self-employed
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Developing film documentary and creative projects on history and global conflict
- Undergraduate studies in anthropology and archaeology at Macquarie University.
Director
RCT Communications
08.2011 - 11.2020
- Implemented national media relations and communications campaigns, thought leadership, communications strategy, advertising and online content creation and production on behalf of a wide range of clients
- Clients including the Australian Publishers Association, the Law Council of Australia, Unions NSW, the Health Services Union, the Australian Workers Union and Euro China Solar Energy Association.
Account Director
Essential Media and Communications
02.2010 - 08.2011
- Managed media relations and key national campaigns on behalf of clients
- Provided political, policy and research insights to guide advocacy work with significant national influence
- Clients including the Australian Council of Trade Unions, Unions NSW, and the CFMEU.
National Political Director
Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union, National Office
05.2007 - 11.2009
- Managed media, government and industry relations across all three divisions of the union
- Lead policy development work and national political engagement and campaigns (including the 2007 federal election campaign).
Industrial Organiser
National Tertiary Education Union, University of Sydney Branch
01.2005 - 05.2007
- Industrial advocacy and representation
- Recruitment and delegate development
- Enterprise bargaining and campaigning.
Advocate
Finance Sector Union, NSW Branch
06.2003 - 01.2005
- Industrial advocacy and representation
- Enterprise bargaining and representation before the industrial courts.
Manager Public Affairs
Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations of NSW
06.2002 - 06.2003
- Managed media, government relations and public affairs
- Managed the development and implementation of the Premiers Debating Challenge
- A P&C Developed program eventually funded by the NSW Government.
Education
Bachelor of Economics (Social Science) - (Incomplete)
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSWBachelor of Archaeology (Specialisation in Cultural Anthropology) - Cultural Anthropology
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW06.2023
Skills
- Creativity and Innovation
- Crisis Management
- External and Public Relations
- Story Pitching
- Project Management
- Business Administration
Key Fields Of Expertise
- Creative development
- Stakeholder relations
- Strategy and research
- Public affairs and media relations
- Archaeology and anthropology
Professional Overview
Public Affairs specialist and creative producer specialising in the not-for-profit sector and political campaigning. Highly organised, accomplished communicator with excellent relationship skills and superior analytical ability. Archaeologist and Anthropologist with a deep interest in the changing technology landscape, its effects on the economy, the environment and the community.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Director
Cohome Equity
03.2023 - Current
Freelance
Self-employed
09.2020 - 03.2023
Director
RCT Communications
08.2011 - 11.2020
Account Director
Essential Media and Communications
02.2010 - 08.2011
National Political Director
Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union, National Office
05.2007 - 11.2009
Industrial Organiser
National Tertiary Education Union, University of Sydney Branch
01.2005 - 05.2007
Advocate
Finance Sector Union, NSW Branch
06.2003 - 01.2005
Manager Public Affairs
Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations of NSW
06.2002 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Economics (Social Science) - (Incomplete)
University of Sydney
Bachelor of Archaeology (Specialisation in Cultural Anthropology) - Cultural Anthropology
Macquarie University
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