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Harrison Johnston

Gold Coast,Queensland

Summary

Seasoned Electorate Officer and Expert Communicator, adept in policy analysis and strategic planning. A demonstrated interest in national security policy, the law, and government. Excelled in handling and managing complex matters for Cameron Caldwell MP, showcasing exceptional verbal communication, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Achieved significant community engagement and fostered cross-cultural understanding.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Electorate Officer

Cameron Caldwell - Federal Member for Fadden
03.2024 - Current
  • Handled sensitive constituent matters with discretion and professionalism, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to relevant privacy laws.
  • Maintained accurate records of constituent communications to ensure prompt follow-up actions were taken as necessary.
  • Represented the elected official at community events when necessary, fostering positive relationships within the electorate and promoting their visibility in the district.

Electorate Officer

The Hon Peter Dutton - Federal Opposition Leader
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • 2-Month contract to assist the office with phone canvassing.
  • Interacted with constituents by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Maintained accurate records of constituent communications to ensure prompt follow-up actions were taken as necessary.

Founder & Creative Director

Arc Digital
04.2020 - 01.2024
  • Founding my own marketing and creative agency at the age of 17, I worked with 50+ businesses to transform their digital presence and brand message.
  • Working almost exclusively with financial services based businesses, I systemised the process of gaining trust and brand loyalty in particularly sensitive industries.
  • Evaluating a businesses existing brand and then formulating a strong transformation became my speciality.
  • Negotiating with C-level executives illustrated the importance of effective communication when executing on projects.

Campaign Specialist

Blacker Media
03.2023 - 03.2023
  • For the 2023 NSW state election, I advised the Blacker Media team on how to best portray the Liberal Party across a variety of social media platforms.
  • Conceptualised and executed strategic interviews with cabinet ministers.

Work Experience

Macpherson Kelley Lawyers
09.2019 - 10.2019
  • Assisted the Media Law team in preparing documents and arguments for the prominent Geoffrey Rush defamation case.
  • Explored the importance of document management whilst delving into complex legal issues.

Work Experience

County Court of Victoria
07.2018 - 07.2018
  • Sitting alongside the presiding Judge of a criminal trial and sentencing over the course of a week, I experienced the judicial system at work - learning about the importance of Victoria's court system in the administration of justice.

Education

Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Communications -

Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD

Single Subject - Cybercrime And Cyber Policing

Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW
11.2024

Single Subject - Strategy And Security in The Indo-Pacific

Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW
11.2024

Single Subject - Engaging Australia And The Asia Pacific

Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
10.2024

High School Diploma -

Carey Baptist Grammar School
Melbourne, VIC
12.2020

Skills

  • Verbal Communication
  • Policy analysis
  • Legislative Knowledge
  • Strong critical thinking capabilities
  • Open Source Intelligence
  • Research and analysis
  • Verbal, interpersonal, and written communication
  • Cross-cultural understanding
  • Strategic Planning
  • Community and Public Relations

References

  • Justin Quill from Thomson Geer Lawyers
    jquill@tglaw.com.au
    03 8080 3748
  • Wil Massara from Youth Leadership Academy Australia
    0488292029

Timeline

Electorate Officer

The Hon Peter Dutton - Federal Opposition Leader
05.2024 - 07.2024

Electorate Officer

Cameron Caldwell - Federal Member for Fadden
03.2024 - Current

Campaign Specialist

Blacker Media
03.2023 - 03.2023

Founder & Creative Director

Arc Digital
04.2020 - 01.2024

Work Experience

Macpherson Kelley Lawyers
09.2019 - 10.2019

Work Experience

County Court of Victoria
07.2018 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Communications -

Bond University

Single Subject - Cybercrime And Cyber Policing

Macquarie University

Single Subject - Strategy And Security in The Indo-Pacific

Macquarie University

Single Subject - Engaging Australia And The Asia Pacific

Griffith University

High School Diploma -

Carey Baptist Grammar School

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