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MJ ONeill

Brisbane City,QLD

Summary

Uniquely experienced and multi-skilled knowledge professional committed to deepening understandings of vital topics through strategy, creativity, and inclusive human-led research design. Equally accomplished in collaborating across global corporate infrastructures and grassroots DIY communities. Deeply invested in truth, optimism, and the judicious application of occasional silliness.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Artist/Content Creator

Freelance
01.2008 - Current

Delivering a wide variety of content (music, writing, social media, graphic design, theatre performances) independently and in collaboration with clients, including Queensland Music Festival, Museum of Applied Arts & Science, and Suncorp Bank.

Strategy & Communications Advisor (Part-Time)

LGBTI Legal Service
02.2024 - Current

Supporting Queensland's only dedicated LGBT+ community legal service with strategic guidance, communications content, and stakeholder engagement resources.

Strategy & Operations Consultant (Part-Time)

Bioneering
01.2024 - Current

Scaling successful sustainability start-up to operational resilience through executive coaching, knowledge management, and strategic guidance.

Senior Content Designer

Liquid Interactive
03.2023 - 09.2023

Supporting multidisciplinary strategic design teams in building user-centred content experiences for clients including Australia's Department of Health & Aged Care, Victoria's Environment Protection Agency, and Queensland Museum Network.

Senior Strategist, Asia Pacific

Weber Shandwick
02.2017 - 02.2023

Supporting Asia Pacific operations and clients of multi-award-winning business consultancy with research, analysis, and strategic guidance. Joined as Digital Content Producer, Asia Pacific; promoted five times in six years.

Education

Bachelor of Creative Industries - Interdisciplinary Studies

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD

Skills

  • Project Coordination
  • Quantitative & Qualitative Research/Analysis
  • Interdisciplinary Knowledge
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Relationship Building/Management
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Stakeholder Engagement/Management
  • Content Creation
  • Storytelling
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Practices

References

Dr Samantha Hayes

Managing Consultant

Bioneering

s.hayes@bioneering.com.au

+61 447 340 740


Jo Sampford

Managing Solicitor

LGBTI Legal Service 

jo@lgbtilegalservice.org

+61 404 454 798


Campbell Hanley

Managing Director, Japan

Weber Shandwick

campbell.hanley@gmail.com
+81 90 6509 4166

Timeline

Strategy & Communications Advisor (Part-Time)

LGBTI Legal Service
02.2024 - Current

Strategy & Operations Consultant (Part-Time)

Bioneering
01.2024 - Current

Senior Content Designer

Liquid Interactive
03.2023 - 09.2023

Senior Strategist, Asia Pacific

Weber Shandwick
02.2017 - 02.2023

Creative Artist/Content Creator

Freelance
01.2008 - Current

Bachelor of Creative Industries - Interdisciplinary Studies

Queensland University of Technology
MJ ONeill