Summary
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Education
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Training and Certifications
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Samuel Louis Watchman

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Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong background in community engagement and advocacy. Over two years of experience in leadership roles, including significant contributions as a board member for Equality Tasmania and demonstrated success as a qualitative researcher at the University of Tasmania. Possess exceptional communication and analytical skills, ensuring impactful contributions to team goals and performance. Eager to bring unique expertise in strategic advocacy and community-driven initiatives into new working environments.

Work History

Board Member

Equality Tasmania
  • Collaborated extensively with board members to define and establish the operational, financial, and governance objectives of Equality Tasmania for the next three financial years
  • Co-authored a briefing paper and delivered an oral presentation for the Tasmanian Government's LGBTIQA+ Reference Group, leading to the incorporation of asexual, aromantic, and agender individuals in policy and legislation affecting the LGBTIQA+ community
  • Developed campaign material to counteract misinformation regarding the transgender community for distribution on social media platforms by LGBTIQA+ advocacy groups
  • Evaluated the Department of Justice's Annual LGBTIQA+ Data Report, highlighting potential incidences of under-reporting and emerging issues requiring attention from the Tasmanian Government
  • Championed campaigning efforts aimed at prohibiting LGBTIQA+ conversion practices, advocating for financial reparation for historical anti-LGBTIQA+ convictions, and assisting in the formulation of LGBTIQA+ action plans with local councils

Research Assistant

University of Tasmania
  • Coordinated with team members to conduct over 50+ qualitative interviews on community experiences during the 2022 Tasmanian floods to inform innovative flood mitigation policy and legislation
  • Organised essential documentation for team members in Microsoft SharePoint and updated spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel prior to, during and after scheduled field trips
  • Facilitated the digital recording and transcription of 20+ interviews, preparing the material for the initial coding and publication phases of the research project
  • Analysed and compiled the data generated from 15+ interviews in the coding software NVivo on behalf of Natural Hazards Research Australia and the Tasmania State Emergency Service

Education

Bachelor of Justice Studies (Withdrawn) -

University of Tasmania
Feb 2021 - May 2024

Skills

  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Collaborating with Team Members
  • Writing to Publishing Standards
  • Technological Literacy
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Verbal Communication
  • Time Management
  • Emotional Intelligence

Publications

Red Thread Magazine

Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases - Mar 2023 - Sep 2023

  • 'Advocating for Change' in Red Thread Issue 47 Autumn 2023
  • 'Relishing in Our Recognition' in Red Thread Issue 49 Spring 2023
  • 'A Kindness We Deserve' in Red Thread Issue 50 Summer 2024


The Mercury

News Corp Australia - Aug 2023

  • 'It May Seem Like a Small Thing, but Tasmania Bringing It's 'A' Game Helps Foster a Truly Inclusive Environment' in The Mercury August 14, 2023

Training and Certifications

Bloodwise Training Program

Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases - Nov 2022

  • Acquired the skill set required to aid in reducing the transmission of blood-borne viruses and sexually-transmitted infections
  • Developed a comprehensive working knowledge on how to support people living with HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Irish
Elementary

Timeline

Board Member

Equality Tasmania

Research Assistant

University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Justice Studies (Withdrawn) -

University of Tasmania

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