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Michael Connolly

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Hi, I’m Michael Connolly, a Canberra-based multi-disciplinary professional with experience spanning policy work, merchandising, data entry, captioning, and on-set production support.

About

Hi, I’m Michael Connolly, a Canberra-based multi-disciplinary professional with experience spanning policy work, merchandising, data entry, captioning, and on-set production support. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clear processes, polished visuals, and efficient workflows that help teams perform at their best.

My time studying in Japan and working across government, retail, and media has sharpened my problem-solving and cross-cultural communication skills. I’m adaptable, collaborative, and always eager to take on new challenges across diverse environments.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined July 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Government
  • Retail
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 17 roles

Volunteer · OZ COMICONAug 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Assisted with event setup, fulfilled attendee pre-orders, and provided friendly, efficient customer service throughout the convention.

Electoral Voting Officer · Australian Electoral CommissionMay 2025 – Jul 2025 · 3 mos

Performed roles during the 2022 and 2025 Federal Elections and 2023 Voice to Parliament referendum, including distributing delegation votes, guiding voters on ballot papers, maintaining orderly voter lines, cleaning voting areas, and reconciling votes post-poll to ensure accountability.

Data Entry Officer · Fuji Film (Randstad)May 2025 – Jul 2025 · 3 mos

Provided data entry services for Fuji Film during the 2025 Federal election. Responsibilities included accurately entering and verifying voter preference orders on senate ballot papers for the ACT.

Data Entry Officer · Fuji Film (Randstad)May 2025 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos
Background Performer · Northern Pictures Productions Pty LtdFeb 2025 – Jul 2025 · 6 mos
Background Performer · Northern Pictures Productions Pty LtdFeb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos
Product Merchandiser · Clemenger Group - Coles SupermarketsSep 2024 – Jul 2025 · 11 mos
Product Merchandiser · Clemenger Group / Coles Supermarkets (ACT)Sep 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education

Bachelor of Arts · University of Canberra2022 – 2024
Asian Studies Program · Kansai Gaidai University2023
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media · University of Canberra2022 – 2024
Asian Studies Program · Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka, Japan2023

Certifications and awards

Global Learning Program Participation2030 – 2025
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program Grant2030 – 2025

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