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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. 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.…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.

Michael Connolly

Extra, Merchandiser, Project Manager, +5

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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. 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.…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.

Available to hire

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.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Language

Japanese

Advanced

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Project Officer at DFORE PTY LTD

August 1, 2024 - Present

Developed and refined company policy documents, ensuring clarity and compliance with standards. Designed visual assets, including icons, graphs, and images to enhance company blog posts. Troubleshot business applications, resolving technical issues to improve efficiency and user experience.

Overnight In-home Caregiver

July 1, 2022 - Present

Provided regular overnight care for an 8-year-old child with respiratory challenges. Monitored oxygen levels throughout the night and assisted with repositioning to ensure unobstructed airways and a safe, restful sleep.

Data Entry Officer at Fuji Film (Randstad)

May 31, 2025 - July 24, 2025

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.

Background Performer at Northern Pictures Productions Pty Ltd

February 28, 2025 - July 24, 2025

Performed as a background character in the second season of the TV series Austin. Collaborated with the Director and Extras Coordinators, following on-set instructions to support scene continuity and production requirements.

Product Merchandiser at Clemenger Group - Coles Supermarkets

September 30, 2024 - July 24, 2025

Managed and coordinated the display and promotion of new products across various Coles supermarkets in the ACT. Assisted in setting up branded displays and trained new staff in Coles’ systems and Clemenger Group’s processes. Worked primarily independently at various Canberra stores.

Electoral Voting Officer at Australian Electoral Commission

May 31, 2025 - July 24, 2025

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.

Freelance Closed Captioner and Transcriptionist at REV

June 30, 2022 - July 24, 2025

Transcribed short educational and instructional videos and television shows to provide high-quality closed captions enabling clients to meet accessibility guidelines and provide additional content.

Crew Member at McDonald's Australia – Belconnen Mall Branch

April 30, 2022 - July 24, 2025

Focused on preparation of food, practicing proper hygiene and cleanliness, customer service, and inventory management in the kitchen while working as part of a small team.

Project Officer at DFORE Pty Ltd

August 1, 2024 - Present

Developed and refined company policy documents; designed visual assets (icons, graphs, images) for blog posts; troubleshot business applications to enhance efficiency and user experience.

Overnight in-home Caregiver at Private/Home Care

July 1, 2022 - Present

Provided regular overnight care for an 8-year-old child with respiratory challenges; monitored oxygen levels and repositioned to maintain unobstructed airways and safe, restful sleep.

Volunteer at OZ COMICON

August 1, 2025 - Present

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

Data Entry Officer at Fuji Film (Randstad)

May 1, 2025 - Present

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

Background Performer at Northern Pictures Productions Pty Ltd

February 1, 2025 - Present

Performed as a background character in the second season of the TV series Austin; collaborated with the Director and Extras Coordinators, following on-set instructions to support scene continuity and production requirements.

Product Merchandiser at Clemenger Group / Coles Supermarkets (ACT)

September 1, 2024 - September 16, 2025

Managed and coordinated the display and promotion of new products across Coles stores in the ACT; set up branded displays and trained staff in Coles’ systems and Clemenger Group processes.

Voting Officer at Australian Electoral Commission

May 1, 2022 - Present

Distributing delegation votes, explaining how to fill out ballots, managing orderly queues and maintaining cleanliness of voting areas; reconciled votes and ensured accountability for materials during elections and referendum.

Freelance Closed Captioner and Transcriptionist at REV

June 1, 2022 - September 16, 2025

Transcribed educational and instructional videos to provide high-quality closed captions, enabling accessibility and compliance with guidelines.

Crew Member at McDonald’s Australia – Belconnen Mall

April 1, 2022 - September 16, 2025

Prepared food, maintained hygiene, delivered customer service, and managed inventory in a small team.