Harry Stewart

 RESUME FOR HARRY STEWART Location: La Paz, Bolivia Nationality: Australian and British (Dual National) Residency status: Bolivian working visa valid until July 2017 with a current Independent Professional NIT. Languages: English (Native speaker), Spanish (Advanced) Phone: - Email:- OVERVIEW Advanced written and verbal communication skills. Proven experience in event management and stakeholder liaison. Ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of an organisation. Proactive, enthusiastic, friendly and eager to learn new skills. A strong knowledge of Bolivian culture and contemporary issues. A solid work ethic with the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines. Ability to make decisions based on research and experience. Excellent computer skills across a variety of platforms. Works well either autonomously or as part of a team. EDUCATION SUMMARY QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Communication and Media - University of Canberra, 2006  Diploma of Communication and Media - Canberra Institute of Technology, 2003  EDUCATION: - University of Canberra - Canberra Institute of Technology - Dickson College, Canberra  SECURITY CLEARANCE I obtained an Australian Government baseline vetting clearance (previously known as protected) in 2010 as part of my work with Geoscience Australia. This security clearance was a requirement for my position within the Department of Defence and is still valid today. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Organisation:Culture Trip Position:Content Writer Timeframe:January 2017 – present I have been working for the online digital media company Culture Trip since January 2017. During this time, I have published over 250 articles, several of which have been chosen to be shared with a prospective audience of millions through the company’s social media channels. I was originally contracted to write just about Bolivia. However, my high-quality work has seen the scope of my contact become extended to cover the whole of South America. Organisation:Freelance Position:Translator / Editor Timeframe:October 2015 – present I have been working as a freelance translator and editor both online and for local clients here in Bolivia. During this time, I’ve worked on over 100 projects mostly through the online platform Fiverr (https://www.fiverr.com/harrystewart). I always receive consistently good feedback for all my projects and have a number of repeat clients who return for my high quality work. Organisation:Geoscience Australia Position:APS 5 Communications Officer Timeframe:August 2010 – July 2011 I worked as a Communications Officer for Geoscience Australia within a project called The National Exposure Information System (NEXIS). Tasks: Comprehending complex scientific theories and communicating them in a simple manner for the general public to easily digest. Organising logistical aspects of government run workshops, conferences, events and luncheons. I was required to attend many of these events as a representative of Geoscience Australia. Writing and compiling publicity materials such as flyers and newsletters for scientific projects. Writing reports and providing administrative assistance to my supervisors. Managing the full production process of a promotional video for the NEXIS project. Utilising newly acquired skills to help compile Australia’s first ever geospatial database of waste and landfill sites. Field work in North Queensland to assist in surveying the damage caused by Cyclone Yassi. Organisation:Instituto Exlcusivo / British English Centre / Freelance Position:English as Second Language Teacher Timeframe:June 2014 – present I have worked as an English teacher for two Bolivian language institutes and various private students in the city of La Paz. I take pride in building a strong rapport with students and effectively applying appropriate teaching methodologies. Tasks: Teaching flexible classes to students of all ages with a variety of learning needs. Following a predetermined curriculum using the Cutting Edge learning books. Sourcing extra activities, games and learning materials online to provide in class. TRAVEL Since leaving university I have travelled extensively around the world, visiting 70 countries in total.  The longest trips include: 2014 – Present: I am currently living in La Paz, Bolivia-: One year travelling through Asia and South America and one year living in Bolivia studying Spanish and working for a tourism company. -: A 12 month trip around the world.   2007: A tour of South East Asia. -: An eight month trip through Europe and Asia  REFEREES Eleanor Vardanega Supervisor within the Recurrent Funding for Schools Section at the Department of Education Phone: - Email:- Krishna Nadimpalli Manager of the NEXIS project, Geoscience Australia Phone: - Email:-