Meri Kelliher
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Turkish Elementary proficiency
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Timothy Wilcox
I supervised Meri while she worked with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) in Suva, Fiji. I have supervised many people in my time and can genuinely say that she displays both excellent research skills as a project officer and team member attributes that make working with her a real pleasure. I found her ability to pick up tasks with minimal instruction very impressive as she should drive and initiative to perform her tasks to the best of her ability. She was keen to help out in any way she could asking to assist other colleagues or myself if she had capacity. This was further displayed in her stakeholder relations, where she was able to quickly build genuine and long lasting relations with her counterparts from different cultures. Some of which still endure to this day. Overall, I would highly recommend Meri to anyone. A seemingly ever increasing rare recommendation.
Graham Nel
I recently worked with Meri at a Disaster Preparedness and Business Continuity Programme for small resorts in Fiji. Meri has a diverse subject knowledge. She has a great work ethic and confidently interacts with a wide range of people. Thank you Meri, it was a pleasure to work with you.
Timothy Wilcox
I supervised Meri while she worked with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) in Suva, Fiji. I have supervised many people in my time and can genuinely say that she displays both excellent research skills as a project officer and team member attributes that make working with her a real pleasure. I found her ability to pick up tasks with minimal instruction very impressive as she should drive and initiative to perform her tasks to the best of her ability. She was keen to help out in any way she could asking to assist other colleagues or myself if she had capacity. This was further displayed in her stakeholder relations, where she was able to quickly build genuine and long lasting relations with her counterparts from different cultures. Some of which still endure to this day. Overall, I would highly recommend Meri to anyone. A seemingly ever increasing rare recommendation.
Graham Nel
I recently worked with Meri at a Disaster Preparedness and Business Continuity Programme for small resorts in Fiji. Meri has a diverse subject knowledge. She has a great work ethic and confidently interacts with a wide range of people. Thank you Meri, it was a pleasure to work with you.
Timothy Wilcox
I supervised Meri while she worked with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) in Suva, Fiji. I have supervised many people in my time and can genuinely say that she displays both excellent research skills as a project officer and team member attributes that make working with her a real pleasure. I found her ability to pick up tasks with minimal instruction very impressive as she should drive and initiative to perform her tasks to the best of her ability. She was keen to help out in any way she could asking to assist other colleagues or myself if she had capacity. This was further displayed in her stakeholder relations, where she was able to quickly build genuine and long lasting relations with her counterparts from different cultures. Some of which still endure to this day. Overall, I would highly recommend Meri to anyone. A seemingly ever increasing rare recommendation.
Graham Nel
I recently worked with Meri at a Disaster Preparedness and Business Continuity Programme for small resorts in Fiji. Meri has a diverse subject knowledge. She has a great work ethic and confidently interacts with a wide range of people. Thank you Meri, it was a pleasure to work with you.
Timothy Wilcox
I supervised Meri while she worked with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) in Suva, Fiji. I have supervised many people in my time and can genuinely say that she displays both excellent research skills as a project officer and team member attributes that make working with her a real pleasure. I found her ability to pick up tasks with minimal instruction very impressive as she should drive and initiative to perform her tasks to the best of her ability. She was keen to help out in any way she could asking to assist other colleagues or myself if she had capacity. This was further displayed in her stakeholder relations, where she was able to quickly build genuine and long lasting relations with her counterparts from different cultures. Some of which still endure to this day. Overall, I would highly recommend Meri to anyone. A seemingly ever increasing rare recommendation.
Graham Nel
I recently worked with Meri at a Disaster Preparedness and Business Continuity Programme for small resorts in Fiji. Meri has a diverse subject knowledge. She has a great work ethic and confidently interacts with a wide range of people. Thank you Meri, it was a pleasure to work with you.
Credentials
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TESOL Certification
ITTI-International TEFL Training InstituteNov, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Disaster Preparedness
Coursera Verified CertificatesMar, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Free-Lance Consultant
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Freelance Consultant
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Jul 2016 - Present
Researched Environment and Climate Emergency issues and solutions. Leveraged points of tension using complexity theory to open a community garden. Improved workplace health and safety through social market research. Proofed and edited theses, journal articles, press releases and sustainability strategies Taught ESL English to learners around the world. Researched Environment and Climate Emergency issues and solutions. Leveraged points of tension using complexity theory to open a community garden. Improved workplace health and safety through social market research. Proofed and edited theses, journal articles, press releases and sustainability strategies Taught ESL English to learners around the world.
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City of Armadale
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Australia
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Urban Planning Officer - Statutory
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Jan 2011 - Jul 2015
• Reviewed and developed local planning policies and coordinated advice on practical implementation of Urban Forest Strategy • Collaborated with the City's Environmental Department to strongly advocate for environmental priorities within urban development processes including refusal of applications based on lack of remnant native vegetation protection. • Implemented various statutory frameworks such as State Planning Policies, Residential Design Codes, Local Town Planning Scheme and Local Planning Policies • Recommended approvals, conditions or refusals of development applications, subdivision referrals and change of use applications • Justified quality development outcomes while ensuring public realm and community amenity is safeguarded without hindering development potential • Encouraged developers to go beyond coded requirements to increase land value through site planning, landscape planning, retention of trees and provision of end-of-trip facilities such as secure bicycle parking • Collated multi-source information to enable sustainable land management and balance tree retention while meeting bushfire management requirements Show less
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United Nations
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Disaster Risk Reduction Adviser
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Oct 2013 - Oct 2014
• Integrated climate change adaptation and disaster risk management regional policies to produce the world's first regional Framework for Climate and Disaster Resilient Development in the Pacific (FRDP) • Planned and coordinated the Pacific Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction with 17 Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) to advocate for an inclusive whole-of-society approach to disaster resilience • Represented UNDRR on the Technical Working Group for the Pacific contribution to the Post-2015 Agenda, the SDG's, and the Sendai Framework • Co-authored the FRDP's Low-Carbon Development chapter for the FRDP • Created and managed the Secretary General of UNDRR's schedule, talking points, protocol and operational support arrangements for the 2014 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Conference • Advocated and enabled relationship building with private sector, youth, women and people with disabilities to champion climate and disaster resilience • Researched, collated, and reported on the 17 PICTs' regional development for the Post-2015 International Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (Sendai Framework) • Established regional-first private sector partnership by convincing development sector, donors, government and civil society organizations of value and role of private sector • Developed communication and writing products for business, community, websites and workshops such as newsletters, press releases, website content, briefing statements and meeting summaries Show less
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Centrelink
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Service Advisor - Federal Government - Home Affairs
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Mar 2009 - Jul 2011
• Translated latest policy impacts accurately to customers, and diplomatically explained welfare legislation in a way for all customers to understand, regardless of background or literacy levels • Provided advice and feedback to other government agencies and internal departments, and assisted local office projects and processes for service improvement • Liaised with internal departments and external agencies to give accurate advice to customers • Communicated with Front of House Manager, Team leaders, Client Liaison officer and Office Manager along with other colleagues to ensure efficient customer service • Upheld the Australian Public Service Code of Conduct, along with privacy and confidentiality laws and regulations • Held Multicultural Services Officer role and assisted fellow officers and clients in dealing with culturally sensitive matters and a range of different cultures • Held Deputy Occupational Health and Safety Representative position and ensured a safe and healthy working environment in line with State legislation Show less
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Education
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2022 - 2023
Curtin University
Masters of Environment and Climate Emergency -
2020 - 2021
Curtin University
Post Graduate Diploma, Environment and Climate Emergency -
2011 - 2012
Curtin University of Technology
Post Graduate Certificate, Urban and Regional Planning -
2005 - 2007
Murdoch University
Bachelor of Tourism, Sustainable Development
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