Emma Cunningham

Experience

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  Houses of the Oireachtas

  Apr 2018 - Sept 2018

  Parliamentary Advisor to Member of the Irish Parliament (MP)

  Drafted Parliamentary Questions to Irish Government MinistersPrepared content for constituent newsletterRepresented the Member at parliamentary party meetings and engagement with constituents, representative bodies and local authoritiesComposed speaking points for input into discussions on national legislation

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  Houses of the Oireachtas

  Apr 2019 - Sept 2019

  Parliamentary Advisor to Member of the Irish Parliament (MP)

  Composed policy proposal documents and briefing papers for the MemberUndertook speechwriting duties on a range of topics - public and active transport, climate action, housing, education and schools Managed complex and non-routine queries from constituentsDevised media engagement strategy for the Member, secured prominent coverage in national and regional publications

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  Department of Education — Ireland

  Sept 2019 - Apr 2021

  Second-Level Teacher

  Taught English, History, Politics and Society to Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate students (aged between 12 – 18 years)Devised the school’s inaugural ‘Literacy Leaders’ initiative in conjunction with senior managementResponsible for overseeing successful implementation of DEIS literacy and self-assessment strategy

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  Leaving Cert Online

  Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

  Communications Tutor

  Filmed, edited and produced a year-long video series for Leaving Certificate English studentsMonitored student engagement throughoutDesigned digital resources for students

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  Rockwood Public Affairs

  Apr 2021 - Sept 2023

  Managed a team of Client Executives and Account Co-Ordinators to ensure proper implementation of client programmes and campaignsPrepared submissions to Irish Government public consultations on behalf of clientsProduced briefings on policy and legislative developments; identified political, commercial and reputational risks and proposed strategies to mitigateRepresented clients at engagements with Irish Government Ministers and other parliamentarians; at Government Advisory ForumsUndertook speechwriting duties for both parliamentarians and clientsDrafted proactive press releases and reactive media statements for distribution among the national, regional and sectoral media Devised editorial content, by-lines and opinion pieces for publication Monitored relevant political and media developments across Ireland, the UK, EU, United States and AustraliaLiaised with journalists and other media stakeholders to advance client campaigns; ensure quality coverage Show less

  • Client Manager - Policy and Communications

    Jan 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Senior Client Executive

    Oct 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Client Executive

    Apr 2021 - Sept 2021
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  Parliament of Victoria

  Oct 2023 - Aug 2024

  Office Manager - Office of Nathan Lambert MP

  State Member of Parliament for Preston

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  Victorian Government

  Aug 2024 - now

  Adviser

  Office of the Hon Lizzie Blandthorn MP - Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Minister for Children, Minister for DisabilityAdviser to the Parliamentary Secretary for Children