Emily Brown
About Emily Brown
Emily Brown is a Librarian at Arup in Brisbane, Australia, with a background in scientific visual communications and experience in various roles including freelance illustration and customer service.
Current Position at Arup
Emily Brown works as a Librarian at Arup in Brisbane, Australia, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she provides comprehensive technical support and research services across all sectors and teams within the Australasia region. She ensures that all research and knowledge applied to Arup's projects are authoritative and current, aiding the company in maintaining high standards in project delivery. Additionally, she delivers timely business and market updates under tight deadlines, contributing to the firm's informed decision-making process.
Previous Experience
Before her role at Arup, Emily Brown gained a diverse range of experience. She interned at Newcastle Public Library in 2017, where she contributed for two months. Between 2014 and 2017, she worked as a Freelance Illustrator in Newcastle, utilizing her background in scientific visual communications. From 2010 to 2014, she worked in Customer Service at Reading Cinemas in Charlestown, NSW, enhancing her customer interaction skills and gaining experience in a public-facing role.
Educational Background
Emily Brown has a robust educational background. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Natural History Illustration from the University of Newcastle, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. Following this, she attained a Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies from Curtin University between 2016 and 2017. She furthered her education by studying UX Design at Udemy, where she achieved a qualification in User Experience after studying from 2019 to 2020.
Role in Research and Knowledge Management
In her role at Arup, Emily Brown is instrumental in ensuring that research and knowledge applied on projects are both authoritative and current. She supports various teams globally, providing informed and user-focused research. Her background in scientific visual communications enhances her precision in research work, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet the standards expected by Arup’s clients and stakeholders.