Lucy Hames
About Lucy Hames
Lucy Hames is a Community Manager at QBE Insurance in Sydney, Australia, where she focuses on strategic community engagement. She has a background in communications and public policy, with previous roles at Inland Revenue NZ and McNamara Research.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Lucy Hames has held multiple roles at QBE Insurance Group, starting as an Internal Communications Specialist from 2017 to 2019 in Sydney, Australia. She then transitioned to the position of QBE Foundation Manager from 2019 to 2020, where she focused on community engagement initiatives. Since 2020, she has been serving as the Community Manager, where she develops strategic approaches to community work. In her current role, she collaborates with various sectors to create shared value and enhance community impact.
Education and Expertise
Lucy Hames studied at Victoria University of Wellington, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with a focus on Public Policy Analysis from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, she pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Spanish Language and Literature from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both commerce and communication, which she applies in her community management role.
Background
Before her tenure at QBE Insurance, Lucy Hames worked as a Communications Advisor at Inland Revenue NZ from 2016 to 2017. She also gained experience as a Media Analyst at McNamara Research from 2012 to 2013 in Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand. These roles contributed to her expertise in communication and media relations, which she leverages in her current position.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Lucy Hames has focused on creating innovative methods to help individuals support causes they are passionate about. She enjoys collaborating with passionate and driven individuals, bringing together diverse skills and organizations to foster community engagement. Her strategic approach to community work has led to impactful initiatives within QBE Insurance and the broader community.