Meet Tamara, Executive Assistant at Collins Hume

Tamara Hepburn joined Collins Hume in July 2024, bringing with her 15 years of experience from executive support roles across the agriculture and livestock sectors coordinating membership engagement and client communications.

Originally growing up Northern NSW, she spent time in Queensland before settling in the Lismore area with her family. As the Executive Assistant to Chris Atkinson and his team, Tamara is the one making sure everything ticks along – from managing ASIC requirements to onboarding clients. 

She enjoys the variety in her role, whether it’s handling compliance, supporting clients or keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. But what Tamara values most is the relationships – getting to know clients, understanding their businesses and helping them move forward. 

Thrown into the deep end early on, Tamara quickly became Collins Hume’s go-to person during the Stars of Ballina 2024 fundraiser, working alongside Chris and his dance partner Maree to coordinate with the Cancer Council. She was also part of the team supporting Collins Hume at the Northern Rivers Business Awards, experiencing firsthand the strength and success of local businesses. 

For Tamara, joining Collins Hume was a well-timed change.

After taking a sabbatical at the end of 2023 to figure out her next step, she found Collins Hume at just the right time – during a business restructure and the launch of Strategy360. It was the fresh start she was looking for, and she’s grateful to be part of a team that fits. 

Outside of work, Tamara enjoys running with her dogs, spending time with family and friends and refinishing old furniture – seeing potential in things that might otherwise be discarded. 

With her experience, steady approach and genuine interest in people, Tamara has become a valuable part of Collins Hume and a reassuring presence for both team and clients.

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Tamara Hepburn brings a solid foundation of knowledge to her role, holding a Diploma in Accounting, a Diploma in Hospitality Management and a Cert III in IT. Her qualifications, combined with years of hands-on experience in executive support roles, give her a well-rounded skill set that’s invaluable in a busy professional services firm.