David Kitching
Managing Director at Bassline Strategy- Claim this Profile
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Paul Dillon
An excellent professional, and a pleasure to work with. Would happily recommend to anyone seeking his skillset to work with David.
Paul Dillon
An excellent professional, and a pleasure to work with. Would happily recommend to anyone seeking his skillset to work with David.
Paul Dillon
An excellent professional, and a pleasure to work with. Would happily recommend to anyone seeking his skillset to work with David.
Paul Dillon
An excellent professional, and a pleasure to work with. Would happily recommend to anyone seeking his skillset to work with David.
Credentials
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Comprehensive E-Learning Course for OSCE/ODIHR Observers
OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)Jan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Election Observation Roster Training
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, IrelandJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Safety & Security in the Field
EODS - Election Observation and Democracy SupportJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Short Term Election Observer Training Course
EODS - Election Observation and Democracy SupportJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Member
Public Relations Institute of IrelandNov, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Fellow
Royal Statistical SocietyMay, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Anti-Bribery & Corruption Training Course
WPPMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Code of Conduct: How We Behave
WPPMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Privacy & Data Security
WPPMay, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Bassline Strategy
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Ireland
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Jun 2020 - Present
Founded campaign strategy, advocacy & research consultancy to guide clients through policymaking and the political landscape in Ireland, the European Union and further afield. Bassline Strategy is dedicated to: • Providing strategic communications, training, research and public affairs services to impactful organisations • Linking innovative research with high end communications, stakeholder engagement and coalition building • Narrative & message testing grounded in hope-based communication strategies • Services include advocacy, campaign strategy, message testing, social research, PR, public affairs, policy analysis, project management, training & workshop facilitation • Clients in sectors including homeless services, health, disability, migration, public policy, youth affairs Show less
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Museum of Childhood Ireland Músaem Óige na hÉireann
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Ireland
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Apr 2023 - Present
A first for Ireland, the Museum of Childhood Ireland puts children and childhood – past and present – at the centre of life. This extraordinary destination gathers together the wonderful, challenging and diverse strands of the ever-evolving story of childhood. Charity number: 20205452 Communications & Public Affairs Lead A first for Ireland, the Museum of Childhood Ireland puts children and childhood – past and present – at the centre of life. This extraordinary destination gathers together the wonderful, challenging and diverse strands of the ever-evolving story of childhood. Charity number: 20205452 Communications & Public Affairs Lead
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Wilson Hartnell
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Ireland
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Account Director
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Nov 2017 - May 2020
Wilson Hartnell is part of the Ogilvy Group in Ireland, drawing on its creative heritage and international network. In my role as Account Director, I focus on: • Providing public affairs and political expertise to a wide range of Irish and international clients • Development and implementation of public affairs strategy to meet clients’ needs in legislative, community relations & planning matters • Managing stakeholder relationships in public policy and regulatory environments to help clients meet their overall objectives • Working across a variety of sectors including culture, technology, healthcare, transport and with semi-state statutory bodies • Representing Wilson Hartnell on group committee to prepare for General Data Protection Regulation Show less
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Q4 Public Relations
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Ireland
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications & Public Affairs Consultant
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Apr 2017 - Oct 2017
• Public affairs, community consultation, strategic communications & content provision • Providing bespoke media monitoring & political risk analysis to Irish and international clients • Writing op-eds, analysis pieces, press releases, media collateral & communications plans • Devising stakeholder mapping, community consultation & audience engagement strategies • Business development: pitching, tendering & drafting project proposals • Working with wide-ranging client base including government departments, semi-state bodies, NGOs and the private sector Show less
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Claremorris Community Radio
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Ireland
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Manager (Interim General Manager)
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Jan 2017 - Mar 2017
• Short-term consulting contract to lead operational restructuring, strategic development, community outreach and financial reorganisation • Working with state agencies and regulatory bodies including Pobal, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and the Department of Social Protection to improve station governance • Lobbying government and media for CCR's interests and advocating for the community radio sector more broadly • Managing and collaborating with a team of 35 volunteers and paid staff. Improving internal communications and recruitment • Reforming governance structures to improve transparency and accountability at board level • Building new communications and branding strategy. Facilitating improved stakeholder relations with local businesses, community organisations, advertisers, sponsors and regulators • Renewing revenue model, diversifying fundraising sources and representing the station externally Show less
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AudienceNet
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Social & Political Research
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May 2015 - Jan 2017
• Running newly established social and political department at AudienceNet • Harnessing research tools developed in the music industry for wider application to public policy • Providing services in electoral strategy, advocacy and research-based policy development • Public consultation services to local authorities, governments , heritage foundations and NGOS • Provider of primary research to think tanks, academies & research institutes • Running newly established social and political department at AudienceNet • Harnessing research tools developed in the music industry for wider application to public policy • Providing services in electoral strategy, advocacy and research-based policy development • Public consultation services to local authorities, governments , heritage foundations and NGOS • Provider of primary research to think tanks, academies & research institutes
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FEPS Europe
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Belgium
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Think Tanks
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1 - 100 Employee
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Policy Advisor
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Mar 2009 - Apr 2015
• Researcher, writer & speaker on extremism & new political movements • Coordinator for foreign policy and security network of experts • Speechwriter to FEPS President, former Prime Minister of Italy, Massimo D'Alema • Coordination of activities in cooperation with EU institutions and research centres • Proofing and editing, event management, communications & social media • Researcher, writer & speaker on extremism & new political movements • Coordinator for foreign policy and security network of experts • Speechwriter to FEPS President, former Prime Minister of Italy, Massimo D'Alema • Coordination of activities in cooperation with EU institutions and research centres • Proofing and editing, event management, communications & social media
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European Parliament
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Belgium
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Political Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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S&D Group Stagiaire
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Sep 2008 - Feb 2009
• European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs • Functions/interests: Western Balkans, constitutional design; intercultural dialogue • Election analysis; post-conflict constitutional reform; web campaigning; event management • European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs • Functions/interests: Western Balkans, constitutional design; intercultural dialogue • Election analysis; post-conflict constitutional reform; web campaigning; event management
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Presentation College, Athenry
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Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland
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Teacher
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Nov 2006 - Apr 2007
• Substitute teacher during maternity leave • Teaching History; Civic, Social & Political Education; Learning Support & Special Needs • Extracurricular activities: guitar lessons; logistics at school musical; sports supervision • Substitute teacher during maternity leave • Teaching History; Civic, Social & Political Education; Learning Support & Special Needs • Extracurricular activities: guitar lessons; logistics at school musical; sports supervision
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Education
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2007 - 2008
London School of Economics and Political Science
MSc, Comparative Politics -
2018 - 2018
Independent College Dublin
Diploma in Radio Production, Today FM School of Radio -
2002 - 2006
University College Dublin
BA (International), History, Politics, Philosophy -
2004 - 2005
Universidad de Deusto
Erasmus, History, Spanish -
1996 - 2002
St. Colman's College, Claremorris
Leaving Certificate, Irish, English, Maths, French, Biology, Geography, Accountancy
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