Experience

Dublin Business School

• Ireland
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Full time MBA student

  • Apr 2021 - Present



HDR

• United States
• Design Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrator

  • Dec 2019 - Apr 2021



Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland

• Ireland
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Diplomat

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2017

  Embassy of Ireland, Washington D.C. 2014-2017Responsibilities:My role as Consular Officer involved facilitating consulate services for Irish citizens and all required assistance with local authorities. This required strong communication, organisational, analytical and time management skills. The role involved processing passports and Foreign Birth Registration certificates, issuing emergency travel documents, renouncing citizenships, reviewing and reconciling visas, determining and verifying required documentation, applying relevant laws and regulations, managing sensitive material and analysing monthly accounts. Show less

• Civil Servant

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2014

  Irish AidResponsibilities:-Drafting of Country Comprehensive Notes and Parliamentary Questions.-Hosted several business networking and aid for trade events, including facilitating the Africa Diaspora forum April 2014.-Preparation and distribution of minutes and agendas.Projects:Africa Ireland Economic Forum (https://www.dfa.ie/aief/)October 2013 The forum, with a theme of "Building Partnerships” is the result of a close and dynamic partnership between the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the resident African Ambassadors in Dublin and the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School to encourage private sector growth and engagement between Irish and African business sectors.Organised logistical element of the 2013 Africa Ireland Economic Forum and acted as focal point between UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and Africa Section. Also managed market space for African delegates.Provided logistical support on a visit by Ambassador Zounguere-Sokambi from the Economic Community of Central Africa States to Dublin in January and February 2014.The ECCAS is a regional body which represents 10 African States; Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Sao Tome e Principe. The objective of the visit was to prepare for an incoming trade mission to Ireland by the ECCAS and the European Ambassadors of each of the ten states to Ireland in May 2014.http://www.au.int/en/recs/eccas Show less

• Civil Servant

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2013

  ICTMy role here included monitoring, operating and troubleshooting the national node of the communications systems of international organisations which included Cortesy, Extranet and ESDPNet, distributing EU confidential documents and the buyer and distributor for all cartridges for the Department.

• Civil Servant

  • Mar 2004 - Jun 2008

  Human Rights Unit Responsibilities:-I played a central role in the administration and organisation of the annual Department of Foreign Affairs-NGO Forum on Human Rights.This forum provides a platform for interested NGOs and members of civil society in Ireland to gather, together with representatives of DFAT, and exchange views on international human rights priorities of mutual concern.I identified stages to be planned for a successful outcome. I also demonstrated planning and organisational skills as well as an ability to use my own initiative in dealing with situations which arise in the course of the event. Also liaising with venue, caterers and printers to ensure a satisfactory and successful outcome.It was critical that I delivered a standard at these fora. This involved the effective use of communication skills in order to ensure the final products were accurate.-Acted as mentor to a series of interns who worked in HRU. This involved encouragement and establishing rapport. Show less



Department of Social Protection

• Ireland
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Civil Servant

  • Jun 1997 - Jun 2001

  Human Resources Responsibilities:-Responsible for providing a confidential service to over five hundred staff-Investigated and provided guidance on employee relations issues through progressivedisciplinary process-Evaluated, developed and executed all policies and procedures for the HR Department-Processed the annual employees incremental pay-Maintained Time record and Leave records of employees-Maintained Personnel file of employees-Managed career break applications-Job sharing applications-Mediation and conflict resolution-HR records management-Planning and timely completion of annual performance reviews. Show less

• Civil Servant

  • Aug 1994 - Jun 1997

  While in the local office it was my responsibility to ensure that payments were correct for a certain number of people, known as a hatch. In my time there I was responsible for hatches for Unemployment Assistance, Unemployment Benefit, Credits and Casual Workers Unemployment Assistance and Benefit Hatches. Also registered assistance, benefits and disability claims as well as establishing qualification requirements.Also interviewed members of the public and issuing them with Public Service Cards as well as registering and authorising assistance, benefits and disability claims. Show less