Solace Springboard

• Jan 2023 - Present

Leadership programme designed to support future LA leaders to take charge of their own learning, seizing new opportunities and developing skills and experiences which will help them move on. Leadership programme designed to support future LA leaders to take charge of their own learning, seizing new opportunities and developing skills and experiences which will help them move on.

Corporate Governance Manager

• Oct 2019 - Present

Mid and East Antrim was formed in the shadow format following the elections on 22 May 2014, when 40 elected members were appointed to represent the new area, replacing the predecessor councils of Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne Borough Councils from 1 April 2015. The new Council was established as part of the programme for local government reform, the most significant change in over 40 years. The purpose of the reform process is to create a “thriving dynamic local government that creates vibrant, healthy, prosperous, safe and sustainable communities that meets the needs of the citizens” and aims to deliver improved service provision and long-term cost savings. For us, this provides a once in a political lifetime opportunity to do things differently and to do different things. Our focus is always to improve the quality of life for our citizens. Show less

Board Member

• Aug 2021 - Present

Board Member

• Aug 2020 - Present

Ark Housing provides a wide range of specialist homes and services to meet the needs of families, older persons and single person households. Our supported accommodation comprises of residential care, sheltered housing, frail elderly and dementia care, self-contained apartments for those suffering mental ill health and temporary accommodation for homeless families. Our general needs type accommodation comprises of specially designed mobility and wheelchair bungalows and a range of house types for general needs families. Show less

Club Secretary

• Aug 2010 - Mar 2023

St Marys FC is a youth football club based in the Greater Glengormley area. With over 300 players it is the biggest football club in Newtownabbey. With male and female players ranging from U8 - U19 and established Senior Teams we play in the IFA Grassroots League, South Belfast League, NI Amateur League and the Belfast District League. My role as Secretary and Committee Member is governance oversight and administration. St Marys FC is a youth football club based in the Greater Glengormley area. With over 300 players it is the biggest football club in Newtownabbey. With male and female players ranging from U8 - U19 and established Senior Teams we play in the IFA Grassroots League, South Belfast League, NI Amateur League and the Belfast District League. My role as Secretary and Committee Member is governance oversight and administration.

Expert Mentor

• Aug 2012 - Sep 2020

Mentors primarily support Members to overcome their challenges, learn new skills and ways of working and become better equipped for the future, but Mentors are also part of the sported. team and might be asked to get involved in other work to support sported.'s aims as appropriate to their skills and interests. Mentors have the most positive impact when utilising their strengths flexibly. Work directly with a Member organisation which may involve any of: • Clarifying or identifying needs, including carrying out an organisational Healthcheck • Reviewing and supporting improvement of existing documents, plans or funding applications • Facilitating discussion, reflection, self-assessment and planning • Supporting implementation of effective processes • Helping them to produce written plans including the financial aspects Contribute to the design and/or delivery of a workshop or 'how-to' resource that can be delivered to a group of Members to meet a common need e.g. how to network, how to market your organisation, how to monitor and evaluate your work. Support another member of the team with their work. Show less

Business Owner

• Jan 2018 - Jul 2019

Omnibus Home is filled with stylish brands, beautiful home wares, interior design pieces and home inspiration. Born out of a love for vibrant and stylish home wares, Omnibus Home comes from a place of passion and desire. Omnibus Home is filled with stylish brands, beautiful home wares, interior design pieces and home inspiration. Born out of a love for vibrant and stylish home wares, Omnibus Home comes from a place of passion and desire.

Trustee/ Board Member (IFA Foundation)

• May 2017 - Jul 2019

Corporate Assurance Manager

• Jul 2013 - Jan 2018

I am currently responsible for the day to day management of the Governance and Compliance structures at Helm Housing, ensuring best practice is integral to the Association’s approach. I act in an advisory capacity, providing assurance to the Board and Senior Management Team on governance and compliance issues. I am also responsible for overseeing the work of Research and Communications, and Corporate Assurance staff, ensuring effective and robust methodology is applied to all processes. I am currently responsible for the day to day management of the Governance and Compliance structures at Helm Housing, ensuring best practice is integral to the Association’s approach. I act in an advisory capacity, providing assurance to the Board and Senior Management Team on governance and compliance issues. I am also responsible for overseeing the work of Research and Communications, and Corporate Assurance staff, ensuring effective and robust methodology is applied to all processes.

Governance Secretary

• Dec 2009 - Jul 2013

Company Secretary to Age NI and its subsidiary companies ensuring compliance with all governing documents, company law, charity law and all other relevant legislation and regulations. Main duites include: - maintenance of statutory registers - provision of a Secretariat service to Board and CEO - expert governance advice and assistance - custodian of Age NI governing document - budget management - project manage Age NI's Corporate Social Responsibility Policy - A first for any third sector organisation in Northern Ireland. Goals - to champion best practice governance across the Age NI group through shared governance and innovation. To ensure that Age NI is a thought leader across the sector - to be the benchmark. Show less

Information Officer

• Dec 2008 - Dec 2009

Press releases;Media relations; External Board visits;External & internal communications

Personal Assistant/ Freedom of Information Officer

• Apr 2005 - Dec 2009

PA to Deputy Chief Executive/ Director of Corporate Services;Freedom of Information Cooridnator for Corporate Services Division