Experience

Migraine Ireland

• Ireland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Migraine Ireland (Migraine Association of Ireland) is a registered charity dedicated to empowering migraineurs by providing information, support and reassurance. As CEO of Migraine Ireland I am in charge of developing the strategy and work with the board in enhancing the organisation. Guarant of the ethic I work closely with the board on Service Development with a specific focus on developing innovative new services and programmes e.g. through education, information and outreach programs. We have recently been awarded US funding for a global pilot program and Ireland is leading the effort including scoping programmatic deliverables for other organizations worldwide. As part of the strategic plan I direct and influence the Regional Development throughout the country in liaison with the two Regional Development Officers and I am responsible for the financial management of the organisation including hospital driven projects and coordination. Besides management including people management and fundraising I am also the Chief Spoke person for the organisation. A large part of my role is to maintain and increase stakeholder relationship at national, European and International level and work closely with statutory bodies, , pharmaceutical companies, key opinion leaders and media 2023 Neurological Disorder Support CEO of the Year Nominee Show less



Neurological Alliance of Ireland

• Board Member & Vice Chairman

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) brings together over thirty non-profit organisations to advocate for the rights of 800,000 people in Ireland living with a neurological condition. Neurological Conditions affect the brain and spinal cord. They represent the leading cause of disability throughout the world and include many common conditions such as stroke, migraine, epilepsy and acquired brain injury as rare and genetic conditions. Strategic Steering Group member The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) brings together over thirty non-profit organisations to advocate for the rights of 800,000 people in Ireland living with a neurological condition. Neurological Conditions affect the brain and spinal cord. They represent the leading cause of disability throughout the world and include many common conditions such as stroke, migraine, epilepsy and acquired brain injury as rare and genetic conditions. Strategic Steering Group member



Irish Platform for Patient Organisations, Science, and Industry

• Ireland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member & Interim/Acting Company Secretary

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Irish Platform for Patient Organisations, Science & Industry (IPPOSI) is a patient-led organisation that works with patients, government, industry, science and academia to put patients at the heart of health policy and innovation. Information health & E-Health Workgroup Lead Interim Acting Company Secretary 2023/24 Irish Platform for Patient Organisations, Science & Industry (IPPOSI) is a patient-led organisation that works with patients, government, industry, science and academia to put patients at the heart of health policy and innovation. Information health & E-Health Workgroup Lead Interim Acting Company Secretary 2023/24



SPADE Enterprise Centre

• Ireland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Dec 2019 - Jun 2021

  SPADE is a Not For Profit organization with Charity status. SPADE Enterprise Centre is a community-based enterprise centre which was opened in 1990 in the converted St. Paul's Church at North King Street in Dublin 7. The initial purpose of SPADE was to assist local unemployed people to successfully set up their own businesses. Nowadays the Centre host a range of new and developing businesses in our EHO Approved Food Production Kitchens and high quality modern serviced office spaces. We were licensing our main building and three separate premises to more than 30 businesses and their 155 staff including Social Enterprises, Tech Start Ups, Professional Services and innovative Food companies. As General Manager of the organization my role was to oversee the developmental, administrative, operational, financial, business, marketing and customer service activities. I also provided directional support and mentoring to SPADE staff while managing the relationship with the local community, social & civic area partners, Dublin business organisations and Leinster community support organisations. I reported directly to the Chairman of the Board. During my tenure in SPADE, the organisation was awarded the 2020 Business All Star Accreditation by AIBF & Best Community Enterprise Space 2021 by EU Business News Show less



Talent Cloud Media

• Ireland
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Nov 2017 - Sep 2019

  Reporting to the Board of Directors, I established the base of a new privately held company in the Recruitment Marketing space The company has since integrated its mother company Talented in 2020 Experts in European recruitment advertising and social media campaigns, Talent Cloud Media online marketing experts selected the most efficient job boards in each country and created full social media recruitment campaigns, attracting the most suitable job seekers. Reporting to the Board of Directors, I established the base of a new privately held company in the Recruitment Marketing space The company has since integrated its mother company Talented in 2020 Experts in European recruitment advertising and social media campaigns, Talent Cloud Media online marketing experts selected the most efficient job boards in each country and created full social media recruitment campaigns, attracting the most suitable job seekers.



Frontline Make Change

• Ireland
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor & Project Lead

  • Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

  Social Enterprise & Not For Profit Project. Frontline is a drug and alcohol support organization rooted in the community and set up to help those that wish to Make Change in their lives. I co-designed the project that became Front Line Bikes which focused on creating a professional path for ex users and individuals going thru the probation services system. We received the ICE Award from Dublin City Council and funding from POBAL. Social Enterprise & Not For Profit Project. Frontline is a drug and alcohol support organization rooted in the community and set up to help those that wish to Make Change in their lives. I co-designed the project that became Front Line Bikes which focused on creating a professional path for ex users and individuals going thru the probation services system. We received the ICE Award from Dublin City Council and funding from POBAL.



Microsoft

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Of Business Programs & Operations Management EMEA (Dynamics & SMS&P )

  • Oct 2013 - May 2017

  Supporting 400 FTEs. 1000 vendors and a budget of 150 million with 35 staff, the Business Programs & Operations Management EMEA team was an end-to-end organization supporting all business customers; from Enterprise to Small and Medium Businesses, Partners to Developers. Key accountabilities & responsibilities for the BOM Director were people management, strategy, planning &forecasting, rhythm of business, operational excellence & Executive relationship managementMember of the cross site Diversity & Inclusion Council Member of the Career Advisory Board & CouncilPromoted within role 2015 Show less

• CEE Services | Area Group Operations Manager

  • Apr 2009 - Sep 2013

  Supporting MCS and Premier Operations across 32 Countries and 26 Subsidiaries in Central & Eastern Europe. Focus on Change Management, Global processes; organizational development, Billing Engine Development and Compliancy Framework implementation. Supporting an OTC Budget 250 Million-WW Productivity & Business Continuity Project Lead / WW Org Evolution Co lead/ WW Mass Role Objectives Lead / WW Process Board Operations Chair / EMEA SME Community Sponsor / CEE LT Great People Great Potential Award 2013EMEA Area Engagement Champion Award 2012Promoted within role March 2011Change Management Gold Star Award 2010 Show less

• Partner & Field Senior Operations Manager (CEE)

  • Feb 2006 - Apr 2009

  This division deals with Enterprise Large Accounts Ressellers , Small Mid Size Markets & Partners and System Builder Channel. Supporting Operations across 32 Countries and 26 Subisidiaries in Central & Eastern Europe. 10 Channel Account Managers, Business Management Area lead for Central Eastern and Western Europe, Pan European Accounts Engagement Lead- Supporting a budget of 175 Million-, Promoted within role

• Channel Operations Manager (Home & Entertainment Central & Southern Europe)

  • Jun 2003 - Feb 2006

  Supporting Channel Operations across 17 WE Countries: 6 Operations Account Managers, 3 Regional Operations Managers (in country). Organisational development, channel design, built up of operations team in CS&E region, Contribution Margin Owner for EMEA at WW Channel Council, X box 360 Steering/Core Launch Team- Supporting a budget 125 Million-EMEA RFID LeadPromoted twice within roleLaunch Gold Star Award



ICS Europe Ltd

• Ireland
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Consultant Sales & Marketing

  • Jun 2002 - Jun 2003

  ICS Europe, the European subsidiary of ICS US, is a spare parts provider to OEM and service companies specialising in hard drives and Networking equipment. EMEA Sales - Project Management- Business Management and Purchasing- Sales and Marketing -Sales tracking and revenue forecasting - 1 million Sales Revenue - ICS Europe, the European subsidiary of ICS US, is a spare parts provider to OEM and service companies specialising in hard drives and Networking equipment. EMEA Sales - Project Management- Business Management and Purchasing- Sales and Marketing -Sales tracking and revenue forecasting - 1 million Sales Revenue -



Datapart Ltd

• Ireland
• Computer Hardware
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales & Marketing Manager

  • Mar 2001 - Jun 2002

  Datapart is a trading company selling ‘’new’’ and ‘’EOL’’ spare parts to the OEM and service companies all over Europe and Asia in the IT field. EMEA Sales - Team Management- Sales and Procurement Management:-Sales tracking and revenue forecasting.-Competitive intelligence- Operations . 1.5 Million Sales Revenue Datapart is a trading company selling ‘’new’’ and ‘’EOL’’ spare parts to the OEM and service companies all over Europe and Asia in the IT field. EMEA Sales - Team Management- Sales and Procurement Management:-Sales tracking and revenue forecasting.-Competitive intelligence- Operations . 1.5 Million Sales Revenue



Gateway

• United States
• Computer Hardware Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Group Manager Business Support

  • Sep 1998 - Feb 2001

  This division was dealing with a network of VARs, Major Accounts and Retail companies in EMEA Supporting Sales and Business across 60 Countries -Team Management: 32 Account Managers, 1 team co-ordinator and 3 team leads.-Contract Negotiation - Sales Support- Operations - Customer Service - Technical Support . Supporting an OTC 250 Million Market Revenue - This division was dealing with a network of VARs, Major Accounts and Retail companies in EMEA Supporting Sales and Business across 60 Countries -Team Management: 32 Account Managers, 1 team co-ordinator and 3 team leads.-Contract Negotiation - Sales Support- Operations - Customer Service - Technical Support . Supporting an OTC 250 Million Market Revenue -



Sony

• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Reverse Logistics & Supply Chain Mgr (Aiwa)

  • Sep 1990 - Aug 1998

  Date 1993-1998 Promoted to Strategic Reverse Logistics Manager Supporting France Benelux and Spain -Overall responsibility for the strategy and reverse logistics activity -Monitoring of costs and margin impact - Provision of statistics to finance; manufacturing and commercial departments- Organization design. From 1995- 1998, Quality Process Owner & Representative for Sony’s European technical quality control group, which involved data exchange and policies within the Sony subsidiaries within Europe. Date: 1991- 1993 Promoted to Supply Chain Manager / Logistics Customs clearance and inventory control-Relations with freight companies and retail hubs-Team management. Date: 1990- 1991 Position: Warehouse Supervisor Stock control - Pick-up monitoring and deliveries - Team management. Show less