Ed Leamy
Head Of Innovation at BBDO Dublin- Claim this Profile
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Megan O Riordan
I worked with Ed's team at WebOvation while I was in Maximum Media (JOE.ie/Her.ie) as Commercial Manager across a two year period. I found Ed excellent to work with. He was responsive, thought outside the box, showing serious expertise and very affordable. In a dynamic fast paced environment of Maximum Media, these attributes were key to problem-solving and I felt all our needs were met. It would be a pleasure to work with WebO in the future!
LinkedIn User
To whom it may concern, I have had the pleasure of working with Ed over the last 5 years in multiple management, marketing and tech capacities. Ed is a first mover and natural leader with a passion for the digital niche. His entrepreneurial flare has been demonstrated on multiple occasions, having set up and managed a plethora of web design and UX initiatives under the brand of his flagship company - WebOvation. On a personal level, Ed is a team player, extremely outgoing and always willing to help out his friends and colleagues where he can with his digital expertise. I have consulted with Ed on many occasions and each time his advice has proved to be invaluable, saving me a lot both in time and financial resources.
Megan O Riordan
I worked with Ed's team at WebOvation while I was in Maximum Media (JOE.ie/Her.ie) as Commercial Manager across a two year period. I found Ed excellent to work with. He was responsive, thought outside the box, showing serious expertise and very affordable. In a dynamic fast paced environment of Maximum Media, these attributes were key to problem-solving and I felt all our needs were met. It would be a pleasure to work with WebO in the future!
LinkedIn User
To whom it may concern, I have had the pleasure of working with Ed over the last 5 years in multiple management, marketing and tech capacities. Ed is a first mover and natural leader with a passion for the digital niche. His entrepreneurial flare has been demonstrated on multiple occasions, having set up and managed a plethora of web design and UX initiatives under the brand of his flagship company - WebOvation. On a personal level, Ed is a team player, extremely outgoing and always willing to help out his friends and colleagues where he can with his digital expertise. I have consulted with Ed on many occasions and each time his advice has proved to be invaluable, saving me a lot both in time and financial resources.
Megan O Riordan
I worked with Ed's team at WebOvation while I was in Maximum Media (JOE.ie/Her.ie) as Commercial Manager across a two year period. I found Ed excellent to work with. He was responsive, thought outside the box, showing serious expertise and very affordable. In a dynamic fast paced environment of Maximum Media, these attributes were key to problem-solving and I felt all our needs were met. It would be a pleasure to work with WebO in the future!
LinkedIn User
To whom it may concern, I have had the pleasure of working with Ed over the last 5 years in multiple management, marketing and tech capacities. Ed is a first mover and natural leader with a passion for the digital niche. His entrepreneurial flare has been demonstrated on multiple occasions, having set up and managed a plethora of web design and UX initiatives under the brand of his flagship company - WebOvation. On a personal level, Ed is a team player, extremely outgoing and always willing to help out his friends and colleagues where he can with his digital expertise. I have consulted with Ed on many occasions and each time his advice has proved to be invaluable, saving me a lot both in time and financial resources.
Megan O Riordan
I worked with Ed's team at WebOvation while I was in Maximum Media (JOE.ie/Her.ie) as Commercial Manager across a two year period. I found Ed excellent to work with. He was responsive, thought outside the box, showing serious expertise and very affordable. In a dynamic fast paced environment of Maximum Media, these attributes were key to problem-solving and I felt all our needs were met. It would be a pleasure to work with WebO in the future!
LinkedIn User
To whom it may concern, I have had the pleasure of working with Ed over the last 5 years in multiple management, marketing and tech capacities. Ed is a first mover and natural leader with a passion for the digital niche. His entrepreneurial flare has been demonstrated on multiple occasions, having set up and managed a plethora of web design and UX initiatives under the brand of his flagship company - WebOvation. On a personal level, Ed is a team player, extremely outgoing and always willing to help out his friends and colleagues where he can with his digital expertise. I have consulted with Ed on many occasions and each time his advice has proved to be invaluable, saving me a lot both in time and financial resources.
Experience
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BBDO Dublin
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Ireland
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Of Innovation
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Folk Wunderman Thompson
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Ireland
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Technologist
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Apr 2018 - Aug 2021
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International School of Business, Dublin
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Ireland
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Guest Lecturer - Creative Technology
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Mar 2016 - Oct 2019
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Travelling throughout Africa & Aisa
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Aug 2017 - Apr 2018
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Target McConnells
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Ireland
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Producer
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Oct 2015 - Sep 2017
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Web Ovation
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Dublin / London / Capetown
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Founder, Technologist, Producer
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Feb 2013 - Oct 2015
Specialising in creative technology and business improvement software. We provided digital creative direction and production for creative agencies and SMEs. WebOvation was focused on establishing creative uses for technology by identifying, developing and integrating new digital trends for client campaigns and platforms. Specialising in creative technology and business improvement software. We provided digital creative direction and production for creative agencies and SMEs. WebOvation was focused on establishing creative uses for technology by identifying, developing and integrating new digital trends for client campaigns and platforms.
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Evercam - Construction Visibility
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Ireland
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Information Technology & Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Enterprise Production (Consultant)
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Mar 2014 - Aug 2015
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Production and Development
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Global
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Freelance Digital Producer (Africa)
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Jun 2012 - 2013
• Relocated to Republic of South Africa, Mozambique and Lesotho • Resided in 40 plus locations • Career journey documented by RTÉ and published on Radio 1 • Provided freelance IT consultancy from RSA internationally. • Work included Web design and maintenance, technical support, troubleshooting, CRM and Social Media Strategies • Relocated to Republic of South Africa, Mozambique and Lesotho • Resided in 40 plus locations • Career journey documented by RTÉ and published on Radio 1 • Provided freelance IT consultancy from RSA internationally. • Work included Web design and maintenance, technical support, troubleshooting, CRM and Social Media Strategies
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Dublin City University
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Ireland
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student President
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Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
• Chief representative for 13,000 plus students • Chief financial officer of €340,000 • Member of 24 internal and national committees. Eg Governing Authority (DCU, St. Patricks Drumcondra), University Executive, and University Quality Review. • Organisation and administration of over 50 on-campus and national events for students. • Provided peer to peer advice and guidance to students with personal and academic issues • Mediated in disputes between faculty and students, both individual and group cases • Successfully arranged RTÉ Radio 1 debate live from DCU for the candidates of the 2011 Irish Presidential election. • Frequently called upon to deliver speeches on ‘Student Empowerment’ at high profile events. • Represented DCU on relationship mission to Asia and networking conference to the United States. • Lead awareness campaigns around mental health, sexual health and postgraduate study. Show less
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National Youth Musical Theatre
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Ireland
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Producer
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2010 - 2011
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Tesco Mobile
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Brand Ambassador
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2009 - 2010
Tesco Mobile Ireland Sales Associate / Promoter 2009 - 2010 • Travelled nationwide to Tesco Extra stores. • Maintain up to date knowledge of all Tesco Mobile Ireland products, services, and underwriting practices and principles • Popularised the range of Tesco mobile products and services covering tariff structures, contracts and technical details • Engaging potential customers within stores to secure sales by persuading those with existing providers to switch network. • Communicate with third-party suppliers on customer's behalf to see porting process through to completion. • Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, information or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate sales manager • Exceeded sales target significantly, often achieving over 20 package sales/connections per day against a target of 3 • Returned quarterly as new staff in house sales trainer (and to motivate) Show less
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SoftCo
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Ireland
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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QA Engineer Intern
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2009 - 2009
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Croke Park
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Ireland
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Suite Host / Supervisor
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2007 - 2009
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Education
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2018 - 2018
UNSW
Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative Worlds, Emerging Technologies & Global Audiences -
2011 - 2012
Dublin City University
Digital Marketing, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia -
2007 - 2011
Dublin City University
Computer Applications & Information Systems, Computing -
Roscrea
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