Experience

The RDS

• Ireland
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Science and Technology Programme Manager

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Dublin, Ireland To deliver the RDS Science & Technology Programme, including ESB Science Blast and RDS STEM Learning - from strategic development and implementation to progress monitoring and performance evaluation.



Oncomark

• Ireland
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Scientific Project Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Oct 2018

  UCD The role was varied with the primary responsibility being the management and administration of several EU funded multi-partner pan European collaborative research projects in the areas of breast cancer and melanoma. Tasks in this role were wide-ranging and included grant management, grant preparation, marketing and communications, clinical affairs, IP management, people management and event organisation.



Dublin City University

• Ireland
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Athena SWAN Project Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Dec 2016

  DCU Athena SWAN is an international gender equality initiative that aims to advance the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment in higher education and research. My role as project manager was to develop and manage this project in DCU through the delivery of an extensive application and creative and innovative action plan.



Science Foundation Ireland

• Ireland
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Strategy and Policy Officer

  • Jan 2014 - Oct 2015

  Wilton Place, Dublin The strategy and policy team is responsible for strategic planning and analysis, researching and advising on policy and evaluating issues and ensuring that SFI is achieving its goals and objectives in the most effective way.



Irish Separation Science Cluster, Dublin City University

• Postdoctoral Researcher

  • May 2013 - Dec 2013

  Dublin I was a member of the multidisciplinary research group Irish Separation Science Cluster (ISSC). I also worked closely with the Polymer Research Group (DCU). This project involved the discovery and production of novel bioligands for glycoprotein analysis and their immobilisation on a variety of stationary phases. The project employed skills from a variety of fields including biochemistry, molecular biology and microbiology. Other activities: • Design and delivery of a final year… Show more I was a member of the multidisciplinary research group Irish Separation Science Cluster (ISSC). I also worked closely with the Polymer Research Group (DCU). This project involved the discovery and production of novel bioligands for glycoprotein analysis and their immobilisation on a variety of stationary phases. The project employed skills from a variety of fields including biochemistry, molecular biology and microbiology. Other activities: • Design and delivery of a final year module of lectures based around the topic of Protein Biotechnology • Responsibility as a Senior Demonstrator for the delivery of a laboratory module “Protein expression, purification and analysis” • Key management role in the design and supervision of Masters’, Postgraduate and final year students’ research projects • Dissemination of research through presentations at international conferences and the publication of scientific work in a refereed research article in the scientific journal Macromolecular Bioscience Show less



SlidePath

• Software Development

• Customer Relations

  • Mar 2008 - Sep 2008

  Dublin • Specialist for the product “Distiller” which is a novel information management database with uses in Clinical data management and Lifesciences data management • Stakeholder engagement • Ensuring client satisfaction by acting as a point of contact for all new clients during the implementation of the new software • Managing client relationships to build a reputation for excellent service and generate repeat business • Handling client issues throughout the implementation life cycle… Show more • Specialist for the product “Distiller” which is a novel information management database with uses in Clinical data management and Lifesciences data management • Stakeholder engagement • Ensuring client satisfaction by acting as a point of contact for all new clients during the implementation of the new software • Managing client relationships to build a reputation for excellent service and generate repeat business • Handling client issues throughout the implementation life cycle in a timely and accurate fashion • Managed the implementation of Distiller as an information management tool for Cerviva, the Irish Cervical Screening Research Consortium • Responsible for demonstrations and presentations of the software to prospective clients Show less



Wicklow County Council Environmental Laboratory

• Laboratory Technician

  • May 2007 - Sep 2007

  Wicklow The purpose of this job was the routine monitoring of private and public water supplies. This involved active sampling from various sources including streams, rivers and water treatment plants. I was responsible for the analysis carried out on each sample including BOD, COD, hardness, alkalinity, suspended solids content and nutrient content. Analysis and management of the data obtained was required.