Events Manager

• Feb 2020 - Present

Events and Marketing Manager

• Nov 2018 - Feb 2020

Events Manager

• Jul 2018 - Sep 2018

Planning and delivery of The Voluntary Sector and Volunteering Research Conference 2018

Events and Marketing Manager- FTC

• Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

My role was a wide-ranging one to deliver the organisation’s major events and Awards programmes, to manage internal and external stakeholder and supplier relationships, budget setting and monitoring, securing sponsorship and maintaining excellent sponsor relations, planning and implementing marketing programmes using Constant Contact and social media platforms, engaging and managing speakers and providing support for judging panels, negotiating and planning of all event logistics and on-the-day management.

Public Engagement Manager - interim

• Jul 2016 - Sep 2016

In this interim role I managed the launch of 2016 round of the prestigious RAEng Ingenious public engagement awards and coordinated current awardee projects to completion, within deadlines and budget.I devised a direct and digital channel marketing plan to maximise the number of applications received from engineers and public engagement specialists.I administered the RAEng grants management system to ensure smooth communications andorganised the RAEng exhibition stand at New Scientist Live September 2016.

Qualifications Manager

• Sep 2015 - Apr 2016

I was responsible for the delivery of the IDM’s professional marketing qualifications programme including scheduling, tutor engagement, budget responsibility, database management, accreditation and the assessment process.

Events Manager

• Mar 2013 - Jun 2015

Developed and delivered the Chamber’s business events schedule of over 40 events per annum, from Dinners and Awards ceremonies to sector-led conferences and seminars, business workshops, training and networking.

Self-employed

• Apr 2010 - Feb 2013

I started my own business from kitchen table idea to a supermarket approved product.Completed Donegal Enterprise Council “Starting a Food Business” and FAS level 2 Food Safety/HACCP coursesCollaborated with branding agency to create a strong visual brand and identity incorporating packaging design, website, Facebook and Twitter accountsDeveloped range of products to present to supermarketsManaged all sales, distribution, accounts, VAT, H&S, production

Office Manager

• Nov 2004 - Nov 2009

I managed the office for this SME, includingsales and purchasing records,VAT and Intrastat returns,PAYE administration andmarketing: writing text for advertising and signage, sourcing marketing collateral and coordinating with printers for brochures/flyers etc.

Marketing Manager

• Nov 2004 - Oct 2007

I worked closely with hotel owners to design and implement a marketing strategy to increase room revenue and wedding business includingpreparation of all marketing material and advertising,organised the hotel’s annual wedding fair to include the full range of wedding service suppliers and promotion to ensure good attendance

Sales and Marketing Manager

• Oct 2001 - Nov 2004

This was a strategic marketing role for both the Inishowen Gateway and its sister hotel, Lake of Shadows, includingplanning activity-based getaway breaks eg Santa’s Island/Murder Mystery/ walking/ bird-watching and New Year, to include detailed itinerariesdeveloping collaborative relationships with local activity supplierstargetting coach tour business through a structured sales campaign including regular attendance of the Failte Ireland Travel trade/buyer workshops plus follow up face to face visits and phone callsdirect mail campaigns to past guests and enquiries