Experience

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  Ifac Ireland

  • Food and Agribusiness Executive

    • Jun 2023 - Apr 2024

    Business advisory role with a top 10 professional services provider in Ireland specialising in the Agrifood sector. Key projects/ activities:- BCorp team lead and project manager - Client project management - Market research, data analysis, reporting- Marketing - review and advisory (B2B and B2C)- Export market development - Strategy development - Business development, lead generation, preparation and delivery of pitches- Client relationship management

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  Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board

  • Dairy Executive

    • Jun 2021 - Jun 2023

    An international role with the Irish Food Board, the semi-state agency responsible for the global marketing of all Irish food products (export value over €16bn). This role focused on delivering value to Irish dairy exporters by supporting them in growing their businesses at home and abroad. Key projects/ responsibilities- Client relationship management- B2B and B2C marketing domestically and overseas including development of activations - always on (website), pulses (newsletters), and strategic peaks (in-person events and campaigns) from ideation to execution- Planning and execution of trade shows and missions in overseas markets including the UAE, North Africa, China and Europe. - Event management - leading teams of up to 10 people to deliver high profile events - Development of marketing collateral to support activations

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  Aldi Ireland

  • In-store Lead - ‘Special Buys’

    • May 2020 - Jun 2021

    Full time role in retail post undergrad studies during COVID. Led the special buy team at store level. Selected for deputy manager talent pool.Key responsibilities:- Merchandise planning - Team lead

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  Tipperary Cooperative

  • Quality Control Lab Technician

    • Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

    Lab based role in an international company. Joined the co-op on college placement and was one of 3 students kept on post work experience.Key tasks:- aseptic sampling- lab testing - supporting lab manager with rostering- team lead in the absence of lab supervisor (holidays, sick, etc)

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  Derrykearne Foods

  • Roscrea, Tipperary, Ireland

  • Sales And Marketing Assistant

    • Jul 2013 - Mar 2020
    • Roscrea, Tipperary, Ireland

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  The Whiskey Still, Dromineer

  • Commis Chef

    • Jun 2017 - Dec 2018

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  Centra

  • Deli Assistant

    • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

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  Gala Retail Services

  • Roscrea, Tipperary, Ireland

  • Deli Assistant

    • Sep 2015 - Dec 2016
    • Roscrea, Tipperary, Ireland

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  Daly’s Jewellery

  • Galway, Ireland

  • Retail Sales Assistant

    • Jun 2015 - Sep 2015
    • Galway, Ireland

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  The Racket Hall House Hotel

  • Roscrea, Tipperary, Ireland

  • Food and Beverage Server

    • Jun 2014 - Dec 2014
    • Roscrea, Tipperary, Ireland