Darragh Collins
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Airbase
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United States
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Software Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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PR and Community Manager
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May 2022 - Present
New York, United States PR, Community, and Social Media Manager at Airbase | "Off the Ledger" Community Leader At Airbase, I oversee all internal and external communications, shaping the narrative of our leading procure-to-pay platform. My role ensures seamless navigation through complex financial operations with enterprise-grade precision and user-focused design. Key Responsibilities: - Integrated Communications: I direct comprehensive messaging strategies, aligning internal objectives with… Show more PR, Community, and Social Media Manager at Airbase | "Off the Ledger" Community Leader At Airbase, I oversee all internal and external communications, shaping the narrative of our leading procure-to-pay platform. My role ensures seamless navigation through complex financial operations with enterprise-grade precision and user-focused design. Key Responsibilities: - Integrated Communications: I direct comprehensive messaging strategies, aligning internal objectives with external engagement. - Industry Relations and Advocacy: I build relationships with industry analysts and oversee our presence in awards and speaking events, promoting Airbase's innovation and thought leadership. - Social Media Strategy: I manage our social media footprint, fostering brand engagement and leading industry dialogue. - Content Creation: I craft blog content that cements Airbase as a thought leader in spend management. - Community Management: I lead "Off the Ledger," a network of 5,000+ finance professionals, facilitating a collaborative no-sales space. Airbase Advantage: We provide mid-sized to large companies with a procure-to-pay solution that eliminates uncontrolled spend and fits seamlessly into existing systems. Our platform is designed for ease and adaptability, with no-code workflows for rapid adoption and operational impact. In my role, I amplify our core message: Airbase is not just a platform; it's a transformative experience that ensures compliance, smarter spending, and efficient financial operations. Let's connect to discuss how Airbase can streamline your spend management.
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PR Manager
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Jan 2021 - May 2022
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Airbase is an all-in-one spend management platform designed to deliver more control, visibility, and automation to today's finance teams. To date, Airbase has raised $90.8 million in venture capital investment. Combining spend approvals with virtual cards, physical cards, invoice management, and ACH & check payments into a single platform gives finance teams full control and visibility into expenses, and the ability to automate the reconciliation process. Responsible for the… Show more Airbase is an all-in-one spend management platform designed to deliver more control, visibility, and automation to today's finance teams. To date, Airbase has raised $90.8 million in venture capital investment. Combining spend approvals with virtual cards, physical cards, invoice management, and ACH & check payments into a single platform gives finance teams full control and visibility into expenses, and the ability to automate the reconciliation process. Responsible for the development of internal and external communications, blog writing, social media management, analyst relations and awards and speaker event opportunities.
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FleishmanHillard
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Public Relations Account Executive
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Jun 2018 - Feb 2021
County Dublin, Ireland Senior Account Executive with FleishmanHillard. One of the world’s largest communications agencies, bringing clients fresh thinking, strategic expertise and creative power for authentic, break-through communications. Operating across a premium portfolio of clients including Fitbit, Cadbury, SuperValu, GoFundMe, Skoda, Gillette, Herbal Essences, Roche, Teva, The Marker Hotel, Newstalk, and Bewley’s.
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Teneo
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Public Relations Account Executive
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Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
County Dublin, Ireland Account Executive with the multi award winning Teneo PSG Sports. Sports Marketing + PR. Operating with a dedicated team of full-time sponsorship professionals who specialise in developing and activating innovative and effective sponsorships for top Irish and global brands. Our advisors create partnerships between sponsors and rights holders. We develop creative sponsorship strategies and we implement best-in-class sponsorship campaigns. We offer a full suite of… Show more Account Executive with the multi award winning Teneo PSG Sports. Sports Marketing + PR. Operating with a dedicated team of full-time sponsorship professionals who specialise in developing and activating innovative and effective sponsorships for top Irish and global brands. Our advisors create partnerships between sponsors and rights holders. We develop creative sponsorship strategies and we implement best-in-class sponsorship campaigns. We offer a full suite of sponsorship services including: strategy, negotiation, procurement, activation, measurement, research and evaluation. The Sports team are experts in sports PR, event management, content generation, digital, media training and talent management. Show less
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DMC Communications
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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Public Relations Executive
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Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland Public relations executive @ DMC Communications. Strategic planning and day to day running of client accounts, with a focus on sport, education and culture for client, JP McManus. Responsible for: · Planning and executing comprehensive PR plans for the client. · Incorporating my strong understanding of social media, E-commerce and the digital landscape into campaigns · Creating comprehensive communications programmes · Devising media outreach strategies and marketing… Show more Public relations executive @ DMC Communications. Strategic planning and day to day running of client accounts, with a focus on sport, education and culture for client, JP McManus. Responsible for: · Planning and executing comprehensive PR plans for the client. · Incorporating my strong understanding of social media, E-commerce and the digital landscape into campaigns · Creating comprehensive communications programmes · Devising media outreach strategies and marketing tactics · Responsible for writing and issuing press releases and liaising with media outlets to secure coverage · Made use of my videography skills and shot/edited content for our campaigns Projects include: The J.P McManus Pro-Am Invitational, The International Rugby Experience, The All-Ireland Scholarship Awards and Team Limerick Clean Up. Show less
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JOE.ie
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Ireland
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Video Journalist/ Content Creator
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Aug 2016 - Jan 2017
County Dublin, Ireland Producer, writer, videographer, video editor, and presenter at Joe.ie. Created content for the highly successful and creative Maximum Media ranging from Music, Sport, Lifestyle and Culture. Operated with brands to create strong sponsored content and with colleagues for original, digitally driven material.
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UTV Media
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Journalist/Reporter
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2016
Dublin Interviewing, researching, writing, sub editing scripts, feature ideas, use of social media, camera operation, generating video packages and video editing. Worked in an extremely busy newsroom for two years and created two live broadcasts on a daily basis. I remained extremely informed on news, current affairs, politics, sport and culture. Harnessed the versatile skills of a modern day journalist, with shooting, editing, news writing, researching and extensive use of… Show more Interviewing, researching, writing, sub editing scripts, feature ideas, use of social media, camera operation, generating video packages and video editing. Worked in an extremely busy newsroom for two years and created two live broadcasts on a daily basis. I remained extremely informed on news, current affairs, politics, sport and culture. Harnessed the versatile skills of a modern day journalist, with shooting, editing, news writing, researching and extensive use of social media for news gathering. Show less
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Irish Independent
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Ireland
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Newspaper Publishing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Intern Video and Sports Reporter
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
Dublin Writing, field reporting, video reporting, researching.
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Education
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University College Cork
Bachelor's degree, English Literature (British and Commonwealth) and Irish -
Technological University Dublin
Master's degree, Journalism -
Dublin Business School
Diploma, Digital Marketing and Strategy -
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