Operations Manager

• Jul 2021 - Present

Production Coordinator

• Oct 2019 - Jul 2021

Brand Manager and Office Manager

• Feb 2018 - Oct 2019

- Creating and managing local programs, point of sale and market activations.- Planned and executed a series of Launch events for one of Irelands newest and most exciting new Whiskey Distillery's- Lead redevelopment of Global brand asset catalogue through a series of demand/need lead conversations to create an easier and more user-friendly experience for both employee and supplier.- Implemented a streamlined induction program encompassing total company/brand knowledge, EPOS systems and ERP user guide.- Superuser challenged with testing a new ERP system - Budget management for multiple brands- 2 Office moves - 6 person office to a 12 and 12 to a 30 person office.- Set up of Irish companies Warehouse and Logistics centre in Dublin to manage all inventory and assets for 2 separate companies within the business. Ongoing management of costs and stock accuracy.- Continuous improvement projects focusing on efficiency and waste removal.- Lead small but critical functions of setup for the visitor centre and whiskey distillery built in Dublin City including EPOS setup and training, Online Ticketing System, Setup of an online shop, Stock receipt and physical shop organisation, Phone installations, Safety procedures, Installation of Fire/Gas alarms, - Managing year-end processes FY2018 & FY2019 signing off costs and accounts to be accrued in year for Building works and brand team activities.- External Agency Management and Briefings.- Packaging creation form concept to print material and finish (Press Pass)- Brand concept and strategy workshops - Brand world development- Project lead on creation of new SKUs and Category creating products to be released in 2020 (from concept to final bottling and in between)- Product innovation and concept workshops leading to new Brand and extensions to core ranges spanning multiple markets- Proven driver of logistics, critical path and procurement of Glass,Labels,closures,tampers for multiple projects spanning 2 years

Assistant Brand Manager- Bacardi-Martini portfolio

• Jun 2017 - Jan 2018

-Event planning and management across the Bacardi-Martini portfolio of brands. Portfolio includes Bacardi, Martini, St Germaine, Grey Goose, , Bombay sapphire and Eristoff. -Account management of a large portfolio covering the Republic of Ireland. -Identifying, developing and implementation of Bacardi-Martini On trade BTL activity. Activating brand focused opportunities in then on trade and off trade -Displays, visibility and tasting events. -Designing POS and various artwork pieces based on Brand BVI Guidelines as well as from scratch -Working within a team environment to ensure all brands are promoted evenly and in line with Global expectations -Time Management and planning of large scale events such as Longitude, Electric Picnic and Bacardi Legacy competition -Instructing, leading and working with various digital and other agencies in creation of a common goal

Event Team Leader

• Sep 2014 - Jun 2017

Worked directly as part of a promotions team for large clients such as Coke, Diageo and Unilever. -Acted as team leader on various activations and campaigns. This involved coordinating the team working on the events, liaising with the project manager and reporting before and after each activation. -Communicating effectively with production team to ensure event was set up accordingly, ran smoothly and goals were executed. -Maintaining client relationships is a vital element of the brand ambassador role and therefore it is important to ensure client’s expectations are exceeded. -Enhanced the consumer experience as a team member by providing the friendliest and best brand awareness campaign possible -Tasked with assigning staff roles and maintaining high quality standards of the brand in order to provide a positive customer experience -Responsible for organising and setup of events and maintained high standards during events across the country as well as abroad -Further developed basic skills such as consumer and client communication as well as problem solving -Facilitated in safe transport of valuable and fragile branded goods and equipment for events and activation's

Sales Assistant

• May 2014 - Sep 2014

It was on this J1 Visa in Rhode Island where I fell in love with sales and marketing. It was a great journey with an even greater story to start my career. -Answered customer questions regarding merchandise and pricing. -Organised merchandise racks by brand, style and colour. -Created visual marketing and styled window displays. -Assembled promotional displays, including pop up and cardboard displays. -Completed stock orders and managed inventory levels. -Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support the business. -Partnered with sales representatives and managers to coordinate delivery and merchandising schedule. -Loaded and unloaded merchandise using a ladder and hand pallet truck. -Educated employees on new merchandise during seasonal workshops. -Raised brand awareness through consistent marketing efforts and in store product launches. -Planned and organised seminars, meetings, parties and retreats including a company wide summer party for over 1000 people

Junior Accounts Assistant

• Sep 2013 - May 2014

As a junior accounts assistant I was responsible for processing and managing the flow of transactions and invoices within the accounts department on a daily basis and dealing with supplier queries, reviewing statements and any other ad hoc jobs.

Summer Internship

• May 2013 - Aug 2013

As an intern i had various dealings within Merrion Fleet, From account management and customer service to reception cover and implementing new filing systems.