Experience

Dublin Business School

• Ireland
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Academic Director

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  The Academic Director provides academic leadership to faculty and to programme teams in the development and delivery of high-quality, progressive, learner-centred education. The Academic Director role is focused around governance of discipline area programmes, programme development, review, and retention for discipline area, and also programme innovation, employer engagement and foster business opportunity in discipline area. In this role I have managed the development and rollout of programmes from undergraduate to masters level programmes in the fields of Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Information System and Cybersecurity, among other computing specialisations. I have also been fortunate to work on multiple research projects and funding proposals, as well as transnational validations and partnerships. Most recently I have led the development of academic support in computing for learners across the institute with particular focus on Programming, Mathematics and Statistics in partnership with the Academic Information Resource Centre. Show less



National Forum T&L

• Ireland
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Forum Research Ethics Audit Committee Member

  • Jun 2019 - Nov 2022

  The National Forum Research Ethics Audit Committee (REAC) is responsible for undertaking periodic audit activities to ensure that the National Forum’s processes for ethics review and approval are robust and fit for purpose. In the event of any complaints arising in relation to the National Forum’s research activities, this committee will investigate such claims. In line with the Research Ethics Committee of the National Forum, the scope of the activities of the Research Ethics Audit Committee includes: research to be undertaken by the National Forum, research commissioned of a third party by the National Forum and research conducted by the National Forum in partnership with higher education institutions. Show less



Griffith College Dublin

• Ireland
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Lecturer

  • Sep 2017 - Apr 2019

  BA in Animation Module - Visual Culture & Theory Certificate in Music Production for Games Module - Games Development BA in Animation Module - Visual Culture & Theory Certificate in Music Production for Games Module - Games Development



Pulse College

• Ireland
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Programmes for Games and Animation

  • May 2015 - Apr 2019

  I am the Programme Director for all Animation and Game Development programmes in Dublin and Galway campuses. Responsibilities for include: - Validation of new Programmes within Irish and International Frameworks - QAE Process management and documentation - Exam-board preparations and management - Faculty strategic management and budgetary planning - Course and Student Administration - Cohort logistical management - Lecturer support and management - Networking and event planning - Forming and leading academic partnerships with fellow colleges including Griffith College Dublin (GCD) and Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT). Modules Taught: - Game Development - Animation History & Theory - 2D animation Skills - Game Design and Analysis - Game History & Psychology - Project Management - User Experience - User Interface - User Research - Sequential Art Production - Final Year Project Supervision Developing assignments and grading systems assuring quality throughout for external reviews, Implementation of new procedures and policies within the department Production of tangible portfolio work is core to the ethos of the faculty. As such I have added a managed Incubation Unit supporting multiple small business start-ups in Games and Animation sectors. Liaising and supporting of external events including: - Global Game Jam (Host of major Dublin Site for 3 years) - Dublin City Comic Con (Manage Indie Game Developers areas and Guests and Game Showcase areas) - IDig Game and Music Festival (Game Jam Competition winners) - SMedia Awards (Short Listed for Animation Awards) Hosting External Guests at the college - John Romero and Brenda Romero of Romero Games - Dan Spencer and Alex Sherwood of Giant Animation - Terry Kenny founder of Variable State & one of the minds behind new game 'Virginia' Show less



Lightning Strike Comics / McAuley Consulting

• Ireland

• Freelance Writer

  • 2016 - Dec 2018

  Working as editor and contributing writer for intellectual properties, including: - The Phantom Strikes (monthly) Writer of book 1 and 4, with art by Alex Saviuk Editor on books 2 and 3 - Highlander 2018 Commemorative Edition Editor - Lighting Strike Presents, Vol10 Editor - The Phantom 80th anniversary (Anthology Series) Writer Won International Phantom cover of the year (cover by Basil Lim) - The Phantom: Scarlet Sapphire Editor Written by… Stephen Mooney Illustrated by… Robert Carey Coloured by… Tríona Farrell Lettered by… Rob Jones Show less



Dorset College Dublin

• Ireland
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lecturer - Computing & Multimedia / Business / Game Analysis Design / Animation

  • Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

  A professional lecturer who specialises in technology and its applications. I deliver classes at a third level educational environment meeting both QQI and College quality standards. I teach on a broad range of technology from its history and architecture, to game and application development uses. I am skilled and professionally experienced in a variety of applications and methods to support this. These applications include MASM, OOP Programming, Blender, Unity, All Adobe packages (Photoshop, Soundboard, Illustrator), Final Cut Pro & Logic Pro. I also have experience with hardware such as, computer & networking components, graphics tablets, sound recording and mics, video camera usage & lighting techniques. Lecturing for QQI courses including: • Bachelor of Science in Computing & Multimedia • Bachelor of Business • Game Analysis Design • 3D Modelling & Animation • Animation Level 5 Single Modules taught include: • Computer Architecture & Systems, • Operating Systems, • Graphics & Animation, • Advanced Graphics & Animation, • Audio & Video Production, • E-Business & Digital Marketing Strategy, • Computer Aided Design, • Information Technology Management, • Web & Multimedia Technologies • e-Business & Digital Marketing Strategy • Project Supervision for final year students Course information available from: https://www.dorset-college.ie/ Show less



Riverty

• Germany
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Training Specialist - Technical Skills, Product Quality, Policy

  • Jun 2012 - Nov 2014

  Training specialist for 8 diverse client areas specializing in Content Review and Technical Training. Working closely with policy and legal teams. Key Achievements: • I have helped support business growth but facilitating smooth client transitions. • Responsible for creating full modular training plans to facilitate multiple clients at the same time. • I provide training solutions and deliver classes for both technical skills and people skills. • I have developed training for multiple with focus on new business and growth • I have experience in Adwords and online advertising campaigns Show less



International Financial Data Services (IFDS)

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Quality Assurance Manager

  • Nov 2011 - Apr 2012

  I worked at IFDS designing a Quality Management System appropriate to the needs of IFDS. I was creating a Total Quality Management structure to be implemented across the business. Key Achievements: • Preparing and completing the Annual survey of Liabilities audit for the Central Bank. • Developing a balanced scorecard approach to reporting. I worked at IFDS designing a Quality Management System appropriate to the needs of IFDS. I was creating a Total Quality Management structure to be implemented across the business. Key Achievements: • Preparing and completing the Annual survey of Liabilities audit for the Central Bank. • Developing a balanced scorecard approach to reporting.



Cpl Integrated Services

• Ireland
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Training & Quality Lead / Training Specialist

  • Oct 2006 - Nov 2011

  I developed through various roles in CPL. I began a technical support agent where I excelled and was given an opportunity to develop as a Training Specialist. In 2009 I developed to a T&Q management role working on the employee development lifecycle. Key Achievements: • Developed and implemented a Moodle (Scorn) online training and learning content management system tailored to the business needs networked across all sites. • Was part of the project team who successfully helped the company obtain Level 2 EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management) recognised for excellence award. • Developed a Team Leader and Management development structure and training, which developed to succession development plan for the business Show less



GameStop Limited

• Assistant Manager

  • Jul 2006 - Oct 2006

  Achievements Managed the day to day running of one of the flagship stores including POS and people management. Achievements Managed the day to day running of one of the flagship stores including POS and people management.



The 3rd Place Comics

• Temple Bar, Dublin

• Store Manager

  • Aug 2002 - Aug 2006

  Achievements Managed the day to day running of one of the flagship stores including POS and people management. Represented the company at various trade conventions both at home and abroad. Achievements Managed the day to day running of one of the flagship stores including POS and people management. Represented the company at various trade conventions both at home and abroad.