Experience

Independent Contractor - various media outlets

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Broadcaster

  • Aug 2001 - Present

  Dublin I am the long-running host of the National Lottery's Telly Bingo programme on RTÉ1 television, Ireland's most popular TV channel. The programme, which is studio-based with a live-interview segment, airs nationwide three times weekly on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons with late night repeats. I have hosted the show since 2001. I am also a weekly contributor to the The Moncreiff Show on Newstalk Radio with the So You Think You're An Adult? segment, which is one of the most popular… Show more I am the long-running host of the National Lottery's Telly Bingo programme on RTÉ1 television, Ireland's most popular TV channel. The programme, which is studio-based with a live-interview segment, airs nationwide three times weekly on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons with late night repeats. I have hosted the show since 2001. I am also a weekly contributor to the The Moncreiff Show on Newstalk Radio with the So You Think You're An Adult? segment, which is one of the most popular on the show. Show less



Freelance

• Multimedia Producer and Consultant

  • May 2006 - Present

  Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland I design, produce and edit multimedia content for use in print, on stage and on screens. I consult in event design and planning. I create animations, develop apps, record and mix audio, shoot and edit photos & video, and design graphic content.



Shirley Temple Bar

• Entertainment Providers

• Performer

  • Feb 1997 - Present

  Dublin Shirley Temple Bar is a character created for the Alternative Miss Ireland in 1997. Shirley was crowned winner - and commenced a career on stage, television and radio. Most famous as the host of Bingo in The George and on the National Lottery's Telly Bingo, Shirley has also had bylines in national newspapers and magazines. I write, design and create all content for Shirley Temple Bar, including the design and production of video, audio and promotional material.



The George

• Show Producer

  • Jun 1997 - Present

  Dublin I produce, host and perform at "Bingo with Shirley Temple Bar", one of Ireland's longest running live show events, entertaining audiences every Sunday for over 1,000 weeks. I book and schedule the performers, structure the running orders and decide the content of shows, including writing, recording and producing material. Additionally, I design/create all promotional material, videos and posters. I also wrote and maintain the bespoke onsite Bingo game application.



Gaze International LGBT Film Festival

• Board Of Directors

  • Sep 2012 - Jan 2017

  Dublin



Institute for International Research (IIR)

• Producer

  • Oct 1995 - Sep 1996

  London, United Kingdom Researched and produced content for commercial conferences and events for business leaders on a wide range of management topics.



ITV

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Account Executive

  • Jun 1992 - Nov 1995

  London, United Kingdom Airtime sales; liaison with media buyers; station management (traffic/airtime optimisation/ratings prediction).



Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation

• Canada
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Mar 1989 - Oct 1991

  Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Implementation of marketing campaigns; training and development of account holders and retailers; report preparation; training course development.