Experience

Walton Institute

• Ireland
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Walton Marketing Manager

  • Feb 2018 - Present



The Noel Group

• Ireland
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Recruitment Consultant

  • Apr 2016 - Dec 2017



Kilkenny Design Centre

• Ireland
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • Sep 2014 - Apr 2016

  • Converting leads into sales and generating new business for daytime & evening restaurant • Negotiate contracts with trade and corporate clients for both dining and retail opportunities • Build and maintain relationships within the local area, nationally and internationally • Develop and maintain sales and marketing plan • Book, develop and proof print and radio ad campaigns • General office administration • Manage e-commerce and website maintenance • Manage all social media pages • Represent the company at external trade fairs, meetings, events both in Ireland and UK • Liaise with Retail and Restaurant Management on rosters and other administration requirements • Conduct site inspections • Build and maintain databases for current and potential clients • Ensure payment is received and correctly invoiced for all corporate and outside catering functions • Liaise and build relationships with festival organisers to maximise revenue from extra footfall • Work closely with Managing Director on daily duties Show less



The Flynn Hotel Collection

• Ireland
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Sales & Marketing Coodinator

  • Dec 2013 - Sep 2014

  • Maintaining databases for all Corporate Accounts and Special Events. • Manage Group paperwork, databases and report acquisition such as monthly S&M spend & forecasted revenue. • Sending out all corporate contracts. • Co-ordinating mail shots, e-zines, invitations for corporate events etc. • Conduct site visits for potential clients • Consult with Reservation Manager and Online Marketing Agency on a weekly basis regarding CPC, SEO and Google adverts. • Researching new business and maintaining existing business for all hotels in the group via Telesales, setting up and attending sales calls with the Sales Director. • Analyses of accounts and company production summary on a monthly and quarterly basis. • Development of potential within the role to visit smaller volume producing accounts and to attend breakfast seminars or locally organised events. • Attendance at national events and such as Holiday World Show, Belfast and Bride of the Year. • Putting in place marketing schedules, designing and placing advertisements. • Managing all Social Media sites (5 Facebook, 5 Twitter & LinkedIn) • All of the above relates to all hotels in the group. Show less



Faithlegg

• Ireland
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Administrator / Executive

  • Jul 2012 - Dec 2013

  •Managing all social media for the hotel, golf club, spa & holiday homes including Facebook, Twitter & Tripadvisor •Responsible for maximising the sales potential and achieving revenue budgets of the hotel through business development in the following markets – Weddings / Special Events / Local & National Corporates / Meeting & incentive / Leisure and golf. •Involved in a national Media campaign including Television •Developing local and national data bases for mailing and sales calls to Bridge associations / Active retirement / Meeting & Incentive / Corporate / Golf •Supporting the Events Co-ordinator in all daily activities •Developing, implementing and evaluating Sales & Marketing plans and strategies •Sourcing advertising opportunities and placing adverts on the radio and in the press - local, regional, national and specialist publications •Creating briefs for direct and online campaigns and provide direction on copy and creative to an external design agency •Arranging for the effective distribution of marketing materials •Co-ordinate all e-zines / text messages on each key marketing campaign, liaise with all print and radio contacts directly on each campaign •On-going development and improvement on the procedures for campaign executions •Conduct Sales calls and Site inspections •Converting leads into Sales and generating new business •Liaising and networking at every opportunity and constantly upholding the reputation of Faithlegg House Hotel •Assisting in photo shoots •Monitoring competitor activity •Managing the newly designed hotel website and responsible for keeping all content up to date and current •Representing the hotel at Sales Meetings, Corporate functions, Trade promotions and other events as required. •Plan and execute the communications plan on a weekly basis liaising with S&M Manager, GM and Reservation manager •Consult with Reservation Manager and Online Marketing Agency on a weekly basis regarding CPC & Google adverts. Show less



The Tower Hotel & Leisure Centre, Waterford

• Ireland
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bar person/Waitress/Reception

  • Apr 2008 - Jul 2012

  • Working in a busy three star city centre hotel striving to deliver impeccable service with an emphasis on building and maintaining excellent customer relations. • Promoting the key elements of services through continuously improving menus and focusing on maintaining a positive customer experience for all. • Working as a member of a large team within four bars, involving communication with all departments on a constant basis to maintain an effective and co-ordinated service. • Assisting Bar Manager with preparation for all functions with maximum capacity of 500 guests. • Cleaning and stock control for both food and beverage services • Training new team members in established procedures with a focus on promoting new initiatives and ideas. • College Placement in third year of undergraduate studies involved one day a week for six months unpaid in Conference & Events and Sales & Marketing which presented the opportunity to get involved with Marketing for FBD Hotels & Resorts Show less