Experience

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

• Ireland
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Arts Officer/Adminstrative Assistant

  • Jul 2019 - Jan 2023

  I worked with the Theatre Team and the Circus, Street Arts and Spectacle Team assisting in funding application queries and processes, acting as first point of contact in awards process that distributes €20 million to the Irish theatre and circus sectors. I've developed a deep understanding of the funding application process as well as the key features of a strong funding request after reviewing a high number of applications from institutions and groups across Ireland, I am responsible for funding application processing, tracking, and budgeting for over 1000 applicants per year within my teams, I have also gained experience utilising Microsoft Dynamics Customer Relationship Management system to manage applicant details and application process. Show less



Science Gallery Dublin

• Ireland
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Hire Assistant

  • Feb 2018 - Jul 2019

  As the Assistant to the Commercial and Visitor Experience Executive, I aided in managing venue hire and bookings as well as the associated payments, insurance checks, and scheduling. I respectfully liaised between guests, clients, and staff of Science Gallery while overseeing front ofhouse duties. I also handled opening and closing of the building, tenders, and donations.

• Interim Events Assistant

  • May 2018 - Oct 2018

  At Science Gallery, I assisted the Events Manager with researching, creating, planning, and running exhibition-related and partner events. Within my own role, I handled Community Events, where non-profits, charities, and amateur organisations could apply for assistance in hosting an event in the Science Gallery spaces. I started as the Interim Corporate Hire and Operations Assistant where I managed venue bookings of multiple gallery spaces for high profile clients. I liaised between guests, clients, and staff of the Science Gallery while overseeing front of house duties. I also handled opening and closing of the building, tenders, and donations. Show less



National Print Museum

• Ireland
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education Assistant (Work Placement)

  • Apr 2019 - May 2019

  During this eight week internship, my role was to assist the Education Officer in workshop programming, facilitation, and reporting. This included workshops taking place within the National Print Museum as well as outreach programmes taking place across the country. These workshops cover curriculum topics including History, English, Literature, Art, and Science. I also conducted my own research that coincided with my thesis topic for the MA Cultural Policy & Arts Management course at UCD. I audited the National Print Museum's tours and permanent exhibition to create and implement tools that the Museum can use to become more accessible and inclusive to visitors with Sensory Processing Difficulties. Key outputs included a sensory map of the main exhibition, a visual story for visitors to look at prior to arrival, and advice for tour guides to make museum tours sensory-friendly. Show less



Origin Gallery

• United Kingdom

• Arts Intern

  • Apr 2018 - May 2018

  During this month long internship, I managed multiple gallery spaces including the Origin Gallery and other satellite exhibitions while liaising with clients and assisting in art sales. I created new and revamped previous information regarding artists, pieces, and showcases and gained a new understanding of art gallery management and the needs of exhibiting artists. During this month long internship, I managed multiple gallery spaces including the Origin Gallery and other satellite exhibitions while liaising with clients and assisting in art sales. I created new and revamped previous information regarding artists, pieces, and showcases and gained a new understanding of art gallery management and the needs of exhibiting artists.



Santa Barbara Historical Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outreach Coordinator

  • Feb 2016 - Jan 2018

  Starting as the Visitor Services Coordinator and Store Manager, I handled scheduling and sales from 02/2016-09/2016. I was then promoted to Outreach Coordinator where I developed and improved the museum's Instagram account and new website. I coordinated outreach programs to local elementary and high schools, clubs, and organisations. During my time at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, I also work with events, tours, and collections which gave me invaluable experience in several museum positions. Show less

• Museum Archival Intern

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  During this five month internship, I assisted in artefact and costume preservation during a collections remediation project. I learned proper handling, storage, and cataloging techniques for historical artefacts. I also learned emergency handling and storage techniques in a situation when archives become compromised.



Regus Santa Barbara

• Community Assistant

  • May 2017 - Nov 2017

  As the CA for Regus, I assisted in office maintenance and front desk responsibilities. I also created and boosted social media outlets and revamped advertising materials and online presence As the CA for Regus, I assisted in office maintenance and front desk responsibilities. I also created and boosted social media outlets and revamped advertising materials and online presence



Tropicana Student Living

• United States
• Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Service Representative

  • Oct 2014 - Jul 2015

  As a CSR, I represented a private student housing company and gave guided tours of the residences. I encouraged many students to live there through a variety of media channels and communicated clearly and effectively over phone and by email. I also handled deposit and rent payments for residents. Here I learned valuable skills in customer service and problem solving. As a CSR, I represented a private student housing company and gave guided tours of the residences. I encouraged many students to live there through a variety of media channels and communicated clearly and effectively over phone and by email. I also handled deposit and rent payments for residents. Here I learned valuable skills in customer service and problem solving.