Director (NI)

• Jan 2021 - Present

The Boys’ Brigade (BB) in Northern Ireland is a voluntary Christian youth organisation for children and young people aged 4 – 18 years that works in partnership with nine main church denominations in NI. We have over 260 BB groups in NI with around 11,500 members aged 4 – 18.BB is open and inclusive to all children and young people, of all faiths and none. Members do not need to have any prior involvement with the BB Company or the partner church. We have almost 2,500 volunteer leaders and deliver a varied programme including Bible teaching, sport, drama, craft, outdoor pursuits, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, community service and young leadership training. The ‘Advancement of Christ’s Kingdom’ is central to the work of The Boys’ Brigade in NI. A balanced programme is based on six key elements to give members the opportunity to learn grow and discover in a safe place: Get Learning, Get Adventurous, Get Involved, Get into the Bible, Get Active, Get Creative. I have the privilege of leading the staff team in Northern Ireland.

Board Member

• Aug 2020 - Aug 2022

I was pleased to serve on the Board of The Genesis Network, which is a movement of business people, professionals and marketplace leaders seeking to wholeheartedly live their life with Christ as their Lord. I was pleased to serve on the Board of The Genesis Network, which is a movement of business people, professionals and marketplace leaders seeking to wholeheartedly live their life with Christ as their Lord.

Co-Chair of Board

• Sep 2019 - Aug 2022

Business Beats Cancer Belfast is a group of committed business leaders from a range of professions, focused on raising vital funds for Cancer Research UK. The Business Beats Cancer Belfast Board is one of a growing network of boards across the UK and is the first in Northern Ireland.All funds raised are used by Cancer Research UK to fund research in Northern Ireland.I had the pleasure of being Co-Chair of the Board, working with an amazing group of professionals to raise over £80k to help beat cancer.

Commercial Director

• Aug 2019 - Oct 2020

As part of the leadership team my role was to manage the staff and associate team and deliver services to clients in a range of areas. These areas included:• Marketing and Communications • Business Improvement and Strategy • Business Development • Income generation and funding • Training As part of the leadership team my role was to manage the staff and associate team and deliver services to clients in a range of areas. These areas included:• Marketing and Communications • Business Improvement and Strategy • Business Development • Income generation and funding • Training

Trustee

• Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

Chief Operations Officer

• Nov 2017 - Jul 2019

Crown Jesus Ministries is a charity which runs evangelistic programmes in schools and churches throughout Ireland.As part of the Senior Management Team I had a leadership role with specific responsibility for Operations, Finance and HR.In particular, my role included:• Income generation and management of finance• Business Development and profile raising including marketing, engagement with donors, Trusts, other agencies, church leaders etc• Supporting the other members of the Senior Management team in strategy, general management and securing new projects• Responsibility for governance, finance and office management procedures for the organisation in NI and RoI• HR including staff training, development, appraisals and mentoring

Head of Business Development (NI)

• Aug 2014 - Oct 2017

As the UK’s longest-running organisation for professional leaders, IoD are dedicated to supporting its members, encouraging entrepreneurial activity and promoting responsible business practice for the benefit of the business community and society as a whole.I was responsible for membership growth in NI through recruitment and retention initiatives, servicing members’ needs and securing sponsorship. I also supported the team to deliver a comprehensive events and professional development programme.

Business Development and Marketing Manager NI

• Dec 2005 - Aug 2014

Pinsent Masons merged with McGrigors (formerly L'Estrange & Brett) in May 2012. My role through both mergers included the rebranding of the firm in NI and the ongoing development and execution of a marketing strategy in NI which raised the profile of the firm. Pinsent Masons merged with McGrigors (formerly L'Estrange & Brett) in May 2012. My role through both mergers included the rebranding of the firm in NI and the ongoing development and execution of a marketing strategy in NI which raised the profile of the firm.

Marketing Manager

• Apr 2001 - Dec 2005

Training and Development Officer

• Dec 1999 - Mar 2001

Marketing Manager

• May 1996 - Nov 1999