Experience

Irish Blood Transfusion Service

• Ireland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Donor Services Manager

  • May 2017 - Present



MGE Communications

• Cork, Ireland

• Communications and Business Development Consultant

  • Oct 2014 - Present

  Led all digital marketing and created media strategy for launch of an educational tech company. Co-authored and edited website content. Co-edited and produced top selling cookbook, and created funding partnerships for a growing lifestyle website. Developed business proposals for companies regarding corporate sponsorship and advertising. Identified and researched potential clients to pitched with strategic aims to maximise their exposure and solidify their branding. Led all digital marketing and created media strategy for launch of an educational tech company. Co-authored and edited website content. Co-edited and produced top selling cookbook, and created funding partnerships for a growing lifestyle website. Developed business proposals for companies regarding corporate sponsorship and advertising. Identified and researched potential clients to pitched with strategic aims to maximise their exposure and solidify their branding.



Tabor Group (Ireland)

• Ireland
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications and Marketing Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Dec 2016

  Led all marketing and communications strategies for addictions based non profit. Authored and produced annual review. Collaborated with web company to re-design website and created all new content. Generated press releases and advertising spots on various addiction related news. Managed ad campaign in national newspaper. Increased awareness of new branding. Led all marketing and communications strategies for addictions based non profit. Authored and produced annual review. Collaborated with web company to re-design website and created all new content. Generated press releases and advertising spots on various addiction related news. Managed ad campaign in national newspaper. Increased awareness of new branding.



Simon Communities of Ireland

• Dublin, Ireland

• National Fundraising Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2014

  Responsible for managing Simon Communities of Ireland's voluntary income from individual supporters and corporations. Managed all national partnerships and campaigns, fundraising events and initiatives while liaising with all eight local Simon communities. Researched new income streams, engaged and developed key relationships with donors. Identified and applied for funding from national and international grants. Maintained existing corporate relationships and developed new partnerships. Created CSR strategies with new corporate partners. Presented to senior management teams and company employees with regard to issues on homelessness and funding for Simon. Engaged with and mobilised over 2,000 volunteers for fundraising activities. Show less



RNLI

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Fundraising Manager

  • Oct 2008 - Dec 2011

  Community Fundraising Manager created and drove fundraising initiatives for the eastern region of Ireland and liaised with local fundraising branches. Delivered yearly budget, created prospective pipeline and implemented risk mitigation for each local branch to achieve yearly financial target of 300K. Recruited, trained, supervised and rewarded a network of 150+ volunteers. Identified and delivered prospective corporate partnerships, legacy or high level donors. Community Fundraising Manager created and drove fundraising initiatives for the eastern region of Ireland and liaised with local fundraising branches. Delivered yearly budget, created prospective pipeline and implemented risk mitigation for each local branch to achieve yearly financial target of 300K. Recruited, trained, supervised and rewarded a network of 150+ volunteers. Identified and delivered prospective corporate partnerships, legacy or high level donors.



Consultant

• Ireland

• Restaurant Developer and Trainer

  • 2004 - Aug 2008

  Established strong and positive relationships with restaurant owners, vendors, clients and staff to successfully oversee opening and management of seven restaurants/cafes. Trained staff at over 40 locations across Ireland. Managed restaurant with capacity of 900 covers, monitored inventory and ordered stock for bars, cafes and kitchens, and supervised 25 employees. Established strong and positive relationships with restaurant owners, vendors, clients and staff to successfully oversee opening and management of seven restaurants/cafes. Trained staff at over 40 locations across Ireland. Managed restaurant with capacity of 900 covers, monitored inventory and ordered stock for bars, cafes and kitchens, and supervised 25 employees.



Burrenbeo

• Galway

• Communications and Development Manager

  • 2005 - 2006

  Organised EcoBeo, an environmental education awareness program, for local schools receiving both local and national print coverage. Promoted and facilitated various lecture series on sustainable development. Established and maintained Burrenbeo Business Network which supports local business and tourism within the Burren region of Ireland. Authored and compiled submissions for monthly newsletter and updated website at time receiving three million hits and 150,000 visits per year. Secured sponsorship, local and government grants. Show less



Bold Art Gallery

• Galway

• Arts Administrator

  • 2004 - 2005

  Coordinated public relations and marketing for gallery through various local and national media. Composed all written material pertaining to art gallery, artists and exhibitions, including brochures, press releases, artist biographies, gallery catalogues, online updates and advertisements. Orchestrated event management for exhibitions and special events in gallery by organising speakers for lectures and workshops, corresponding with artists, inviting attendees, and securing event sponsorship. Coordinated public relations and marketing for gallery through various local and national media. Composed all written material pertaining to art gallery, artists and exhibitions, including brochures, press releases, artist biographies, gallery catalogues, online updates and advertisements. Orchestrated event management for exhibitions and special events in gallery by organising speakers for lectures and workshops, corresponding with artists, inviting attendees, and securing event sponsorship.



Trinity Irish Dance Company

• Greater Chicago Area

• Marketing and Communications Director

  • 2001 - 2003

  Created and drove PR campaigns, winning extensive press coverage both nationally and internationally. Orchestrated national broadcast feature on 'Good Morning, America', wrote regular articles for Dance Magazine and Irish Dance International, and contributed to dance reviews in The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Milwaukee Journal Sentinal and The Washington Post. Authored press kit materials and promotional copy, organised press tours, and maintained positive relationships with local, national and international print, broadcast and online media. Developed business plan for company's future operations including a touring community outreach program. Initiated all marketing directives for dance school to increase enrollment including community-based and direct marketing, and trial programs. Show less