Experience

Custom Ireland, A DMC Network Company

• Ireland
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounts & Administration Manager

  • Nov 2014 - Present

  I manage Custom Ireland's Finance, budgeting and book-keeping functions. As part of the Senior Managment team I also contribute to compnay strategy and management of the team. I manage Custom Ireland's Finance, budgeting and book-keeping functions. As part of the Senior Managment team I also contribute to compnay strategy and management of the team.



Citizens Information Board

• Ireland
• Information Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Executive

  • 2011 - 2013

  In this role I had responsibility for providing a range of finance, audit, corporate governance and administrative supports to the 37 CIS, NAS and MABS companies that CIB resources & supports.• Contributed to the formation and review of Finance & Administration strategies, policies and procedures within CIB and throughout the network of CIS, NAS and MABS companies. • Contributed to the development of processes which ensure that such practices, policies and procedures are consistently applied throughout CIB and the network. • Analysed and monitored CIS and MABS’ statistics and prepared reports as required. • Provided support and advice to CIB managers and staff in relation to all CIB procurement matters. I co-ordinated and maintained CIB Procurement policy and processes, including maintaining CIB Contracts register. • Collated, analysed and reviewed budgetary and other financial information from the CIS, NAS and MABS companies under my remit. • Supported the management of budget processes for CIB delivery partners. • Maintained the CIB Risk Register and provided training to CIS and MABS companies on Risk Awareness

• HR Executive

  • 2003 - 2011

  As HR Executive I was responsible for the delivery of a wide range of services including providing advice to managers and staff on HR matters, recruitment & selection, induction, staff training and development, pensions and personnel administration and employee relations.• Contributed to the formation and review of HR and employment strategies and policies within CIB and CIS network.• Developed HR plans and budgets to match organisational strategic plans.• Managed CIB staff recruitment process, including the preparation of job descriptions and person specifications and shortlist & interview guidelines and develop and co-ordinate staff induction and exit processes.• Ensured that CIB was in compliance with employment legislation and with public sector employment guidelines.• Supported the CIB’s Partnership arrangements particularly in relation to HR matters. • Co-ordinated performance management and staff training & development activities.• Oversaw the administration and records management of the HR & Administration team.• Assisted the HR & Administration Manager in relation to the management of CIB’s industrial relations matters. • Contributed to the development and maintenance of Corporate Governance strategies and policies within CIB and the CIS network.



USIT

• Ireland
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Generalist

  • 1999 - 2002

  This was a HR generalist role and involved the implementation of the HR Strategic Plan in support of the business objectives. Key responsibilities included: • The timely recruitment and selection of staff and co-ordinated their induction and training. • Contribution to the design and implementation of best practice HR and employee policies and practices • Liaison with people at all levels in the organisation, from the Board down, to implement a wide-ranging downsizing and integration following the company’s acquisition. • Provision of advice and assistance to managers in all HR related areas, including Employee Law, Pay & Benefits, the compilation of a Managers HR Handbook and regularly updating the Staff Handbook • Co-ordinated and implemented a redundancy programme following an organisational restructuring after 9/11.



CAE Parc Aviation

• Ireland
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Project Manager

  • Feb 1999 - Jul 1999

  This role involved the co-ordination of the Aer Lingus Trainee Pilot Recruitment programme, co-ordinating the recruitment and selection of 40 Cadets from an initial 3,000 applicants. This role involved the co-ordination of the Aer Lingus Trainee Pilot Recruitment programme, co-ordinating the recruitment and selection of 40 Cadets from an initial 3,000 applicants.