Operations Manager

• May 2018 - Present

Operations Management

• Oct 2016 - Apr 2018

Co-founder

• Nov 2012 - Oct 2015

• Responsible for Events Management• Re-branded the organization to resurrect it and appeal to a wider demographic.• Gained intelligence on the London Irish community via own research and subsequently build a substantial database of Irish professionals across multiple industries. • Responsible for PR, promoted company and events via word of mouth, Press, online, Twitter & Facebook.• Commissioned and supervised creation of website and Facebook page.• Drew in celebrity sponsorship, such as Eric Clapton, Ronan Keating and Williams Formula 1, to maximise fund-raising value.• Managed budgets and company’s accounts• Built lasting relationships with the Irish Embassy, Network Ireland, The Ireland Fund of Great Britain and the Women’s Irish Network. • Launched a spin-off networking event: Green Tie Barbecue.• Raised to £18,500 pa released to charity

Consultant

• Jan 2003 - Mar 2007

PR Account Manager to International Jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels.Event Manager for both large press events to more intimate events catered specifically for high net-worth individuals. Provided PR support to Elizabeth Galton (Silversmith/designer) following her appearance on Dragon’s Den.Successful in creating earned editorial pieces in magazines such as Wallpaper and Tank to drive publicity.Product placement/work with stylists for celebrities:Sharon Osbourne X-Factor, Imelda Staunton BAFTA’s & Oscars, Cate Blanchett Oscars, Kiera Knightly Oscars, Scarlett Johansonn Premier The Island, Feature, Madonna Harpers & Queen Cover

International Product Manager

• Jan 1999 - Sep 2002

Promoted to market US label artists internationally, implementing global strategies.Facilitated and supported the implementation of Operating Countries marketing plans.Communicated projects within industry media such as MTV, Music Week & Billboard.Produced regular reports on worldwide marketing activity on current projects for senior management, artists and artist management.Problem solved in liaison with legal, A&R, production design & sales departments.Produced TV adverts and DVD retail footage.Commissioning of marketing tools for specific territories (EPK’S, ecards, microsites, POS, merchandise, generic interviews, press adverts, promo CDs & 12”).Artists internationally marketed included: Eminem, Sting, Black Eyed Peas, Dr Dre, Suzanne Vega, Enrique Iglesias, Marilyn Manson, 2pac, Bryan Adams, Sheryl Crow.

Int’l A&R Co-ordinator /Asst. to Snr VP Marketing & A&R

• Mar 1997 - Jan 1999

Collected International artist weekly highlights from International Product Managers and wrote summary reports for Senior Management.Maintaining strong relationships with A&R Producers.Commissioning International adverts for press.Event planning (incl. budget management) for artists/labels and International Marketing Conventions.Collation of marketing information for International Marketing Meetings.

Warner Music Int'l PR & PA

• Jul 1994 - Mar 1997