Experience

Catering Innovation Agency Ltd.

• Ireland
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Director & Founder

  • Apr 2008 - Present

  We represent some of the finest proven equipment manufacturers from Germany, the U.K and the U.S .These manufacturers offer true value. By value we mean quality products which provide low cost of ownership, maximum earning potential and – of course – reliability and low running costs. Consistent, money-making hardware that won’t let you down. Over the years we’ve learned a great deal about the foodservice business – and what it takes to succeed - experience that we are willing to share with our customers. Because, with the right equipment, you can increase profits reduce the need for highly skilled staff increase consistency reduce and manage your energy cost provide staff friendly working enviromnets reduce cleaning and maintenance costs increase menu offerings reduce down time reduce costs We also represent some of the finest equipment and product manufacturers in the United States, Europe and Japan.



Food Service Design Systems ltd

• Business Development Manager

  • Aug 2004 - Mar 2008

  Led some major projects Lyrath Estate Hotel ,Mount Wolesley Golf & Country Club and Extensive work with Dunnes Stores Led some major projects Lyrath Estate Hotel ,Mount Wolesley Golf & Country Club and Extensive work with Dunnes Stores



Brady Catering equipment

• Ireland

• Area Manager

  • Mar 1997 - Aug 2004

  Responsible for sales of equipment in the south east and Dublin, specialized in selling Panasonic Microwaves, Alto Shaam cook hold systems, and convotherm combi steamers Responsible for sales of equipment in the south east and Dublin, specialized in selling Panasonic Microwaves, Alto Shaam cook hold systems, and convotherm combi steamers



CKR FM

• Sports Editor CKR FM

  • Mar 1999 - Oct 2003

  CKR FM was the local licensed service for Carlow and Kildare which could be received by tuning to 97.3FM, 97.6FM or 107.4FM. From its studios in Naas, Leixlip and Carlow CKR provided adult contemporary music with comprehensive coverage of local news and sport to it's target audience of 18-50 year olds. The station's franchise area was realigned by the BCI at the start of 2002 for the next round of licence awards. Unfortunately, CKR FM were unsuccessful in applying for the licence to serve the new sole Co Kildare franchise. They will ceased broadcasting in October 2003



Royal Hotel

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • 1992 - 1997

  At the Royal Hotel i was responsible for the day-to-day management of a hotel and its staff. The commercial accountability for budgeting and financial management, planning, organising and directing all hotel services, including front-of-house (reception, concierge, reservations), food and beverage operations and housekeeping. While taking a strategic overview and planning ahead to maximise profits, setting the example for staff to deliver a standard of service and presentation that meets guests' needs and expectations. Business and people management were an equally important element of the role



O'Callaghan Hotels

• Manager

  • Sep 1988 - May 1995

  I worked with the management team here in the late eighties and early ninetiesand so did Michael O'Leary so where did i go wrong ? I worked with the management team here in the late eighties and early ninetiesand so did Michael O'Leary so where did i go wrong ?