Experience

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  Canadian Finance & Leasing Association (CFLA | ACFL)

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Communications Officer

    • Apr 2024 - Present
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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  Recipe Unlimited Corporation

  • Canada
  • Hospitality
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Restaurant Supervisor

    • Feb 2024 - Present

  • Bartender

    • Apr 2023 - Present

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  Swipe Right Media

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Business Development Representative

    • Mar 2023 - Apr 2024
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Swipe Right is a collective of passionate thinkers, creatives, and problem solvers who strive to create a better future for both businesses and people.We build experiences for transformational growth by combining business, design, and technology.We understand that each business is unique, and that's why we tailor our solutions to meet your specific needs and challenges.Let Swipe Right be your partner in creating a customer experience that is both impactful and unforgettable.

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  ALONE

  • Dublin, Ireland

  • Communications Manager

    • Mar 2020 - Dec 2022
    • Dublin, Ireland

    My Organisation and RoleCommunications Manager for ALONE, an organisation that supports older people to age at home with a focus on improved physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. Our mission is to lead the drive to support positive ageing at home, strengthen our services, innovate and create new services, be more sustainable and realise our full potential as we grow. My role was to produce effective and engaging material for internal and external audiences, deliver on organisational strategies all while aligning to goals outlined in our strategic plan.Responsibilities- Managed our internal and external communicative avenues by delivering frequent communications to various stakeholder groups.- Lead a program of activities to enhance our brand growth and awareness. - Actively contributed to the creation of daily, monthly and Annual Publications produced by ALONE namely; press/media releases and statements, website content, brand manual and marketing collateral, presentations, Annual and Trustees Reports, Communication Policies and Procedures. - Acted as a liaison between the organisation, the public and the Irish broadcast, print and digital media.- Created engaging and educative communication tools for new starters on the importance of good communication and the components that can help. Frequent delivery and continuous development of communications induction.- Mentored Project Officers and advise Fundraising and Policy teams on how to integrate good communication strategies into their campaigns and materials. - Ensured materials produced are on-brand and strengthen our overarching strategic goals. - Grew our digital presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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  Limelight Communications

  • Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

  • Senior Account Executive

    • Aug 2019 - Jun 2020
    • Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

    My Organisation and RoleAccount Executive for Limelight Communications, a Communications and Public Relations agency. The agency’s services expand across Corporate and Consumer Public Relations, Event Management and Public Affairs. I managed and was responsible for a portfolio of clients from an array of industries. I took their objectives for their organisation and converted these into the creation of successful promotional activities and strategies.Responsibilities- Developed PR strategies, campaign launches and film preview screenings for clients based on their desired objectives, results and level of exposure. - Considered clients’ overarching organisational/project goals and weighed up the most suitable opportunities while factoring in their budget. - Monitored media coverage on a daily basis and reported this coverage to the client at the preferred frequency. - Produced reactive and proactive press statements or releases where there would be expectation for the organisation to react. - Created suite of material ahead of campaign launches expanding across: Media Invitation, Media Notice, Event listings, Press releases, OpEd’s while coordinating interviews for our clients throughout the National and regional media landscape.- Cultivated relationships and liaising with influential contacts in press and broadcast media. HighlightsThe Holiday World Show - I achieved a 15% increase in attendance rate year-on-year for The Holiday World Show 2019. We had 45,400 people attend the RDS in three days. The implementation of a rigorous social media strategy directly correlated to ticket purchases from attendees tickets originating from social platforms. We managed 341 exhibitors giving them all attention through themed press releases, social media posts and e-zines.

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  Buck and Hound

  • Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

  • Account Executive

    • Jan 2019 - Aug 2019
    • Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

    My Organisation and RolePublic Relations Assistant with Buck & Hound, a Public Relations Agency. Buck & Hound are dedicated to championing businesses through impactful tactics and an enthusiastic service. My role was to assist in creating energetic, strategic and engaging campaigns that drove measurable results for each client.Responsibilities- Packaged the received media coverage through storytelling and presented the results in a compelling way.- Held responsibility for the press clip archive and scanning of materials for periodical reports. - Maintained contact databases and mailing lists for the Irish print, broadcast and radio media. - Community management via social media platforms in order to create engagement with varied audiences and promote a dialogue that builds relevancy and trust. - Planned events through production of mood boards and market research on products for dressing the event space appropriately. - Aptitude in presentation and public speaking for pitches, presenting results of client campaigns and upcoming projects.

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  Irish Arts Center

  • 553 W 51st St New York, NY 10019 United States

  • Development and Special Projects Assistant

    • Nov 2017 - Dec 2018
    • 553 W 51st St New York, NY 10019 United States

    My Organisation and RoleDevelopment and Special Projects Assistant for the Irish Arts Centre, a home for artists and audiences who share a passion for the evolving arts and culture of contemporary Ireland and Irish America. My role involved extracting data to use in the development of strategies for audience development, income generation as well as the provision of services to incoming artists, clients, friends and sponsors. Responsibilities - Reported to the Development Associate and worked in close proximity with the Director of Development and Officer. - Assisted with data maintenance for Donor pool.- Obtained information from our data tools for communication and mailing lists.- Conducted research on individuals, foundations, and corporations.- Works with Excel, Microsoft, Blackbaud, The Raiser’s Edge and Raiser’s Edge NXT to produce content.

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  Local NYC

  • Manhattan, New York, United States

  • Bartender

    • Nov 2017 - Dec 2018
    • Manhattan, New York, United States

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  NGM Studios

  • Aviemore House, Hill Street, Monaghan Town.

  • Production Assistant

    • May 2014 - Nov 2017
    • Aviemore House, Hill Street, Monaghan Town.

    Tasks included writing articles, compiling research, creating graphic materials and logos and keeping records of various files and forms. Controlling the marketing aspects for the final documentaries, both online and in print.Currently assisting the producer with small audio editing jobs and any other research work.

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  Irish Distillers

  • Bow St., Smithfield Village, Dublin 7

  • Jameson Brand Home Ambassador

    • Apr 2017 - Oct 2017
    • Bow St., Smithfield Village, Dublin 7

    Share the Jameson Story by being knowledgeable about all of the whiskies within the Irish Distillers portfolio. This was specific to each brand's history, tasting notes, key features. Rotated within all areas of the Brand Home and be familiar with the operating procedures within each department – Tour Guiding, Front of House, Retail, Support Operations and Bar duties.Worked flexible and variant hours.Ensured to work both, independently and part of a team.

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  The Bank Bar & Restaurant on College Green

  • 20-22 College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

  • Server

    • Nov 2016 - Feb 2017
    • 20-22 College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

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  Patina Restaurant Group

  • 200 Park Ave, New York, NY, 10166

  • Server - Cafe Centro / Beer Bar

    • Jun 2016 - Sep 2016
    • 200 Park Ave, New York, NY, 10166

    •Worked with the online real-time restaurant reservation service Open Table. •Trained to take reservations over the phone in an appropriate manner. Also took it upon myself to be knowledgeable in answering any inquiries guests may have about the restaurant, the local area or directions from various locations around the city. •Enlisted to keep records of the server’s schedule, to assign the positions on the floor and record reservation details. •General upkeep to the front entrance of the premises, including the exterior, the front bar and foyer. •I was appointed the head hostess of the morning team after a month of working in the restaurant which proves my ability to learn quickly while also having trained in another member of staff before I departed.•Written reference on request.

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  Castle Leslie Estate

  • Glaslough, Co.Monaghan

  • Snaffles Restaurant - Server

    • Oct 2015 - May 2016
    • Glaslough, Co.Monaghan

    •Snaffles is a two AA Rosette Award winning restaurant located in the Lodge on the Castle Leslie Estate. •This was a fine dining restaurant that had a six course dining option.•It was my job to be knowledgable in the seasonal menu, with wine recommendations that are suited towards the various dishes, wine service and silver service. •The restaurant had a unique gin menu comprising of 88 gins which I was able to make recommendations from. • I am able to prepare gins with the appropriate fruits/garnish, make liqueur coffees and have barista experience.•Reference on request.

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  USIT

  • DCU

  • Campus Representative

    • Sep 2015 - May 2016
    • DCU

    •As a campus representative it is part of my duty to identify key events in the college for USIT to attend and/or sponsor. •I distribute posters and flyers on a weekly basis around the entire campus. •I meet the Promotions Executives on campus and provide assistance at USIT information sessions and events in the area, as well as taking part in any other promotions that may arise during the year. •I generate ideas for promoting USIT products and services on campus. •It is also important to receive feedback from other students within the college and pass this onto the USIT marketing department in the form of bi-monthly reports, with any and all information that may be of interest to USIT, such as student trends on campus, other travel company’s activities etc.

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  Patina Restaurant Group

  • 200 Park Ave, New York, NY, 10166

  • Hostess - Cafe Centro

    • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
    • 200 Park Ave, New York, NY, 10166

    Same details as above.•Written reference on request.

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  Diamond Screen Cineplex

  • The Diamond, Diamond Centre, Monaghan Town

  • Cashier

    • Aug 2012 - Jan 2014
    • The Diamond, Diamond Centre, Monaghan Town

    •From this job I have great experiences of working with people, both colleagues and customers, money and under different rules and regulations in a faced paced environment.•I had the responsibility of working with a touch automated till and counting the float, selling tickets and confectionary with regard to upselling, stock taking, monitoring the screen during the films and cleaning the screens and confectionary counter following the films. •I was trusted to open the premises on various weekends.•I trained in new employees when the opportunity arose.