Ronan Stokes

Experience

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  Kildare County Council

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2011

  Staff Supervisor - University Grants Department

  Supervisory role on this sub-team within the Corporate Services Section.Offering an advisory service to students to provide relevant information.Administration, management of files and processing of grant applications.Compiling statistics and reporting on a quarterly basis to the Department of Education.Organising meetings, taking minutes & circulating same to relevant bodies and individuals, participated in area committee meetings, preparing agendas, action plans and progress reports. Show less

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  City of Subiaco

  Mar 2012 - Oct 2012

  Planning Admin Manager

  Manage administration duties for the planning department Attend Local Area Development Meetings with elected membersLiaise with Planning technical team to ensure planning applications and queries processed within statutory time-frames

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  Kildare County Council

  Jan 2013 - now

  Manage and motivate team of 8 – coaching style, collaborative, creative and solution focusedAssessment of housing applications within statutory time frameLiaise regularly with government officials, social workers and elected members Compile reports for management team and full Council meetingsRemain fully informed and work within all statutory guidelines and legislationCompiling statistics and reportingDealt with complex housing situations professionally, in-line with statutory policies.Promptly and professionally dealt with staff concerns and complaints, resolving any issues quickly through PMDS model and coaching. Show less Manage team of 8 staff in busy and challenging sectorShortlist, screen and interview potential candidates for housing allocations in accordance with statutory housing regulationsManage customer service desk for Housing sectionLiaise regularly with external housing agencies, elected representatives, social care workers, minority ethnic groups and government officials.Strong knowledge of legislation - Housing Regulations 2011, Non EU Immigration legislationPromptly and professionally deal with staff concerns and complaints through the PMDS model Show less Effectively managed projects from start to finish such as provision of mandatory Health and Safety training for the organisation.Core HR Management system – staff attendance, sick pay, staff clocking anomaliesStaff Services – inductions, increments, leave, career breaks etc.Managed recruitment process by advertising job positions, data management of applications, selecting external interview boards, payment of associated travel and accommodation expenses and all final correspondence issued to candidates. Show less

  • Public Service/Admin

    Jun 1999 - now

  • Line Manager - Housing Assessments

    Aug 2020 - now

  • Line Manager - Housing Loans

    Nov 2017 - Jul 2020

  • Line Manager - Housing Allocations

    Nov 2015 - Nov 2017

  • Staff Supervisor - HR Training and Staff Development

    Jan 2013 - Nov 2015
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  Www.stokescoaching.ie

  May 2020 - now

  Life, Career and Business Coach

  Working with individuals/groups to generate awareness, create new perspectives and unlock potential.

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  The Regent's International School Bangkok

  Aug 2022 - Oct 2024

  Physical Education and Soccer Coach

  Working with both primary and secondary school children in Regents International School, Bangkok. My main focus is to work and form a personal connection with each child to understand, encourage, champion and develop their motor skills as well as their critical thinking skills in a safe and fun environment.Football Coaching I am also responsible for the whole-school football academy at Regents. My role is to organise, instruct, train, coach and manage all football teams and prepare for national and international competitions such as TISAC and FOBISIA. My sessions are tailored to meet each age group in a way that is simple, effective and fun. I have been successful in developing strong, well organised teams that have represented Regents International School, Bangkok with great pride and honour. Some Highlights to date include;Under 9 Boys have won the TISAC and Harrow Christmas CupUnder 11 Girls finished in third place at the Harrow Youth CupUnder 11 Boys runner up in TISAC and Harrow Christmas CupUnder 15 Boys won at TISACBoarding Duties:I also live and work on the campus for both boys and girls boarding at Regents International School. My duties include organising and supervising afterschool activities such as soccer matches, swimming, badminton, basketball. I also supervise and assist students during afternoon study prep sessions. This includes assisting with homework and English Reading comprehensions for some of our international students. I also work in the office and do some general administration such as signing boarders in and out and bringing them on off site field trips. Show less