Experience

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  Pr hill&knowlton

  Feb 2006 - Jun 2006

  Account executive
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  Q4 public relations

  Aug 2006 - Jul 2010

  Senior account manager

  Senior communications professional supporting broad range of clients across public and private sectors. Designing and delivering short, medium and long-term communications strategies to include press, stakeholder relations, community relations, event management, digital media, research and web based communications.

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  Banking and payments federation ireland

  Apr 2009 - Jan 2010

  Pr and events manager

  Seconded from Q4 Public Relations. Supporting internal and external communications and overseeing successful delivery of extensive programme of events for banking industry. Strong stakeholder engagement.

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  Fulbright commission ireland

  Jul 2010 - Jun 2015

  Overseeing the successful delivery of the country's Irish Awards Program - from marketing and communications to selection, support and co-ordination. Managing all communications for the Irish division of the Fulbright Commission.

  • Irish Awards Program Manager

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2015

  • Communications Manager

    Jul 2010 - Aug 2012
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  Bank of ireland

  Sept 2015 - Jan 2020

  Group communications - external/internal communications, public affairs, media relations

  Senior communications specialist supporting, promoting and managing the reputation of the organisation and its brand, people, mission and services.

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  Dublin city university

  Feb 2020 - Jun 2021

  Research & communications - organisational behaviourist and d&i specialist

  Organisational behaviour research and industry consultant - creating better working environments for organisations across a broad range of industries in the public and private sectors.

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  Inclusio

  May 2021 - Apr 2023

  Head of people science

  Leading behavioural science to deliver. I led a team of organisational psychologists, culture, engagement and DEI specialists to:- Research and develop a framework for measuring and tracking culture- Develop a series of bitesized e-learning programmes to educate on DEI and culture- Use behavioural science to deliver insights-led strategies and recommendations for organisations to transform and enhance effectiveness- Advise, guide and coach leaders on core aspects of culture building and transforming behaviours- Facilitate leadership, manager and employee culture change workshops and delivery of training- Change communication strategies and planning to enhance buy-in and engagement around culture transformation. Show less

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  Halley consulting.

  May 2023 - now

  Principal consultant

  Corporate communications leader | Organisational Behaviourist | Behavioural science and Change Strategist

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  Comu

  Oct 2024 - now

  Managing director

  Helping organisations land high-stakes change through exceptional communication. We bring clarity, strategy, and confidence where investment, reputation, and trust are on the line. Complex stakeholder environments and culture are where we excel. Our change communication strategies are grounded in organisational behaviour and psychology — so change doesn’t just happen, it sticks. We use a tried and tested approach to guide through every phase. Our experienced team has seen it all and brings structure, calm and credibility to change. We have led and supported communications through high-impact change projects across Ireland’s top-tier banks, PLCs, and public-facing bodies. We also deliver for SMEs undergoing periods of growth and acquisition. We help leaders and organisations:- Cut through complexity to communicate change clearly and with confidence- Build trust during uncertainty and manage complex stakeholder landscapes- Engage teams and audiences at every stage- Protect brand and reputation while driving change/transformation forwardGet in touch to have a chat. https://www.mycomu.ie/services Show less