Áine Madden

Experience

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  Independent College Dublin

  May 2008 - Oct 2008

  Assistant Librarian

  Assisted students in the location of library materials, issuing and return of books, and cataloguing.

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  Clonburris National School

  Oct 2008 - Jan 2009

  Language Support Teacher

  Taught English language skills to students between the ages of 4 and 12 learning English as a second language and worked with other members of the language support staff to plan cohesive and effective lessons. Incorporated games, songs, rhymes, drama, and stories into classes in order to make lessons enjoyable and varied.

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  Avalon English

  Dec 2010 - Nov 2011

  English Language Teacher

  Taught reading, writing, listening and speaking skills to learners aged between 5 and 15, planned clearly staged lessons and effectively implemented these lesson plans by teaching classes appropriate to the level and language needs of language learners. Evaluated and adapted materials available for teaching various aspects of EFL and worked on own initiative to compile an information and training booklet for the benefit of new teachers.

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  Big Smoke Writing Factory

  Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

  Intern

  Provided administrative support for students and teachers at the Big Smoke Writing Factory, updated the company’s online newsletter, advertised new courses, open days, and writing festivals, worked on specialist projects and promoted literary events, dealt with course queries, and monitored and processed course payments.

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  Publishing Ireland

  May 2012 - Sept 2012

  Intern

  Shared resources and information between different publishing houses in Ireland, supported book publishers and represented Irish Writers, and assisted with the management of the Publishing Ireland website and social media sites.

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  Dublin Book Festival

  May 2012 - Dec 2012

  Administrative and Marketing Assistant

  Supported the organisation and promotion of the Dublin Book Festival, a week-long annual festival featuring over 100 authors involved in over 60 events.

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  Firkin Crane

  Feb 2013 - Oct 2013

  Programme Manager/Dance Administrator

  Worked with the Dance Curator to design, deliver, and evaluate Firkin Crane's artistic programme of monthly contemporary dance performances aimed at 25–34-year-olds in a 238-seat theatre. Coordinated logistics for exhibitions in ‘Dance Interactive’, Firkin Crane’s multi-media exhibition space. Managed all PR, marketing, and audience development initiatives for the programme.

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  MediaHQ

  Mar 2014 - Jan 2016

  Managed and updated an extensive online database of over 7,500 media contacts, managed a small team of researchers, evaluated client feedback, tailored services to meet clients’ needs. Coordinated and promoted training days, conferences, and courses. Conducted reports, managed budgets, and prioritised administrative tasks within a busy office.

  • Researcher

    Sept 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Office Manager

    Mar 2014 - Sept 2014
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  Trinity College Dublin

  Sept 2014 - Oct 2018

  Acted as the first point of contact for over 1,600 service users and ensured the smooth flow of communication between the Trinity College Dublin Disability Service and different Schools. Compiled, proofread, and copy edited policies and reports and managed ad hoc projects. Supported the management of the Fund for Students with Disabilities (ESF-FSD). Conducted PhD research into Jane Austen's reception in popular culture, as expressed through fanfiction written by her readers. Planned, taught, and evaluated undergraduate tutorials in the areas of Victorian and Popular Literature.

  • Education Support Worker

    Sept 2016 - Oct 2018

  • PhD Researcher and Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2014 - Mar 2018
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  Deanta Global

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2020

  Project Manager

  Liaised with authors, production editors, copy editors, proofreaders, and indexers to ensure that production ran smoothly at all stages of the academic publishing process. Checked the quality of copy editing and layout of proofs of HSS and STEM academic books.

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  Digital Repository of Ireland

  Jan 2020 - now

  The Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) is a certified trustworthy digital repository that provides long-term preservation and access to Ireland’s humanities, cultural heritage, and social sciences data. As the senior programme and communications manager at the DRI, I am responsible for project managing DRI's core programme of work and supporting the management of DRI's research projects, including budget management, strategic planning, and reporting, and am a member of DRI's senior management team. I am also responsible for writing and implementing the organisation's communications strategy, strategic and editorial management of DRI's communications channels, and leading the organisation's press and publicity. Show less

  • Senior Programme and Communications Manager

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Communications and Engagement Coordinator

    May 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Acting Education and Outreach Manager (maternity cover)

    Jul 2020 - May 2021

  • DRI Programme Manager (maternity cover)

    Jan 2020 - Oct 2020