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Nicki Meehan

Nicki Meehan

Waitress / Deli Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Brand & Comms Strategy Specialist at Droga5 Dublin

  • Education

    • Dublin Institute of Technology

      2018 - 2019
      Master of Science - MS Advertising & Digital Communications

      1st semester : principles of advertising, marketing, consumer behaviour, marketing communications, advertising research, advertising media and creative and production techniques. 2nd semester: students specialise in either the creative or executive aspects of advertising. The creative stream focuses on copy writing, art direction, TV and radio production, and design and layout. The executive stream focuses on issues in advertising and marketing, client service and media planning. At the end… Show more 1st semester : principles of advertising, marketing, consumer behaviour, marketing communications, advertising research, advertising media and creative and production techniques. 2nd semester: students specialise in either the creative or executive aspects of advertising. The creative stream focuses on copy writing, art direction, TV and radio production, and design and layout. The executive stream focuses on issues in advertising and marketing, client service and media planning. At the end of semester two all students work on an advertising campaign using a real brief supplied by a client, which they develop and execute in teams, or 'advertising agencies', that 'pitch for the account'; at the end of the course.Research methods are also introduced to all students in advance of their independent research.Semester three involves independent learning in the completion of a research dissertation, under the guidance of a supervisor. Show less

    • Hot Press

      2015 - 2015
      Certificate Music Industry Xplained (MIX)

      Recognized by the music industry in Ireland and abroad, MIX is a 13–week series of lectures (one each week) by top professional exponents from the Irish and International music industry.Lecture subjects included:Record CompaniesMusic MarketingPublicityImage DevelopmentThe Independent RouteRecord ProductionMusic PublishingMusic OnlineRadioWorking With The MediaManagementFinanceTouring & DistributionPublishing

    • North West Regional College - Derry

      2011 - 2013
      NCFE Level 2 Certificate Music Technology Distinction

    • North West Regional College - Derry

      2011 - 2013
      Level 3 Extended Diploma Music Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Member of vocal ensemble, Played drums for the band: Mooney And The Astronauts, Event Manager for student gig night 'Hot Prospects'​ in Masons Bar Modules of study included but not exclusive to: Core Units:• Listening Skills for Musicians• Performance Studies• Music & Society• Planning a Music Project• The Sound & Music IndustrySpecialised Units:• Contemporary Songwriting techniques• Aural Perception Skills• Improvising Music • Music performance session styles• Music Performance Techniques• Music Theory & Harmony• Pop Music in Practice• Singing Techniques &… Show more Modules of study included but not exclusive to: Core Units:• Listening Skills for Musicians• Performance Studies• Music & Society• Planning a Music Project• The Sound & Music IndustrySpecialised Units:• Contemporary Songwriting techniques• Aural Perception Skills• Improvising Music • Music performance session styles• Music Performance Techniques• Music Theory & Harmony• Pop Music in Practice• Singing Techniques & Performance• Studying Music from Around the World • The Functional Music Keyboard• Working & Developing as a Musical Ensemble• Sound Recording techniques • Operating Live Sound• Music & Sounds for Multimedia• Music Sequencing Show less

    • Maynooth University

      2013 - 2016
      Bachelor Of Business Studies (Level 8 Honours Undergraduate Degree) Business and Management 2:1

      Activities and Societies: - 1st Year Class Rep Sociology - Business Society Committee Member - Enactus Committee Member - Broadcasting Society Radio Co-Presenter (MarsFM) - Ladies Soccer Team Member and Committee Member - Active Pride Society Member -1st Year Arts - Business, Sociology and English. -Second year transferred in to BBS Business and Management after achieving necessary grades (2:1+).-Heavy involvement with clubs and societies. Sat on three committees, co-hosted a college radio show, attended various LGBT and Mental Health training events, was a member of student election campaign teams.-Completed occasional work for the university at open days and training events.

  • Experience

    • Che's Cafe

      Sept 2008 - Dec 2011
      Waitress / Deli Assistant

      Part Time WorkDuties: Cash register, deli counter, customer service, and cleaning.

    • Sonesta Hotels

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
      Server / Hostess

      J1 Summer Full Time PositionServer/Bartender Duties: Taking orders, making drinks, serving food, operating the till, cleaning, stock control.Hostess Duties: Seating customers, allocating tables to the servers, taking to-go and room service orders, taking appointments and dealing with any customer complaints.

    • Next Retail Ltd

      Oct 2012 - Jan 2013
      Sales Consultant

      Winter/Christmas ContractDuties: Tills, recovery, merchandising and customer service.

    • McGinley's Bar

      Jun 2014 - Sept 2014
      Bartender

      Summer WorkDuties: Bartending, glass collection, cleaning, and stock control.

    • Century Cinemas Inc

      Dec 2014 - Jul 2015
      Shop Assistant

      Duties: Shop sales assistant, till, stock rotation, cleaning and customer service.

    • Hot Press

      Jul 2015 - Aug 2017
      Student Marketing Representative

      My role at Hot Press involved carrying out marketing activities for the magazine at live music/cultural events such as Longitude, Electric Picnic, and summer concerts at Royal Hospital Kilmainham to name a few.The work involved generating magazine sales, obtaining new subscribers, promotion, engagement and interaction with the public, data collection and assisting management with the running of events.In addition to this I also occasionally stepped into the role of personal assistant to the marketing director at live events such as the Jameson Bow Street Sessions. Show less

    • Maynooth University

      Sept 2015 - May 2016
      Business Society - Events and Entertainment Officer

      My duties as Events and Entertainment Officer involved coming up with fun or helpful event ideas for our members and students of the university, formulating plans and strategies to carry out those ideas and the management of events on the day/night. I worked alongside my fellow committee members to carry out the necessary tasks required in order to make our events run as successfully and smoothly as possible. We also worked alongside many other campus clubs and societies collaborating on numerous events for our members.Events I organised and assisted with the society were:Visits from various guest speakersWorkshops: Public Speaking, C.V., Interview Attire etc.A debate on 'The Glass Ceiling' with the Lit and Deb SocietyA Wine And Cheese Night/ Networking MixerA Campaign for 'Equal Pay For Equal Work'A Bake Sale in aid of The Irish Cancer SocietyFormal Balls - Winter Ball and Business BallBasic Language Skills Classes(For MNCs)Voluntary Work selling Christmas hats for Temple Street Children's HospitalMovie/Documentary ScreeningsA trip to the GradIreland Career FairLinkedIn HeadshotsBingo NightDiversity and Inclusiveness TrainingTea/Coffee MorningsSuicide Awareness Training with Safe Talk Show less

    • Enactus Ireland

      Nov 2015 - May 2016
      Maynooth University - Communications Officer and Project Team Member

      My role in Enactus involved working within teams to come up with entrepreneurial solutions to social problems. We would brainstorm, develop and implement projects that would hopefully be of benefit to wider society. In our work we tackled issues surrounding topics such as Mental Health, Homelessness, Disabilities, Education, The Elderly and much more.The main project I worked on was aimed at granting access to third level education and greater career opportunities to those with intellectual disabilities. Show less

    • Elverys

      Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
      Key Holder

      I began in Elverys as a Sports Advisor within the company in June 2016, providing customer service and contributing towards sales targets for the branch. My role developed swiftly and in addition to my sales duties I managed the clothing department within the store and had added responsibilities as the head visual merchandiser. Furthermore, following my promotion to store Key Holder, I formed part of the management team assisting with store operations such as the opening and closing of the store, balancing tills, completing necessary daily paperwork and weekly reports, delegating workload amongst staff, handling customer refunds, exchanges or complaints, and assisting with strategic decision making and stock control. I also played a significant role in the training and on-boarding of new hires for the branch.During this time I acquired training in the following:- IBM Vision Bean Store Software- SAP- You Are The Difference - Sales & Customer Service Training- Retail Visual Merchandising Training- Manual Handling Show less

    • Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard

      Jul 2017 - Nov 2018
      Human Resources Co-Ordinator - Jameson Graduate Programmes

      - Supported the end-to-end recruitment process for the Jameson Graduate Distiller & Jameson International Brand Ambassador Programme from screening to interviews to offers- Co-ordinated all contract preparation and visa applications for successful applicants in line with individual market requirements- Attended university roadshows as part of Jameson's attraction campaign and on-campus advocacy programme- Acted as a main point of contact for our International Ambassador and Graduate Distiller population for HR-related matters- Assisted the wider HR Business Partner team and Graduate Programme Team in general day-to-day support and projects Show less

    • Technological University Dublin

      Sept 2018 - Sept 2019
      Advertising Student (Executive)

      Semester 1: - Advertising Strategy- Marketing- Consumption, Culture and Markets- Strategic Marketing Communication in a Digital Environment- Advertising & Marketing Research- Creative Techniques - Introduction to Adobe Suite- Creative Techniques - Copywriting & Art Direction- Creative Techniques - Copy & ContentSemester 2- Advertising Practice - Showcase Management- Presentation Techniques- Creative Collaboration & Design Thinking- Media Planning- Client Leadership- Current Issues in Digital & Marketing Communications- Insight and Communications Strategy DevelopmentSemester 3 - Advertising ShowcaseWork Placement: Teneo Ireland -Brand Strategy Dissertation (Topic: Subcultures and Fashion Brand Consumption) Show less

    • Teneo

      Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
      Brand Strategy Intern

    • BBDO Dublin

      Jul 2019 - Jul 2020
      Junior Strategic Planner

      - Market & Consumer Research- Insight Development- Creative Brief Development- Brand, Comms & Campaign Strategy- Presentation Development- Connections PlanningBrands I worked with:- Lidl- RSA- Aviva- Tourism Northern Ireland- Irish Blood Transfusion Service- Inspiring The Future- Insolvency Service Ireland- EBS

    • Droga5 Dublin

      Jun 2021 - now
      Brand & Comms Strategy Specialist

      - Market & Consumer Research- Insight Development- Creative Brief Development- Brand, Comms & Campaign Strategy- Presentation Development- Connections PlanningBrands I have worked with at Droga5 include:- Hennessy- VHI- AIB- Aer Lingus- Accenture- Electric Ireland- BASF- Jaguar Land Rover- Facebook- Dublin Bus

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Essential Skills ICT

      Pearson Edexcel Asia
      Jan 2011

    • Safetalk Suicide Awareness

      Health Service Executive
      Dec 2015

    • ECDL

      ECDL Foundation

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Charity Collection

      Issued by Irish Cancer Society
      Irish Cancer SocietyAssociated with Nicki Meehan

    • Charity Collection

      Issued by ​Temple Street Children’s University Hospital
      ​Temple Street Children’s University HospitalAssociated with Nicki Meehan

    • Steward

      Issued by Maynooth University
      Maynooth UniversityAssociated with Nicki Meehan

    • Charity Collection

      Issued by SOSAD on Jan 2014
      SOSADAssociated with Nicki Meehan

    • Open Day Assistant

      Issued by Maynooth University on Nov 2015
      Maynooth UniversityAssociated with Nicki Meehan