Áine Whelan

Experience

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  Waterford Treasures

  Mar 2018 - Oct 2022

  Front of House Supervisor

  In my role as Front of House Supervisor at Waterford Treasures, I was responsible for overseeing the daily tour and front of house operations across four busy, award-winning museum locations. My duties involved coordinating staff, managing logistical needs, and ensuring smooth operations in a dynamic and visitor-focused environment.- Led the day-to-day management of tours and front of house operations, liaising with museum staff to maintain high standards of service and visitor engagement.- Analysed and planned daily operational requirements, including staffing and resource management, to optimise efficiency.- Managed weekly banking and related financial procedures.- Implemented organisational systems that significantly improved workplace productivity and enhanced public history engagement.- Developed, conducted and supported engaging and historical tours, presentations, workshops, and events for a wide range of audiences.- Contributed to the research, curation, and development of exhibitions as well as educational and outreach programmes.- Coordinated and developed the volunteer programme for the Irish Museum of Time, fostering community engagement and participation. Show less

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  Southern Regional Assembly

  Oct 2022 - now

  EU Projects Officer

  As an EU Projects Officer at the Southern Regional Assembly, I specialise in preparing and managing European Union projects, with extensive experience in project and financial management, stakeholder engagement, and event coordination. I currently serve as the Project and Communication Manager for the Interreg Europe PROXIMITIES project, which works to enhance the liveability, accessibility, and sustainability of peripheral urban areas in the Southern Region of Ireland, and across 8 other EU member states, through improved policy frameworks.During my time at the Southern Regional Assembly, I have been the assigned Projects Officer on the Horizon Europe-funded ROBIN project. My work on ROBIN focused on empowering Europe’s regions to innovate their regional governance models, particularly by integrating policies that drive the growth of the bioeconomy. Additionally, I have led and supported several successful multi million euro bids for EU projects under the Interred Europe and the PEACE PLUS Programme, further supporting regional development in the Southern Region. I also play a key role in facilitating the ETC Network, a regional forum that fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing among those involved in European Territorial Cooperation projects in the Southern Region. Through this network, I coordinate events, organise webinars, and build capacity by connecting Local Authorities, Higher Education Institutions, SMEs, and civil society organisations. Show less