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David O Callaghan

David O Callaghan

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Host of the Here And Back Again Podcast | Children's Book Consultant | DJ | Trend Spotter & Creator | Retail Expert | Team Builder and Leader | Innovative | Energetic

  • Education

    • Maynooth University

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      Bachelor's degree Sociology and Geography

  • Experience

    • Eason & Son Ltd

      Jun 1990 - Mar 2021

      Oversaw purchasing for 60 retail and franchise stores as well as the wholesale division. Managed content of seasonal catalogues and applied my experience and knowledge of the market to effectively develop Eason’s as the market leader in children’s books.Executed store concept areas including “Department 51” across Teen, YA and Pop Culture and “The Artemis Project” aimed at younger children. Drew on customer and staff insights, blended product expertise and merchandising, created an engaging in-store experience.Drove the Eason Children's/Young Adult events program. Curated and developed Ireland’s first ever Young Adult Convention – “DEPTCON” attracting top international talent. Organised in-store Children’s events featuring David Walliams, Jeff Kinney and Jacqueline Wilson. Show less

      • Children's Book Category Manager

        Jun 2000 - Mar 2021

      • Book Seller

        Jun 1990 - Jun 2000

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to David O Callaghan
      Lifetime Achievement Award Children’s Books Ireland Apr 2017
    • Awarded to David O Callaghan
      British Book Industry Awards – Children’s Bookseller of the Year The Bookseller May 2016
    • Awarded to David O Callaghan
      The O’Brien Bookseller of the Year (Ireland) O'Brien Press Mar 2009