Sadhbh McCarrick

Experience

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  The Kenyan Child Foundation

  Dec 2014 - now

  Director & Co-Founder

  I have served on the executive board of the Kenyan Child Foundation CLG since 2014, focusing on spokesperson duties, gender equality initiatives, and overall management.The Kenyan Child Foundation is a registered Irish Charity, providing free primary school education, breakfast club, and nutrition program to over 300 students at St. Patrick's Primary School Kawese, Kenya.Our latest project, Songa, based in Mukuru, Nairobi, is a teaching centre for over 100 children with disabilities. Songa, the first facility of its kind in the area, officially opened in July 2022. Show less

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  Hollister Co.

  Jul 2016 - Mar 2018

  Brand Representative
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  UCD Students' Union (UCDSU)

  Apr 2017 - May 2018

  Gender Equality Officer
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  Institute of Incorporated Public Accountants (Now merged with CPA Ireland)

  May 2017 - Jan 2018

  Intern
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  UNIQLO

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Sales Representative
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  Ladurée Paris

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Sales Representative
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  UCD Women+ in STEM

  Jul 2019 - Apr 2020

  President and Co-Founder

  I served as President of UCD Women+ in STEM Society for the 2019/20 Academic Year, which I co-founded in July 2019. The Society aims to support and promote the work of women and non-binary students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths at University College Dublin.During the inaugural session, I managed various responsibilities, including securing sponsorship, overseeing a committee of over 16 students, and organising events for 350 new student members.

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  Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Intern
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  An Taisce

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  Climate Ambassador

  An Taisce’s Climate Ambassador Programme, Ireland’s first initiative to empower individuals in climate action, is coordinated by the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce with support from the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications.I received an Outstanding Achievement Award for my work as a Climate Ambassador in 2021, which inspired conscious and impactful climate actions in my personal life, studies, and work.

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  Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board

  Jun 2021 - Jun 2023

  Origin Green Sustainable Quality Assurance Executive

  I spent two years with Bord Bia's Origin Green Sustainability Team in Dublin as part of their International Graduate Programme. Additionally, I completed a fully-funded MSc in Global Business Practice at Smurfit (1.1 Hons).Bord Bia supports national and international ambitions of Irish food, drink, and horticulture businesses, promoting growth and sustainability.Origin Green, Ireland’s food and drink sustainability programme, aims to enhance sustainable practices and standards within the Irish food and drink sector. Show less

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  Washington Ireland Program

  Apr 2022 - Sept 2022

  2022 USA Cohort

  I participated in the Washington Ireland Program USA Cohort 2022, having been selected in 2020. My visit to Washington, D.C. was initially postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, I finally had the opportunity to travel to D.C. for a four-week leadership and service development program in summer 2022. During this time, I interned with Platinum Advisors, a lobbying agency for Capitol Hill, and engaged in debates and speaker sessions.

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  Platinum Advisors, LLC

  Jul 2022 - Jul 2022

  Policy Intern
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  Dawn Farms

  Oct 2023 - Jun 2024

  Sustainability Manager

  I was responsible for driving the long-term sustainability strategy of Dawn Farms, coordinating the delivery of the All Our Futures Sustainability Programme and developing new approaches and projects to continue to position Dawn Farms and its associated companies at the forefront of best practice.

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  Slíglas

  Jul 2024 - now

  Co-Founder
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  Dole plc

  Jul 2024 - now

  Sustainability Manager