Experience

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  Foinse

  Jul 2003 - Jul 2006

  Saor-iriseoir | freelance journalist

  Freelance journalist with national Irish-language newspaper, Foinse

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  Superquinn

  Aug 2004 - Feb 2005

  Customer service representative | ionadaí um sheirbhís chustaiméara

  Over seven months experience striving for excellence in my role as a Customer Service Representative and a first point-of-contact for customers in Superquinn’s flagship Blackrock supermarket.

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  Aontas na mac léinn, ollscoil luimnigh (ulsu)

  Feb 2005 - Aug 2005

  Oifigeach gaeilge | irish-language officer

  Irish-Language Officer with ULSU, the University of Limerick Students' Union- Freagrach as beartas dátheangach a dhréachtú d'Aontas na Mac Léinn- Plé le Scoil Merriman- Plé leis an gCumann Gaelach- I gceannas ar dhearadh fógraí Gaeilge- Plé le fiosrúcháin Ghaeilge in Aontas na Mac Léinn- Plé le fógraíocht imeachtaí Scéim na Gaeilge agus an Chumainn Ghaelaigh- Freagrach as ábhar Gaeilge a sholáthar ins An Focal, nuachtán Aontas na Mac Léinn- Freagrach as comhordú na Scéime Cónaithe agus idir thacaíocht agus chomhairle a sholáthar- I gceannas ar imeachtaí Gaeilge a eagrú ar an gcampas, go háirithe le linn Sheachtain na Gaeilge- I gceannas ar thaighde a dhéanamh i dtaca le húsáid na Gaeilge / na seirbhísí ollscoile ar an gcampas faoi Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003; anailís a dhéanamh ar thorthaí ó shuirbhé na mac léinn; agus tuairisc a fhoilsiú d'Aonad na Gaeilge- Taithí le heagrú imeachtaí, bainistiú daoine, anailís SPSS, cúrsaí fógraíochta, scileanna scríofa- Experience of event management, managing people, SPSS analysis, advertising, writing skills Show less

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  Pixifoto family photographers

  Sept 2007 - Nov 2007

  Assistant manager | bainisteoir cúnta

  Demonstrated flair for sales and customer service in my role as Assistant Studio Manager where I consistently exceeded my sales targets and increased overall profits for the Blackrock studio.

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  Raidió rí-rá

  Dec 2007 - Aug 2014

  Láithreoir & bainisteoir stáisiúin | presenter & station manager

  Presenter & Station Manager of Irish-language chartstation for young people, broadcasting online at www.rrr.ie; on DAB in Dublin & Waterford; via the Raidió Rí-Rá iPhone app; via TuneIn on Android- Láithreoireacht laethúil- Plé le tiomsú airgid don stáisiún- I gceannas ar mheáin shóisialta an stáisiúin- I gceannas ar chaidreamh poiblí agus plé leis na meáin- Freagrach as aistriúchán / ceartú na n-amhrán d'albam Rí-Rá- Freagrach as láithreoirí nua agus mic léinn ar thaithí oibre a thraenáil agus a bhainistiú- Freagrach as cláracha / míreanna nua a fhorbairt i gcomhair leis an gcoiste / láithreoirí nua- Freagrach as PopNuacht a scríobh, a thaifead, a scaipeadh ar mhúinteoirí, a fhoilsiú sna meáin- Taithí le Myriad Pro v4, CoolEdit, bainistiú foirne, caidreamh poiblí, láithreoireacht, aistriúchán- Experience of Myriad Pro v4, CoolEdit, team management, PR, presenting, translation Show less

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  Digital audio productions

  Mar 2011 - Feb 2013

  Láithreoir | presenter

  Researcher & Presenter of Giotaí, syndicated Irish-language radio programme for Dusty Rhodes

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  Conradh na gaeilge

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2014

  Development & Office Executive with Conradh na Gaeilge, the democratic forum for the Irish-speaking community, established in 1893, with over 200 branches in Ireland and around the world- Freagrach as ábhar ar www.cnag.ie- Freagrach as ráiteas nuachta seachtainiúil a scríobh agus a scaipeadh ar na meáin- Freagrach as nuachtlitir mhíosúil na heagraíochta a dhearadh, a chur in eagar agus a scaipeadh- Plé le fógraíocht agus margaíocht chúrsaí lae agus ranganna oíche na hArd-Oifige- I gceannas ar chaidreamh poiblí an Chonartha- Freagrach as meáin shóisialta do na heagrais / na feachtais seo a leanas:• Conradh na Gaeilge• Raidió Rí-Rá• Is Leor Beirt• Bliain na Gaeilge 2013• Aontas Phobal na Gaeilge (APG)• Uimhir 6, lárionad Gaeilge Bhaile Átha Cliath• An tSeirbhíse Saor-Chomhairle Dlí Náisiúnta i gcomhar le FLAC- Plé le riarachán na hArd-Oifige idir chúrsaí clárúcháin, aistriúcháin, fhiosrúcháin ghinearálta, eile- Plé le traenáil na gcraobhacha agus na mball aonair- I gceannas ar laethanta eolais bliantúla na bpolaiteoirí (TD / Seanadóirí & Comhaltaí an Tionóil)- I gceannas ar bhainistiú na mac léinn ar thaithí oibre san Ard-Oifig- Plé le stocaireacht na bpolaiteoirí, freagrach as ceisteanna Dála / Tionóil / Pharlaimint na hEorpa- Cur i láthair ag laethanta oscailte, seimineár Buntáistí Breise le Gaeilge, comhdhálacha, eile- Páirteach i gcamchuairt fheasachta / chumsaithe APG sna coláistí samhraidh- Freagrach as an ngréasán de chiorcail chomhrá náisiúnta Is Leor Beirt a fhorbairt- Eagrú imeachtaí bliantúla an Chonartha- Freagrach as forbairt imeachtaí chultúir in Uimhir 6 i gcomhar le heagrais eile san áras- Freagrach as dearadh fógraí, póstaeir agus ábhar bolscaireachta imeachtaí- Taithí le feachtais pholaitíochta, Adobe (Photoshop, InDesign), caidreamh poiblí, eagrú imeachtaí- Experience of political campaigns, Adobe (Photoshop, InDesign), PR, event management Show less

  • Feidhmeannach Forbartha & Oifige | Development Executive

    Dec 2007 - Aug 2014

  • Múinteoir Gaeilge | Language Teacher

    Sept 2013 - Apr 2014
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  University of montana

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Fulbright foreign language teaching assistant (flta) | teagascóir gaeilge

  I am an innovative and inspiring Irish-language teacher, having worked as a Fulbright FLTA and as a instructor for Conradh na Gaeilge. I use a communicative method of instruction to engage students.- Freagrach as rang Gaeilge glantosaitheoirí a theagasc in Ollscoil Montana- Freagrach as cúrsa ar-líne MTDA a sholáthar do mhic léinn meánscoile ar fud Montana- Freagrach as cúrsa tumoideachais Gaeilge do pháistí a reáchtáil i bPocatello, Idaho- Freagrach as cúrsa tumoideachais Gaeilge do dhaoine fásta a reáchtáil i bPocatello, Idaho- Freagrach as Cumann Gaeilge Ollscoil Montana a reáchtáil• Clár imeachtaí a leagan amach don bhliain acadúil• Imeachtaí bainteach le teanga agus cultúr na hÉireann a reáchtáil do mhic léinn na hollscoile• Poiblíocht a dhéanamh ar imeachtaí an Chumainn ar na meáin shóisialta, ar ríomhphoist, srl.• #Comhrá14 a reáchtáil• Ceolchoirm na Nollag a reáchtáil- Freagrach as an gciorcal comhrá áitiúil Is Leor Beirt a bhunú- Freagrach as eagarthóireacht a dhéanamh ar ábhar teagaisc- Ag feidhmiú mar ambasadóir cultúrtha na hÉireann sna Stáit Aontaithe- Ag tacú le hobair Friends of Irish Studies (West) chun an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn sa cheantar- Freagrach as rang meánGhaeilge a theagasc ar-líne- Freagrach as cúrsa ar-líne a dhearadh do ghlantosaitheoirí (foghlaimeoirí fásta agus meánscoile)- Freagrach as tús a chur le Modern Irish Movies, léiriú 's plé ar shraith de scannáin Éireannacha- Cultural ambassador of Ireland in the United States of America- Taught Elementary Irish I and II- Facilitated Irish-language immersion courses for children and adults- Ran the online MTDA course Irish Language A for high school students- Designed a new online course for adult and high school learners- Taught Intermediate Irish I online- Organised Irish-language and culture events for An Cumann Gaeilge on campus- Initiated a weekly Modern Irish Movies series on campus- Promoted the Irish Studies Program of the University of Montana Show less

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  Conradh na gaeilge

  Jul 2015 - Jan 2020

  Architect & director of the international Cultúr Club project to strengthen a sense of Irish identity among the diaspora: www.cnag.ie/culturclub- Developed a strategic vision for the development & distribution of mentoring services, practical resources, teaching materials & cultural supports for promotion of Irish language & culture abroad- Strategically increased international membership outside of Ireland- Secured funding from multiple sources- Engaged senior government stakeholders & grassroots communities to research, identify, assess the diaspora’s cultural needs & requirements- Managed expectations & regularly compiled comprehensive reports on progress- Collaborated with Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade’s network of overseas missions- Coordinated pilot schemes across four continents, facilitating consultations, community-building workshops & training workshops in Australasia, North America, Europe, the Middle East- Built strategic partnerships with cultural institutions & agencies at home & abroad- Consulted with lesser used language communities overseas on language rights & advocacy issues- Researched, devised, designed a communicative curriculum for Irish-language & culture classes for children of the diaspora aged 6 – 16 years- Led a team of artists, poets, designers, proofreaders, printers to produce six high-quality children’s activity books on 24 themes of Irishness- Designed branding & marketing materials for new international branches & Cultúr Clubs including logos, publicity posters, original online content- Supported & mentored local Cultúr Club facilitators abroad- Created online channels of communication to facilitate the sharing of relevant experience & resources among organisers- Planned & executed an extended programme of publicity- Managed the overall project & budget by stages- Initiated a policy review of Conradh na Gaeilge’s approach to diversity, drafting an initial consultation document for inclusion & belonging Show less Communications Executive with overall responsibility for: public relations, news releases & media events, members' magazine, online & print advertising, digital marketing strategies, website, political campaigns, Cultúr Club- Facilitated a series of community-building workshops with Irish-language & culture groups in US- Initiated & developed a variety of innovative initiatives to help foster a stronger sense of Irish identity among the Irish abroad- Designed original content for social media, posters, flyers, ads, etc.- Designed, developed, updated & edited information for www.cnag.ie- Initiated, developed & monitored a communications & digital marketing strategy- Increased @CnaG followers almost 122% from 6,835 (2015) to 15,154 followers (2017)- Increased tweet impressions over 500% from 109K (2015) to 577K (2017) (average of 320K/month)- Grew the Conradh na Gaeilge Facebook page 580% from 4,400 followers (2015) to 29,946 (2017)- Designed & monitored all Google Adwords & ad hoc advertising opportunities for evening classes- Edited a members' magazine & distributed to 200+ branches each quarter- Proofread all printed material & online content- Wrote weekly bilingual news releases on Irish-language lobbying & awareness campaigns- Kept media & political contact listings up to date & improved relations with stakeholders- Coordinated annual briefing days for TDs, Senators & MLAs north & south- Facilitated sociable monthly meet ups in Irish for politicians in the Houses of the Oireachtas- Trained colleagues, branches & partner organisations in social media & communication skills- Presented to large groups in schools & at conferences & open daysNine years' experience of:• cultural diplomacy• political campaigns• grassroots lobbying• community development• public & media relations• event management• social & traditional media• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)• editing & proofreading• marketing• raising awareness• Google Adwords Show less

  • Stiúrthóir, Cultúr Club | Director of Cultúr Club Project

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Feidhmeannach Cumarsáide | Communications Executive

    Jul 2015 - Dec 2017
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  Árd chonsalacht na héireann - consulate general of ireland - 愛爾蘭總領事館

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2016

  Comhairleoir cultúir | cultural consultant

  The Consulate General of Ireland works to promote and protect Irish interests in Hong Kong and Macau - whether working with the Irish community, promoting Irish economic interests, or supporting the strong partnership between Ireland and Hong Kong and Macau - as well as providing a range of key consular services.- Developed a proposal for Irish-language and culture classes in Hong Kong and Macau to strengthen the sense of Irish identity for the children of Irish parents, those with strong Irish connections, and other interested parties within the local community.- Consulted with interested parties and assessed the interests, abilities, and requirements of potential students and their parents.- Drafted a programme outline and developed sample lesson plans with sample activities.- Outlined additional potential cultural initiatives including film clubs, conversation circles, culture camps, and an outreach education programme.- Facilitated interactive language and culture awareness workshops with over 140 students in a number of local and international schools.- Drafted a funding proposal for an outreach education programme. Show less

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  Mother tongues

  Feb 2020 - Jan 2021

  Director of strategic vision

  Director of the Mother Tongues Strategic Business Vision 2020 – 2030 with responsibility for developing risk, quality, benefits, and communications management approaches as well as partnership plans, budgets and programmes of work to promote multilingualism in Ireland.- Defining the strategic vision, mission statement, core values, long-term goals, and benefits and communication management approach of Mother Tongues- Developing a comprehensive strategy and 10-year programme of work to manage associated organisational change and transition to a fully funded registered charity- Consulting and collaborating with stakeholders and board members on the direction of the organisation, advising and ensuring strong governance structures are in place- Reviewing the financial dealings of Mother Tongues to date- Reviewing current roles and responsibilities for each project to identify additional training requirements for individuals charged with their successful delivery- Researching and drafting revised annual budget forecasts- Identifying potential risks, challenges, and opportunities for the future and establishing effective methods to track, mitigate, and effectively exploit them- Leading the board towards potential opportunities for future partnerships and collaborative initiatives with Gaeltacht and Irish-speaking communities- Promoting Mother Tongues publicly on Irish-language radio and social media- Liaising and networking with Irish-speaking parents to raise the national and multilingual profile of Mother Tongues among families raising children through Irish- Preparing funding proposals for potential corporate and community partnerships Show less

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  Department of health - ireland

  Jan 2021 - now

  Príomhoifigeach cúnta | assistant principal officer, sláintecare

  The Sláintecare Programme Implementation Office supports and drives the delivery of the vision outlined in the Sláintecare report. This includes the development of a strategic and programmatic approach to the implementation and sequencing of reforms and develop detailed action plans, deliverables, costs and timelines for each area of reform: www.gov.ie/slaintecare