Experience

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  Irish defence forces

  Oct 2004 - Aug 2007

  Responsible for training new recruits for service in the Irish Defence Forces both at home and overseas.

  • Senior Training Instructor

    Apr 2007 - Aug 2007

  • Pl Comd, B Coy, 6 Inf Bn

    Jul 2006 - Mar 2007

  • Cadet

    Oct 2004 - Jul 2006
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  Irish defence forces

  Jan 2011 - Feb 2013

  Responsible for all operations and training for a multi-disciplinary team of 471 personnel.• Successfully co-ordinated and supervised all internal and external operations.• Ensured all Unit Operations and Training policies were constantly reviewed and updated.• Ensured the successful completion of all exercises organised on a weekly basis. • Ensured excellent relationship with external stakeholders which included An Garda Síochana and the City & County Local authorities.• Ensured that all training risks were managed in line with Health & Safety regulations. Show less

  • Operations Officer (S3), 1 Cn Cois

    Nov 2012 - Feb 2013

  • Senior Training Instructor

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
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  United nations peacekeeping

  Feb 2013 - Nov 2013

  Platoon commander, 108 inf bn, united nations interim force in lebanon

  • Commander of a Platoon of 35 soldiers deployed to South Lebanon with the UN.

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  Irish defence forces

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  Operations officer

  Responsible for all operations and training for a multi-disciplinary team of 471 personnel.• Successfully co-ordinated and supervised all internal and external operations.• Ensured all Unit Operations and Training policies were constantly reviewed and updated.• Ensured the successful completion of all exercises organised on a weekly basis. • Ensured excellent relationship with external stakeholders which included An Garda Síochana and the City & County Local authorities.• Ensured that all training risks were managed in line with Health & Safety regulations. Show less

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  United nations peacekeeping

  Oct 2014 - May 2015

  Deputy commanding officer, b coy, 47 inf gp - united nations interim force in lebanon

  Responsible to the Director for all HR, Training and Logistic matters for 108 personnel. • Successfully led an interoperability project with external stakeholders to enhance Unit capabilities.• Deputised as Director on an ad hoc basis including enhancing relationships with the local town Mayors and other key leaders within our area.• Key leader engagement and stakeholder management.• Successfully developed, implemented and co-ordinated the pre-deployment training.• Ensured continuous monitoring of individual performance levels.• Ensured effective mentoring and development training for all junior leadership. Show less

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  Irish defence forces

  Jul 2015 - Mar 2018

  Human resource manager, 1st infantry battalion

  Responsible to the Battalion Commander (Director) for all HR matters of 471 personnel.• Ensured my direct reports were motivated and satisfied with their work.• Dealt with numerous sensitive personnel issues and ensured excellent relationships maintained with the Unit Personnel Support Services.• Successfully drafted and implemented a transparent transfer policy.• Provided ongoing coaching, mentoring and development to all junior leadership. • Successfully co-ordinated and managed the recruitment process for overseas service.• Ensured excellent relationships maintained with internal and external stakeholders.• Managed the annual security duty and subsistence allowance budget of € 400,000.• Maintained excellent relationships with the local representation association committee.• Project managed/Drove a de-centralisation of the search and selection process of recruits entering the DF. This resulted in a 20% increase in applications from the western region.• Project managed/Lead the GDPR implementation and compliance process in the unit. Project voted as exemplar of Best practice by internal auditors of the Defence Dept. Show less

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  Monusco

  Apr 2018 - Nov 2018

  Strategic communications manager

  Responsible for reporting directly to the Force Commander (UN country lead) and provided him advice on the coordination of military information activities within the mission.• The provision of advice and analysis to the strategic leadership of the UN Mission. • Planning, execution and post operation analysis of all operations.• Risk Analysis of PR influence activities.• Designed and co-ordinated training for cross functional teams within the mission. • Relationship management of key influencers and key leaders/groups. • Coordinated influence activities and Information Operations with the lower headquarters.• Designed and delivered the first ever internal and external MONUSCO Force newsletter.• Successfully designed and co-ordinated the first ever cross functional training for mission.• Successfully designed and implemented the communications strategy for the UN mission. Show less

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  Irish defence forces

  Jan 2019 - Sept 2021

  Responsible for directing a QQI level 8 program in the Irish Defence Forces Military College. Specialise in personal and leadership development and the military decision making process. Play a key role in preparing students for transition to senior leadership within the Defence Forces. • Responsible for leading and co-ordinating Talent and Career development programs in compliance with Defence Forces Training and NUI Maynooth regulations and guidelines.• Leading L&D initiatives specialising in organisational leadership development.• Responsible for reviewing and updating training curriculum, syllabi and manuals in line with Defence Forces training policies and Defence Forces strategic plans.• Responsible for analysing lessons learned data and leading course improvement projects.• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to deliver annual training landscapes, course instruction and evaluation of conduct and accreditation through stakeholder Universities.• Provide advice to the organisational leadership on Learning & Development related matters.• Deliver quality training and educational methods consistent with international best practice. Show less Responsible for all Human Resources, Training and Logistics matters for up to 140 people. • Led, directed and organised multiple security operations and training events.• Designed and implemented a new performance management system for the Unit.• Designed and implemented the Units L&D Plan for 2020 in line with Strategic Plans.• Coached, mentored and developed junior leadership within the Unit.• Ensured the welfare and well-being of all personnel by maintaining a close relationship with Defence Forces Personnel Support Services to ensure support for personnel when needed. Show less

  • Program Manager & Senior L&D Specialist, Officer Training Wing, Military College

    May 2020 - Sept 2021

  • HR & Training Manager, 1 MIC, Defence Forces Training Centre

    Jan 2019 - May 2020
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  Sept 2021 - now

  Manager - people advisory service