Niamh Hester

Experience

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  The Fota Collection

  May 2014 - Apr 2016

  Meeting and Events Coordinator

  The Fota Collection comprises two luxurious hotels, the five-star Fota Island Resort and the Kingsley Hotel.Responsibilities included:• Coordination and management of large events for key clients• Event revenue forecasting and RFP management (such as CVENT, Starcite, CCB, etc.)• Chairing of weekly cross functional meetings to ensure event requirements were clearly understood by management and that resource allocation was sufficient• As a member of The Kingsley pre-opening team, I was responsible for re-establishing the events department, following a five year period of closure. Show less

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  Clayton Hotel Cork City

  Apr 2016 - Apr 2018

  This 4-star hotel is one of Cork’s most iconic leading corporate hotels and formed part of the renowned international Dalata Hotel Group.Responsibilities included: • Responsible for proactive and reactive sales including warm and cold calling• Design and execution of the marketing and social media content and strategy• Event forecasting and budgeting for the hotel’s overall revenue strategy• End-to-end management for all client events including client requirements, logistics and delivery Show less

  • Meeting and Events Sales Manager

    Oct 2017 - Apr 2018

  • Conference and Events Sales Executive

    Apr 2016 - Oct 2017
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  WeddingDates

  Apr 2018 - Aug 2019

  Sales and Marketing Account Manager

  WeddingDates is an online Software as a Service (SaaS) company that maximises conversions from enquiries to bookings for a variety of clients.Responsibilities included:• Responsible for business development through proactive research, identification and pursuit of potential revenue generating opportunities to meetdefined targets• Engagement with new prospects and contract negotiation • Full account management responsibility for a large portfolio of Irish and UK clients• Accountable for maximising annual contract renewal across the Irish client base• Cross selling and delivery of online marketing services to existing clients • Transformation of social media across various platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn as well as B2B and B2C Electronic Direct Mail and promotional campaigns• Assisted management in driving and executing a complete rebrand and new website for the company Show less

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  Sydney Academy of Irish Dance

  Aug 2019 - now

  TCRG Irish Dance Teacher

  Sydney Academy of Irish Dance is a private dance school that’s offers professional Irish dance classes to children from 3 years old right through to adults.Responsibilities include:• Responsible for the business class schedule, communication, policies and social media • Teach students in the practice, theory and performance of Irish dance• Assess students and offering advice, criticism and encouragement in preparing for performance, competitions and examinations

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  EY

  Sept 2019 - now

  • Consumer Market Client Executive | Associate Director

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Consumer Market Client Executive | Assistant Director

    Mar 2022 - Jul 2024

  • EY wavespace Operations Lead & Facilitator | Supervising Associate

    Jul 2021 - Mar 2022

  • EY wavespace Operations Lead | Senior Associate

    Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

  • EY wavespace Operations Lead | Contract

    Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

  • Meeting and Events Coordinator | Contract

    Sept 2019 - Dec 2019