Experience

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  Magee of ireland

  Oct 1994 - Nov 1997

  Assistant designer

  Assisting the Chief Designer in all aspects of the design process from concept through to factory production. Also, heavily involved in the promotion of both the Ladies and Menswear ranges - Customer visits, European and indigenous exhibitions and brochure photo shoots.

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  Justscan limited

  Oct 1997 - Oct 2016

  Owner and managing director

  Retail Solutions for enthusiastic entrepreneurs who could see the value of accurate and timely data, and how it would help them achieve their objectives and grow their businesses.Solutions included:- PharmEpos, ShopEpos, ModaPos2006 – 2016 Managing DirectorMy strategy from early on was to build a sustainable business with opportunity for all stakeholders. As Managing Director, I had ultimate responsibility for finances, profitability and corporate governance. My operational day to day function included assisting with:- • Driving business development – prospecting, marketing, networking, sales proposals.• Translating customers’ business requirements into logical, workable and future proof solutions.• Managing maintenance contracts, invoicing and collection.• Procurement and supply chain management• Scheduling installations and training.• Helpdesk and customer satisfaction.• Accounts and payroll. 1997 – 2006 Operations DirectorResponsible for all operational and logistical activities including the management of 15 office and field-based employees. Show less

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  Newtownmanor community development company clg

  Jan 2007 - Nov 2021

  Director & treasurer

  Newtownmanor Community Development Company CLG was established in 2007 with a view to enhance, maintain and promote the area and develop existing facilities which would benefit everyone in the community, enabling a sense of ownership and pride of place.I have been involved with the company since its inception and have actively participated in a number of development projects at varying levels over the years as secretary and currently as treasurer.In 2012 I was responsible for the project management and administration of our biggest development project to date - a 35 space car park with tennis and basketball courts, constructed adjacent to the Newtownmanor Community Hall. This project was 75% funded by LEADER and was preceded by a Feasibility Study, also 90% funded. (Administered by Leitrim Development Company) Show less

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  Niamh o'brien consulting

  Sept 2017 - now

  Business consultant, project manager and facilitator

  Since selling my software business in 2016 I have been working with several private and not for profit clients helping them to make a lasting positive difference for the people they work with, the organisations they serve and society as a whole. PROJECT WORK INCLUDES:• Strategic Framework Development.• Strategy Development and Execution.• Org Chart Development.• Rockefeller’s 1 Page Plan and Critical Numbers Identification.• Business Improvement and Transformation.• Core Values and Culture.• Executive Multi-dimensional Performance Evaluation Structure.ONE TO ONE SENIOR LEADER SUPPORT:Helping Senior Leaders to be more effective by:• Providing a safe sounding board to develop ideas and plans through objective discussion.• Asking insightful and challenging questions.• Questioning perceived and pre-conceived ways of doing things.• Bringing clarity to thought processes through iterative discussion and an innate ability to root out the kernel of issues and ideas.• Keeping leaders on track by actioning key objectives through a clearly defined and scheduled meeting cadence.• Contributing ‘Outside of the Business’ objective opinion and insight.• Member of Sligo, Leitrim and Mayo Local Enterprise Office Mentoring Panels. Show less