Hilary Hoctor

Experience

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  Flextronics L.M.S.

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Office Administrator

  • Provided General secretarial services to management• Followed-up on replies and composed letters and responses• Maintained daily calendars and schedules including Diary Management & Appointments• Liaised with staff and management regarding visits• Co-ordinated meeting and travel arrangements for multi-national clients, including accommodation arrangements• Managed large complex meetings and conference calls, both internally and externally• Set-up and maintained office filing systems and document control, both manual and computerised• Responsible for monthly statio0nary orders and negotiations with suppliers• Assisted Human Resource Department and Personnel with recruitment days• Accounts Assistant with responsibility for Petty Cash Maintenance• Utilised Computerised Accounts Processing Skills including Data Entry Show less

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  Ballycommon Telework & Training Centre

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Research Co-Ordinator/Facilitator

  • Assisted and supported with general administration duties• Planned, researched and Submitted Business Plans for Funding• Submitted Grant Applications, to assist with set up and implementation• Worked with the Committees to devise and implement proper working structures• Facilitated Committee meetings

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  OAK Partnership

  Feb 2003 - Aug 2004

  Co-Ordinator/Supervisor & Job Coach

  • Acting Co-Ordinator/Supervisor for a seven month period with full responsibility for the management and implementation of the Programme• Organised & Delivered Presentation to Employers and CE/CTP Supervisors including hosting Foreign Delegates & Delivering Presentations to explain Best Practice• Liaised with Statutory Agencies, Community and Voluntary Groups• Collated and Produced Reports, with an emphasis on accuracy and adherence to strict timelines• Implemented and managed new and existing systems• Designed and submitted Training Plans and specifications• Sourced and Selected external trainers and courses• Organised and co-ordinated the recruitment, training and placement of participants• Stimulated & Encouraged Participants, through Training, Coaching and One-to-One Mentoring• Conducted Training Needs Analysis, for programme delivery and for individuals• Evaluated Training Effectiveness• Identified Occupational Needs, through Occupational and Job Analysis• Organised and Delivered Various Programme Modules (Communication & Job Seeking Skills, Personal & Social Development, Committee Skills, I.T., Office & Administration)• Sourced Employment Opportunities and Liaised with Employers• Developed and Implemented Participant Progression Plans• Job Coaching & Supported Participants in Work Placement/Employment Show less

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  The Health Board Executive

  Aug 2004 - Jan 2005

  Project Administrator

  • Pro-actively involved in planning and developing National Materials Master Database for a National Materials Catalogue• Provided secretarial and administrative assistance in related office duties to a high standard• Assisted Programme Manager to implement and manage new systems and structures• Utilised ability to multitask while maintaining an aptitude for attention to detail with a high degree of flexibility• Exercised my ability to build strong relationships with internal and external contacts/influencers together with demonstrating a tolerance for ambiguity• Enhanced my ability to become effective in ever changing circumstances• Gained valuable experience as a team member in a dynamic and fast paced environment with a multidiscipline team. Show less

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  OAK Partnership

  Jan 2005 - Aug 2005

  Assistant Co-Ordinator/Supervisor & Job Coach

  • Responsible for general administration work on a day-to-day basis• Co-ordinated and Designed training plans and maintain all associated resources• Liaised with FÁS; Sponsor; Statutory Agencies and Community Groups• Implemented and Managed systems and procedures including individual participant development plans• Put into effect training plans and maintained client progression reports• Collated and Produced Reports, with an emphasis on accuracy and adherence to strict timetables• Compiled and Submitted training plans for funding together with relevant training specifications• Sourced suitable employment opportunities and liaised with employers• Engaged participants in an innovative flexible training programme of specific, personal and educational skills training• Evaluated Training Effectiveness• Provided one-to-one coaching on progression to further education, training or employments opportunities• Empowered individuals to enhance their own quality of life• Conducted research and built a library of resources in relation to Contracted Training• Collated all information and created an inventory of the aggregate skills available within the organisation Show less

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  Tullamore Social Services Ltd

  Aug 2005 - now

  Project Manager & Community Development Co-Ordinator

  • Working in partnership with Voluntary Board to implement work-plan in line with objectives• Overseeing the facilitation of a Community Employment Scheme • Managing and co-ordinating a staff of 30 employees in a variety of work positions• Developing and implementing new projects and services • Responsible for all Financial Management• Making sure that the Project Aims can be achieved within a specific budget• Managing Fundraising & Community events• Dealing with regulations and guidelines covering issues such as Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Employment Law & Practices, • Explaining ideas and information to people• Making arrangements through negotiating and bargaining• Source & Grant funding for new and existing projects• Making decisions about the development, care and most efficient use of people and physical resources• Working to realise the potential of employees, maximising their skills and thereby their contribution to the organisation• Motivating and guiding others• Managing systems to appraise and develop team and individual performances Show less