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Leonie Vesey

Leonie Vesey

Holohan Leisure

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Operations Manager Special Olympics Ireland

  • Education

    • National University of Ireland

      2020 - 2021
      Professional Certificate in Governance Governance Professional Certificate (72%)

      This programme examines governance as a set of structures and processes used in direction and control and in arriving at and implementing decisions. Addressing such topics as the role and responsibilities of governing bodies and boards, the performance and accountability of directors/members, assurance arrangements, risk management, fiduciary responsibilities, executive and non-executive functions and reserved functions of boards, the Certificate explains the principles of governance and… Show more This programme examines governance as a set of structures and processes used in direction and control and in arriving at and implementing decisions. Addressing such topics as the role and responsibilities of governing bodies and boards, the performance and accountability of directors/members, assurance arrangements, risk management, fiduciary responsibilities, executive and non-executive functions and reserved functions of boards, the Certificate explains the principles of governance and the constituent elements of ‘good’ governance. The graduates will have authoritative knowledge of the principles and practices associated with accountable decision-making and control and oversight in organisations. Show less

    • DIT Augnier Street, Dublin 2

      2001 - 2005
      BSc Management (Marketing)

      Completed final examinations in March 2005 and concluded final year dissertation in May 2005.

    • QQI Award - Project Management

      2020 - 2020
      Level 6 NFQ Project Management Distinction - Level 6 - 15 FET Credits

      This course is focused on the fundamental principles of successful project management. Learning Outcomes include:Manage a project taking corrective action where necessary to meet agreed goalsEvaluate the methodology and process of a selected projectUtilize financial planning and budget models within the context of managing a projectDevise a risk analysis for a project to include the preparation of a contingency planCommunicate project management planning operations… Show more This course is focused on the fundamental principles of successful project management. Learning Outcomes include:Manage a project taking corrective action where necessary to meet agreed goalsEvaluate the methodology and process of a selected projectUtilize financial planning and budget models within the context of managing a projectDevise a risk analysis for a project to include the preparation of a contingency planCommunicate project management planning operations Investigate a range of approaches to plan, cost and manage a project Show less

    • College of Management and IT (CMIT)

      2007 - 2008
      Event Management FETAC Level 6

    • Leadership Management Ireland

      2014 - 2014
      Effective Personal Productivity

      Activities and Societies: Concepts and overview workshopThe Nature of ProductivityProductivity Through GoalsIncreasing Productivity Through Managing PrioritiesMid Course ReviewImproving Productivity through CommunicationEmpowering The Team for Peak PerformanceIncreasing Productivity of The Team

    • The Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing (IDM)

      2005 - 2005
      Direct Marketing Principles Diploma

    • Law Society of Ireland

      2019 - 2019
      Certificate Charity Law, Trusteeship & Governance Certificate

      This course represents a collaboration between the Law Society of Ireland and The Wheel, a national organisation that represents and supports community and voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises in Ireland. The course provides an overview of the law and best practice in the charity, community & voluntary sector. The course focussed on key areas such as:Finance & Fundraising: Legislative framework for fundraising, Regulation of & best practice for fundraising… Show more This course represents a collaboration between the Law Society of Ireland and The Wheel, a national organisation that represents and supports community and voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises in Ireland. The course provides an overview of the law and best practice in the charity, community & voluntary sector. The course focussed on key areas such as:Finance & Fundraising: Legislative framework for fundraising, Regulation of & best practice for fundraising, Financial reporting: Statutory requirements and Statement of Recommended Practice SORPGovernance: Charities Regulator’s Charities Governance Code, Implementation and related issues; Risk assessments and managing riskStrategy and management: Management, Human resource and volunteer policies, Charities & corporate governance, Data protection issues, Employment law, Outcomes approach and Procurement and tendering Show less

  • Experience

    • Junior Leisure Consultant

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
      Holohan Leisure

      Holohan Leisure provides specialist consultancy services in sports and leisure planning and product development. From initial concept through feasibility analysis right through to design and operational management, Holohan Leisure provide individual or full turn-key strategic planning, design and management services tailored to suit individual client needs.Duties included:- Co-ordinating sports capital grant applications.- Assisting with various feasibility studies and operational reviews.- Conducting market research for various leisure strategies. Show less

    • Holohan Leisure Architects / Aura Sport & Leisure Management Ltd

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
      Executive Assistant

      This role involved provided dedicated Executive Assistant duties to the Group Chairman, Managing Director and Director of Operations. Duties and Responsibilities included: - Dealing with all incoming correspondence - Extensive Diary Management- Organising travel arrangements- Project Administration

    • Aura Drogheda Leisure Centre

      Oct 2008 - Jan 2009
      Interim Operations Manager

      Operations Manager with overall responsibility for the management of the Leisure Centre ensuring the health safety and well being of all its stakeholders.Key performance area within this role included customer service, health and safety, budgetary control, staff management, public relations and liaising with the various interest parties.

    • Aura Sport & Leisure Management Ltd

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
      Information Systems Manager

      Information Systems Manager with responsibility for the strategic and operational management of the organisation’s member database and leisure management reporting systems including: - Ensuring all requested reports were accurate and met the needs of the Marketing Team, Directors and Operations Managers.- Preparing timely reports for Board Meetings, workshops and training days. - Preparing information for the Local Authorities regarding participation and key performance indicators.- Monitoring and maintaining all activity and product codes and implementing a procedure to standardise all codes and ensure adherence to these codes.- Implementing new modules and functionalities within the Membership and Activity systems. - Maintaining and updating the membership manual in terms of minimum operating procedures in line with company policy.- Ensuring licences, registrations, renewals and survey forms related to the systems were - Providing all users with appropriate support and advice regarding the operations and functionality of the systems. - Analysing and prioritising system issues and issue resolutions. Show less

    • Holohan Leisure Events

      Jan 2011 - Mar 2016
      Group Project Manager - Events

      Responsibility for all activities relating to events including planning, budgeting, licensing, financial management, procurement, insurance, management of external contractors, on site event management team role and post event reporting.Previous event experience:- Bloom in the Park - Shannon Air Show - Forbidden Fruit Festivals- RDS Primary Science Fair Limerick- Royal De Luxe ' Granny Event' Limerick- RTE Road to the Rising 2015- Olympic Torch Relay - 50th International Eucharistic Congress Show less

    • Anytime Fitness Dublin

      Apr 2013 - Mar 2016
      Franchise Manager (Dublin)

      Anytime Fitness Clubs are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Over 2 million members choose Anytime Fitness. Why? Because it's convenient, affordable, and fun. Anytime Fitness has been named the #1 Top Global Franchise by Entrepreneur magazine.Duties included- Planning and implementing operational and administration functions to ensure projects are delivered efficiently. - Devising and implementing pre-sales and pre-opening marketing plans.- Staff Recruitment and training- Contractor management, procurement and fit-out management- Ensuring compliance with company standards and procedures; as well as the franchise requirements of Anytime Fitness Show less

    • NYF Dublin

      Sept 2014 - Mar 2016
      NYF Dublin - Project Manager

      Spanning the New Year period from 30 December – 1 January, NYF celebrates a multi-platform experience inspired by the diversity and complexity of Ireland’s contemporary culture. Duties and Responsibilities include: - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to draft project schedules and plans.- On-site event management & safety officer roles- Delegation and management of project tasks to ensure project delivery within allotted budget and timelines.- Coordination of marketing activities between stakeholders and agencies.- Drafting event licence applications and procedures for inclusion in the event management plan. - Overseeing the financial management of the event including procurement procedures, purchase order numbers, invoicing and payments. Show less

    • Special Olympics Ireland

      Jun 2017 - now

      This role involves managing and supporting key projects across the organisation working with the Operations Director to help drive organisational strategy and performance, cross functional planning and integration. A key project in this role involved coordinating the move of 2 regional and the central office to a new office on the National Sports Campus, liaising with the design teams, contractors, internal and external stakeholders. A member of the Governance Sub-committee ensuring company and charity compliance within the organisation. Show less The Special Olympics Ireland Winter Games will take place this March. 180 athletes, their coaches, families, officials and 150 volunteers will arrive for the three day Winter Games from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 March 2020. Athletes will compete in two sports Alpine Skiing which will be at Craigavon Golf & Ski Centre and Floorball at Lagan Valley Leisureplex. A Torch Run event will start proceedings with members of the Police Service of NI and An Garda Síochána prior to the Opening Ceremony on the Friday evening. The Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games took place over four days from June 14th to 17th 2018, in what was one of the largest and most prestigious sporting events to take place in Ireland last year. 1,600 athletes accompanied by 600 coaches and official delegates competed in the Games supported by a team of 2,500 volunteers across 13 competition and 3 accommodation venues. As Operations Manager for these Games, the key areas within the role included:- Site inspection and booking of venues- Recruitment & Assignment of volunteers- Training & Coordination of the Games Organising Committee & Venue Management Teams- Coordination of Games Staff - Procurement including public tenders- Stakeholder Management- Supplier Management - Overseeing the delivery of the Games operational functional areas of the Games - Transport - Event Services - Safety - Accommodation - Catering - Delegation Services Show less

      • Operations Manager

        Oct 2023 - now

      • Operations Coordinator

        Mar 2016 - May 2024

      • Games Operations Manager, Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games 2018, Winter Games 2020

        Jun 2017 - Apr 2021

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Event Operations Manager - U17 Championship 2019

      Issued by UEFA on May 2019
      UEFAAssociated with Leonie Vesey

    • Event Safety Officer

      Issued by Ombudsman for Children’s Office on Oct 2019
      Ombudsman for Children’s OfficeAssociated with Leonie Vesey