James Conaty

Experience

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  O'Leary PR

  May 2006 - Feb 2007

  Junior Account Executive

  • Drafted and issued press releases and liaised with Regional and National media• Event management – organisation and implementation of new product/service through launches, photocalls to gain exposure from the media• Evaluation of campaigns on an ongoing basis with current clients, with a view to retaining their business and creation of new campaigns for clients• Managing/overseeing clients “column inches” through Media Monitoring and general office duties

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  Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  Mar 2007 - Oct 2008

  Management Assistant

  • Created new business leads in both retail and corporate.• Organising courtesy calls, meetings and lunches with clients to maintain good account relations.• Generated sales through corporate referrals, customer upgrades and insurance products.• Handled customer enquiries, reservations and resolving issues for clients. • Motivated sales teams, managing operations and taking control of the business, training and mentoring.• Managed cost control, profits, growth, accounting, employees’ career development, and administrative tasks. Show less

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  Size?

  Aug 2010 - May 2016

  Assistant Manager

  • As Assistant Manager I was responsible for reorganising the shop to run more effectively through structured weekly/monthly/quarterly plans, resulting in improved during this period.• Achieved daily, weekly and quarterly sales targets set out by the company with the aid of marketing, promotions, visual merchandising and staff training.• Took responsibility for the visual representation of shop floor, through optimisation of space, brand awareness and selection, to maximise sales. • Ensured team maintained an excellent standard of customer service. Show less

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  HeadCase Marketing

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2016

  Campaign Manager

  • HeadCase worked alongside Havas Worldwide in the implementation of the Ribena Topsy Turvy campaign, nationwide. • Our main focus was the live activation and onsite distribution of their newest product to both trade professionals and consumers. • I facilitated and oversaw the implementation of the on site promotion and was responsible for the safe delivery and return of all products and props related to the campaign.

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  Badlands Television Production DAC

  Sept 2016 - May 2017

  Trainee Assistant Director (AD)

  • Supporting the third AD on set and helping relay information through different departments• Oversee and help coordinate cast/extras before shooting and while on set• Time and traffic management while shooting

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  Dublin South FM

  Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

  Communications Manager

  • Run social media accounts for the station • Show research• Community relations • Advertising and programme sponsorship.

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  Indie Campers

  Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

  Location Manager

  • I managed all depot operations, coordinated daily activities, including van preparation and maintenance, along with administrative functions.• Trained, supervised and supported location staff.• Received and delivered the camper vans. • Handled complaints, specific customer requests and troubleshoot emergencies. • Received and managed recurrent suppliers.• Monitored stock and ordered depot supplies. • Worked closely with Country Manager and head office to achieve depot goals. Show less

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  Origina

  Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

  Market Development Specialist
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  Praxis Care

  Dec 2020 - now

  Activity Facilitator