Karyn Farrell

Experience

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  Peppercanister Gallery

  Sept 2005 - Sept 2009

  Gallery administrator

  Responsibilities: Front-of-House: first point of contact for the public and media – answering queries, providing information on exhibitions showing, consulting with artists and clients. Preparation of press releases and catalogue entries for each exhibition. Photography of artwork, research and compilation of all information for exhibition catalogues and involvement in catalogue design and layout.Exhibition installation and administration. Research and compilation of all information and images for the Gallery website. Update of website. Assisting with all monthly exhibition launches. Show less

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  Alternative Entertainments Ltd

  Sept 2009 - Oct 2011

  Arts administrator and development officer

  Responsibilities: Assistant co-ordinator of a number of festivals, workshops and recitals, such as AltEnts’ Children’s Arts Festival and Des Carty Music Sessions. Responsible for delivering and assistant project-managing arts activities and events for children in Tallaght schools, including workshops in visual arts, drama, creative writing, dance and music. Research, design and production of a publication of Twenty Five Years of Visual Arts with Alternative EntertainmentsAdministration of the Des Carty Music SchoolPreparation of press releases and of mail shots to the media and general public. Using social media networking sites such as Facebook as a promotional tool for all activities and events. Update of website. Funding and grant applications. Show less

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  Foroige Head Office

  Dec 2011 - Nov 2012

  Administrator
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  Youth Work Ireland

  Nov 2012 - Mar 2023

  Youth participation coordinator

  Key responsibility: collaborating with Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth on a number of Youth Participation Structures and Initiatives. This includes: Coordination and management of a national programme of Comhairle na nÓg events and national consultationsCommunications and marketing (traditional and digital) including management and upkeep of the Comhairle na nÓg website and all social media platformsProduction of newsletters, reports and guides in relation to all meetings, workshops and events Organisation and coordination of the annual regional networking events for young members of Comhairle na nÓg. Organisation of training and networking conferences for key local authority personnel and organisers of Comhairle na nÓg. Show less

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  AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation

  Mar 2023 - now

  Learner Voice Project Officer

  I am responsible for supporting the development and delivery of the National FET (Further Education and Training) Learner Forum events, and coordinating all aspects of these events including event execution, facilitator coordination, and logistics. I work closely with the AONTAS Head of Research and Research Officers in contributing to the development of regional and national reports from these events.I am responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of Learner Voice training and capacity building for both learners and ETB staff. I collaborate with the AONTAS communications team to ensure the broad experiences of adult learners and best practice are shared through a range of platforms, including the development of press releases, blogs and learner stories. Show less