Niall Dolan

Experience

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  Kreate

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2012

  Brand Ambassador

  Promoted a brand image/ product by pro-actively engaging with members of the public at high street road shows. Communicated ‘brand messages’ to members of the public in a genuine, enjoyable, and memorable way.

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  Changeworks

  Nov 2010 - Mar 2011

  Home Energy Assessor

  • Engaged householders on doorstep to assess energy efficiency of their household and referred them for free loft conversions/ social welfare support as necessary.

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  University of Stirling

  Apr 2012 - Jul 2012

  Lead Researcher

  -Planned and carried out an independent research project in rural Nepal, assessing the efficacy of an aquaculture-based intervention project.-Identified, approached and interviewed key contacts in local and regional aquaculture production chains.

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  Mote Marine Laboratory

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Marine Aquaponics Research Assistant

  • Active in group planning stages of future aquaponic experiments examining the effects of salinity on aquaponics systems utilizing estuarine plants, seaweeds, and pompono.• Designed a modular saltwater aquaponics system to be installed at Mote Aquaculture Research Park.• Conducted speculative market research by engaging with venders at local farmers markets and restaurants.• Responsibility for conducting daily feeding and maintenance activities on fresh and saltwater finfish species throughout the research facility. Show less

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  The John Byrne Award

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2020

  > PROGRAMME AND EVENT MANAGEMENTEnd-to-end project management - scope setting, planning and scheduling, delegation, workload tracking, tracking milestones, communication, risk management, and reporting. Managing digital transformation - design and build of two new websites and bespoke software: allowed The John Byrne Award to grow into Scotland’s largest arts competition. Managing digital marketing strategy - strategising and overseeing organic and paid campaigns across email, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Monthly unique reach: 10,000+.Managing fundraising campaigns secured grants from corporates and individuals and delivered 2 fundraising dinners.Project initiation - established a network of ambassadors in colleges and universities. End-to-end event management - 7 annual awards ceremonies (800 guests); 2 annual fundraising dinners (120 guests); and bimonthly exhibitions and ambassador training days.Leading an international choir tour - planned, led, and managed two sell-out tours for a high-school Zulu choir from South Africa to The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Performances in Assembly Rooms (1 of the 3 major venues) and coverage on BBC.> PARTNERSHIPS AND FUNDINGManaging charity financesProactively developing existing and new partnershipsLeading successful fundraising campaigns.Ensuring all programmes are appropriately resourced.Communicating impact to maintain attractiveness to funders.> LEADERSHIP AND HRDesign and implementation of strategyWorking closely with The Board of TrusteesSpokesperson for the charity.Direct reports: Digital Marketing Manager, Webmaster, Fundraising Manager, Operations Manager, Videographer.Providing structured team support - including annual, quarterly, and sprint targets, facilitating meetings, line management, regular 121s, continuous feedback, appraisals, identifying training requirements and co-creating solutions, and recruitment. Show less

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Sept 2014 - Aug 2020

  • Programme Coordinator

    Jul 2013 - Sept 2014
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  Sustrans

  Dec 2013 - Sept 2014

  Project Officer

  ● Promote active travel across 12 primary and 2 secondary schools.● Encourage community ownership of active travel infrastructure.● Work with senior school staff to tailor active travel workshops and lessons● Plan and deliver after-school clubs and bespoke, one-to-one lessons.● Develop and deliver schemes to encourage local communities to take ownership of promoting active travel.

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  Granton Primary School

  Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

  Pupil Support Assistant (fixed-term contract)

  - Working collaboratively with classroom teachers to meet the educational, care and welfare needs of pupils.- One-on-one teaching with individual and groups of pupils.- Supervising play in breaktime.- Assisting teachers with clerical tasks.

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  The Timber Cooperative

  Oct 2020 - Sept 2021

  Business Manager

  - Yard management- Business management- Operating sawmill equipment

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  Freelance

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2023

  Researcher, Writer, and Project Developer

  Focus on educational policy, AI and the economy, and family life and working practises.

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  Year Here

  Mar 2022 - May 2022

  Social Innovation Consultant

  Selected for leadership development program focused on social entrepreneurship and innovation. - Intensive training in the concepts and delivery of successful social enterprise and innovation.- Fulltime placement with Housing Justice, a national homelessness charity. Introduced a lived-experience advisory group into the charity and designed mechanisms to feed insights/suggestions into the charity's strategic decision-making.

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  CMD BESPOKE LTD

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2023

  Cabinet Maker

  -Built and installed bespoke furniture. - Worked for CMD Bespoke and Armstrong Vinton Furniture; both London based furniture makers.

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  Natural Power

  Dec 2023 - now

  My role involves managing and guiding the EIA process, as part of a team, in support of Section 36, onshore planning permission in principle consents. My main areas of expertise include EIA production, coordination and management, stakeholder management, and planning consent compliance. I have experience in drafting various EIA documentation including scoping reports and environmental statements.

  • Assistant Project Manager

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Consenting and EIA Consultant

    Dec 2023 - Sept 2024