As a PM, a lot of my work is confidential but of those I can list, the longer time frame projects are immediately listed below. Shorter time frame projects are listed under projects further down.Alongside my PM experience, you may know me from my workshops in radio, film and fashion or as a creative in my own right mainly as a filmmaker, but graphics/artwork etc are also included.

A project in partnership with Health Service Executive (HSE)/European Union (EU)/Windy Day Media/European Solidarity Corp (ESC)/Genio/Lèargas Under the HSE CH01 Mental Health Reform Plan, two projects working with young people to encourage, train and lead content creation with the following outcomes. • Wheels-A project which examines the issues around youth and car culture, dispelling stereotypes and taking a multi-channel approach looking into issues around transport, peer pressure, economic factors etc. Outcomes: Short Film-Documentary/Narrative “No Change, No Choice, No Cop-On”, survey, research, training, logo creation and PR materials-stickers, hoodies etc. • Shopfront-A project to develop safe spaces and 1 to 1 support in the region.Outcome: Creation and execution of a promotional film for the project.

• Providing strategic plans for progress of the group in the future for local, national and international development.• Planning of projects which tie in with the groups 3 main areas-Cultural appreciation, Tai Chi and Lion/Dragon Dance.• "A Mug of Tae and a Wee Bun": A project of my own creation, developed for people with mental ill health and those in addition recovery. The project is based on a Chinese tea ceremony which fuses both the traditions of the East and West. Participants discuss the similarity in both cultures whilst sampling tea from China and food from Ireland/UK. By sharing the stories and history of tea, the project aims to create a feeling of understanding and an acknowledgement of how similar we all are. The project has toured the region I am particularly proud that it goes to groups/areas which have been or continue to be stigmatised. • Project creation, plan, oversee and document all aspects of the group's activities.• Making sure that the scope and direction is on schedule.• Ongoing work in tenders, competitive analysis and budgeting.

The Men’s Shed group is a charity set up to support men who largely have been affected by the economic downturn in the construction industry.I conducted research into various aspects of sheds by local area, county and cross border for an EU research project, whilst helping new sheds with information and advice. With my background in media, I supported sheds in planning communications, creating reports and offered guidance on funding streams etc. I encouraged collaboration amongst various sheds and worked with men on a one-to-one basis to inspire and support those that needed it.

Creative Edge/My Creative DatabaseCreative Edge was funded by the Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme and its main objective was to promote active participation of local creative organisations/businesses in global markets, whilst also aiding them in their ability to attract and utilise local emerging creative talent in these markets.Projects undertaken include:• Reviewing, planning and implementing the council’s first database of creative people in line with the EU directives set out by the Creative Edge/My Creative programme.• Writing reports in line with the council’s corporate objectives.• Research on the creative industry locally, nationally and internationally.• Initial research into using the database as a platform for creative exchange throughout the county. Donegal Film Office (DFO) www.donegalfilmoffice.ieThe film office in cooperation with the Irish Film Board and Donegal County Council, promotes film, television, moving image art and online video activity in the region. • Project management of the DFO website.• In collaboration with the web designer, design of the website, creation and curation of the content within the council structure and budget. • I conducted the primary research with the targeted audience for the website and developed strategic planning for its future use my council staff and the Irish Film Board. • Locating the correct individuals, community groups, local businesses and national organisations to aid website content accuracy, which became around 150 separate entities in total. • I brokered the creation of the DFO photography archive with 46 photographers from the local area and internationally.• Inclusion of my own photography for certain locations. • Dealing with inquiries from local and international media companies regarding filming in the area e.g. permits etc.

Projects undertaken include:Foyle Film Festival (FFF), Festival ManagerThe FFF in an international festival which qualifies films for BIFA, BAFTA and Oscar nomination. • Coordination of all competition entries using the database system withoutabox.com. • Festival, Jury and Guest Coordinator• Assistant Press Officer.• Online Box Office Manager.• Screening/Print Manager.• Volunteer management.1st North West Youth Film Festival, Festival ManagerThe NWYFF was the region’s first dedicated youth film festival, providing a platform for young filmmakers to showcase their work and enjoy a range of international youth screenings.• Budget management. • Research-liaising with community groups/artists and exhibitors. • Planning and project coordination.• Managing staff and volunteers.• Screening/Print Manager.Slam Dunk, Project Coordinator Slam Dunk represented an innovative opportunity to engage young people in the Derry & Strabane District Council area with real issues of community relations and cultural diversity, using the universal medium of sport. • Bookings.• Staff management.• Budget management.• Administration for the project e.g. evaluation reports. • Creation of new learning programme.Other work included:Teaching-Silver Surfer Club (Pensioners): Internet/Computer skills, Sure Start (Teenagers): How to use Photoshop and Film Making, Ulster Weans A-Z (Children): Digital Storytelling.Event Assistant-Music Hot House, Digital Culture Day, Nerve Centre Film Club, Intercultural and Anti-Racism Week, Schools Film Week.