https://www.brookfield.farm/pages/about-field-exchangePresented on Brookfield Farm on the shores of Lough Derg, Co Tipperary by farmer and climate ambassador Ailbhe Gerrard, The Exchange programme of creative agricultural topics is facilitated by the National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS). Field Exchange is funded by Creative Ireland + the inaugural Creative Climate Action Fund. The Exchanges provide farmers, food producers, artists, experts and the interested public space, time and community to collaborate. Field Exchange engages vision, knowledge and practical action to come together to solve our urgent challenges in agriculture, biodiversity and climate. The Exchanges are further contextualised and amplified by Model Plot, a sculptural planting by artist Deirdre O’Mahony in collaboration with the Loy Association of Ireland. Artist John Gerrard contributes a unique presentation of his simulation titled Corn Work.Field Exchange launches on the Summer Solstice, June 21st 2022 and is followed by twelve weeks of public open days + Exchanges, culminating in a closing conference on September 16, 2022.

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Farming - crops, forestry, livestock, bees. Artisan farm produce direct to you.Also: International and Irish project management, environmental, development experienceWide academic and management experience with a range of partners in complex operating environmentsDynamic self-starter, with proven research, team leadership, communication, management skills

Project management construction consultant for large institutional clients. Services include project planning, client liaison, strategic advice, Design Team management and scheduling for complex projects of value €10 to 150 million.Achievements Delivering complex multi million euro projects successfully, to specification, on time and to budget. Close client liaison and coordination, development monitoring, design change record and reporting IPMA 2006 International Project Management Association, Annual Conference Shanghai, presented paper

Responsible for project management as external service for clients. Internal project manager, planning, client liaisonand scheduling for complex urban renewal projects, including Heuston Square Dublin €500m mixed use development. Secondary role: Strategic marketing and business development advice to Directors.Achievements Successful design team, client liaison and coordination role  Delivering development monitoring, design change record and reporting Seconded to Pakistan to train national staff in Project Management for Construction techniques

Responsible for initiating, planning, resourcing, and scheduling 64 rural schools’ rebuilding programme. Liaised and coordinated with government ministries, local authorities and NGOs. Planned, tendered, on-site inspection and completion of emergency construction works using local contractors. Initiated and planned $1 million education resource programme for computers, sports facilities and learning materials.Achievements Successful project inception and application for $10 million funding Delivered the resourced, scheduled and budgeted reconstruction plan for 64 schools Delivered successful programme of emergency works on 33 schools

Responsible for business strategic direction and leadership, project planning, contract administration and client advice.Responsible to the Board for business plan, wealth strategy, strategic marketing plan, human resources, IT strategy,health and safety. Coordinated human resource management: staff training, remuneration policy and reviews.Developed and implemented benchmarking, marketing initiatives and product development. Managed procurement,credit control and banking relationship.Achievements Led company in managing growth, 100% increase in staff in five years Turnover increase of 300% in period Profitability placed at one of highest benchmarked design practices in Ireland