Alan O Brien Email & Phone Number

Kildare, Ie

Co Cork, Ie

Responsible for developing market opportunities for the company's value added nutritional ingredients range across in Asian markets in China, Korea and ASEAN markets. This role is based in Shanghai. A key function of the role is managing and supporting our various distribution partners to implement our development strategy for Optipep (whey protein hydrolysate), Isolac (whey protein isolate) , Bifipro (fermentates). These ingredients supplied into the health foods market; infant nutrition, sports nutrition and clinical nutrition.

Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ie

A trade marketing role in an Irish government agency supporting the growth of the Irish food sector exports in Asia in the following sectors; dairy ingredients, meat products and FMCG. This role involved market research supporting regional insights for client companies, and trade marketing to promote the Irish food and beverage sector at regional events and more directly with potential local partners.

Dublin, Dublin, Ie

As a marketing executive I was responsible for market research (food service sector trends in fast casual dining and the catering sector), marketing strategy implementation to support for the group's sales team and regional distribution partners to build the range of Kepak food service brands in Ireland.

Organizing international logistics for the company's clients (shipping, haulage and customs procedures)

Waterford, Waterford, Ie

Developing marketing material for the overall business and sales team support at consumer facing events and trade shows. Brand development, centred on the companies latest venture "The Premium Butcher" a website established in 2010 to sell Irish meats and sauces to consumers online.

I spent over 9 months working as a foreign language teacher in rural Guangxi province China.I undertook this challenge for personal development gained a great insight into the Chinese culture but importantly building a strong basic knowledge of the mandarin Chinese language.

Dublin 2, Ie

- Dealt directly with the corporate clients- Organized a complex database of investor feedback - Managed the meeting schedules for overseas Investors- Utilised programmes such as Excel, Word and PowerPointThis role gave me huge experience as i carried out many tasks normally assigned to more senior members of the team. Working for Goodbody's also allowed me access to many in house presentations by many prevalent Irish and UK companies and this role also engaged my interests in the food and beverage sector.

Msc Food Business, Marketing

Postgraduate Diploma In International Business Development, International Business

Bsc, Finance And Venture Management (With Bioscience)