Anna Daly Email & Phone Number

Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

Cultivate a vibrant representative structure, strategically promoting diversity among well-trained and skilled members.Implement initiatives to foster high engagement and pride in co-op ownership, contributing to a positive external perception and enhancing overall member satisfaction. Lead the formation and coordination of Young Farmers Groups (YFGs) across the Tirlán catchment area, ensuring effective communication and relationship-building.Collaborate with regional teams to recruit and engage members aged under 35, demonstrating a commitment to the next generation and the company's long-term sustainability.Develop and coordinate impactful programmes and activities, aligning them with our our Co-ops goals and values.Provide strategic support to regions in identifying diverse candidates for designated seats, contributing to a more inclusive Co-op governance structure.Engage with various groups and forums to understand barriers and motivators to entry, actively working towards a more diverse and inclusive representative structure.Liaise with internal teams to facilitate share obtainment, ensuring accessibility for all interested members.Lead the Co-ops Governance Academy, managing advertisements, recruitment efforts, and the selection process for educational opportunities.Collaborate with regional teams to identify and nurture talent at various tiers, demonstrating a commitment to developing future leaders within the organisation.Efficiently manage scheduling processes with candidates and course providers, ensuring a seamless and effective learning experience.Gather and analyse feedback to implement continuous improvements in leadership development programmes.

Monitor and evaluate potential policy developments at National and EU levels to ensure the membership base are fully informed in order to develop relevant policy in line with the overarching organisational position.Manage and organise committee groups in order to efficiently and effectively develop policy positions and lobbying strategies in order to further develop Irelands vibrant and world class agricultural, food, and drinks sectors.Represent the interests of Irish farmers, ensuring that the well-recognised high standards of the organisation are maintained and surpassed at the EU and National levels.Provide leadership in devising strategies and solutions to various economic, environmental, welfare, and health issues affecting the industry.Develop and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders and Government officials in order to negotiate the implementation of IFA policy.Expand and sustain strong communication channels with members and the wider industry through the website, email, press releases, meetings, newsletters, events, and educational days

Bluebell, Dublin, Ireland

Market research and in-depth analysis of market trends to ensure the membership base is sufficiently informed to make best-placed decisions for their individual businesses.Provide support to individual farmers with applications, appeals, and relevant scheme information.Create and distribute weekly newsletters, emails, and text messages which summarise market data and insights relevant for the beef and sheep sectors.

Dublin, Ireland

Consistently exceeding target rates while conducting over 350 in-depth interviews analysing the psychological and social effects of Covid-19.

County Dublin, Ireland

Charitable trust for improving the image of the agriculture, farming and food industry in Ireland.• Designed social media campaigns aiming to boost engagement with target group.• Coordinated and orchestrated Open Farm event in Cork which hosted over 4000 guests.• Created and presented presentations at events to general public.• Collaborated with and reported to senior members of Management on organizing various projects and events across Ireland.• Created and presented fun interactive lessons to school children at camps in Dublin Zoo.

Carried out pre-harvest and harvest inspections of gluten-free crops to ensure a high-quality product was produced in line and exceeding expected specifications.Verified crop quality at the source to prevent and avoid product deficiencies at production stage. Distributed mail outs to all farmers involved in gluten free oats production.Reported directly to senior management on results of inspections and highlighted any key concerns with raw product batches.

Professional Diploma In Management, Management & Leadership

Understanding the differences between management and leadership and understanding the psycological states and behaviours associated.

Food And Agri-Business Management, Gpa: 3.66, High Second Class Honours (2:1)

Activities and Societies: AgSoc member Nutrition Society memberFood & Agribusiness Management thought me the principles of economics.

Agricultural Economics & Business, Business/Managerial Economics, Gpa:3.66, High Second Class Honours (2:1)

My time at Iowa State allowed me to expand my knowledge of the Agri-Food Sector beyond Ireland. I gained experience in sales, food.

Leaving Certificate, 485 Points

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