A results orientated marketing professional with experience with European, UK & domestic companies.I have 19 years experience in sales, marketing and strategic consultancy and am fully versed in all areas of business strategy & marketing communications. An energetic self starter I employ leading edge business tools, commercial acumen, creativity and experience to grow brands and deliver world class results. As Product Sales & Distribution Manager for Failte Ireland , I am leading out on our Digital that Delivers digital transformation project as well as working with a variety of product sales & distribution channels. Previous to Failte Ireland I worked as the B2B & Partnership Manager for Shannon Heritage Marketing, with responsibility for B2B sales & marketing of Shannon Heritages portfolio of attractions & management services.My previous role as Commercial Manager for AIT I was responsible for the commercialisation of AIT's new Athletics Arena. A €12 million capital investment. I negotiated commercial partnerships with Athletics Ireland, Triathlon Ireland, The Irish Defence Forces, The Community Games, the FAI the GAA plus project management & development of new AIT Sport website,parking commercialisation, nurturing and delivery of AIT's new sports science offering.I also provided consultancy services to Triathlon Ireland, the national governing body of the sport. I had responsibility for delivering sponsorship and commercial arrangements for the national governing body. Previous roles include-*Brand manager of Connacht Rugby which involved management of all aspects of the marketing mix, liaising with external agencies and planning of brand activation for our sponsors and competition rights holders,,ERC and Rabo Direct Pro 12.*Commercial manager of the Irish Tag Rugby Association/Alive Outside Adventure Sports.* Red Bull -on- trade manager & Noreast Beers- Regional manager.Specialties: Sales, marketing,commercial management, sponsorship procurement and management, brand development, identity & implemetation, branding consultancy. Image and logo management, social media campaigns
Listed skills include Sponsorship, Event Management, Brand Development, Marketing, and 18 others.