From October 2012, I have been managing the Landscape Partnership Programme for the Mourne area. This programme, which is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, includes a variety of projects based around the natural, cultural and built heritage of the area - total budget £3.1m. SUSTAINABLE TOURISM MANAGER From January 2008 until October 2012, I was responsible for co-ordinating the Mourne Signature Project capital development programme. This has involved liaising with all relevant stakeholders, input into the design process and securing match funding for the various projects. The key capital projects included the development of the Mourne Coastal Driving Route and the Mourne Public Art Programme.May 2007 until Dec 2007 - I developed the Action Plan for the Mourne Signature Project (an NITB initiative).Jan 2003 until March 2007 - I managed the Natural Resource Rural Tourism Initiative (NRRTI) - Budget of approx £2.5 million. 72 projects were funded during this period.

My 2 key areas of responsibility were:(1) Management of the Tourist Facilities within the district and(2) Management of the Leader II Funding programme for the Canal Corridor Partnership and development of the Leader + Action Plan for the Rural Down Partnership.

General sales administration and represented the company at International Trade Fairs.