The Inishowen Rivers Trust is an environmental charity that aims to protect, restore and improve the rivers and natural waterbodies of the Inishowen Municipal District. Established as a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) in 2016 and as a charity in 2018, the IRT evolved from a local, community group and works both for the benefit of this community and for the environment in which we live.The main aims of the Trust are to advance the education of the public, or any association… Show more The Inishowen Rivers Trust is an environmental charity that aims to protect, restore and improve the rivers and natural waterbodies of the Inishowen Municipal District. Established as a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) in 2016 and as a charity in 2018, the IRT evolved from a local, community group and works both for the benefit of this community and for the environment in which we live.The main aims of the Trust are to advance the education of the public, or any association, institution, voluntary organisation, company, local authority, administrative or governmental agency or public body or representative body in:(a) The understanding of rivers, river corridors and river catchments, including their fauna, flora, biodiversity, economic or social activity, and river catchment management.(b) The need for, and benefits of, conservation, protection, rehabilitation and improvement of aquatic environments. Show less

Sáilespin offers specialist support to business and companies looking to foster growth through collaborative projects, R&D funding, new markets. Services can be tailored to need and project and can include: Strategic growth and planningR&D funding planning and analysis Financial sourcingBid managementMarket analysisFeasibility studiesInnovation planning

ViaSat is an international telecommunications technology company. ViaSat Antenna Systems, S.A., based in Lausanne, Switzerland, is focused on the design and development of innovative antenna subsystems for mobile satellite telecommunications. As part of the team in Lausanne I am responsible for the communication of VAS to stakeholders, international funding bodies, internal departments. Experience− Establishing and documenting presentations of technical projects and offers to… Show more ViaSat is an international telecommunications technology company. ViaSat Antenna Systems, S.A., based in Lausanne, Switzerland, is focused on the design and development of innovative antenna subsystems for mobile satellite telecommunications. As part of the team in Lausanne I am responsible for the communication of VAS to stakeholders, international funding bodies, internal departments. Experience− Establishing and documenting presentations of technical projects and offers to clients. − Managing, organising and editing the technical data provided by colleagues. − Understanding, summarising and simplifying technical information. − Composing texts (descriptions, concepts, business cases) to combine with graphics and other images.− Developing and implementing a Communications Strategy for the Lausanne office in association with head office MarCom. − Publicity management including press releases, social media and SEO.− Contribution to White Paper on Public Private Partnership.ResponsibilitiesIn ViaSat Antenna Systems I have managed technical teams towards completing high quality written bids for funding. My role involved editing and assuring the quality of the bid communication. Additionally I have designed and managed a Swiss communication strategy for ViaSat which included writing press releases, increasing online exposure through social media and online collaboration, assisting with White Papers for government stakeholders. ResultsProposal Manager for Project AIDAN - Public Private Partnership with ESA Show less

The Keys Group is a UK based provider of Social Care, Education and Therapy Services to local governments. They have 1,400 employees and a £80m (€93m) annual turnover. I have been working in Senior Management for the Keys Group from September 2008 with an 11 month sabbatical to travel. ResponsibilitiesAs Bid Writer I was responsible for writing and managing high value tenders and communicating the company’s values, achievements and developments with stakeholders. I managed a team of… Show more The Keys Group is a UK based provider of Social Care, Education and Therapy Services to local governments. They have 1,400 employees and a £80m (€93m) annual turnover. I have been working in Senior Management for the Keys Group from September 2008 with an 11 month sabbatical to travel. ResponsibilitiesAs Bid Writer I was responsible for writing and managing high value tenders and communicating the company’s values, achievements and developments with stakeholders. I managed a team of colleagues towards completing high quality bids and I edited and assured the quality of bid communication. Whilst project managing a high volume of tenders (>10 outputs per month), I was accountable for completed tender bids being submitted within deadline. As part of the tender process I designed and delivered presentations to government representatives. I kept the company updated on government initiatives in the social care sector that effect growth opportunities or risks. Results • Telford and Wrekin Borough Council – 3 year contract with turnover of £2.4 million (€2.8m).• Highland Council – 3 year contract with a turnover of £1.5m (€1.75m).• Bristol City Council – 1 year contract with a turnover of £0.5m (€0.58m).Experience- I have managed and written all the competitive business tenders for the Keys Group.- Line managed Business Managers. - Organised up to 12 concurrent projects with strict deadlines.- Interpreted and communicated companywide tender documents and government strategies. - Supervised the contributing work of colleagues.- Made decisions on service models and budgets, in line with company strategy.- Researched markets to determine potential service developments. Show less

ResponsibilitiesAs Business Development Manager for the Keys Group I was responsible for strategic planning and developing new services. This involved gathering company information to evaluate and direct business and growth. My success came from successful liaising with Key Commissioners for Local Government to find out their needs and to present our plans for new services. I project managed new services and managed new staff teams. To support my strategic work I was required to provide… Show more ResponsibilitiesAs Business Development Manager for the Keys Group I was responsible for strategic planning and developing new services. This involved gathering company information to evaluate and direct business and growth. My success came from successful liaising with Key Commissioners for Local Government to find out their needs and to present our plans for new services. I project managed new services and managed new staff teams. To support my strategic work I was required to provide reports, business plans, budgets and tender bids for the Board of Directors. Results • Project management, including market research and analysis of a viability plan, for a new education provision with a projected turnover of £0.75 million (€877k) per year. • Increase in customer base by 27% over 2 years. • Project management of 6 new residential services and 3 education services.Experience- Recruited and managed staff teams for new services. - Designed and implemented new information management systems to analyze business data.- Communicated and monitored project development through tools such as GANTT charts.- Interrogated business data to assist the formulation of business strategy.- Designed and executed the marketing strategy for new services. Show less

• Managed five key retail groups to improve their profitability. • Designed sales and marketing strategy for accounts to meet targets. • Met sales, profitability and volume targets. • Presented business development plans to key buyers.

• Managed my sales territory to maximize profitability, volume and brand distribution.• Provided advice and support to customers with regards to adding value to their business.• Formulated business development plans.• Managed the accounts of 150 customers.• Exceeded targets for sales and recruiting new customers.

• Assistant for an online news service directed at the Irish abroad. • Assisted in establishing and developing a new commercial writing division.• Provided bespoke news feeds. • Wrote event reviews and press releases.