Senior Engagement Manager and strategic project leader with wide ranging experience of engagement with political, civic and cultural representatives & key stakeholders. Experienced Public Affairs Manager, Cultural Policy Lead and Engagement Manager with a demonstrated history of working in government; experience in high level visits and events such as the Agreement 25 conference in 2023. Led and delivered the highly successful GFCC Global Innovation Summit 2024 working closely with a wide range of external partners. Also, within a small team, I worked to establish and develop the Scottish Government Office in Ireland's presence by developing the brand through face to face and virtual engagement with business, government, diplomatic and culture sectors. Relationship focused. Experience of high level visit planning and implementation. Project support and lead on joint cultural and bilateral projects. Wide knowledge of the culture sectors in Ireland and Scotland. Skilled in Secondary Education, Lesson Planning, Event Management, Educational Technology, Culture Policy, Comms, Briefing and Financial Accounting. Strong leader and management professional with a PGCE focused in Education from Queen's University Belfast. Diploma in Event Management from Dublin Business School.