Management of the school's financial affairs, human resources and operations.

Successfully leading a high profile third sector organisation through a period of rapid change including the building and opening of the multi-award winning new theatre. Key responsibilities include:-Strategic planning & business planning-Financial management-Marketing and communications-Stakeholder relationships-GovernanceKey Experience includes:-Contributing to the detailed design of the theatre, ensuring it is fit for purpose and able to meet the operational demands upon it-Project planning of the fitting out of the theatre with all client procured items-Overseeing the re-opening of the theatre to critical acclaim and exceeding visitor numbers in the first year by 60%-Increasing turnover from £460,000 to £2.3million in three years-Securing increases in grant funding from Arts Council of Northern Ireland (£460,000 to £1,050,000) and Belfast City Council (£37,000 to £100,000)-Leading the theatre to winning 14 awards in its opening two years including Best Belfast Brand 2011, -Outstanding Contribution to Tourism 2012 and Winner of Cultural Diversity Award 2011-Increasing staffing from 6 to over 100 within a 24 month period-Writing and rolling out of a full staff handbook including all staff policies-Developing the strategic plan to see the theatre through construction and beyond- Successfully managing the on-going operation of the theatre during an off-site location during the building of the theatre.- Project-managing the hosting of the historic handshake between HM The Queen and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness at the Lyric Theatre

Second in seniority to the Theatre Director, this role involved helping lead the organisation through a major capital campaign, rapid growth and re-structuring the company. Responsibilities included:-Strategic planning and leadership-Financial management-Grant funding and applications-Customer service-Human resource management-Management of health and safetyKey achievements include- Together with the theatre director, leading the organisation through the £10m award-winning extension project. -Increasing turnover by 50% from £4.4m to £6.5m-Recovery of over £1million in overpaid vat-Successful applications generating over £9m of grant funding-Successful implementation of £150,000 of cost control measures.

Worked as a Retail Accountant to provide financial and managerial supoprt to independant retailers belonging to the Musgrave Supervalu Centra group.Helped set-up new retailers and stores and assessed applications for commercial loans.

Established a new regional office for the Company including setting up a new £15m Public Private Partnership for facilities management of the PSNI estate across Northern Ireland.

Management Accountant for a textile manufacturer supplying fabric for sportswear and lingerie to major international retailers.