I am responsible for coordinating and managing various programmes and services that support families in our community. This includes organising workshops, counselling sessions, educational programmes, and recreational activities to address the diverse needs of families. Additionally, I work closely with a team to ensure that resources are allocated efficiently and that the FRC remains a welcoming and inclusive space for all members of the community. I also engage with local stakeholders, collaborate with other organisations, and advocate for policies that benefit families in our area. Overall, my goal is to create a supportive environment that strengthens families and enhances their well-being.

The Community Initiatives Senior Associate serves as the industry partner representative for a P-TECH Secondary school (Larkin Community College & Rosmini Community School). The Senior Associate is responsible for the overall coordination of the P-TECH program, plus the planning and implementation of industry partner-specific projects and events. The Senior Associate is instrumental in facilitating students’ progress and success by ensuring that appropriate collaborative support mechanisms are in place, so it is highly recommended that this person have experience working with Secondary school students and adults (i.e. professionals, teachers, parents, and school leadership). The ability to develop strong working relationships needs to be combined with strong organisational skills around the various administrative responsibilities.The Community Initiatives Senior Associate will also be responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of the Community Trailblazer Hub (CTH) programme, and all human, financial, and material resources assigned to it. The Senior Associate will also be responsible for supervising the integration, coordination, and day-to-day management of all programmes, services, and activities within the CTH.

research, apply and promote diversity initiatives and share best practiceprovide advice, guidance and support on equality and diversity issuesassess community needs and promote community cohesionpromote changes within organisations and the wider communitydevelop systems for reporting any incidents of discriminationliaise with community groups and other relevant organisationsraise awareness in schools, colleges and the wider communitydeal with conflict within the community or the workplaceinteract with people at all levels and from a range of backgroundsrespond to complaints and provide information on options for complainantsmaintain an up-to-date knowledge of anti-discriminatory legislationtranslate equality legislation into practice to ensure organisations meet statutory requirementswrite, implement and review policy at corporate and service levelpresent reports and recommendationsprepare and deliver presentations and workshops to staff, stakeholders and partner organisations.

Provide internal employee engagement support to the Salesforce Dublin Office.Develop strong relationships with external non-profit organisations, especially those that have a strong employee volunteer connection.Recruit Salesforce volunteers for our Future Ready programming with strategic Education and Workforce Development partners.Deliver Day One presentations to new Salesforce employees.Use Salesforce technology, such as Chatter and Quip, to make Dublin Hub volunteering more self-service for Salesforce employees.Support the Employee Engagement Manager with ongoing, once off and new volunteering initiatives.Support Pro Bono and skilled volunteering.Serve as Salesforce representative to internal and external audiences.Provide event management support, as needed.Assist with data gathering and metric measurement.

The role of the Youthreach Resource Person is to provide learning and administrative support, as appropriate and teach subject specialism. Assess students’ learning needs, design and implement programme plans based on these individual needs. Engage with the planning, implementation and evaluation of the programme at classroom and centre level and maintain a positive and co-operative working relationship with centre coordinator, other members of staff, students and the wider community.

Developed a mutual understanding with staff in relation to their needs and backgrounds e.g. re-entry into to full time or part time work opportunities, re-entry into further education and to develop a progression path for each participant.The provision of an efficient and effective computerised financial and accounting system in line with sound accounting procedures and conventions.To ensure that all participants were fully engaged with the programme and thereby achieving a high rate of reentry to the workforce or progression to further education.The preparation of financial returns i.e. wages claims, material claims and Staff Development Grant claims.Administration of computerised systems controlling cheque payments, debtors, creditors, payroll, bank account and PRSI returns.Ensure payment of Allowances and submission of claim forms to DEASP. Liaison with DEASP office.Maintenance of an effective timekeeping record system.Coordinate and manage the recruitment of all CE participants in a timely and efficient manner.Development and submission of a Staff Development Training Plan to the DEASP in a timely manner.Implementation of the training and development opportunities which have been approved by DEASP.Maintained the computerised Individual Learner Plan System (ILP).Maintained training records of each person on the project.Monitored and evaluated training inputs.Planed and coordinated the agreed work schedule.Communicated effectively with all individuals on the project using Team Meetings and individual formal and informal one-to-one meetings.Ensured that the work areas meet appropriate housekeeping standards and provide a safe and healthy environment for staff in terms of facilities and work practices.Dealt with all disciplinary matters in relation to staff in conjunction with the relevant line managers.Supervision, scheduling and management of staff to ensure the best returns to the Community.Dealt with HR queries from employees and managers

Represented the operations department on a multidisciplinary project team set up to improve through put times.Helped to effect culture change amongst machine operatives concerning the concept of “Right First Time” and achieving a target of 98% up from 67%.

Managed a team of 27 participants at the age of 22, making me one of the youngest Supervisors in the country at the time.

Installs foundations, walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs using materials such as: wood, steel, metal, concrete, plastics, and composites of multiple materials.Fits and installs window frames, doors, door frames, door hardware, interior and exterior trim using a carpenter’s level, plumb bob, and laser levels.Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground levels.Studies specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layouts and determine dimensions and materials required.Shapes or cuts materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.Follows established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment.Builds or repairs cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools.Assembles and fastens materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.Removes damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.Inspects ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.Moves necessary materials around jobsite as assigned.Cleans up worksite debris.