Darren Barry Email & Phone Number

Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

Assisting and motivating Communities, PPNs and businesses to identify relevant projects/initiatives, which will contribute to meeting Ireland’s climate targets and building awareness of the climate impact. Assist those who are already participating in Climate Action and help others to get on the path to sustainability. Initiate expressions of interest for funding, evaluate the eligibility of applications and play a key role in partnering with communities / PPNs whose projects were… Show more Assisting and motivating Communities, PPNs and businesses to identify relevant projects/initiatives, which will contribute to meeting Ireland’s climate targets and building awareness of the climate impact. Assist those who are already participating in Climate Action and help others to get on the path to sustainability. Initiate expressions of interest for funding, evaluate the eligibility of applications and play a key role in partnering with communities / PPNs whose projects were successful in receiving funding.Furthermore, I am working on Limericks Local Authority Climate Action Plan (LACAP) and its Decarbonising Zones (DZ) planning. Show less

Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Researcher/Trainer on a number of National and International Climate Action & Sustainable Energy Projects including:REMARKABLE: Climate Leaders Delivering Climate Neutrality by 2050 - This project will support local leaders to deliver a step-change in progress towards carbon neutrality by 2050 in 7 regions across Europe. This will be through the development of Sustainable Development roadmaps. - Triple-C project is focused on the analysis, evaluation and… Show more Researcher/Trainer on a number of National and International Climate Action & Sustainable Energy Projects including:REMARKABLE: Climate Leaders Delivering Climate Neutrality by 2050 - This project will support local leaders to deliver a step-change in progress towards carbon neutrality by 2050 in 7 regions across Europe. This will be through the development of Sustainable Development roadmaps. - Triple-C project is focused on the analysis, evaluation and capitalization of successful EU projects on the prevention and management of risks deriving from climate change, aiming at disseminating and transferring the best practices and results identified in this domain into policymaking.CARO: Championing Leadership Training Programme - Through four specifically focused modules, this course encourages the target training group (Senior Local Authority Staff and Elected Officials) to leverage their roles and responsibilities to enable and embed climate action across the diverse range of local authority functions and activities. Participants will gain an understanding of climate change science and its regulatory and policy context linking these with a focus on how to champion their leadership role and influence to support and effect positive climate action at both organisational and community levels. Show less

Nenagh

As part of Tipperary’s county councils climate action strategy, I completed the climate adaptation report for the local authority. This includes: Quantitative problem-solving, data collection and analysis, and manipulation of large datasets.Reviewing literature, performing research, and producing findings into concise and well-written documentsNetworking with clients.Completing tasks in a fast-paced and self-motivated environment in a timely and efficient manner.Preparing… Show more As part of Tipperary’s county councils climate action strategy, I completed the climate adaptation report for the local authority. This includes: Quantitative problem-solving, data collection and analysis, and manipulation of large datasets.Reviewing literature, performing research, and producing findings into concise and well-written documentsNetworking with clients.Completing tasks in a fast-paced and self-motivated environment in a timely and efficient manner.Preparing presentations, reports and other communication materials.Helping to translate technical climate science and risk management topics into terms that are helpful in public consultations. Show less

County Limerick, Ireland

Primary Lecturer and Tutor of Physical and Environmental Geography in the new joint Bachelor of Arts course between University of Limerick and Mary Immaculate College. A course which provided an introduction to the key geographical processes that are fundamental to understanding the Earth's natural, or physical, environment. Assessment included essay, project and a final exam.

County Limerick, Ireland

A collaborator on a EU funded project examining past volcanic eruptions and environmental habitats. As part of this research project I am completing all wet laboratory processing and microscopic identification of species.

Limerick, Ireland

- Teaching classes of 30-40 students at multiple skill levels. - Disseminated course content in a variety of formats including digital media- Ensuring the Completion of class assignments and projects within a dedicated timeframe.- Introducing complicated content at levels that are understandable to a multitude of people. - Completing smaller groups sessions for students that had difficulty understanding work, particularly with those returning to education after long periods… Show more - Teaching classes of 30-40 students at multiple skill levels. - Disseminated course content in a variety of formats including digital media- Ensuring the Completion of class assignments and projects within a dedicated timeframe.- Introducing complicated content at levels that are understandable to a multitude of people. - Completing smaller groups sessions for students that had difficulty understanding work, particularly with those returning to education after long periods. - Supervising students on residential field trips throughout Ireland to ensure that work was completed and students understand clearly what was expected. Show less

Limerick, Ireland

As part of a new and exciting team, I was the first line of support of all our customers. In this role I undertook the following functions: -Took a proactive approach, anticipating and preventing any barriers to a totally seamless customer experience, by going above and beyond. -Facilitate communications between internal departments on issues, highlighting problems and composing solutions, including directly liaising with multiple managerial levels. -Work closely with the support… Show more As part of a new and exciting team, I was the first line of support of all our customers. In this role I undertook the following functions: -Took a proactive approach, anticipating and preventing any barriers to a totally seamless customer experience, by going above and beyond. -Facilitate communications between internal departments on issues, highlighting problems and composing solutions, including directly liaising with multiple managerial levels. -Work closely with the support team to monitor and manage team performance. -Achieve and excel in all targets as set out by the company. Show less

Limerick, Ireland

Responsibilities:- Responsibility for the management of agents- Manage the achievement of key targets. - Identification of sales opportunities via target call monitoring- Provide coaching & mentoring to all agents- Ensure all agents are developed and trained as the needs of the company change - Arrange and manage the daily point of contact, floor support and additional agent cover as required- Liaise with other departments to ensure the smooth running of the… Show more Responsibilities:- Responsibility for the management of agents- Manage the achievement of key targets. - Identification of sales opportunities via target call monitoring- Provide coaching & mentoring to all agents- Ensure all agents are developed and trained as the needs of the company change - Arrange and manage the daily point of contact, floor support and additional agent cover as required- Liaise with other departments to ensure the smooth running of the call centre. - Provide support to other departments as required (i.e Call traffic advisors & Training Dept). Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Marine Micro Palaeontology

Activities and Societies: I presented at and attended several international conferences, such as The Micropalaeontological Society (TMS).

Bachelor'S Degree, Geography And English, 2.1 Degree

This programme takes part over a 4 year period, with the 3rd year as an off-campus year. I undertook studies of Geography, English.