David O'Donnell Email & Phone Number

Dublin, Ie

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Instinctif Partners Dublin is a leading public affairs and communications consultancy. Working with local, national, and international clients, we focus on identifying the trends and direction of the legislative, political and stakeholder environment in which they operate. By establishing a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our clients, we develop and deliver impactful communications strategies and engagement campaigns allowing them to influence favourable narrative and public policy outcomes.As an Associate Director my role is to work across a range of accounts providing strategic guidance on both public affairs and media relations engagement, oversee the development of creative and impactful messaging campaigns, and lead on the tactful execution of the same.Specific responsibilities of the role include:➢ Providing senior counsel across key client accounts.➢ Preparing strong research based written materials appropriate to the end-user.➢ Identifying opportunities in relation to external developments for clients.➢ Maintaining a thorough understanding of the political news agenda.➢ Drafting of position papers, press releases, reports, and presentation materials.➢ Maintaining strong media relationships and pitching news stories.➢ Devising creative media relations and digital campaigns.➢ Developing innovative annual client programmes and work strategies.➢ Issues and crisis management including national and local public policy issues.➢ Handling political and administrative developments that require a client response.➢ Leading Instinctif's media relations and digital comms training programmes.➢ Line managing and supporting development of more junior team members.➢ Proactively driving business development incl. delivery of proposals and pitches.➢ Overseeing high-quality service delivery and management of client relationships.

13 Merrion Square North, Dublin 2, Ireland

As an Account Director my role is to work across a range of accounts providing strategic guidance on both public affairs and media relations engagement, oversee the development of creative and impactful messaging campaigns, and lead on the tactful execution of the same.Specific responsibilities of the role include:➢ Providing senior counsel across key client accounts.➢ Preparing strong research based written materials appropriate to the end-user.➢ Identifying opportunities in relation to external developments for clients.➢ Maintaining a thorough understanding of the political news agenda.➢ Drafting of position papers, press releases, reports, and presentation materials.➢ Maintaining strong media relationships and pitching news stories.➢ Devising creative media relations and digital campaigns.➢ Developing innovative annual client programmes and work strategies.➢ Issues and crisis management including national and local public policy issues.➢ Handling political and administrative developments that require a client response.➢ Leading Instinctif's media relations and digital comms training programmes.➢ Line managing and supporting development of more junior team members.➢ Proactively driving business development incl. delivery of proposals and pitches.➢ Overseeing high-quality service delivery and management of client relationships.

13 Merrion Square North, Dublin 2, Ireland

As a Senior Account Manager, I worked across a range of client accounts and actively supported the company’s new business efforts. The role entailed ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service across all accounts, as well as contributing to internal strategy and decision making. A focus area for me within this role was the tactful delivery of media relations engagement to support our public affairs advocacy work on behalf of clients.Specific responsibilities of the role included:➢ Developing and executing public affairs and PR programmes for clients.➢ Building proactive and positive relationships with and on behalf of clients.➢ Creating tailored communications strategies for clients and executing the same.➢ Identifying and setting-up opportunities for engagement with policy makers.➢ Drafting publication ready press materials.➢ Planning and creating media angles for effective story pitching.➢ Developing and maintaining strong relationships with journalists.➢ Initiating and managing creative digital and social media content strategies.➢ Providing support to drive new and existing business and manage pitch processes.➢ Conducting new business research and presenting insightful analysis.

13 Merrion Square North, Dublin 2, Ireland

As an Account Manager, I worked across a range of client accounts supporting key elements of the agreed public relations and public affairs programmes. As part of the role I also supported the company's new business efforts.Specific responsibilities of the role included:➢ Advising clients on media relations strategy and engagement.➢ Creating and managing media engagement opportunities.➢ Drafting press materials including press releases and op-ed.➢ Developing and creating impactful digital media strategies.➢ Supporting media relations and digital communications training.➢ Establishing engagement opportunities with key policy makers.➢ Providing secretariat support for a number of trade associations.

80 Francis Street, Dublin 8

As an Account Manager at DHR, I worked with several not-for profit, public sector and statuary clients, including the National College of Art and Design (NCAD), the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI), Threshold Housing, Healthy Ireland (Department of Health), and the Heritage Council. My primary roles included:➢ Maintaining client business through the execution of PR, event management, public affairs, project management and copywriting services.➢ Assisting with securing new business, including identification of new business opportunities; developing and delivering tenders and proposals; preparation of pitches; and participation in the delivery of pitches.➢ Keeping up-to-date with current affairs and with new developments in the media, including building relationships with key journalists. Key achievements with DHR Communications:➢ Organised public affairs engagements for clients, achieving high levels of turnout by Oireachtas members, including INTO, Samaritans, Inland Fisheries Ireland and RCPI.➢ Event and Logistics Manager for the Africa Day Dublin event supported by Irish Aid at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (2017 - 2018).➢ Delivered public information days for Irish Water about the Ringsend Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project and assisted with the project management of the public consultation process.➢ Conducted communications reviews and audits on behalf of clients such as the EPA and FLAC.➢ Development of engaging social media strategies and implementation of the same.➢ Production of high quality e-newsletters, including sourcing content, drafting and publication.➢ Drafting of social media advisories for clients and delivery of training sessions on good social media practice.➢ Delivery of video content for clients for use across online channels.

80 Francis Street, Dublin 8

As an Account Executive with DHR Communications, my primary roles included:➢ Monitoring the media for opportunities for clients.➢ Collating media coverage.➢ Drafting and issuing press materials.➢ Liaising with the media.➢ Project research and analysis.➢ Event management support.➢ Managing client social media and online platforms.

Laurel Lodge S.C. Castleknock, Dublin 15

In this role, I ensured that the store operated effectively and efficiently. It was my duty to withhold the brand value and actively engage my team to do the same. This included ensuring a positive working environment existed within the store. Key achievements and areas of responsibility included:➢ Fresh food innovation and development.➢ Creation of in-store communications and radio adverts.➢ Overseeing the implementation of training on store operations for all staff.➢ Implementation of Musgrave’s ‘Customer Service Excellence’ programme.

Suite 2, Ben Dunne Gym, Westpoint, Blanchardstown S.C. Dublin. 15

Iprotein.ie was a sports nutrition company partnered with the Ben Dunne Gym Group. The company comprised of an ecommerce website, five ‘bricks and mortar’ stores and a vending business. Key achievements and areas of responsibility included:➢ Managing the opening, operation, and staffing of five stores in Dublin.➢ Developing and marketing the Iprotein.ie brand name, including branding all stores with the Iprotein.ie livery.➢ Developing radio and TV advertising campaigns with SPIN 1038 and Setanta Sports (Eir Sport) respectively.➢ Content managing all aspects of the Iprotein.ie website and social media channels.

Postgraduate Diploma, Digital Marketing

I covered the following areas of study and practice as part of my one year Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing: The Customer.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Creative Digital Media

I covered the following areas of study and practice as part of my four year BA (Hons) Degree in Creative Digital Media: Advanced Radio.

Junior Certificate & Leaving Certificate Achieved, English, Irish, French, Maths, Geography, Economics, Art