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Dublin 10, County Dublin, Ireland

Social Enterprise - I work to promote and develop social enterprise in the Ballyfermot and Chapelizod areas. This work includes developing strategies, business planning, training initiatives, revenue generation, funding applications, Community Wealth Building and impact measurement and evaluation. I also work to identify and nurture social enterprise ideas, LCGs and entrepreneurs. I coordinate our networking group, mentoring and training efforts to ensure the needs of local social enterprise are met. I also represent our locality on regional and national fora including the ILDN, DRCD and more. targeted training programs. Enterprise - Under enterprise, I am responsible for the development and provision of a suite of supports for pre and early stage start-ups. The supports I coordinate include start your own business workshops, mentoring, topic specific training, financial and enterprise allowance guidance and more. I work with a caseload of over 100 people providing guidance on market research, finance, governance, marketing, sales, planning and strategy. The scope of my role extends to promoting enterprise digitally and locally to schools, colleges and local and national organisations and developing Ballyfermot and Chapelizod as a supported environment from which to start a business.Beyond my job description, I also support the Communications Working Group. My responsibilities included redeveloping the company website, social media policies and procedures, upskilling staff in branding and graphic design. I also contribute significantly to funding applications including the Climate Action Fund and the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme.

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I have completed 60+ projects without receiving a rating of fewer than 5 stars. My job success score of 98% reflects my dedication to delivering high quality to every client. I started out with the interest of providing writing skills to those in need & now receive invites to write for well-known brands all over the world. - Content writing for a number of high traffic websites including Surveybot.io & Rithm.app- Editing and proofreading for strategy, SEO & readability- Idea generation for thought leadership websites specializing in entrepreneurship & business writingHere is what my clients have had to say:"Can't say enough good things about David. He is a true professional and a very talented writer. He completed our project weeks ahead of schedule, and the work delivered exceeded our expectations and was immediate when responding to feedback. Our company is new, and we are still figuring out our messaging, but David picked up a tricky concept immediately and blew us away with his ability to capture our tone and insert some humor into what is a traditionally dull and complicated subject. He has produced interesting engaging content, with great SEO. We can't wait to work with David again!""David is one of the best freelancers I've worked with in a long time. Amazing work ethic and great communication skills. I cannot speak highly enough about him. All work was always submitted ahead of schedule and the quality of articles written were outstanding... I highly recommend David to anyone looking for a great writer. I look forward to working with him again in the future and wish I could hire more people like him." "I chose David because of his great past work on leadership and business-related articles. Working with him was a treat, it was very collaborative, he was very professional and met the milestones. More importantly he spent time researching topics and nice flowing style of writing. I highly recommend David for informative article content."

South Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

South Dublin County Partnership is a local development company aimed at tackling social inclusion, & community and economic participation issues all over South Dublin. Our areas of focus include community development, bridging gaps to employment, strengthening health & well-being, and supporting families affected by economic disadvantage. Within the SICAP supports, the role of the Enterprise Development Officer is to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the start-up process. - Prepare and submit successful applications for Short Term and Back to Work Enterprise Allowance- Develop business plans and 12-month cash flow projections- Deliver Start Your Own Business Courses- Provide 1 to 1 mentoring & business guidance - Create digital & traditional marketing strategies- Design digital & traditional marketing collateral using Canva- Update SDCP WordPress website- Create community of entrepreneurs, mentors, advisors & funders

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Session is an online platform that aims to democratise professional business coaching. Session makes upskilling, leadership development, career and employee growth accessible to all regardless of location or monetary barriers. Our solution connects leaders and employees with world-class coaches from around the world.- Lead editor for e-book due for 2021 release - Coaching Everywhere.- Dynamically communicate the Session message and thought leadership.- Provide editorial guidance for pitch decks, newsletters, event invitations, brochures, and blog articles.- Develop SEO and content strategy across all channels.- Author optimised content for landing pages, e-mail drip campaigns, social media, and press releases. - Carefully audit digital channels for message consistency, tone, and intention.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Pinnacle Pursuits organizes award-winning experiential leadership programs and large-scale team-building events and adventures. We have inspired and engaged thousands of organizations, youth groups, schools, families, communities and corporations, both locally and globally to reach their potential and achieve long-lasting results. - Developed company-wide B2B and B2C marketing and social media strategy.- Began client-focused company blog gaining readership of 2000 people.- Author SEO conscious content for case studies, website pages and white pages.- Manage and develop social media, Mailchimp, YouTube and web campaigns.- Plan, customize and deliver one-day and multi-day corporate team buildingprograms, workshops and retreats.- Design and coordinate large-scale charity events and challenges. Eg. Trailblaze Challengewith Make-a-Wish and UrbaCity Challenge.- Assist in delivery of youth leadership development programs.

Vancouver, Canada Area

As a company ambassador, I built a professional network of major international brands. My role as an account manager has gaven me the opportunity to: - Manage key B2B accounts and improve company-wide client relationships.- Direct supply-chain management for major B2B clients.- Provide creative solutions for brand problems with an emphasis on marketing and product solutions.- Offer and Implement new processes to streamline the supply-chain.

Vancouver, Canada Area

As a Business Plan Writer for Leash of Hope, I developed their business plan for use in trainer accreditation, fundraising and organisational goals. This was a cause close to my heart as Leash of Hope help people with different social, physical and mental needs, live more independent lives through the training of service dogs. - Developed a comprehensive business strategy, setting both B2B and B2C goals for the next 3 years.- Setting incremental goals to help keep strategy achievable on track.- Set KPIs for company performance over a 3 year period.- Analyzed every aspect of the business, compiled a research report to inform current stakeholders, accrediting bodies, and sponsors.- Extensive market research, SWOT analysis, social media strategizing and distribution channel analysis. - Comprehensive competitor and market analyses.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Wilco Civil Inc is a landscaping and construction business well known for working on major projects in the Vancouver and Surrey areas. My role as a landscaping supervisor allowed me to get a start in the Vancouver labor market, see the local area and work in the Canadian outdoors with a conscientious crew.- Assisted in design features of local and regional parks.- Maintain high standard of aesthetics in residential parks often ahead of sporting events.- Planting trees and plants in a number of park locations.- Operating company vehicles.- Conscientious laboring for long stints.

Limerick, Ireland

Casey’s Centra is an upmarket grocery and fuel store. As an evening supervisor and cash office manager, a high level of responsibility and trust was required. Duties included safely handling significant sums of cash, bank lodgements, a high standard of customer service and book-keeping.- Oversaw an evening staff of up to 10 people while also individually conducting sales of up to €6000.- Maintained high-standard of customer service across all evening staff in the city’s busiest store.- Preparing books and cash and ATM lodgments of up to and over €10,000 per day.- Liaising with headquarters and service providers on a number of stocking, promotions, IT systems and financial reports.

University Of Limerick, Ireland

As the President of the universities biggest club, I was responsible for over 600 student and non-student members. This role involved strong communication, marketing & leadership abilities as well as effective planning, organisation and time management skills.- Managing the multi-disciplinary club who had won the Best Club of the Year award six out of twelve years - Improve and educate the members on rock climbing, mountaineering, orienteering, hiking and caving -- Running international and indigenous trips to remote places - Highlights included raising over €7000 for the Special Olympics and hosting an event for over 4000 people

Limerick, Ireland

As a campus and community climbing wall instructor, responsibilities centered in training and motivating people of all ages to safely challenge themselves:- Marketing and hosting different charitable events - Integral part of health and safety management of the facility - Managing new members and providing tours of the facility - Creating challenging routes for beginners and advanced climbers - Training beginner classes including technique and strength

Dublin 4, Ireland

As part of my University education, I completed an internship at Willis Risk Services. - Communicating with insurance brokers all over Ireland- Negotiating prices, processing, lapsing and renewing clients insurance- Offering renewal quotes, amending policies and dealing effectively with any query posed by the brokers.

Master'S Degree In Creativity And Innovation, Entrepreneurship And Innovation, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Erasmus Student Network University Outdoor Society Kendo ClubMasters' thesis: Entrepreneurship Perceptions.

Bachelor Of Business Studies, Major In Accounting And Minor In Financial Services

Activities and Societies: Entrepreneurship Society Outdoor Pursuits Club Skydiving Club Parkour ClubUL provided the best introduction.