Derek Kinnevey Email & Phone Number

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Communications, Marketing, Brand and Commercial for Paralympics Ireland. Responsible for the strategic development of Paralympics Ireland brand, telling the story of the organisation, finding and retaining sponsors that share our values as a high performance sport organisation along with our role in advocating for disability sports.

County Dublin, Ireland

Drumcondra

Developed a highly successful Public Relations and Media strategy for the LGFA that has seen their profile rise to highest level everDeveloped Promotional and Marketing strategy for TG4 All Ireland Finals which saw the attendance rise from 16k in 2012 to a European record, 31k in 2015.Managed the Media Relations strategy for all major events held by the LGFA including launches, sponsorship announcements, All Ireland Finals and press conferences.Liaised with all external contractors on design, marketing and event management initiatives. Act as main point of contact for all sponsors and actively contribute to all activation plans.Have grown Social Media platforms to be the largest female sporting presence and amongst top 10 of all Irish sporting presence.Prepare and edit organisational publications including 60 page digital magazine, weekly newsletter and All Ireland Final ProgrammeMonitor and update website including creating content, both written and visual.

County Dublin, Ireland

Successfully lead the Communications, Marketing and Broadcast functions for the World Para Swimming Allianz European Championships held in Dublin between August 13th and 19th 2018. Acted as the main point of contact for all media and broadcast matters to the International Paralympics Committee and all 38 visiting nations. Lead the communications operation team consisting of 10 people throughout an intense competition. Acted as broadcast lead for fully televised and live streamed event that was aired live in 38 nations.Developed a marketing plan that saw attendance at the event exceed it's projected level by over 30%. Liaised directly with key sponsors, 4 competition partners and key personnel within governing body of IPC to produce marketing plan that exceeded all expectations.

Abbotstown, Dublin

Issued regular press releases on all aspects of the Association’s activitiesReviewed and maintained international, domestic and corporate website contentArrange press conferences and media events to promote the Association’s activitiesField media enquiries promptly and efficientlyAct as media officer for underage international teamsCreate innovative Public Relations plans to promote the work of the FAIManage aspects of the media operation on international match daysProvide public relations support to ensure that schools, amateur and underage competitions receive coverage. Provide media officer support at competition finalsProvide regular updates for FAI social mediaProduce match programmes and news bulletinsProvide editing assistance for all FAI publications Manage audio-visual material and use it to best effect on website

Abbotstown, Dublin 15

Lead a project team that examined the potential benefits to the FAI of developing a social media presence. Presented our findings to the Executive of the FAI with the result that the first Digital Media were created for the association.Worked as part of a group that control the Social Media content on behalf of the FAI having over 70,000 followers on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. Facebook: www.facebook.com/FAIOfficial Twitter: @FAIreland

Abbotstown, Dublin 15

Am resposible for all promotion and marketing of the An Post FAI Summer Soccer Schools. Have been reponsible for achieving publicity for the programme through free publicity and also through paid advertising.The programme has over 18,000 participants throughout the Summer.

Abbotstown, Dublin 15

Planned and organised all events for the FAI including press conferences, media announcements, award ceremonies and gala dinners. Also, acted as sponsor liaison for the organisation's multiple sponsors and dealt with queries and requests from them to ensure that they always had the best possible relationship with the FAI

Mapr, Public Relations

Diploma In Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing, Distinction

Activities and Societies: N/A Completed a Diploma Course in Digital Marketing at Dublin City Colleges. I have qualified in the use of SEO.

Ba, English And History

European Sponsorship Agency Diploma In Sponsorship, Sponsorship, Commendation

The ESA Diploma is a distance learning and part-time course which runs annually from mid-January to August. It is designed for those.

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