Declan Mcdonagh Email & Phone Number

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

As part of the Strategic Communications team, I manage a diverse network of stakeholders, influence decision-making, and lead or support others with the development and delivery of high-quality communications strategies, campaign plans, and creative content for the organisation. In the past year, I have been business lead for the new all-employee digital workplace (app and desktop); responsible for the development, governance framework, management, and embedding of the app from the… Show more As part of the Strategic Communications team, I manage a diverse network of stakeholders, influence decision-making, and lead or support others with the development and delivery of high-quality communications strategies, campaign plans, and creative content for the organisation. In the past year, I have been business lead for the new all-employee digital workplace (app and desktop); responsible for the development, governance framework, management, and embedding of the app from the investigation stage through to launch. Show less

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Internal Communications: I deliver clear, creative, and consistent multi-channel communications that tell the company’s story. I am a passionate, experienced writer and editor. I designed visual content for campaigns, and I am an experienced producer, director, and editor of video content. Digital Channels: As the business owner of our digital communication channels, I oversaw multiple external stakeholder relationships, and worked closely with our Marketing and Technology departments… Show more Internal Communications: I deliver clear, creative, and consistent multi-channel communications that tell the company’s story. I am a passionate, experienced writer and editor. I designed visual content for campaigns, and I am an experienced producer, director, and editor of video content. Digital Channels: As the business owner of our digital communication channels, I oversaw multiple external stakeholder relationships, and worked closely with our Marketing and Technology departments. Leadership Communications: I have experience speechwriting, and scripting both video and written content for senior leaders. I managed WebEx Events and conference calls for the CEO and senior leaders. I played a key role in delivering our first virtual all-employee event presenting the organisation's three-year Strategy.Event Management: I was responsible for the management of group-wide events end-to-end including a day celebrating our purpose in 250+ locations across Ireland, the UK, and New York. I have successfully delivered on-site and virtual corporate events.Crisis Communications: I have experience in the planning, design, and delivery of crisis communications across multiple channels.Employee Engagement: I play an active role in the organisation’s Wellbeing, D&I, and Community programmes. I provide strategic communications advice and create and design dynamic content for group-wide campaigns. I have experience delivering group-wide employee engagement surveys. Show less

County Dublin, Ireland

Digital Channels: Define and execute the group's digital internal communications strategy. Managed the implementation of a new newsletter/mail channel.Channel Management: Manage day-to-day operations of all internal communication digital channels. Business owner of SharePoint intranet platform. Worked across the business to champion the ‘digital workplace’. Digital Signage: Implemented digital signage strategy and Content Management System for head office locations including the… Show more Digital Channels: Define and execute the group's digital internal communications strategy. Managed the implementation of a new newsletter/mail channel.Channel Management: Manage day-to-day operations of all internal communication digital channels. Business owner of SharePoint intranet platform. Worked across the business to champion the ‘digital workplace’. Digital Signage: Implemented digital signage strategy and Content Management System for head office locations including the installation of 150 screens across 10 locations.Content Management: Design, create and advise the business on both visual and written communications. Align the internal/external brand to the culture and strategy of the bank. Gather metrics and feedback, presenting each quarter to senior management.Brand/Design: Managed the delivery of new internal brand guidelines and a toolkit for employees - connecting colleagues to the external brand, leveraging its strong brand position. Created a groupwide campaign for launch using the toolkit to display examples of our new purpose. Campaign management: Supported the business with campaigns and designed the visuals for numerous campaigns. Communications lead for D&I week managing the last-minute re-schedule due to snowstorms. Show less

Ireland

Overview: HR and communications specialist, working in a fast-paced environment and driving multiple projects for an organisation based in the UK and Ireland. Relationship management: Provide extensive case management for my own client portfolio. Subject matter expert for multiple stakeholders on absence management, conflict resolution and the generalist HR remit. Support management to prevent or resolve staff work-related issues that may jeopardise business objectives. Digital… Show more Overview: HR and communications specialist, working in a fast-paced environment and driving multiple projects for an organisation based in the UK and Ireland. Relationship management: Provide extensive case management for my own client portfolio. Subject matter expert for multiple stakeholders on absence management, conflict resolution and the generalist HR remit. Support management to prevent or resolve staff work-related issues that may jeopardise business objectives. Digital Communications: SharePoint publisher for organisation’s HR portal with the responsibility of executing an internal communications strategy that aligns with the overall business strategy; recognising and implementing process improvements; and gathering metrics and feedback regularly.Employee Engagement: Designed and delivered the organisations’ first Diversity & Inclusion internal site for 10,500 employees. Involved from planning to execution, working with the communications and IT teams, managing the site and composing internal communications. Show less

Dublin

Overview: Actively supports the operation of the business by providing an effective and professional HR service covering the full generalist remit. Leadership and team skills: As a team lead, responsible for the efficient running of the Advisory team, ensuring SLA’s are achieved whilst maintaining a top class service. Support the training of new team members in all aspects of HR and systems.Organisational and personal development: Advise management and employees on the delivery… Show more Overview: Actively supports the operation of the business by providing an effective and professional HR service covering the full generalist remit. Leadership and team skills: As a team lead, responsible for the efficient running of the Advisory team, ensuring SLA’s are achieved whilst maintaining a top class service. Support the training of new team members in all aspects of HR and systems.Organisational and personal development: Advise management and employees on the delivery of performance management. Database management: Proficient in SAP and the CRM system. Lead editor for SharePoint system for Advisory team.Relationship and communication: Support managers and HR business partners in all areas of HR; providing one to one, telephone and email support. Liaise with all HR Departments, ensuring consistent roll out of HR policies and communications. Show less

Guidance and support: Provide support to adults that present with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviours, and assess their needs on an on-going basis.Relationship management: Conduct meetings and interviews with family members, senior management and medical professionals. Facilitate 'circle of support' meetings for families and residents. Strategic planning: Responsible for devising and implementing care plans, reactive strategies and risk… Show more Guidance and support: Provide support to adults that present with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviours, and assess their needs on an on-going basis.Relationship management: Conduct meetings and interviews with family members, senior management and medical professionals. Facilitate 'circle of support' meetings for families and residents. Strategic planning: Responsible for devising and implementing care plans, reactive strategies and risk assessments.Coaching and mentoring: Develop and execute skills teaching, systematic instruction plans and communication plans.Database management: Process and update relevant databases including transport requests, records of employee training and financial accounts.Facilitate grievance and disciplinary procedures: Responsible for registering necessary paperwork and providing support to individuals. Problem solving and decision-making: Making timely, quality decisions by analysing issues, drawing on expert advice and consulting and collaborating with the team. Show less

Dublin

Overview: Completed a business research project that examined the relationship between employee demographics, engagement, and turnover. Talent Management: Recommendations from the research have been applied practically by the organisation to enhance employee engagement and increase organisational performance. Assessment and selection: Responsible for the design, delivery, and analysis of an online survey of 600 employees.Interviewing: Conducted interviews with employees… Show more Overview: Completed a business research project that examined the relationship between employee demographics, engagement, and turnover. Talent Management: Recommendations from the research have been applied practically by the organisation to enhance employee engagement and increase organisational performance. Assessment and selection: Responsible for the design, delivery, and analysis of an online survey of 600 employees.Interviewing: Conducted interviews with employees and senior management on-site and off-site. Relationship building and communication: Provided regular written and verbal updates to the HR department. Delivered a presentation of findings to management using PowerPoint and a Q&A session. Show less

Ireland

Personal development and dignity: Key duties included promoting the privacy and dignity of the service users whilst helping them to maintain and develop social, self-help and personal skills.Leadership and team skills: A key member of the team tasked with the development and implementation of a behaviour support and skills teaching plan.Team building: Member of the M.E.B.S committee, the N.V.C.I. support group and the Health & Safety committee.Conflict resolution:… Show more Personal development and dignity: Key duties included promoting the privacy and dignity of the service users whilst helping them to maintain and develop social, self-help and personal skills.Leadership and team skills: A key member of the team tasked with the development and implementation of a behaviour support and skills teaching plan.Team building: Member of the M.E.B.S committee, the N.V.C.I. support group and the Health & Safety committee.Conflict resolution: Working in a team environment to assess the risks and challenges that are presented during crisis management. Show less

Professional Diploma, Marketing, Pass

Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing

Certificate, Graphic Design

Graphic Design course. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.

Master’S Degree, Human Resource Management

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Multi Element Behaviour Support, Applied Behavior Analysis

The course supports professional staff to develop and implement a comprehensive multi-element behaviour support plan for individuals that.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communication And Media Studies

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