Don Colbert Email & Phone Number

Killarney, Munster, Ireland

Kilfinane, Co. Limerick

South Kerry

Supporting the social and economic development of South Kerry by providing assistance and advice in relation to project/development opportunities to communities and businesses in the area through the LEADER programme.

Charleville, Co. Cork

Supervising a team of twenty four staff who are placed with community groups within the Ballyhoura catchment area. Project planning and oversight including staffing requirements, material requirements, Health and Safety (Hazard identification and conducting risk assessments), assessing skills and identifying training needs for long and short term (one off).

Doneraile Co. Cork

Coordinator/Trainer on an Antique Furniture Restoration training course (Fetac Level 5) for Ballyhoura Development, FAS and Doneraile Development Association.

As supervisor of the RSS I led a team of 24 people who worked on long and short term projects. These projects covered many areas such as tourism (walking and mountain bike trail development), community (Community facility upgrades and maintenance), Heritage (traditional stone wall building). These projects often required identifying and consulting with all.

As Foreman with Cedarlan I worked with a team of up to 30 people ranging from highly skilled tradesmen to entry level apprentices and general operatives. my role was to ensure that all works were progressing as planned and deal with any workshop issues as they arose. To supply materials to the site crews as requested and to deal with clients. I was.

Proffesional Diploma, Innovation Creativity & Leadership, Pass

Bachelor’S Degree 1.1, Rural Development Bsc Rd, First Class Honours 1.1

The programme of study for the Degree involved a blend of business/enterprise development and community development.

Certificate, Training & Education

The Level 7 Certificate award was year one of a degree programme in adult training and education.