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London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Gate One is a fast growing consultancy that specialises in complex business transformation. We have a simple cause; to make your organisation better.Working in small, expert teams embedded seamlessly alongside your own, we get to the crux of problems quickly, shape intelligent solutions and deliver lasting transformation results which can be felt across your organisation.

Dublin

EY WAVESPACE - Experience Manager (Dublin | 2019 – 2020 | 12 months)- Designed and facilitated events in EY’s immersive co-creation space that solves organisations’ most complex problems with their C-suite leaders- Events covered transformational challenges across all sectors, including> Digital Transformation for power & utilities client> ERP Assessment for global life sciences client> Transformation roadmap for global IT client- Built virtual event approach in… Show more EY WAVESPACE - Experience Manager (Dublin | 2019 – 2020 | 12 months)- Designed and facilitated events in EY’s immersive co-creation space that solves organisations’ most complex problems with their C-suite leaders- Events covered transformational challenges across all sectors, including> Digital Transformation for power & utilities client> ERP Assessment for global life sciences client> Transformation roadmap for global IT client- Built virtual event approach in response to Covid-19 and led standard across global network- Designed and distributed a ‘productivity playbook’ for clients and colleagues to learn ways to stay as engaged, connected and active as possibleEY WAVESPACE - Project Manager (Dublin | 2019 | 12 months)- Project managed the design and build of wavespace in EY’s Dublin headquarters – EY Ireland’s first innovation lab and showcase space- Worked with multi-vendor construction team to meet deadline- Liaised with top partnership in Ireland and across global network- Managed commercial readiness, including marketing and communicationsEY IRELAND - Programme Manager (Dublin | 2019 | 9 months)- As member of EY Ireland’s Central Innovation Team, managed the Innovation Portfolio in direct support of the Island of Island EY Chief Innovation Officer- Agreed vision for innovation across all EY Ireland Service Lines- Worked with CIO Partners across Service lines to structure programme- Conducted all-island focus group initiative to tailor and scale innovation programme nationally Show less

London & Dublin

NATIONAL UTILITY COMPANY – Programme Manager (Dublin | 2017-18 | 21 months)- I acted as programme manager to deliver 20+ small budget projects across IT Security, Service Delivery, and Client Services – this included cloud POC; Office 365 scoping; and other infrastructure or security initiatives- I applied PRINCE2 methodology to deliver. Each project included its own bespoke resourcing, where vendors were onboarded as needed. Most projects required 2-8 client staff resources, and 1-5… Show more NATIONAL UTILITY COMPANY – Programme Manager (Dublin | 2017-18 | 21 months)- I acted as programme manager to deliver 20+ small budget projects across IT Security, Service Delivery, and Client Services – this included cloud POC; Office 365 scoping; and other infrastructure or security initiatives- I applied PRINCE2 methodology to deliver. Each project included its own bespoke resourcing, where vendors were onboarded as needed. Most projects required 2-8 client staff resources, and 1-5 multi-vendor resourcesNATIONAL UTILITY COMPANY – Project Manager (Dublin | 2017-18 | 18 months)- Working with a multi-vendor team of 5+ vendors, 2 EY consultants, and 10+ client staff, our teams managed the procurement and implementation of an Optical Character Recognition solution to support the ‘Shop to Pay’ strategy of the client’s Invoice Processing Team- This project introduced a number of efficiencies and realised a suite of financial and non-financial benefitsLONDON BOROUGH COUNCIL – Project Manager (London | 2016 | 9 months)- Working as part of a blended team with 10 EY local public services consultants and 10 client staff, our transformation programme delivered new behavioural science-led approach to demand management- The project embedded a novel approach among staff and partners, where pilot projects were tested across the council’s People (adult social care; children’s social care) and Place (reducing fly-tipping and improving parks) pillars- Initially, my role required me to develop financial baselines across a range of strategic opportunity areas and forecast the associated demand gaps- As Project Manager for Adult Social Care, I developed a business case for change in order to embed the new approach within the council’s operating model- My final responsibility was to mobilise activity in managing demand within early intervention and Children’s Social Care Show less

Dublin & London

LONDON BOROUGH COUNCIL – Workstream Lead (London | 2016 | 2 months)- Working as part of team of 3 EY local public services consultants, our project reviewed self-directed support offering, seeking input from service users, council staff and partners- As Workstream Lead, I delivered revised future state assessment following research, interviews and workshops with council staff and service users, and made recommendations to increase outcomes-focus within social careAIRPORT… Show more LONDON BOROUGH COUNCIL – Workstream Lead (London | 2016 | 2 months)- Working as part of team of 3 EY local public services consultants, our project reviewed self-directed support offering, seeking input from service users, council staff and partners- As Workstream Lead, I delivered revised future state assessment following research, interviews and workshops with council staff and service users, and made recommendations to increase outcomes-focus within social careAIRPORT MANAGEMENT COMPANY – Workstream Lead (Dublin | 2015 | 2 months)- Working as part of a team of 7 EY supply chain consultants, developed a credible pipeline of savingsopportunities across operational categories within the procurement departmentIRISH UTILITY COMPANY – Workstream Lead (Dublin | 2014-15 | 4 months)- Working as part of a team of 8 EY supply chain consultants, facilitated cross-functional workshops and incorporated knowledge within seven Framework Plans for purchasing of materials and services Show less

Ireland

Dailwatch is a non-profit, politically neutral website that facilitates public, direct dialogue between citizens and their elected national representatives. The platform provides access to voting records so that citizens can monitor the commitments of their leaders.Dailwatch's vision is of a more accountable political elite and a more participatory citizenship. It is intended as a mutually beneficial tool that benefits both constituents and their representatives.As Online Editor… Show more Dailwatch is a non-profit, politically neutral website that facilitates public, direct dialogue between citizens and their elected national representatives. The platform provides access to voting records so that citizens can monitor the commitments of their leaders.Dailwatch's vision is of a more accountable political elite and a more participatory citizenship. It is intended as a mutually beneficial tool that benefits both constituents and their representatives.As Online Editor at Dailwatch, I oversaw the regular communications on social media, hosted TwitterChats with TD participation, and edited blogs for the online platform. As a Moderator, I ensured that we published only respectful communication, abiding by our code of conduct. Show less

Trinity College Dublin

I designed, co-ordinated, and implemented the successful campaigns to elect two successive Welfare Officers of the TCD Students’ Union (Aisling Ní Chonaire & Stephen Garry).

Esb Head Office, Lower Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Psychology

Activities and Societies: DU Psychological Society (Chair), Student Psychology Journal (General Manager), Suas Trinity (Entertainments).

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Architecture

Activities and Societies: UCD Architecture Society, Student Shadowing Scheme Awarded Architecture Association of Ireland prize for best.

Leaving Certificate, 570/600 Cao Points (Top 1.6%)