Lecturer in 19th Century Victorian Literature and Contemporary Literature

Lecturer in Event Management

Creative Director for unique one of a kind event which unites a diverse range of academics, writers, filmmakers and artists with a special interest in Horror. More than just your usual convention fare, Horror Expo Ireland 2017 seeks to build upon an already established culture in Ireland, while at the same time offering a unique experience which positions the fan at the centre of the activity. Immersed within a diverse range of disciplines and fields, fans have the opportunity to explore their favourite genre with prominent and talented professionals from the world of Horror.

A regular panelist on current affairs TV show Elaine, the show discusses a wide range of topics which typically appeal to the modern Irish woman.

Since completing my Doctorate in Horror, Popular Culture and censorship, I have been invited to a number of festivals, talks and debates discussing a wide range of topics relevant to my field. I have also been on a number of radio shows discussing horror and censorship. Moving on to TV I am a regular current affairs panelists on the TV3's Elaine Show.

English Department - Teaching Popular Literature, Romanticism and 19th Century literatureFilm Department - Teaching seminars on Cult Film

Employment HistoryPresent Roles include- • October 2015-Present Production and Administrative Assistant Magnum Events• October 2016-Present- Stage Manager “Film Fatale” Events• January 2016- Present Producer and Creative Director for Horror Expo Ireland • January 2016- Present Production Manager and Stage Manager for “Miss Burlesque Ireland” and “Mr Boylesque Ireland.”• November 2012-Present Production Manager and Stage Manager for “The Dublin Burlesque Festival” • January 2006-Present Production Manager and Stage Manager for “The Burlesque and Cabaret Social Club.”• October 2005-Present Producer and Director of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show Ireland” Recent Past Events Roles include-• June 2016 Zone Manager Body and Soul • September 2016 Zone Manager Electric Picnic • April 2016-August 2016 Event Control at People’s Park Weekly Markets.• July 2016 - Event Control at FLAME Festival. • December 2015-March 2016- Indoor Venue Coordinator for the RTÉ Reflecting the Rising 2016. • March 2005-Present Freelance Event Production and Stage Management for a number of companies including Magnum Events, Cheery Cool, St Patrick's Festival, POD and MCD.

Set up in 2005 with the help of my old drama society, I have been continuing the long tradition in Ireland of screening The Rocky horror Picture Show live on stage complete with a full complement of shadow cast members reenacting scenes from the fim. Typically based in Dublin's The Sugar Club twice a year at Valentines and Halloween, the troupe has performed all over Ireland at festivals and concerts. With years behind us there is no stopping us.

Communications lecturer and advocate for 3rd level transferable skills