Gillian Richardson Email & Phone Number

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

To coordinate the planning & delivery of the Macra Agricultural Skillnet Programme.To develop the network to serve the needs of young farmers and the contracting organization.To monitor in conjunction with CEO, Head of Advocacy, Policy & Membership Development the training offering of the organization to its members and target audience.To manage the Skillnet team and work with the entire staff team to promote and develop the membership offering at all levels.To carry out the… Show more To coordinate the planning & delivery of the Macra Agricultural Skillnet Programme.To develop the network to serve the needs of young farmers and the contracting organization.To monitor in conjunction with CEO, Head of Advocacy, Policy & Membership Development the training offering of the organization to its members and target audience.To manage the Skillnet team and work with the entire staff team to promote and develop the membership offering at all levels.To carry out the tasks of the Network Manager according to the Skillnet Ireland Network Manager Profile.General administration and dealing with enquiries, requests and ad-hoc queries or opportunitiesAssisting in the planning and implementation of other Skillnet activities, as assignedDelivering all activities on time Show less

Bluebell, Dublin 12

Acting up in the role of Head of Policy.

Bluebell, Dublin 12

Key areas of responsibility include: • Provide support to Macra na Feirme’s national Agricultural Affairs committee and Rural Youth committee as required. • To support Young Farmer Development Groups and young farmer members. • To support the research and development of agricultural and rural policy. • Draft appropriate policy positions for consideration by member-led policy committees of the organisation. • Identify training opportunities for young farmers • Promote… Show more Key areas of responsibility include: • Provide support to Macra na Feirme’s national Agricultural Affairs committee and Rural Youth committee as required. • To support Young Farmer Development Groups and young farmer members. • To support the research and development of agricultural and rural policy. • Draft appropriate policy positions for consideration by member-led policy committees of the organisation. • Identify training opportunities for young farmers • Promote Macra to Teagasc students and Agricultural undergraduates in higher education • Represent Macra na Feirme at senior level working closely with the National President, CEO, Head of Policy & others. • EU involvement – coordinate members to participate in EU Civil Dialogue Groups with CEJA (Council of European Young Farmers) and foster relationships with the EU Commission and EU Parliament. • Other activities that may arise within the Agricultural program Show less

Bluebell, Dublin 12

Short trainee journalist contract with Irish Country Living covering maternity leave.Weekly writing typically included: - The Top 5 Guide- The Going out Guide- Backchat- Men’s Shed: Shed of the Week- Living Life cover page (Entertainment and Culture)- My Country Living Occasionally contributed to features and collaborate with other members of ICL team when required.Reported to the Editor of the Irish Country Living, Amii McKeever.Link to… Show more Short trainee journalist contract with Irish Country Living covering maternity leave.Weekly writing typically included: - The Top 5 Guide- The Going out Guide- Backchat- Men’s Shed: Shed of the Week- Living Life cover page (Entertainment and Culture)- My Country Living Occasionally contributed to features and collaborate with other members of ICL team when required.Reported to the Editor of the Irish Country Living, Amii McKeever.Link to work published online can be found above. Show less

Bluebell, Dublin 12

Three month contract interning with the Irish Country Living.Weekly writing often included:- The Top 5 Guide- The Going out Guide- Backchat- Men’s Shed: Shed of the Week- Living Life cover page- My Country Living- Some property writingAssisted in the lead up and on the day of Women & Agricultural Conference hosted in Sligo in 2019. Some 600 women (& a few men) attended the conference on 24 October, with approximately 200 people attending the gala… Show more Three month contract interning with the Irish Country Living.Weekly writing often included:- The Top 5 Guide- The Going out Guide- Backchat- Men’s Shed: Shed of the Week- Living Life cover page- My Country Living- Some property writingAssisted in the lead up and on the day of Women & Agricultural Conference hosted in Sligo in 2019. Some 600 women (& a few men) attended the conference on 24 October, with approximately 200 people attending the gala dinner on night of 23 October. Contributed writing to Christmas Food Guide (ed 7/12/19) and the Career Focus supplement (ed 30/11/19) Show less

Bluebell, Dublin 12

Three month/seasonal contract.The ASA Banquet and Conference were held on September 12th & 13th in the Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny. Almost 600 people attended the banquet and over 300 people attended the conference the following day. Working under 2018 - 2019 Past President Amii McKeever (Irish Country Living) #ASA19Duties: -Assisted with administration to assist the delivery of ASA annual conference and banquet-Administered conference registrations – confirmation… Show more Three month/seasonal contract.The ASA Banquet and Conference were held on September 12th & 13th in the Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny. Almost 600 people attended the banquet and over 300 people attended the conference the following day. Working under 2018 - 2019 Past President Amii McKeever (Irish Country Living) #ASA19Duties: -Assisted with administration to assist the delivery of ASA annual conference and banquet-Administered conference registrations – confirmation, payments, general communication etc….-Assisted with social media activity in relation to conference promotion-Liased with banquet sponsors. Assisted ASA manager to follow up to secure sponsorship. Issue invoice, collect payment, issue receipt, gather sponsor logos for marketing material.-Assisted in the development of marketing material – adverts, conference programme, e-zines, presentations etc.-Updated conference website-Assisted with speaker communication and logistics-Issued delegate communication-On site management-Other tasks in relation to the conference as required Show less

County Carlow, Ireland

Bluebell, Dublin 12

I worked for the two weeks prior to and including Agri Aware's 2nd ever National Open Farm Day on May 6th. Three farms were opened up on the same day to the general public, so that they could experience life on the farm. A fun, free, family-friendly event. #OpenFarm2019• Sourced suppliers for the day • Drafted invitations for politicians and schools • Drafted and submitted posts for social media pages, groups and websites to advertise events • Prepared and implemented social… Show more I worked for the two weeks prior to and including Agri Aware's 2nd ever National Open Farm Day on May 6th. Three farms were opened up on the same day to the general public, so that they could experience life on the farm. A fun, free, family-friendly event. #OpenFarm2019• Sourced suppliers for the day • Drafted invitations for politicians and schools • Drafted and submitted posts for social media pages, groups and websites to advertise events • Prepared and implemented social media strategy for the lead up to event • Managed social media on day of event Show less

Bluebell, Dublin 12

• Managed social media and the Agri Aware website• Dealt with general administrative duties e.g. filing, organising, typing• Researched, compiled and created presentations• Ran weekly events on the weekend in Family Farm in Dublin Zoo• Organised and project managed Farm Walk and Talk events• Worked Bloom in the Park, Tullamore Show, Electric Picnic and the Ploughing Championships

Bachelor’S Degree, Bagrsc (Hons) Food & Agri Business Management, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: UCD Ladies Hockey player Modules undertaken include: - Information Technology and E-Business - Food.

Diploma, Leadership For The Agri-Food Sector, First Class Honours

The Diploma (Level 7) is an intensive 60 credit programme delivered part-time over one year. Potential students should expect to devote.

Level 9 (Special Purpose Award), Professional Certificate In Governance, 2.1

The Professional Certificate in Governance is a one-year part-time programme that addresses a key area of concern to professionals.

Professional Diploma, Finance For Non-Financial Managers, Pass

Semester Abroad, Resource Economics And Animal Genetics, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Member of Huskies International Modules undertaken: - Essentials of Accounting & Business - Business Strategy &.

Honours Leaving Certificate

Activities and Societies: School Prefect, School Clan/Sports Captain, Hockey player, Chamber and Senior Choir member Subjects undertaken.