I am a highly motivated and adaptable Senior Events, Communications and Corporate Support Executive and Leader, holding more than 30 years of experience in the Public, Private and not for profit sectors. Bringing a proven professional track record of working with Executive Teams and Boards to support Strategic planning, organisation and programme delivery, – nationally and internationally in evolving and complex scientific, research and policy development environments. I have considerable experience in stakeholder engagement, organising high level corporate events nationally and internationally, working across cultures and functions to deliver organisation success and meet key goals. My professional network is built on the foundation of sustainable personal and professional interactions and reflects my impactful, natural communications style having worked with multiple government departments and officials at the highest level including Ireland’s Government Marine Coordination Group, European Commission, National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Third Level Institutions and Research Organisations. Most recently I have been involved in developing multi media campaigns to improve awareness and drive engagement. I have accomplished organisation, project management, IT and digital media skills. My longstanding experience with Board Secretary and Executive support roles has afforded me a broad range of skills and knowledge of best practice finance, managing people, governance, compliance and risk management. I lead multidisciplinary teams by example and with a strong work ethic and dedication to excellence in customer service whist delivering our Strategic Mission and Vision and ethically meeting our Corporate Values and Diversity & Inclusion Agenda.