Helena Kelly Email & Phone Number

County Dublin, Ireland

United States

Program Manager of AMBIT 2020

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managing 10 students for a 12 month programme, focusing on individual leadership development
• Designed and facilitated leadership sessions in Washington, and New York
• Organised high profile events and fundraisers including an event at the Irish Embassy in D.C. for 100 business and political leaders
• Acting as member of a remote team outside of the Washington element of the programme
• Receiving ongoing management training from Accenture

Ireland

• Drove WIP recruitment campaign at universities and career events across Ireland, as part of a remote team
• Liaised with Universities and Colleges across the Island organising events in the institutions and targeted key organisations and groups within universities, and leveraged social media to raise awareness of the program
• Almost 50% increase in applications from the previous year, including submissions from previously dormant institutions

Dublin

• Collaborated with various tour companies and individuals to design and deliver tours
• Developed ability to adapt to the demands of a fast paced and challenging work environment
• Designed and tailored experiences to meet expectations of clients, based on rigorous quality assurance process and reflection

Dublin

• Led on the organisation and facilitation of events and meetings with senior political figures; driving and running grassroots political campaigns; responsible for publicity and logistics at a national, regional and.
• Represented Fianna Fáil at events, e.g. at the U.S. Embassy and in broadcast media/inter-party debates

Dublin

Capitol Hill, Washington DC

Attended Congressional hearings, researched legislative issues, briefed legislative staff, gaining excellent professionalism and communication skills

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• For 22 years, WIP has supported the peace and reconciliation efforts in Northern Ireland and Ireland, identifying future young leaders of Ireland with a commitment to service and a track record of leadership, Selected.
• Completed an internship on Capitol Hill
• Received extensive training in debate, public speaking and… Show more For 22 years, WIP has supported the peace and reconciliation efforts in Northern Ireland and Ireland, identifying future young leaders of Ireland.
• Received extensive training in debate, public speaking and negotiation
• Co-wrote a policy paper on sport and reconciliation in Northern Ireland
• Developed an extensive network of current and future business and political leaders in Ireland and Northern Ireland Show less

Leinster House, Kildare Street. Dublin 2

• Active media monitoring across local and national media, delivering a weekly report for senior party leadership

Trinity College, Dublin University

• Elected by members at the end of second year as the first female chair in 10 years
• Organised and facilitated policy workshops, seminars, debates and speaker events on and off campus, as well as trips
• Doubled recorded membership and tripled active membership; won Best Delegation award at the National Youth Conference

Barrister-At-Law Degree, Law

Bachelor Of Laws (Ll.B.), Law, Second Class Honors, First Division (Ii.1)

Activities and Societies: Wolfe Tone Cumann, Players Society - Use appropriate legal theories, doctrines and concepts to identify.

Leaving Certificate

Activities and Societies: St. Andrews International Model United Nations: Distinguished Delegate & Member of Outstanding Delegation.