I am a hugely experienced and successful business and communications leader in both traditional and digital media and most recently at the heart of government at a time of national emergency. As a highly skilled communications and media advisor to a senior government minister, I have been a logical, decisive thinker who embraces complexity and ambiguity with confidence. Main expertise in this area lies in devising and implementing media campaigns and strategies. Results-driven and excellent at leading on collaborative projects.With twenty years editorial experience as a Director of News at Newstalk, I have driven the strategic development of the business through creative and innovative contract negotiations with third-party services. I also helped Newstalk win a national broadcasting licence, develop it into a nationwide brand and evolve into a multi platform content provider. I managed the coordination of all major news events and was responsible for General election output from every count centre in the country on the three of the last four occasions in 2007, 2011 and 2016.As a focused and astute business leader with a record of building high calibre teams, I negotiated, managed and secured a contract to supply a national and international news service to every commercial radio brand in Ireland and partnered with NPR, Sky News and LBC for international news events. I am also an experienced broadcaster and was the relief Presenter on all major Newstalk programmes including Newstalk Lunchtime and the Pat Kenny show.Skills• Communications Specialist• Two decades of experience in Irish Media• Expertise in delivering radio, video and digital content• Expertise developing complex business plans• Strong financial skills, reporting at Board level.• Extensive knowledge in legislative, regulatory and governance obligations • Confident, authoritative, and enthusiastic.• Embraces change and new technology developments