* Responsible for all manufacturing sub divisions under the umbrella of the Quinn Manufacturing Group, Building Products, Packaging, Plastics, Glass and Radiators* Responsible for the financial services division (2009/2010) managing a budget of €300k per month* Sourcing, filming, production and editing of stings for RTE "The Late Late Show" * Management of many events including title sponsor of "Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann 2010"

* Overall responsibility for all operational purchasing of Quinn's Irish properties* Managing all purchasing activities to ensure that all materials and services were provided to all requestors in time, at the correct quantity, quality and cost* Negotiation management of purchasing contracts with suppliers* Control of all capital purchasing* Analysing and evaluating the potential capability of suppliers to enhance the supplying services* Project management in relation to new build/refurbishment of many assets over a 4 year period* Financial analysis and data management* Supplier management* Monitoring the purchasing policy and procedure to ensure these policies and procedures were adhered or updated whenever necessary to protect the profit of the company* Challenged to grow revenues and achieve lowest cost year on year in a competitive market place* Creating alignment across the business* Procurement benchmarking* Timeline reportingCore projects managed during this time includes:* Refurbishment of Slieve Russell Hotel Conference Centre, 60 new superior bedroom extension, Spa facility,110 existing deluxe bedrooms and new purpose built in-house laundry facility* Locating and asset management of the 5 Star Sheraton Hotel in Krakow* Refurbishment of the Belfry Hotel, Kilmore Hotel and Iveagh Fitness ClubDuring my time as Group Purchasing Manager I was also seconded to 2 different projects within the Commercial Division of Quinn Insurance:--> Cross Selling Initiative : managed, developed and controlled all divisions to contact 3rd party companies that they had dealings with resulting in over 2000 new leads being generated--> Surveys : involved in carrying liability and property surveys on all hotel and leisure properties across Ireland It was important to have strong commercial acumen and systematic problem solving techniques during this extremely busy time.

* Managing a team of 140 full time and part time personnel in the Hillgrove Hotel* Full responsibility for the running of the hotel in conjunction with the General Manager* Meeting and exceeding planned objectives for revenues and profit* Ensuring guest satisfaction and aiming always to exceed their expectations * Providing a high quality standard of product and service at all times* Maintaining the standard ISO9001 / Health and Safety procedures