Mark Dempsey Email & Phone Number

Ireland

London, United Kingdom

Ireand

• Develop, project manage and produce the Live TV productions of 3 award ceremonies within Ireland and the UK for broadcast across national screens and on-line to over 1.8 million followers.
• The 3 events are: o The Irish Post Country music awards: https://www.facebook.com/TheIrishPost/videos/10157501987338452/ o The Irish Post music awards.
• Negotiate deals with and book all artists Acquire and book the following: OB TV Units / Satellite units / Staging / Lighting / AV / Sound / Venues / Hotels / logistics.
• Source the manual requirement including the following staff: Directors, Assistant Producers, Floor Managers, Lighting Directors, TV Presenters, Floor staff & Security.
• Responsible for liaising with the broadcaster regarding legal documentation requirements, break patterns, scheduling, promotions, advertising and launch.

Ireland

Currently looking to move into Consultancy with a broad knowledge of media and broadcasting

Munster

• Since 2013 I have held a variety of roles within Irish TV, including Media Sales Executive for the Connaught Region, Sponsorship & Event Manager and most recently, Munster Regional Manager and Project Manager. My key.
• Using specifically developed sales incentives and packages to attract new clients whilst successfully servicing existing clients.
• Ensuring that a 1st class customer experience is maintained through open communication and delivery of expected service levels throughout the process. Resolving any client queries or issues quickly and effectively.
• Responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships through regular courtesy visits & advanced interpersonal skills – gaining client trust whilst maximising revenue opportunities.
• As Regional Manager, I successfully manage a regional sales team – ensuring each sales agent is consistently meeting and exceeding quarterly, 6-monthly & annual objectives/targets for sales and profitability.
• Managing client programmes and air time needs for Ireland and the UK, along with completing all associated sales administration documents/reports and presenting them at sales meetings etc.

Ireland

• As well as leading successful sales teams within the Munster region, I also take on the roles of Floor Manager/Project Manager for all live broadcasts within Irish TV. Key Responsibilities Include;
• I manage all live broadcasts with Irish TV, liaising with both the production manager & director for the direction of all the production crew and deal with all guests from entry to placement on stage for interviews.
• I have successfully project managed the last 3 years of live broadcast from the National Ploughing Championships.

Ireland

• As a Sales Rep I successfully achieved all sales targets within my region, working to our company's business ethos - 'the most important aspect of our service to our clients is that we do what it takes and not what we.
• Built relations with both new & existing clients within the North Mayo/North Galway & Midlands regions – generating business & revenue growth.
• Developed business opportunities through the successful presentation of our publication to potential clients & larger organisations.

Ireland

• Worked on a variety of Commercial & Industrial Projects Nationwide. Key Responsibilities Included;
• Successfully led 300 employees over 4 projects – completing all work both on time and under budget. Budget circa €35 million.
• Organised and led management meetings to achieve and secure large additional contracts with Ireland’s largest building contractors. Contractors included Sisk, Glenmann, Purcell, Pierse, Rattigan and McNamara.
• Consistently ensured adherence to H&S procedures to create a safe & healthy work environment.

Ireland

Successfully developed & managed my own business in the suspended ceiling trade for 3 years until I was headhunted by Connacht Dry Lining. My client portfolio included many high-profile brands such as Aldi, Lidl & Centra.

Ireland

• Key Responsibilities Included;
• Developed innovative sales strategies and a successful sales team to achieve all required targets, and subsequently helped to build the company into one of the largest wholesale picture framing suppliers in Ireland.
• Successfully secured new profiles from foreign suppliers which consequently increased the company profit by an additional 15% per annum.
• Travelled worldwide to represent the company at trade fairs & subsequently secured the exclusive rights for the sale of certain products in Ireland.
• Personally retained the company’s largest customers by successfully working with the service/transport dept. to resolve outstanding product & delivery issues.

Ireland

• Key Responsibilities Included;
• Successfully ran a picture framing workshop, managing 4 employees and dealing with upwards of 200 customers a week.
• Dealt with all aspects of the job including; picture framing; contract framing; bespoke framing; mount cutting; and wood finishing.
• Moved to the Sales Department, where I developed solid customer service and negotiation skills - servicing customers who visited our showrooms.

Leaving Certificate

Electronics