Mark O'Doherty Email & Phone Number

Dublin, Ireland

Finglas, Dublin, Ireland

Fundraising Events Manager reporting to the Executive Director. The focus of my role was to develop and deliver the strategic direction for fundraising events to ensure sustainable growth in net income. I managed all event activity and proposed new event opportunities with projected costs, income and timescales. I actively explored and developed suitable fundraising partnerships with other non-profit organisations.

5 Coppinger Row, Dublin 2

Vodafone Foundation's World of Difference Programme winner in 2010, which sponsored me to work full time with my charity of choice, The RISE Foundation for the year.Fundraising & Communications Manager reporting to the C.E.O., Frances Black, with one direct report and supervision of a number of volunteers on a project by project basic. Over three years my position evolved into more of a general management role with particular emphasis on fundraising and communications.

Reporting to the Managing Director with three direct reports in addition to managing design, production and administration teams. This position involved day-to-day management of all agency clients and FMCG/Retail design projects. My primary responsibility was to ensure all projects were delivered on brief, on budget and on time, thereby resulting in effective brand design solutions.Clients included: Premier Foods, Britvic, Barry’s Tea, Cuisine de France and Dunnes Stores.

Reporting to the Deputy Managing Director. Reports included one Account Executive and directly managing cross departmental teams comprising creative, media, planning and production personnel. I was responsible for the overall direction and management of assigned client accounts, while being the first point of contact for all strategic and creative issues. Through effective team leadership I successfully delivered innovative brand communication solutions, thereby building strong and enduring client relationships.Clients included: Kerry Foods, GlaxoSmithKline, Ford Ireland and the Health Promotion Unit.

Reporting to the Marketing Director, with one direct reportee. Key responsibilities included the planning, management and co-ordination of the Baileys global research strategy. My role involved ensuring that results were effectively communicated to senior management and integrated into the company’s overall strategic decision making process. I acquired extensive knowledge and experience through conducting both National and International research projects, which addressed all aspects of the marketing mix.

Masters In Management Of Non Profit Organisations, Awarded First Class Honours

Modules included Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Communications, Marketing, Fundraising, Advocacy, Ethics.

Meridian Leadership Programme

Professional Diploma In Digital Marketing.

Post Graduate, Diploma In Marketing Practice, (Honours)

Marketing Development Programme in UCD's Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business - one year practical programme in Applied Marketing.

Post Graduate, Diploma In Business Studies, (Honours)

Specialised in Consumer Marketing and Communications

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics And Politics, (Honours)