•Develop & maintain key relationships with existing and prospective customers•Working closely with our indutrual gas agents to ensure all needs and procedures are met attentively •Auditing agents with regard to health and safety procedures •Researching the industry for new customers & suppliers •Delivering sales pitches to prospective customers •Conducting cold calls in order to gain new customers for both Industrial gases and food grade gases•Advising customers on suitable gases•Monitoring competitive products/services•Dealing with customer complaints •Conducting stock takes both internally and for agents throughout Ireland•Setup new industrial gas agents •Conduct training for new gas agents •Assist agents with IT scanning systems•Give presentations to both internal stakeholders as well as external companies•Solely responsible for digital marketing content on social media platforms, driving the company's brand & company values•Lead cross functional team meetings both online & in person •Liasing with our sister company in Italy SOL GROUP

• Managing NPD accounts of various Irish and International retailers and food services for Keohane Seafoods, including their second biggest customer. • Coordinating NPD projects from idea generation right through to product launch.• Working in conjunction with retail buyers and NPD Managers to ensure customer requirements are met by offering new creative and innovative solutions. • Product presentations to both internal stakeholders and external customers. • Carrying out trials and assisting in the development of a new infusion range of products. • Market research focusing on healthy meal options & ready to eat options and clean label products for the fish processing industry.• Carrying out shelf-life studies; microbiological and sensory analysis.• Creating customer specifications, to ensure all technical requirements of the product are efficiently made.• Communicating with ingredient suppliers on orders, pricing and on the intake of new ingredients. • Carrying out production trials and first production runs of new packaging and/or ingredients. • Ensuring all labelling requirements are met according to FSAI regulations. • Working closely with packaging designers to ensure all colour schemes are eye catching and information is clearly visible to customers. • Reviewing artwork and print proofs ahead of new product launches into stores. • Liaising with Quality personnel to ensure HACCP standards and food regulations (BRC, IFS) are met.• Engaging with the Sales and Marketing team within Keohane Seafoods to drive brand awareness and strategy. • Lead cross functional team meetings for review of progress of products and identify future tasks.

• Assisting in managing NPD accounts of various Irish and International retailers and food services for Keohane Seafoods.• Working in conjunction with retail buyers and NPD Managers to ensure customer requirements are met by offering new creative and innovative solutions. • Product presentations to both internal stakeholders and external customers. • Completing quality bench marking and sensory panel testing to identify products that needs to be improved/reformulated in line with brand value.• Market research focusing on healthy meal options & ready to eat options and clean label products for the fish processing industry.• Carrying out shelf-life studies; microbiological and sensory analysis.• Creating customer specifications, to ensure all technical requirements of the product are efficiently made.• Communicating with ingredient suppliers on orders, pricing and on the intake of new ingredients. • Carrying out production trials and first production runs of new packaging/ ingredients. • Ensuring all labelling requirements are met according to FSAI regulations. • Working closely with packaging designers to ensure all colour schemes are eye catching and information is clearly visible to customers. • Reviewing artwork and print proofs ahead of new product launches into stores. • Liaising with Quality personnel to ensure HACCP standards and food regulations (BRC, IFS) are met.• Identifying market gaps through research & communicating with Irish Food Agencies such as Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) and Bord Bia. • Communicating with the production team to ensure products are made with ease and utmost efficiency by developing cost effect plans and conducting scale up trials ahead of new product launches. • Engaging with the Sales and Marketing team within Keohane Seafoods to drive brand awareness and strategy. • Conducted trials using different plastic material to make packing more environmentally friendly.

Worked flexible hours between two business branchesDeveloped new and exciting seafood dishesConducted sensory analysis on new potential productsWorked as part of a large team but also individually Effectively processed mail, phone and personal enquiries from suppliers and staffFollowed a strict HACCP plan, working in both the kitchen and production factory Completed Quality Attribute Sheets, for new product launchesAttended a Focus Group meeting for research on customer behaviorHad the responsibility of marketing the business by cooking samples and speaking to existing & potential customers at the opening of Lidl BantryCarried out primary research by looking at competitor’s promotional strategies and competitive advantages in-store. Had the responsibility of completing the final draft of labels and sleeves before thousands being printed for use

 Worked flexible hours to suit reservations Prepared and cooked meals to high standards Followed HACCP plan, maintaining a high degree of hygiene when handling food and supplies Ensuring there was consistency in every meal by weighing out ingredients accurately Training and monitoring new staff members Aided in developing a new menu by using practical knowledge and computer skills

 Flexible to work both in kitchen and front of house, dealing with money and opening/closing the premises Prepared and cooked meals for large volumes of people efficiently and to an excellent standard. Followed HACCP plan, maintaining a high degree of hygiene when handling food and supplies. Worked extremely well with colleagues to overcome unforeseen circumstances  Effectively processed mail, phone and personal enquiries from suppliers and guests. Training and monitoring new staff members