Formulated a marketing plan for the rainwater harvesting range, managed its implementation to help establish JFC as a market leader in Ireland.Developed an export strategy for JFC’s product range resulting in the identification of new partners in several European markets.Managed the development of the JFC Marine and Earth-wood decking websites.Compiled tender proposals in response to public sector tenders resulting in increased sales of bottlebanks to the UK market.

Co-authored several reports and presentations on infrastructure, competitiveness and FDI for the IDA Board for the purpose of influencing senior government officials to attract investment into the Ireland.Compiled IDA submissions on government consultations relating to energy, waste, water, telecommunications, and transport.Managed the development of the Planning Department’s intranet site on the business ecosystem to facilitate more effective internal communication.Assisted in the… Show more Co-authored several reports and presentations on infrastructure, competitiveness and FDI for the IDA Board for the purpose of influencing senior government officials to attract investment into the Ireland.Compiled IDA submissions on government consultations relating to energy, waste, water, telecommunications, and transport.Managed the development of the Planning Department’s intranet site on the business ecosystem to facilitate more effective internal communication.Assisted in the organisation of the KCI (Kinetic Concepts Inc.) itinerary that resulted in an announcement of 200 jobs for Athlone. Show less

Developed marketing strategy for JFC’s marine products range and jointly managed its implementation.Compiled databases of sales leads and organised mail shots on a variety of product ranges.Managed customer sales and product enquiries on marine products and represented JFC at trade-shows.Played a key role in developing the JFC marine products website (www.jfcmarine.com).Developed advertising campaigns for several JFC product ranges using Google Adwords and trade journals.

Analysed the UK biofuels market to identify bio-diesel procurement opportunities for the refinery.Compiled weekly and monthly refinery performance reports for senior management. Acquired a detailed knowledge of the oil industry and the science of oil refining.

Granted a 5-month traineeship with the Innovation Policy Development Unit.Appraised 35 50-page policy reports on innovation trends and provided feedback to external contractors.Assisted in the compilation of two-page summary reports on innovation in EU Member States.Assisted in compiling the Commission's Draft European Innovation Action Plan.Had the opportunity to meet with senior EU Leaders, and obtained an excellent insight into the workings of the European Institutions.

Co-authored a 200-page benchmarking manual for farm enterprises and a report on pig production costs.Undertook a literature review of competitive benchmarking best-practice in an agribusiness context.Managed a market research project for GrainCo Ltd to identify market share and expansion opportunities.Provided teaching assistance in the Agri-food Industry Management module.