Experienced communications professional who devises and implements the communications, public affairs, marketing and PR strategies for a leading national health representative organisation. Experienced in journalism, editorial and public relations roles.Previously served as Executive Member of Round Tower GAA Club, fulfilling role of Public Relations Officer for eight years, and board member of national charity Children in Hospital Ireland.Key SkillsPublic Affairs: Manage and devise campaigns to consistently engage government departments, ministers, Oireachtas members and committees, stakeholders. Deliver grassroots campaigns and Oireachtas briefings. Communications: Journalism & publishing background; external & internal comms; media management; crisis media; marketing & public relations campaign execution; op-ed & speech writer; policy submissions; presentation development; production of informative & promotional material; web development & management; newsletter/magazine management & production. Research: Policy, research & statistical analysis & briefings, FOI requests, historical research. Event management: Conferences & Awards; policy briefings with politicians, media, stakeholders; photocalls, celebrations. Publications: Management and production of newsletters; booklets & leaflets; promo material; posters. Social media: Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Linkedin.Software: MS Office, Microsoft Publisher, Word Press, Adobe Indesign CS3, Quark Xpress Passport , Dreamweaver CS3, Illustrator, Photoshop CS3, social media.
Listed skills include Press Releases, Public Relations, Journalism, Newsletters, and 25 others.