I work with a variety of clients in the retail, health, financial services and transport sectors to design, develop and execute strategic communications strategies, integrated across multiple channels.Working closely on a daily basis with a network of Irish media to manage and run busy proactive and reactive press office functions, securing optimal media opportunities for spokespeople and preparing detailed and effective briefing documents. I also develop, manage and implement public affairs strategies and engagements on behalf of a range of clients.

Design and delivery of strategic initiatives to support execution of this mission-critical UUP role across 14 countries, collaborating with international colleagues and working cross-functionally with legal and compliance functions to increase adherence engagement with corporate policies and mystery shop programmes to drive management of the company’s reputation.

Responsible for the delivery of all external communications and public affairs relationships issued in Ireland.• Ownership for all PR (general and trade media), gathered a variety of complex data and stories, utilised expertise and commercial awareness successfully creating influential communications that increased brand awareness, reinforced the company’s mission and accentuated the positive aspects of the brand.• Built trusting relationships with external stakeholders, engaged individually, utilised rapport and looked to understand requirements and set expectations, provided rationale outlining benefits and successfully gained buy-in on industry wide policies.• Prepared succinct ongoing briefings to senior global and European management on all communications, stakeholder engagement and media activity in Ireland, ensuring ongoing management of the company’s reputation and brand.

Work to support marketing & communicating the tax research and policy documents produced by the Tax Knowledge Centre, including:* Editing tax technical material into impactful and insightful communications for clients and client teams* Preparation of relevant client communications and delivery via online (public and paywall) and print* Preparation of training and client-friendly technical and marketing content for in-house teams* Communications support to tax technical partners and directors on preparation of government advocacy, consultancy and policy documents

Reporting to the Head of Communications and Chief Marketing Officer in one of Europe's most exciting, innovative and dynamic PR teams. Responsible for multiple activities and projects including traditional press officer/communications manager duties plus additional responsibility for managing corporate social responsibility, supporting dedicated social media delivery, departmental budgetary oversight, and delivery of communications around quarterly financial results. • Planned, organised and managed market-leading press and media events, overseeing all aspects including venue selection and set-up, logistics, invites and production of press releases, to deliver maximum media coverage of the company’s brand and commercial offerings.• Oversaw the delivery of the airline's first Environmental Policy and environmental partnerships with a number of charities across Europe, as well as multiyear charity sponsorships and activities, increasing awareness of the company’s corporate social responsibility and managing the brand’s reputation.• Executed and developed annual strategic communication plans, preparation and issue of press releases across 37 European markets. Maintained relationships with key journalists across Europe, leading to increased media coverage and balanced journalism.• Managed of speaking events by senior executives, selected events, prepared speaking material, briefs & organized logistics, working cross-functionally and with C-suite level colleagues to drive commercial opportunities and brand reputation.

Senior member of a small team responsible for scheduling a network of over 340 aircraft delivering 100 million passengers annually. - Construction and management of flight schedules to enhance network efficiency, reduce costs and maximise revenue, as well as meeting operational needs, including ensuring crew duties comply with legal flight time limitations.- Integration of new aircraft deliveries into the route network. - Management of Ryanair's slot portfolio across designated European bases, including retention of historic slots and acquisition of all slots required for future operations. - Ongoing commercial analysis, identifying improvements to schedules.- Representing company at international conferences and on executive boards of various national committees.- Oversight and management of other members of scheduling team.