Responsible for the development and management of the Ballyfermot Citizens Information Centre of Dublin South CIS. Key area's include developing and managing innovative processes for the provision of quality information, advice and advocacy services to clients using the centre. Management of recruitment, training & development of a team of paid staff, scheme workers and volunteers.

Responsible for managing the overall co-ordination of the Irish Traveller Movement’s Yellow Flag Programme, a progressive equality & diversity and anti-racism initiative for primary and secondary schools which promotes and supports an environment for interculturalism.Key areas of work included; providing direct support to 60+ schools engaged in the programme, progressing and development of YFP strategic plan; political lobbying strategy; implementation and progression of the projects… Show more Responsible for managing the overall co-ordination of the Irish Traveller Movement’s Yellow Flag Programme, a progressive equality & diversity and anti-racism initiative for primary and secondary schools which promotes and supports an environment for interculturalism.Key areas of work included; providing direct support to 60+ schools engaged in the programme, progressing and development of YFP strategic plan; political lobbying strategy; implementation and progression of the projects fundraising strategy, including the development of strategic partnerships with the State and Local government, Corporate and Philanthropic Bodies Show less

Responsible for the development of the Irish Traveller Movements (ITM) Education Policy in conjunction with its members; Co-ordination of ITM’ Education Working Group and ITM’s Youth Working Group. Representing ITM at National Education Forums on Traveller Education. Co-ordination of youth events, which brought together young Travellers across Ireland to explore issues affecting their lives. Overseeing and managing the initial pilot of the Yellow Flag Programme.

Responsible for the management and implementation of the work of Ballyfermot Travellers Action Project (BTAP) a community development project working with Travellers in the Ballyfermot area. Engaging in direct work with Travellers. Acting as a resource to BTAP in key areas of concern including; organisational development and fundraising; programme development (which included accommodation, education and training, youth, work with welfare rights and drug awareness) as well as strategic… Show more Responsible for the management and implementation of the work of Ballyfermot Travellers Action Project (BTAP) a community development project working with Travellers in the Ballyfermot area. Engaging in direct work with Travellers. Acting as a resource to BTAP in key areas of concern including; organisational development and fundraising; programme development (which included accommodation, education and training, youth, work with welfare rights and drug awareness) as well as strategic development (which included building community leadership, racism and discrimination, integration and mainstreaming) Show less

Worked as part of a team to support the day to day management of a 30 bed emergency homeless shelter. Main duties included key work with people experiencing homelessness, assessing needs, providing support, making referrals to other relevant agencies