Established in 2015, the Southern Regional Assembly is part of the regional tier of government in Ireland.The Assembly forges links between the EU, and national and local levels through regional spatial andeconomic planning and European Regional Development Funding (ERDF) for the benefit of the SouthernRegion.The Southern Regional Assembly is the Managing Authority for the Southern Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-2027 which is co-funded by the European Union and the Government of Ireland.I am part of the EU Programmes Division Team in the Southern Regional Assembly managing the 2021-2027 ERDF Programme.

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) is the Irish construction industry’s representative body. I am an Executive for the CIF Southern Region, servicing the South East, Cork, Mid West and Kerry Branches of the CIF.I am responsible for assisting CIF members with information and expert advice on a range of construction specific issues namely:• Industrial Relations problems / employment legislation.• Contracts you have entered into with clients / main contractors / sub contractors• Payment disputes / debt recovery• Procurement and Pre-qualification• Planning and development issues• Site safety issues and safety management systemsI also represent member interests on a number of Regional Committees and to Regional Local Authorities.I also liaises with key industry stakeholders, to be guest speakers at morning briefings and other events in the Southern Region for CIF members.

Henley Construction Ltd is an experienced provider of construction services and fit out solutions for residential, commercial, industrial and government bodies in Ireland. My role included:Health & Safety:• I was the Health & Safety Officer on all our projects.• I created the site specific safety folders for all our sites, which included SSWP’s, Risk Assessments and Method Statements.• I registered the company with various Regulatory bodies including RGI, OFTEC and the ECSSA.Buying / Purchasing:• Assist the company QS with tenders, getting prices from subcontractors and suppliers.• Research suppliers & subcontractors and get at least 3 prices for each component of the job.• Responsible for procuring all the materials required and appointing subcontractors on project award.• Responsible for setting up credit accounts with suppliers and negotiating prices.Contracts Manager:• Secure the site from a H&S point of view going through a site induction with all on-site personnel.• Ensure that site is branded with company signage.• Ensure materials and subcontractors would arrive to site when needed.• Meet with our client on site, going through our progress and discussing any issues, including any variations to the project.• If any Electrical or Gas installations were required, I was responsible for arranging works with the ESB and Bord Gais. • I was responsible for arranging road opening licenses and coming up with traffic management plans.• On completion of the project, I would arrange the project handover with the client.IT, Recruitment, Marketing, Accounting• I handled all recruitment activities and handled the IT issues in the company.• I was involved in coming up with a logo for the company and arranged for all company vehicles and documentation to be branded.• I used the Big Red Book Accountancy Software.• Inputted invoices from suppliers onto system.• Created company invoices and sent them out to clients.

• TRS part of the Fluor group specializes in the supply of engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.• My main function as a Staffing Consultant was to recruit, qualify and place engineering, design and information technology contractors and/or employees at our client accounts while building and maintaining lasting relationships with the candidates and clients.• Actively pursue new job order requirements from clients.• Responsible for business development sales, contract negotiation & completion and client visits.• Gather information on job openings and draft postings for entry onto various internet sites.• Responsible for recruiting, screening and qualifying candidates for assignment.• Provide re-assignment opportunities to current field staff.• Set up client interviews, complete reference checks, negotiate hiring details with the client and candidates and communicate status of potential placement with applicable parties.• Track all stages of the recruitment status in the TRS database.• Work directly with Fluor Department and Discipline Managers in the recruitment and selection of technical professionals.• Responsible for gathering and completion of applicable contractor documentation prior to contractor commencing assignments.• New hire orientation of all contractors.

• Protel Associates is the leading provider of sales leads and intelligence for equipment and service suppliers to the Process sectors in the UK and Ireland. • I was hired as a Project Researcher and joined Protel’s research team to assist in the identification of major capital expenditure projects and the sales opportunities they present to Protel’s clients. • My role was to provide intelligence relating to major engineering capital projects, predominantly within the private sector. • I used a variety of research techniques including referrals, industry networking and direct contact with end users, contractors and suppliers, as well as internet searches.• I developed long-term relationships with companies and contacts (“strategic contacts”) to help in the process of gathering early, accurate and relevant project information. • My main area of research was in the Waste-to-Energy industry. This included composting, anaerobic digestion, biogas, refuse derived fuel, and in-plant effluent/waste water treatment.

• My role involved researching market conditions and opportunities and identifying new business opportunities as defined by clients, sectors, locations and services.• Developing marketing plans to pursue these opportunities• Maintain close liaison with existing clients and establish new client relationships.• I was in charge of advertising proposals including frequency, media and adverts.• Assisting the General Manager in the preparation of budgets.• Liaison with Boardroom representatives, including the General Manager, within Kentz Ireland and was given increased responsibility to assist in the preparation of tender documents, budgets and marketing policies. • Responsible for the preparation of pre-qualification documents, PowerPoint presentations, brochures and tenders.• I was solely responsible for maintaining our CRM system (Kentz Marketing Management Information System)• I was also made Branding Coordinator for the region which involved auditing client sites to ensure they followed specific branding procedures and guidelines. My role involved ensuring all documentation, emails, and presentation materials were properly branded. • I was responsible for organising our corporate events (e.g. Christmas parties, golf days etc.)• I was required to travel extensively on company business in line with client and company requirements, including trips to Germany, Holland, England, Cyprus, Bahrain, Qatar and Abu Dhabi.• The company appointed me as their representative on the ECA (Electrical Contractors Association), who’s members included Ireland’s premier electrical companies and where I established positive working relationships with their M.D.’s and CEO’s.

• I worked for the Technical Services department which was responsible for supplying manpower for the different Oil and Gas Construction sites throughout Saudi Arabia. • I was assigned to an Oil & Gas construction site with sole responsibility for sourcing labour force and liaison with key stakeholders including site HR Manager. • Responsible for sourcing new candidates, negotiating a salary with them, booking their flights, accommodation and arranging their Saudi work visas.• I was also responsible for sourcing new business for Kentz in Saudi Arabia. This involved meeting major worldwide clients, such as Fluor, Foster Wheeler, Bechtel, Linde to name but a few. • As a result of outstanding results, I was invited to the company’s Annual conference where I was one of the 200 employees invited out of a total workforce of 10,000 people.• I was made ‘champion’ of the company’s new recruitment system called "Taleo" for the whole of the Middle East Region. This involved to travelling to each country and training in the people who were involved in using it.

This was a part time position. I was essentially a shipkeeper.The vessel I was working on was under arrest. I was to maintain the arrest, ensure nothing was removed from the vessel and control all movements on and off the ship.I was solely responsible for the above during each shift. I also worked in this position from August 2002 to October 2003.