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County Dublin, Ireland

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

• Directed a cross-functional team of marketing professionals through a multimillion-euro rebrand following the acquisition of Bluestone Motor Finance, ensuring seamless brand integration and alignment with strategic.
• Contributed as an executive committee member, driving business goals while maintaining regulatory and compliance excellence.
• Developed and implemented an omnichannel marketing strategy that supported the objective €120 million in sales, significantly impacting business growth.
• Led the digital integration of SaaS offerings and Cr with Done Deal and CarsIreland.ie, contributing to a 146% year-on-year revenue increase.
• Enhanced the B2B and B2C journies and developed a new retention strategy, driving a 47.5% increase in returning customers.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

• Contracted as Fractional CMO for Pod1um.com and drove the launch of version 2 of Pod1um.com, a fitness tech platform, achieving a 50% increase in community growth within six weeks through integrated SEO, influencer.
• Developed sponsorship and comms strategies for sports organisations including, UL GAA, Cycling Ireland, and more, enhancing brand engagement and visibility.
• Advised a consortium on launching a new Major League Rugby franchise, providing strategic brand, sponsorship, and PR services.
• Created sponsorship valuation models for property rights holders and negotiated ambassador partnerships to optimise brand impact.

Dublin

Volunteered to lead the sponsorship and partnership strategy at St.Marys College Rugby Football Club

Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland

• Advised C-suite executives on communication and marketing strategies, enhancing brand positioning and driving significant improvements in market presence.
• Spearheaded Teneo’s Sponsorship Sentiment Index (TSSI), offering valuable insights into public perceptions of elite athletes and sponsors.
• Led a team in developing high-impact sponsorship activations, increasing fan engagement, brand sentiment, and purchase behaviour.
• Crafted data-driven valuation tools for clients, enabling strategic sponsorship decisions that resulted in optimised commercial agreements.
• Regularly presented industry trends and insights to senior executives, establishing a trusted voice within the industry.

Sandymount, Dublin 4

• Developed and implemented a growth strategy that resulted in a 15% year-on-year increase in sales and client acquisition.
• Managed a cross-functional team for Canle & Wireless’s brand Flow and its Manchester United sponsorship launch and FA Cup activation roadshow.
• Co-founded and launched the agency's podcast, expanding its reach and engagement with key industry stakeholders.
• Successfully managed budgets of €500k to €2.5 million, delivering optimal outcomes and client satisfaction for major retail and FMCG brands.

County Dublin, Ireland

• Directed client service operations, delivering high-quality creative responses to briefs, and launching impactful loyalty programs like the ‘GuinnessPlus’ app.
• Played a pivotal role in the successful launch of the 'play or park' Topaz loyalty program, driving consumer engagement and increasing purchase behaviour.
• Garnered creative industry awards, including recognition for Guinness, Topaz, and Vodafone campaigns.

The Observatory

• Led day-to-day client account management, launching award-winning campaigns for Renault, Mondelez, Heineken, and more.
• Established a digital service offering within the agency, working closely with developers to create innovative user experiences.
• Celebrated for launching a Cannes Lion-winning loyalty app, setting new benchmarks in creativity and excellence for the agency

Dublin

• Led the successful implementation of consumer activations for high-profile clients like Glanbia, Carphone Warehouse, and Baileys.
• Introduced a streamlined activation process, improving campaign outcomes and operational efficiency.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Studies

Bbs (Hons), Business Studies

Certificate, Sport Psychology

Personal Trainer, Health And Physical Education/Fitness, Level 3

Strength & Conditioning, Health And Physical Education/Fitness, Level 3

Diploma Of Education, Digital Transformation Management, Distinction

Diploma Of Education, Digital Transformation