As Deputy Director for Economic Development, I provide strong leadership to drive the development and delivery of strategies which contribute to the economic growth and regeneration of the Borough. I play an active role in corporate organisation development and sit within the Corporate Leadership Team at Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. I have the privilege of leading an award-winning team and my remit covers the following: 1. Economic Development 2. International Relations3. Regeneration of our Towns and Villages 4. Investor Engagement and Strategic Investment Attraction 5. Business Development Programmes6. Digital Transformation 7. Development of Strategic Employment Locations 8. Levelling Up Fund and other Strategic Funding Streams

I hold a strategic leadership role within Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council identifying and securing strategic investment, regeneration and job creation opportunities for the Borough. This involves working directly with international and local investors and promoting the Borough on an international stage. I have a leading role in a number of strategic, collaborative projects including the City Deal Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), the Levelling Up Fund regeneration projects, the development of Global Point, Belfast International Airport, Nutts Corner and other strategic investment locations and councils response to City and Growth Deals through the Complementary Fund.

I have a leading role in a number of strategic, collaborative projects including the City Deal Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), the Levelling Up Fund regeneration projects, the development of Global Point, Belfast International Airport, Nutts Corner and other strategic investment locations and councils response to City and Growth Deals through the Complementary Fund.

Economist working in the Investment and Place Team in Mid & East Antrim Borough Council. Responsible for a range of strategic projects and for providing economic input and analysis. Work with companies on our Manufacturing Task Force and supporting investors seeking to establish a presence in MEA.

Senior Economic Consultant. Expertise in desk based research, public policy context, literature review, data analysis (quantitative and qualitative), development of data collection tools (including company surveys and tailored key stakeholder topic guides), stakeholder consultation, baseline analysis, and report writing and strategy development. I have undertaken a wide range of projects for public sector organisations across the UK and Ireland.

Economic consultant working on a range of projects for government clients.