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Emea

Global Remote

Led the largest practice at CW8, which primarily serves US-based/ Global Fintech and Web3 startups, VC's and listed companies. CW8 also has a niche in the luxury fashion industry, and the team that I led oversaw accounts for some of Europe's most prestigious flagship luxury brands. Has represented clients in the fields of ESG, Climate Action, Food Security, Technology & Transformation, Financial Inclusion, Digital Safety and Community Safety. Clients have included government bodies, European Commission initiatives, Aviation leaders, Tech & Agritech unicorns, as well as a number of US-listed financial services firms.

Head Of Emerging Technology Practice

County Dublin, Ireland

CW8 is a global strategic communications and advisory consultancy headquartered in Dublin. CW8 specializes in advisory and media relations for global leaders in technology and finance. I work with client accounts in emerging technology, financial services and telecommunications in the Middle East, Switzerland, the US and UK.Recent projects have included handling engagements at Davos 2020 - including press conferences, hosted pavilion venues and the brokerage of long term partnership agreements with the World Economic Forum. Working with a large-scale NGO on International stakeholder engagements and working with companies right through from seed fundraising to US Stock Exchange listing and beyond.

Europe

Ballsbridge

Global aviation finance company valued in excess of USD $35 billion (enterprise value). Employee no. 75 (no. 35 in HQ) at the largest private equity backed start-up globally during that decade, with an AUM (incl. commitments) of $43 bn. Avolon was also largest ever listing on the NYSE by an Irish founded company, and owns and manages 10% of the global commercial aircraft fleet, making it the second largest aircraft lessor.Worked as part of the ten person deal team on one of the largest mergers of 2016 - the $10.4 bn acquisition of CIT Aerospace. An integral part of a highly driven and innovative capital markets, treasury and investor relations team who were charged with the ambitious task of securing Investment Grade rating status for our securities in public bond markets. Planned investor days, Systems upgrade and migration, Managed debt commitments, investor relations issues, excess cash optimization, fund investing, and various deal related banking activity.- I developed and demonstrated robust strategic planning acumen, working closely with the management team to establish and execute the group’s strategic goals.- Throughout my journey as part of this team I learned so much from people who were are are recognised as global leaders in their field.

Following a research study conducted on the career trajectories of the most senior cadre of HSE medical doctors ('An Examination of the Significance of International Experience in the Career Trajectories of Irish Hospital Consultants') was offered a full-time position. Also worked alongside the central communications team for the Health & Wellbeing division of the National Health Service – driving the ‘Healthy Ireland’ public information campaign.

House Of Fraser, Dundrum Town Centre

Mint Velvet

Managed a team of 6 staff at bespoke brand activations for companies such as Barry's Tea at national events with 50,000+ attendees. Organisational, management and problem solving capabilities were key to successful delivery at these events.

Donnybrook, Dublin 4

Completing cash and credit reconciliation reports, handling bookings and seating plans. Worked in a fast paced environment, in which conscientiousness is critical to value delivery. Developed in depth customer relation and teamwork skills.

Business Development and Account Handling - Meeting potential clients, client queries, updating the company database, liaising with insurers to secure competitive premium quotations and adjustments, processing policy amendments, re-broking policies, carrying out annual renewals. The brokerage purchased the client book of a competitor - was appointed the designated account handler for all new clients before they were gradually streamed into specialist depts, worked to introduce them to the company and ensure the transition ran as smoothly as possible.

Executive Eduction, Harvard Executive Leadership Programme- Purpose And Profit: Creating Shared Value

In today’s world, companies that create Shared Value by addressing societal challenges as part of their core strategy achieve a higher.

(Msc) First Class Hons With A Distinction, International Management (Top 5 Masters Programmes In Europe), 1St Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Programme Scholar Cross Cultural Management; Economics of Global Markets; Brand Management, Digital Marketing.

1St Class Honours Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Business, Economics And Sociology., 1St Class Honours

4year BSc (Hon) Business, Economics, Social Science and Political Science (BESS) 2011 – 2015 - Final Result: 1st Class Honours - Graduated.

Residency Program Msc. First Class Hons., International Commerce, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Programme Scholar with distinction results

Graduate Studies, 'Economy And Business In Modern China And India’ And ‘Sustainability: Debating Globalization’.

Post Graduate Diploma - Distinction Honours, Digital Communications And Analytics, Distinction Honours

Activities and Societies: Topics studied: • Introduction to Digital Marketing • Search Engine Marketing (SEO) • Pay Per Click • Display.

Leaving Certificate, 515 Points (/600)

Activities and Societies: Winner of the Howard Kilroy Grant for Innovation.

Google Digital Garage - Fundamentals Of Digital Marketing Course