I spent 20 years in a variety of management roles, in hospitality, banking and the public sector, before embarking on my current role, that of running my own business.
My current focus stems from a lifelong interest in the environment and the desire to utilise my skills in businesses where sustainability, for the company itself, or the businesses it works for, is a key objective.
The wide range of experience I have gained includes comes from a diverse range of roles and projects such as:
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- Researching and writing several reports for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for the OceanWise project, which focuses on EPS and XPS;
- Completing a report for Bord Iascaigh Mhara on the outcomes for the litter collected through its Fishing for Litter Programme;
- Researching and writing two in-depth reports for Repak on Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) and Extruded Polystyrene (XPS);
- Identifying reuse and recycling options for end-of-life oyster HDPE bags on behalf of Bord Iascaigh Mhara;
- Researching and delivering a feasibility study on the potential for using an organic waste as feed-stock for bio-gas production, for Gas Networks Ireland;
- Working as National Coordinator (maternity leave cover) for Community Reuse Network Ireland;
- Delivering a comprehensive report on paint reuse practices, both in Ireland and abroad, for the Rediscovery Centre;
- Researching and writing a comprehensive report on fish-box EPS for Repak;
- Managing several aspects of the successful delivery of the International Water Association Water, Climate & Energy World Congress in Dublin;
- Planning and managing numerous large conferences, seminars and events in Dublin and London.
I believe that continuous professional development is vitally important in honing my skills and ensuring that I keep up-to-date with developments in technology and legislation; relevant qualifications and training include:
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- Professional Certificate in Governance (Institute of Public Administration) 2020
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Energy Finance (Dublin City University) 2013
- Introduction to Sustainable Development (ECO-Unesco) 2011
- Introduction to Energy Management (Public Affairs Ireland) 2010
- Certificate in Project Management (Institute of Public Administration) 2008
- B.Sc (Honours) Management (Trinity College Dublin) 1992