Dynamic leader and adept project manager, I've spearheaded initiatives at the Department of Education, enhancing student retention and support across 16 schools. Specialising in developing inclusive programs, my strong interpersonal skills and quick risk assessment abilities have significantly contributed to educational reform. My work has consistently delivered impactful solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Completion Project Worker
Department Of Education
Donegal, Ireland
12.2017 - 10.2024
Co-ordination & supporting of 16 key primary & post-primary schools across the county in the educational retainment of their students.
Advising & supporting key players such as School Principals, Education Welfare Officers alongside Child & Family agencies in their role working with Children.
Develop & Deliver evidence-based & informal programmes where needed.
Deliver on-the-ground support to students & parents.
Facilitate workshops & training on a various range of subjects.
Assist in administrative duties & corresponding to attendance data.
Evaluating and reporting procedure to relevant agencies.
Regional Development Officer
Cara-Friend & The Rainbow Project Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
03.2016 - 12.2017
Identify gaps in public access to youth work premises & facilities in the western region of Northern Ireland & establish new developments.
To attend & establish network meetings in order to raise awareness of issues directly facing communities & provide solution focused strategies for improvement.
To deliver & facilitate awareness training to local government, schools, statutory & non-statutory institutions, as well as youth clubs, community & voluntary groups.
Working in partnership with key stakeholders, adapting and updating their policies & procedures to enhance their services for minority groups.
To liaise with mainstream youth services to ensure inclusive provision of services.
To pursue & secure active funding streams & provide effective management of various monetary budgeting streams.
Efficiently complete reporting & administrative procedures within time-frames.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Community Youth Work
Magee University
Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
10-2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Managment in Sports & Development
Atlantic University College
Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
10-2014
Skills
Open to new work opportunites
Confident leader
Adaptable
Great interpersonal skills
Direct & clear communication style
Assess risks quickly
Solution focused
Team player
Certification
White Card Certificate, WTG-BWTM-24-10044-01, First Aid Training, Suicide First Training.
Timeline
School Completion Project Worker
Department Of Education
12.2017 - 10.2024
Regional Development Officer
Cara-Friend & The Rainbow Project Northern Ireland
03.2016 - 12.2017
Postgraduate Diploma - Community Youth Work
Magee University
Bachelor of Science - Business Managment in Sports & Development
<ul>
<li>Developed and implemented project plans, budgets, and schedules.</li>
<li>Oversee multiple teams tackling separate parts of one initiative.</li>
<li>Ensure timely achievement of deliverables or assignments.</li>
<li>Manage subcontractor activities to ensure punctual project completion.</li>
<li>Identify and manage project vulnerabilities.</li>
<li>Secure mutually beneficial conditions for multiple alliances.</li>
<li>Facilitated communication among architects, engineers, and surveyors to understand technical requirements for business relocation, construction, and renovation projects.</li>
<li>Identified and mitigated concerns impacting project execution</li>
<li>Held frequent meetings to align project status with client expectations</li>
<li>Reviewed financial projections for budget adherence</li>
<li>Documented detailed financial data for various projects</li>
<li>Monitored the progress of construction projects ensuring quality control standards were met.</li>
<li>Evaluated contractors’ work against required specifications</li>
<li>Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.</li>
</ul> at Jones Lang LaSalle<ul>
<li>Developed and implemented project plans, budgets, and schedules.</li>
<li>Oversee multiple teams tackling separate parts of one initiative.</li>
<li>Ensure timely achievement of deliverables or assignments.</li>
<li>Manage subcontractor activities to ensure punctual project completion.</li>
<li>Identify and manage project vulnerabilities.</li>
<li>Secure mutually beneficial conditions for multiple alliances.</li>
<li>Facilitated communication among architects, engineers, and surveyors to understand technical requirements for business relocation, construction, and renovation projects.</li>
<li>Identified and mitigated concerns impacting project execution</li>
<li>Held frequent meetings to align project status with client expectations</li>
<li>Reviewed financial projections for budget adherence</li>
<li>Documented detailed financial data for various projects</li>
<li>Monitored the progress of construction projects ensuring quality control standards were met.</li>
<li>Evaluated contractors’ work against required specifications</li>
<li>Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.</li>
</ul> at Jones Lang LaSalle