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Innovation & Market Development Manager
CREWInnovation & Market Development Manager
Dec. 2023Galway, County Galway, IrelandOperating a key role in continuing Crew's mission to develop and deliver activities, events, and collaborations that will strategically support the growth of commercial creative enterprises and support eco-system development and enterprise growth for entrepreneurs and businesses in the creative industries sector (CreaTech) across the western seaboard. Responsible for developing a range of projects and activities to support an increased rate of start-up businesses and to accelerate the growth of existing businesses to advance the progress of creative digital entrepreneurs and enterprise within our region. To develop a network of practice along the Atlantic region building relationships with the Creative Industries community as well as policy makers, government, and other enterprise support providers. Additionally, to develop new, and build upon existing, international partnerships to support the internationalisation of Ireland’s CreaTech sector.
Founder
Project Mea Manu/ xSoraFounder
Oct. 2022 - Sep. 2023Galway, IrelandLead Entrepreneur to develop and test an innovative tech startup idea to design and build a scalable, digital wellness solution for organisations to enhance their workforce’s wellbeing and creativity. Research and test the market potential of the business idea Develop and validate the business proposition Engage with stakeholders and prepare documents and pitch decks Set out process to build build tech stack and develop product Achievements: Selected to take part in competitive EU The Break Fellowship Programme for Female Entrepreneurs, incl. 1 month residency in Spain Development and delivery of product prototype Successfully competed and progressed from Enterprise Irelands New Frontiers Phase I to Phase II and was selected as one of the top 3 candidates for Phase III. Development of business model and funding strategy to build company. Extended my knowledge of the startup ecosystem in Ireland, making and strengthening connections with key stakeholders, government bodies and investors both in Ireland and in the EU through The Break Fellowship, in order to prepare for the next stage of developing this project.
Founder & Director
Paintclub INW Creative Ltd Founder & Director
May. 2015 - Jul. 2024Founder and main visionary for the company, developing business strategies to grow the company and expand our market. More recently leading, motivating and managing the team to deliver exceptional event experiences to ensure continued growth, consistent with the overall strategy and mission of the company. Growing the business from 1 event per month in Galway to developing a nationwide service based events business, building, growing and managing teams and logistics in 9 locations across Ireland. Developed robust processes for successful and scalable client events and engagements With Covid 19 pandemic, pioneered a quick and innovative online solution to keep revenues flowing, ensuring company survival through this challenging time. Initiated, nurtured and developed key relationships with many corporate clients over number of years including global market leaders such as Accenture, PwC, Google, Hedgeserv, SAP, Stripe plus home grown companies such as Aerogen, Kerry Group, FBD Insurances. Initiated and successfully project managed an online automated platform for Paintclub to capitalise on the hybrid demands of our client base, using UX best practice and working to a substantial budget.
Founder and Managing Director
PaintclubFounder and Managing Director
May. 2015 - Oct. 2022County Galway, Ireland
Owner
Beechmount Art StudioOwner
Apr. 2014 - Mar. 2020Lackagh, Turloughmore, Co. GalwayArtistic Director of a Teaching Art Studio based in County Galway.
Receptionist/Optical Assistant
Athenry OpticiansReceptionist/Optical Assistant
Oct. 2007 - Jun. 2014Athenry, Co. Galway
Art Instructor/Teacher - Adult Education
Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (formerly County Galway VEC)Art Instructor/Teacher - Adult Education
Sep. 2006 - May. 2013GalwayResponsible for the Organization of Courses, Classes and Scheduling Timetables for each semester and also Teaching and Instructing Art & Design/Oil Painting classes/workshops in the Adult Education Sector.
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