Mar ’01 – Present

Grayling Gilmore, Public Relations, Ballsbrisge, Dublin 4

Tasks: Assistant Account Executive - Assisting with Media Relations on specific projects, drafting and issuing of press releases and photocall notices; on site presence at Press Events, research input into specific projects as required; Input into creative proposals/brainstorms; Responsibility for Information Technology maintenance requirements for the company

Jan and Feb ’01

ntl, Telecommunications, Eastpoint Business Park Dublin

Tasks: Public Relations Assistant - 2 month work placement as part of the Public Relations diploma. Project work for the Press office on two high profile sponsorships – Lions Rugby Tour to Australia and SUAI Internet Awards. Other duties included contact person for community pages on local TV channel, daily compilation of industry press coverage and new sponsorship idea generation.

Nov. ’99 – July '00

Irish Life & Permanent, Business Development Unit,Dublin, Ireland

Tasks: Customer Service Support- Providing a support service to the companies institutional clients. High level of interaction with key contacts in those institutions with the aim of building and nurturing business through prompt and thorough service.

Jun. ’99 – Oct. ’99

O'Brien Communications, Arthurs Quay, Limerick, Ireland

Tasks: Admin/Marketing Support - Providing temporary cover for the company principal. Sourcing and follow up of sponsorship deals. Preparation, Distribution & Follow Up of Press Releases with Local & National Media

Feb. ’98 – Aug. ’98

Rail Europe Group Inc., Boulder, Colorado, USA

Tasks: Telephone Sales Representative - Accepting seventy calls a day, taking bookings,giving information, and dealing with customer problems

Jun. ’97 - Jan. ’98

Sales Assistant, Shaws Almost Nationwide, Department Stores, Limerick, Ireland

Feb ’96 - Dec ’96

Barperson at the Limerick Lawn Tennis Club.

Jun '94/’95 - Sep '94/'95

Administrative Assistant, O'Brien Communications, Limerick, Ireland.

February '99 Thesis: "An Examination of Sports Sponsorship through the Experiences of the Mid Western Health Boards Sponsorship of the Limerick Hurlers " (Grade B2)

May '99 Business Consulting project into the Feasibility of creating an Eco-Village in Askeaton Co. Limerick. (Grade B2)

October '98 Sales Management project investigating the sales strategy and organisation of a leading Irish dairy company. (Grade B2)

November '98 Marketing Audit of the Dunraven Arms Hotel as part of Tourism Module (Grade B1)

February '98 Feasability Study as part of a Marketing Research module on college merchandise (Grade A)