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Consulting on Communications, Covid, Change, Future of Work and Cultural Transformation, Recruitment, Founder and Director.

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  • 22.04.2023

Kurzvorstellung

I am a passionate employee experience leader who loves the start up scene in Europe. Have worked globally with leaders helping them grow and drive cultural transformation and bring a company from a start up to a sustainable business.

Qualifikationen

  • Advice on polices and procedures
  • Change Management
  • Corporate Culture
  • Employee experience
  • Employment Law
  • Future of work
  • Human experience
  • Internal Communication
  • Mental Health
  • MicroStrategy

Projekt‐ & Berufserfahrung

Head of People Operations and Cultural Transformation
wefox Group, Germany
10/2019 – 12/2020 (1 Jahr, 3 Monate)
Versicherungen
Tätigkeitszeitraum

10/2019 – 12/2020

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Designed Remote On / Off Boarding Strategy to pivot the organization through COVID 19 and was instrumental in ensuring business continuity; Created COVID-19 BCP Plan for all locations
Digitized People Operations to become one contact service model removing several layers of complexity
Led Group Reorganization Plan with a reduction in headcount by 10% and streamlined business operations by merging two large business functions
Redesigned People Operations processes to improve the customer experience
Launched the Mental Health First Aid Program to all wefox Group employees, boosting employee morale and improved employee engagement
Developed the Future of Work Strategy to define Remote Working Model and scored 5 out of 5 on employee satisfaction
Secured tenders, negotiated contract saving €20K, and successfully launched the e-Learning Platform at wefox Group
Drove the wefox Group Culture Transformation Project across 9 international locations interviewing over 400 employees

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

adata Human Resource Management

Training Program Manager
Real Nation, Ireland
2/2019 – 9/2019 (8 Monate)
Hochschulen und Forschungseinrichtungen
Tätigkeitszeitraum

2/2019 – 9/2019

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Directed the work of employees assigned to the program from various departments.
Reviewed status reports prepared by project team, modifies schedules or plans as required and escalates issues to management as required.
Acted as advisor to program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations.
Coordinated the preparation of proposals, business plans, work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms / conditions of contract.
Assisted with program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule and technical performance.
Determined customer requirements and negotiate price with vendors for tools, equipment and services.
Developed new business and expanded the product line with the customer.

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Training - Coaching-Kompetenzen

Senior Employee Communications Manager
Microsoft, Western Europe, Ireland
2/2017 – 4/2018 (1 Jahr, 3 Monate)
High-Tech- und Elektroindustrie
Tätigkeitszeitraum

2/2017 – 4/2018

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Headed development and execution of communications strategy for Western Europe Communications team, with a key objective of aligning business strategy with company vision
Successfully launched and facilitated several events across Western Europe: “Wellness in the Workplace”, executive events and company celebrations including year-end Las Vegas trip for over 3000 employees, STEM events aimed at encouraging girls to pursue this educational path, CoderDojo - global volunteer-led programming workshops for youngsters; promoted employee engagements, e.g. Comms Champion Program
Received a company award for seamless execution of comms stream for revamped Compensation & Benefits plan
Supported back-end infrastructure creating strong employee experience; ensured flawless delivery of live-streaming events supporting Leadership communications across Western Europe by creating a tool for live audience participation; designed online portal for best practice sharing across teams.
Successfully launched enhanced Reward and Recognition program boosting employee engagement

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Business Intelligence (BI)

Founder, [...] (Festanstellung)
[...], Ireland, Ireland
1/2015 – 3/2021 (6 Jahre, 3 Monate)
Finanzdienstleister
Tätigkeitszeitraum

1/2015 – 3/2021

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Self-employed Consultant role driving value for organizations from people operations perspective; focus of collaboration includes comms strategy, PR, media, charity and community relationships, education on corporate social responsibility/ carbon footprint, Diversity & Inclusion, recruitment events management
Developed robust business communications plans including corporate strategy, both internal and external; partnering with key stakeholders to identify key objectives, and plan approach
Sourced, assessed and implemented key IT measurement tools to capture metrics for performance and feedback measurement; evaluated a broad range of technologies against pre-defined metrics; helped introduce consistent and reliable methods of measuring operational performance

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Business Intelligence (BI)

Senior Communications Manager, PayPal & eBay (Festanstellung)
PayPal Europe Ltd, Ireland
12/2005 – 12/2012 (7 Jahre, 1 Monat)
Finanzdienstleister
Tätigkeitszeitraum

12/2005 – 12/2012

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Was instrumental in the success of PayPal entering the “Great Places to Work” list through proactive involvement in company-wide initiatives, meticulous management of communications campaigns, and confident handling of complex multi-stakeholder relationships during organizational change (project STEP)
Played integral role in the launch of “PayPal Centre of Excellence” day securing wide media coverage and coordinating all facilities
Spearheaded several company-wide charity initiatives raising funds for Laura Lynn Foundation, Focus Ireland, Irish Foundation for Breast Cancer awareness
Championed campaigns supporting changes across company-wide policies, e.g. flexi time; lobbied for better public transport system for employees through partnership with D15 Chamber of Commerce; created and implemented work-life balance policies e.g. “The Right to Disconnect”

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Business Intelligence (BI)

Communications Manager (Festanstellung)
XEROX Europe, Ireland
12/1997 – 6/2006 (8 Jahre, 7 Monate)
Dienstleistungsbranche
Tätigkeitszeitraum

12/1997 – 6/2006

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Managed all aspects of employee engagement, strategy and communication.

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Corporate design

Zertifikate

I AM HERE Mental Health Training
2021
Diploma in Employment Law
2019
Starting Strong Entrepreneurs Program
2014
Diploma in Adult Psychology - Distinction
2013
Bachelors of Arts Degree, Business Studies
2005
A Trainers Skills Certificate
2004
ECDL Certificate
2000
ECDL Staff Training
2000

Ausbildung

Diploma, Employment Law
2019
2019
Irish Law Society, Dublin
Diploma in Adult Psychology
2013
2013
Kilroys College, Dublin, Ireland
BA Honours Business Studies
2006
2006
Dublin Business School, Ireland
Trainer Skills
Ausbildung
2004
The Irish Institute of Training and Development
ECDL
Ausbildung
2000
ECDL Ireland
ECDL Staff Training
Ausbildung
2000
ECDL Ireland

Über mich

A driven entrepreneur, with a passion for business excellence. Offers strong experience working for global e-commerce leaders in dynamic, fast paced environments. Self-starter with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Led large European cross-functional teams towards excellent performance, through inspiration and empathy. Specialize in employee engagement, cultural transformation and change management. Strong track record of streamlining processes, improving workflows and aligning stakeholders across business priorities. Offers exceptional focus on quality, customer satisfaction and employee well-being. Helps start ups become successful sustainable businesses. 20 years Communications background, can develop strong Communications strategy to support any change within your organisation. Passionate about Mental health and the Future of Work and the employee is at the centre of everything I do.

Weitere Kenntnisse

Master in Employment Law, Irish Law Society (Results of Thesis June 2021)
Diploma in Employment Law, Irish Law Society
BA Honours Degree in Business Studies
Diploma in Adult Psychology (Distinction)
Diploma in Teaching Information Technology
Qualified ECDL Examiner
Qualified Trainer
Qualified Mental Health First Aider
Qualified "I am Here" Mental Health Tribe Member

Persönliche Daten

Sprache
  • Englisch (Muttersprache)
Reisebereitschaft
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  • Europäische Union
Home-Office
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Profilaufrufe
1107
Alter
51
Berufserfahrung
27 Jahre und 10 Monate (seit 05/1996)
Projektleitung
20 Jahre

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