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QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Business Innovation Programme 2011- 12 DCU Ryan Academy
Graduateship of Marketing 1986 Marketing Institute of Ireland
B.Sc Hons (Physiology) 1981 UCD
WHAT I CAN OFFER EMPLOYERS
I have very broad commercial experience acquired primarily in the healthcare industry which includes
business development, marketing and sales, and I have worked with companies both globally driving
exports and also at a local level. My business experience has provided me with an excellent understanding
of all aspects of the business cycle from initial product concept to finished product ready for market launch
and all the key elements associated with this including:
Market Research, Product Development and working with R&D, Market & Gap Analysis, Branding,
Production Planning & Scheduling, Forecasting, Creating Support Campaigns, Product Launches,
Education & Training. My business acumen and management experience along with my personal
determination and initiative, strong communication and interpersonal skills, people management skills,
science / marketing background, and now my newly acquired innovation management skills will be a
valuable asset and will enable me to make a significant contribution to many different organisations.
PLANS AND OBJECTIVES FOR FUTURE CAREER
I am looking for new opportunities to work on projects in companies directly or indirectly involved in
healthcare or in the SME sector. I want to combine my current business experience, qualifications and
newly acquired innovation skills so that I can make a positive contribution to companies who may have a
specific need arising from a new business opportunity, business challenge or a resource issue and I could
advise and assist them in their future plans and growth strategy.
I am interested in working on a project / consultancy basis or in a part-time / full time role depending on
the company's needs. I know that I can benefit and add value to companies who are trying to develop new
customers / new markets / new opportunities but lack the innovative / marketing / business development
skills and resources to do so. My existing management capabilities have been enhanced as a result of the
Business Innovation Programme and I would really like to introduce some new innovative practices into a
company and assist them in planning for future growth. I would like to work in a company in any of the
following roles or functions: Marketing / Innovation / Business Development / Communications or Market
Research.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
I enjoy working with people and work effectively either as a team member or on my own to achieve desired
goals and objectives. My natural curiosity and interpersonal skills have always benefited me doing market
research / business analysis and trying to identify where market gaps and / or market opportunities may lie.
I enjoy finding solutions for problems and the creative process associated with same. My competitive skills
gained through sport (tennis, squash, golf) are part of my desire to succeed in whatever I do. My interest in
travel and visiting new places has been of tremendous value during the course of my career as I have had
to deal with people from many different walks of life and cultures.
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