
Writer, storyteller, painter, crafter and multi-media educator with particular focus on engaging and delighting vulnerable or disconnected individuals/groups in creative, arts-focussed, literacy/oracy and multi-cultural and local heritage activities. Experienced in working with all ages and abilities through outreach and activity in schools, community groups and care homes. Empathetic and insightful befriender and curious listener with a deep appreciation for the power of individual stories. Skilled networker with the power of persuasion needed to engage a wide range of experts in sharing their talents and interests with often under-served participants. Skills/Certifications Coaching: Leadership Coaching (ICF), MBTI, Hogan, Gallup StrengthsFinder Training: Instructional Design, Facilitation, Monitoring and Evaluation Project Management: Budgeting, Resource Allocation, Timelines Partnerships: Stakeholder Relations, Communications, Events Software: Microsoft Office, LMS platforms, social media platforms
peacecorps.gov
umd.edu
brookings.edu
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bbc.com
bbcstudios.com
privatedirectors.org
Groomsport, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Outreach Officer
DONAGHADEE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMPANY
• www.linkedin.com/company/donaghadee-heritage-preservation-company
Feb 2024 - Present
Donaghadee, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Learn, grow and have fun doing it!
Self-employed
Jul 2008 - Feb 2024
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Training and Workforce Liaison, Northern Ireland
ScreenSkills
• www.linkedin.com/company/ukscreenskills
Feb 2022 - Dec 2023
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Educating Non Executive Directors in Governance Best Practice
Private Directors Association®
• www.linkedin.com/company/private-directors-association
Feb 2021 - Dec 2021
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Literacy/Language Youth Development National Project Leader
Peace Corps
• www.linkedin.com/company/peace-corps
Mar 2017 - May 2019
Armenia