European Institute of Communications Alumni

Adam Monks

Ireland
Social Media Strategist at Illuminata Media
Marketing and Advertising

Education
IT Tallaght   2010 — 2014
BS, Advertising & Marketing Communications

Institute of Technology, Tallaght   2010 — 2014
Bachelors of Advertising & Marketing Communication, Advertising

Google Academy   2013 — 2013
Platform principles, Web Analytics Online Certificate Course, Passed with 90%

Coláiste Éanna C.B.S.   2004 — 2010
Leaving cert., Leaving cert

European Institute of Communications
Diploma, Digital marketing and social media

Experience
Illuminata Media   September 2015 - Present
Insight Consultants   February 2015 - June 2015
Movies@cinemas   April 2014 - February 2015
Fit4Less   October 2013 - May 2014
Insight Consultants   January 2014 - February 2014
eCeltic Limited   June 2013 - July 2013
IT Tallaght   September 2012 - April 2013
Beacon Hospital Retail Unit   August 2011 - August 2012
Beacon Hospital Retail   October 2010 - August 2012
Sysnet Global Solutions   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Social Media, Facebook, B2B, Online Marketing, Management, Advanced I.T Skills, Social Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Strategy, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Event Management, Public Relations, Sales

Aisling Brady

Ireland
RTE
Broadcast Media

Education
European Institute of Communications   2014 — 2015
Public Relations

Dublin City University   2009 — 2012
Gaeilge & Iriseoireacht, Media, 2.1

Portmarnock Community School, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin   2003 — 2008
Leaving Certificate, 2008

Experience
RTÉ   November 2014 - Present
RTÉ   March 2012 - Present
RTÉ   February 2011 - Present
Dublin City University   October 2012 - December 2012
Adare Productions   April 2012 - July 2012
Dublin City University   September 2009 - May 2012
'Ceisteanna na nÓg'   March 2012 - April 2012
DCUTV   October 2011 - February 2012
RTÉ   February 2011 - February 2012
TV3   September 2010 - June 2011

Skills
Event Management, Presenter, Public Speaking, Editing, Television Presenter, Final Cut Pro, Producer, Autocue, Microsoft Word, Blogging, Autocue trained RTÉ &..., Research, Raidio Presenter, Feature Articles, Microsoft Excel, Broadcast Journalism, Fashion Stylist

Amanda Kenny

Ireland
Fundraising Communications Executive at Fighting Blindness
Fund-Raising

Education
Dublin Business School   2015 — 2015
Diploma in Digital Marketing & Strategy, Digital Marketing & Strategy

Senior College Dunlaoghaire   2010 — 2011
FETAC Certificate, Computer Illustration Graphics (Photoshop/Illustrator)

European Institute of Communications   2008 — 2009
Diploma, Public Relations

Rathmines College of Further Education   2005 — 2008
Higher National Diploma in Print Journalism, Print Journalism

Experience
Fighting Blindness   August 2015 - Present
LauraLynn, Ireland's Children's Hospice   May 2012 - August 2015
Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services   May 2008 - May 2012
Clinique   August 2007 - May 2008
News Access Media Monitoring (Formerly News Press Cuttings)   June 2005 - September 2005

Skills
Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Management, Graphic Design, Market Research, Internal Communications, Social Networking, Time Management, Fundraising, Community Development, Digital Strategy, Social Media, Event Planning, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Project Management, Newsletters, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Marketing, Advertising, Media Relations, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing Communications

André Martins

Ireland
Communication and Public Relations professional
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Portuguese Institute of Marketing Management   2011 — 2012
Executive Master, Marketing Management

Instituto Espanhol de Línguas (IEL)   2009 — 2009
Initial 1, Espanhol

Higher School of Communication and Media Studies   2005 — 2008
Degree, Public Relations and Corporate Communications

European Institute of Communications
Digital Marketing

Experience
Uanda   June 2014 - March 2015
YoungNetwork Group   February 2014 - May 2014
Guess What   September 2010 - February 2014
Unimagem   February 2008 - September 2010
Fnac   December 2007 - February 2008

Skills
Desenvolvimento de..., Digital Strategy, Identidade de marca..., Estratégia, Digital Marketing, Brand Development, Internal Communications, Jornalismo, Social Media, Strategy, Marketing Communications, Estratégia digital, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Corporate Social..., Comunicações de..., Marketing, Media Relations, Corporate Branding, Marketing digital, Content Management, Corporate Communications, Newsletters

Anna Bates

Ireland
Music

Education
Trinity College Dublin   2007 — 2008
M Phil, Ethnic and Racial Studies

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2005 — 2006
MA, Migration and Diaspora Studies

University College Dublin   2001 — 2005
BA International, History, Politics and French

Sciences Po   2003 — 2004
International Program - Erasmus

Europese Hogeschool Brussel   1999 — 2001
European Baccalaureate

European Institute of Communications

European Institute of Communications

Experience
Uplift!   January 2015 - March 2015
European Parliament   November 2013 - January 2015
European Women's Lobby   2013 - 2013
Migration Policy Group   2012 - July 2012
Amnesty International European Institutions Office   November 2011 - May 2012
GOPA-Cartermill   October 2010 - November 2011
Suas Educational Development   February 2010 - October 2010
EFTA   2009 - March 2010
European Parliament   2008 - 2009
European Commission   2008 - 2008

Skills
Nonprofits, European Politics, Social Media, Policy, Gender Equality, Strategic Communications, Human Rights, Non-profits, Policy Analysis, European Union, European politics, Gender Analysis, Intercultural Relations, Diplomacy, International..., Political Science, Politics, Foreign Policy, Political Communication, Public Policy, International Relations

Anne Marie Lambe

Ireland
Epic Marketing
Public Relations and Communications

Education
European Institute of Communications
Diploma in Digital Marketing

Fitzwilliam Institute   2008 — 2009
Diploma in PR, PR, Event management, Communication

University College Dublin
BAgSC, Animal Science


Skills
Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Editing, Strategic Communications, Social Networking, Marketing, New Business Development, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases

Ashley Grey

Ireland
Digital Marketing Manager at Wholefoods Wholesale
Marketing and Advertising

Education
European Institute of Communications   2012 — 2013
Dipolma in Public Relations

Old Bawn Community School   2011 — 2013
Diploma in Sign Language

European Institute of Communications   2011 — 2012
Diploma in Event Management

European Institute of Communications   2011 — 2011
Diploma in Digital Marketing, 1st Class Honours

Experience
Wholefoods Wholesale   March 2014 - Present
European Institute of Communications   October 2011 - Present
United Colors of Benetton   November 2010 - March 2014

Skills
Online Marketing, Twitter, Web Content Optimization, Strategic Communications, Video Production, Social Media, Online Research, Marketing, Content Management, Producing Web Content, Web Content Management, Event Management, SEO Audits, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Public..., Video Editing, Stakeholder Analysis, User Generated Content, Digital Media, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Advertising, Presentations, Digital Photography, Public Relations, Social Media Strategist, Analytics, SEO, InDesign, Digital Marketing, Health Education, Visual Merchandising, Web Content Creation, B2B2C, B2B Marketing, Media Relations, Web Development, Social Media Marketing, Consumer PR, Crisis Communications, Issues Managment, Facebook Marketing, Fashion, Merchandising, Analysis, Retail, Internal & External..., Public Speaking, Press Releases, Photoshop

Emma O'Farrell

Ireland
Founder of BLOGGERCONF, Freelance Presenter, Video Production, Digital PR, Event Management & Creation
Broadcast Media

Education
European Institute of Communications   2015 — 2015
Digital Marketing, 1st Class Honours

NUI Maynooth   2011 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Radio and Television Production, II.I

NUI Maynooth   2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music and French, II.I

Experience
BLOGGERCONF   May 2015 - Present
Freelance Social Media Manager   January 2014 - Present
Pluto Communications   2012 - Present
Irish Blogger Conference   August 2014 - June 2015
Straywave Media   March 2013 - September 2014
Straywave Media   March 2013 - September 2014
Mane'ntail Ireland   September 2013 - August 2014
Pluto Communications   September 2012 - March 2013
Straywave Media   September 2012 - September 2012
Classic Hits 4fm   February 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Digital Marketing, Ev, French, Event Management, Broadcast, Presenter, Radio, Media Production, Product Launch, Music, Marketing Communications, Video Production, Television, Periscope, Event Planning, Social Media, Journalism, Web Video, Web TV, Reviews, Event creation, Producing, WordPress, Public Relations, Radio Broadcasting, Sponsorship Management, Blo, Social Promotion, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Research, Social Networking, Radio Production, Radio Producing, Corporate Events

Fabiana Bastos

Ireland
Information Technology and Services

Education
European Institute of Communications   2015 — 2015

University of Oxford   2011 — 2011
Introduction to Philosophy ( taken for Interest only )

Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)   2005 — 2007
ICM Graduate Diploma in Management Studies

Faculdade Casper Libero, Brazil   1996 — 2000
Bachelor (Honours) in Communications & Public Relations

Experience
Xerox   February 2007 - December 2014
Xerox   February 2005 - February 2007
Burson-Marsteller   January 2000 - March 2004

Fiona Burke

Ireland
Project and Communications Executive Growing Up in Ireland at Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)
Research

Education
European Institute of Communications   2014 — 2015
Diploma in Public Relations, Public Relations, Results pending

European Institute of Communications   2012 — 2012
Diploma in Event Management, Event Management, 2nd Class Honours

European Institute of Communications   2012 — 2012
Diploma in Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing, 1st Class Honours

Griffith College Dublin   2008 — 2010
HDip, Journalism and Media Communications

The University of Edinburgh   2004 — 2005
Master of Science (MSc), Social Research

Experience
Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)   July 2014 - Present
Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)   October 2005 - July 2014

Skills
Event Management, Journalism, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Data Analysis, SPSS, Report Writing, Microsoft Office, Research, Video Production, Event Planning, Quantitative Research, Microsoft Excel, Qualitative Research, Statistics

Gemma Dardis

Ireland
Freelance Public Relations and Communications Consultant
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Chartered Institute of Marketing   2000 — 2001
Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Examinations

Middlesex University   1997 — 2000
BA Hons, Marketing and Business Studies

European Institute of Communications
Social Media Management Diploma

European Institute of Communications
Digital Marketing Diploma

European Institute of Communications

European Institute of Communications

Experience
Freelance   June 2015 - Present
Mary Crotty PR   September 2007 - June 2015
Mary Crotty PR   September 2003 - September 2007
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd   February 2003 - August 2003
Sainsbury's   January 2002 - February 2003
Lee and Knight PR/Lee Publicity   2000 - 2002

Skills
Proposal Writing, Corporate Events, Marketing, Advertising, Newsletters, Event Management, Media Relations, Project Management, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Digital Marketing, Press Releases, Publicity, Strategic Public..., Digital Media, Copywriting, Press Release..., Public Relations, Social Networking, Integrated Campaign..., Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications

Helen Hanley

Ireland
Communications, PR, Media
Media Production

Education
European Institute of Communications
Postgraduate Diploma, Public Relations

Trinity College, Dublin   1989 — 1995
Bachelor's Degree, Philosophy

Digital Marketing Institute
Digital Marketing

Experience
Freelance   2015 - 2015
Independent News & Media   2007 - 2013
Independent News & Media   2005 - 2007
Independent News & Media   2002 - 2005
Independent Newspapers   1998 - 2002
Edelman   1996 - 1998
Rothco Marketing   1995 - 1996

Skills
Event Management, Social Networking, Event Planning, Lifestyle, Editing, Journalism, Public Relations, Magazines

Joanne Ahern

Ireland
Account Director at DHR Communications
Public Relations and Communications

Education
European Institute of Communications   2015 — 2015
Diploma in Digital Marketing

European Institute of Communications   2014 — 2015
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations

National University of Ireland, Galway   1999 — 2000
MA

University College Cork   1995 — 1998
BA

Experience
DHR Communications   July 2015 - Present
DHR Communications   2015 - June 2015
Metro Herald   August 2012 - January 2015
Metro Herald   2007 - January 2015
atTheLights.com   May 2012 - December 2014
The Echo, Tallaght   2002 - 2007
The Echo   May 2003 - May 2005
Newstalk 106-108   April 2002 - September 2004
RTE Online   2000 - 2002
RTE   2000 - 2000

Skills
Layout, Media Relations, page design, Copy Editing, Social Media, Newspapers, Communication, schedule management, news editing, Newspaper, Public Relations, Press Releases, Analysis, analysis, Copywriting, sub-editing, Proofreading, Change Management, Broadcast, change management, News Writing, Editorial, Journalism, Advertising, Online Journalism, Social Networking, Project Management, reviewing, Reviews, Broadcast Journalism, team building, news reporting, Team Building, Editing

Lisa Marie Salley

Ireland
Student at European Institute of Communications
Public Relations and Communications

Education
European Institute of Communications   2015 — 2016
Diploma in Public Relations, Certificate in Digital Marketing & Social Media , Public Relations, Digital Marketing & Social Media

University College Dublin   2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Human Rights, 1.1 GPA

University College Dublin   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Politics, International Relations & Sociology, 2.1 GPA

Experience
FX Buckley SteakHouse   March 2014 - Present
Free Legal Advice Centres (flac)   January 2015 - August 2015
Camara   September 2014 - October 2014
UNICEF Ireland   July 2013 - July 2014

Skills
Customer Service, Public Relations, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Teamwork

Lucy O' Shea

Ireland
Account and Community Executive at Vital Communications Ltd
Public Relations and Communications

Education
European Institute of Communications   2015 — 2015
Digitial Marketing Diploma

Dublin Institute of Technology   2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, MA Public Relations, 2:1 Overall. 1:1 Dissertation

University College Cork   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Irish & English

Coláiste Na Sceilge   2003 — 2009

Experience
Vital Communications Ltd   June 2015 - Present

Skills
Fashion Blogging, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Organisational..., Fashion, Newsletters, Events, American Literature, PowerPoint, Social Media, Languages, Customer Service, Public Relations, Fashion Writing, Customer Satisfaction, Irish, Organization, Speech Writing, First Aid, ECDL Certification, Research, Event Management, Media Relations, History, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Policy, Microsoft Excel, Politics, Irish Literature, English Literature

Martina Madden

Ireland
Communications Consultant at Future Analytics Consulting Ltd.
Public Relations and Communications

Education
European Institute of Communications   2015 — 2015
Diploma in Digital Marketing

European Institute of Communications   2014 — 2015
Diploma in Public Relations, First Class Honours

The University of Glasgow
MA (Social Sciences)

Experience
Future Analytics Consulting Ltd.   May 2015 - Present

Niamh Shanahan

Ireland
Marketing Communications
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Dublin City University
Bachelor's Degree, International Marketing and Japanese

Cork Institute of Technology
Diploma, Public Relations

European Institute of Communications
Diploma in Digital Marketing and Certificate in Social Media

Experience
Compliance and Risks   July 2012 - Present
PR, Marketing and Event Management   November 2011 - July 2012
Element Clothing   March 2005 - September 2011
Pepper Group   July 2001 - June 2006
O'Sullivan PR   March 2001 - June 2001
Fuse PR   November 1999 - February 2001
PM Group   April 1996 - October 1999

Skills
Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Social Media, Digital Marketing, International Marketing, Marketing Communications, Corporate Profiling, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, New Business Development, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Press Releases & Copy..., Email Marketing, Event Management, Press Releases, Product & Service..., Strategy, Executive Profiling, Business Strategy, B2B, Management, Product Launch, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Project Management

Orla Brady

Ireland
SAP Systems Analyst at Bank of Ireland
Banking

Education
Institute project management Ireland   2015 — 2015
IPMA level C Project Management, Project Management

European Institute of Communications   2005 — 2006
DIPLOMA IN PR, PR

Institute of Technology, Sligo   1994 — 1996
Marketing

Experience
Bank of Ireland   2002 - Present

Skills
SAP ERP, Business Process Mapping, SAP R/3, Project Delivery, Systems Analysis, Functional Analysis, Business Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Testing, Process Improvement, SAP Portal, SAP HR, SAP Implementation, Business Process Design, Business Process, End User Training, Process Mapping, Functional..., IT Strategy, Project Management, ERP, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, User Acceptance Testing

Rebeca Williams

Ireland
Student at European Institute of Communications

Education
European Institute of Communications   2015 — 2016

Rebecca Foreman

Ireland
Business Graduate
Retail

Education
National University of Ireland, Maynooth   2010 — 2013
BA (Hons), Business & Sociology, 2.1

European Institute of Communications   2014 — 2014
Diploma, Digital Marketing, 1st Class Honours

Experience
Ardent Consulting Engineers   April 2015 - Present
Primark Stores Ltd   September 2013 - April 2015
Primark Stores Ltd   May 2008 - April 2015

Skills
Merchandising, Social Media, Time Management, ECDL Certification, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Retail Sales, Visual Merchandising, Microsoft Word, Leadership, PowerPoint, Retail, Digital Marketing, Customer Service, Market Research, Teamwork

Shane Byrne

Ireland
Recruitment Manager at Compass Group UK & Ireland
Staffing and Recruiting

Education
Social Talent Strategic Sourcing - Internet Recruitment, Blue Belt 2013   2013 — 2013
Social Talent

National College of Ireland   2013 — 2013
CIPD Diploma in HRM, Human Resources Management and Services

Middlesex University   2002 — 2005
2.1, Management with Law

European Institute of Communications   2015 — 2015
Diploma in Digital Marketing

Experience
Compass Group UK & Ireland   March 2015 - Present
Career break to travel South East Asia   September 2014 - March 2015
Savills Ireland   February 2014 - September 2014
Bank of Ireland   April 2013 - February 2014
Jobs.ie   March 2011 - April 2013
CPL   January 2008 - March 2011
Manpower Inc.   October 2006 - January 2008
PADDYPOWER   August 2005 - October 2006

Skills
PPC, Recruitment/Retention, Staffing Services, Interviews, SEO, B2B, Recruiting, Negotiation, Key Account Management, Human Resources, Recruitment Advertising, Google Adwords, Online Marketing, E-commerce SEO, Executive Search, Social Networking, Google Analytics, Interviewing, Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Technical Recruiting, Internal Resourcing, Financial Services, Employer Branding, Lead Generation, Social Media, Contract Recruitment, Stakeholder Management, Account Management, Relationship Management, Graduate Recruitment, Temporary Staffing, Talent Scouting, online ma, Sourcing, Sales Recruitment, Business Development, Customer Service, Banking, Social Media Marketing, Internet Recruiting, Customer Relations, Management

Sinead Brophy

Ireland
Business Analyst at Accenture , Recent MSc in Business & Management
Management Consulting

Education
European Institute of Communications   2015 — 2015
Diploma, Digital Marketing

Trinity College, Dublin   2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Business and Management, Distinction

Trinity College, Dublin   2009 — 2014
BA (Mod) History of Art and Architecture & History, First Class Honours,

Sotheby's Institute of Art, New York   2012 — 2012
Summer Study, Fundamentals of Art Business

Sutton Park School, Dublin   1999 — 2009

Centre for Talented Youth Ireland, Dublin City University   1998 — 2006
Varied, Economics, Psychology, Drama, Journalism

Experience
Accenture   January 2015 - Present
Art Antiques Design Website   September 2013 - Present
The Irish Arts Review   July 2013 - October 2014
Trinity College Art Collection   July 2013 - September 2013
Real Nation   September 2012 - September 2013
10 Days in Dublin Festival   July 2013 - July 2013
Trinity College Art Collection Art Hire Scheme   November 2011 - November 2012
Viracocha, San Francisco   July 2012 - August 2012
Jeffrey Leder Gallery   June 2012 - July 2012
Trinity Visual Arts Society   May 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Public Speaking, Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Promotions, Microsoft Office, Art, Reviews, Curating, Public Relations, Internal Communications, PowerPoint, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Teamwork, Delegation, Social Networking, Research, Critical Thinking, Journalism, Social Media, Art History, Marketing, Time Management, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Communications Planning, Art Handling, Supply Chain Management

Stephen Boylan

Ireland
Books Category Manager at Eason & Son Ltd
Retail

Education
European Institute of Communications   2015 — 2015
Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII) Diploma in PR, Public Relations

University College Dublin   2003 — 2004
Master of Arts (MA), American Literature, First Class Honours

University College Dublin   1999 — 2002
Master of Arts (MA), Arts: French and English, 2:1

Experience
Eason & Son Ltd   September 2014 - Present
GCN / The Outmost   October 2013 - Present
Eason & Son Ltd   August 2007 - August 2014
Eason & Son Ltd   August 2005 - August 2007
Waterstones   September 2003 - June 2005

Skills
Retail Sales, Merchandising, Blogging, Proofreading, Social Media, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Copy Editing, Books, Publishing, Retail, Visual Merchandising

Theresa Byrne

Ireland
Campaign Manger, GAA & Croke Park
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Dublin Institute of Technology   2011 — 2012
Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising and Digital Communications, First Class Honour

Public Relations Institute of Ireland
Certificate in Social Media

European Institute of Communications
Diploma in PR and Event Management

Dublin Institute of Technology   2002 — 2006
B.Sc in Management & Marketing

Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College   2003 — 2004
International Marketing Management

St. Leo's College, Carlow   2001 — 2005
Secondary School

Experience
GAA   March 2015 - Present
Irish International   December 2012 - February 2015
Fáilte Ireland   March 2009 - December 2012
Tourism Ireland   October 2007 - March 2009
Tourism Ireland   October 2006 - September 2007