Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
With my young family, I have recently relocated from New Zealand to Dublin to explore broader opportunities and enjoy a good pint of Guinness. I am approaching twenty years of experience in organisational leadership and development. This experience has led me to several insights- curiosity leads to better results; failure isn't easy; and, if you want company values practised, you must practice emotional intelligence.
As Managing Director of Mary's House, I lead with a vision of creating exceptional spaces where children thrive, families feel supported, and communities grow. Our childcare centers are built on a foundation of love, care, and unwavering commitment to quality. I’m passionate about fostering environments where every child can flourish and every family feels valued. As we expand, my focus is on maintaining the personalized care and high standards that set us apart, while driving growth and innovation in early childhood education. Join me on this journey of nurturing Ireland's future, one little learner at a time.
• Developed and controlled vital business drivers, including KPIs, cashflows, profit & loss reports and budget control strategies. • Together we achieved growth of over 100% centres, incorporating operations in multiple cities, caring for up to 750 children, and 145 staff. • Developed and implemented organisational strategy. • Led the development of customer value propositions, including recruitment & retention plans. • General management of day-to-day business operations. Delivering on customer and executive expectations by building resilient teams, onboarding highly qualified candidates to key front-line positions and designing professional development programmes for each touch point, including multiple leadership and coaching levels. • Successfully designed and implemented organisational COVID response. Including stakeholder analysis & communication, crisis management, and adherence to changing government protocols. • Compliance with statutory, regulatory and health & safety regulations in an industry known for detailed government oversight and stakeholder expectations. • Navigated the challenges of a family business. • Providing ongoing financial and business consultation.
• Command positions to Battery Captain and Jost Offensive Support Teams, including leadership of teams between six to 130 soldiers, significant artillery, and logistical equipment. • Deployed with and coordinated multinational forces evaluating operational effectiveness in executing defensive and border operations from approximately 15 countries. • Approached and solved work problems with initiative and knowledge with experts not in my field.