Alex Grassick BSc
Mallow,Cork
Summary
Focused professional with impressive track record in collaborative, cross-functional teamwork within a public environment. Adept at project planning and managing multiple strategical goals at once. Dedicated to improving public sector indicators and meeting the needs of the public.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Climate Action Lead – Senior Executive Scientist
Kerry County Council
, Kerry
2022.07 - Current
- Working at a Senior Executive Grade within Kerry County Council I have responsibility for the Authorities response on Climate Action
- Development of a statutory 5-year Climate Action Plan for Kerry, which was adopted by the Elected Members a month ahead of the statutory requirement for same
- Undertook a Climate Change Risk Analysis for Kerry leading to the development a Climate Change Risk Assessment for Kerry.
- Senior Management representative on local authority national climate action working group
- Manage a multi-disciplinary team on the rollout of innovative Climate Action projects across all business units of Kerry County Council.
- Worked with Senior Management Team to establish objectives and decisively lead on Climate Action
A/Senior Executive Officer
Cork County Council
2020.01 - 2022.01
- Working at a Senior Executive Officer Grade, I was responsible for the development of a network of remote working hubs throughout Cork County
- This involved developing the governance model and a five-year strategy for hub development across Cork County
- Development of Hubs development strategy 2021-2026 (Approved by elected members – May 2021) Five-year Development Roadmap developed and approved
- Business cases produced for all planned developments
- Procurement of design team and management of CCC internal team
- Liasing with stakeholder’s groups including Government Departments, IDA and Elected Representatives Co-ordination of a countywide skills survey
- Accessing funding streams (2 approved July 2021)
- Built productive relationships with industry partners to increase visibility of the new work spaces for future use.
Regional Executive
Climate Action Regional Office
2018.01 - 2020.01
- My Role was to co-ordinate the actions of 5 Local Authorities responses to Climate Action
- Managed the Accreditation process for all Local Authorities to ISO 50001 including procurement of accreditation body
- Participated in all stages of the governance model
- Co-ordinated development of individual Local Authorities adaptation strategies, including presentation to senior management teams and statutory public consultation Developed Business Case for LA Energy team Staff resource
- Developed Energy Charter agreement signed by Minister Ryan and the Chief Executives of 31 individual Local Authorities.
Executive Scientist
Cork County Council
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Executive Scientist in Waste Regulation and Enforcement
- Responsible for regulation of the waste industry as per Waste Management Act 1996
- Including permitting and waste licensing
- Responsible for 14 staff
- Enforcement of the Waste Management Act including numerous successful prosecutions through the courts
- Created efficiencies in waste collections throughout Cork County using the Geopal CRM package.
Managed ISO 50001 Implementation
Cork County Council
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Managed Cork County Council’s successful accreditation to ISO 50001
- Cork County Council were the first local Authority in Ireland accredited to this International Standard in April 2016 (Completed in 10 Months)
Manager of Energy Agency
Cork County Energy Agency
2002.01 - 2015.01
- Managed Cork County Energy Agency Managed 40 successful Eu funded Energy Projects, including Administration and funding aspects (€15million) Partnered with over 100 organisations in 23 countries
- Adviser to the Board of Energy Cities Managed up to 10 staff.
Environmental Technician
Cork County Council
1999.01 - 2002.01
- Worked in ISO Accredited Environmental Laboratory
- Collected and analysed water samples and landfill sampling
- Attended College to achieve my Honours Degree in tandem with Working Full-time.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environemental Science
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland 2005.09 - 2010.05
Certificate in Local Government -
National University of Ireland
Cork 2021.09 - 2022.05
Project Management Professional -
Project Management Institute
2022.05 - 2022.05
Diploma - Quality Management
Munster technological Institute
Cork /2001 - /2004
National Certificate - Biological Sciences
Waterford Institute of Technology
Waterford, Ireland /1997 - /1999
Leaving Certificate -
Patrician Academy
Mallow, County Cork /1990 - /1996
Skills
- Experienced Senior manager within the Public Sector
- Serving Member of the Board of Rásíocht Con Éireann March 2022 - Present
- Member of the Board of Analeentha National School
- Multiple experiences of working within corporate governance frameworks
- Previously served as Board Member of Admissions board of society of chartered surveyors Ireland 2011-2014
- Proven track record in strategy development in the public sector, including development of governance structures
- Experienced in developing key strategic partnerships with public authorities, private entities and elected representatives
- Member of Kerry County Council's Severe weather response and Risk Management Team
- Previous experience as a regulator for the waste Industry in Ireland
- Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record at an EU level
- Proven Track of financial management at a project level, with multiple projects being audited by EU and Departmental Auditors
Interests and Activities
- I am currently a Board member of Greyhound Racing Ireland 2022 - present
- Board Member of Analeentha National School 2020 - Present
- Chairman of Mourneabbey Ladies Football Club 2021 - Present
- Founding member and former Director of Solar without frontiers charity.,
- Active Member of Mourneabbey Community Council,
- I play Pitch and Putt and have the achievement of being a 2-time County Champion
References available from.
- Ms. Sharon Corcoran, Director of Services, Economic Development Directorate, Cork County Council, County Hall, Cork 021-4870060
- Mr. Paul Nary, Director of Services, Environment and Climate Action, Kerry County Council.
Timeline
Climate Action Lead – Senior Executive Scientist
Kerry County Council
2022.07 - Current
Project Management Professional -
Project Management Institute
2022.05 - 2022.05
Certificate in Local Government -
National University of Ireland
2021.09 - 2022.05
A/Senior Executive Officer
Cork County Council
2020.01 - 2022.01
Regional Executive
Climate Action Regional Office
2018.01 - 2020.01
Executive Scientist
Cork County Council
2016.01 - 2018.01
Managed ISO 50001 Implementation
Cork County Council
2015.01 - 2016.01
Bachelor of Science - Environemental Science
University College Cork
2005.09 - 2010.05
Manager of Energy Agency
Cork County Energy Agency
2002.01 - 2015.01
Environmental Technician
Cork County Council
1999.01 - 2002.01
Diploma - Quality Management
Munster technological Institute
/2001 - /2004
National Certificate - Biological Sciences
Waterford Institute of Technology
/1997 - /1999
Leaving Certificate -
Patrician Academy
/1990 - /1996