Bernadette Gray
Summary
Senior marketing, communications & events leader driving engagement, growth, and impact. Human-centred, wellbeing-focused facilitator building resilient, future-ready workplaces.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Facilitator
SHINE
05.2025 - Current
- Promoted an inclusive environment, enabling all participants to contribute their perspectives.
Social Media Manager
NodeConf
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted in developing social media strategies and executing content to foster an engaged online community. Supported efforts to enhance reach, engagement, and brand visibility. Created high-quality social media content that aligned with brand voice and messaging.
Marketing Manager
Sidero
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop targeted marketing strategies, driving leads and boosting sales performance.
Events Manager
NearForm
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Led end-to-end planning and delivery of NodeConf EU Remote Conference, coordinating virtual platforms and 30+ international speakers for a 1,000+ attendee global audience, ensuring seamless execution and high engagement.
- Special Contract
Marketing Manager
Meath Farm Machinery
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Led execution of marketing plans for John Deere products, contributing to increased market share, improved brand visibility, and successful campaign outcomes.
- Maternity Cover
Marketing & Events Technology Manager
ORACLE
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Drove Cloud market marketing strategy, overseeing budget planning and execution while partnering with global teams to align regional initiatives with broader business objectives.
- Maternity Cover
Marketing Manager
The Nest Box Egg Company
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Drove international marketing communications and PR for Golden Irish, leading brand exposure through high-profile industry and consumer events (including Bloom) and active coordination with industry committees.
- Maternity Cover
Marketing & Events Manager
HP Inc.
07.2014 - 11.2016
- Led the creation and execution of marketing strategies targeting both consumer and commercial sectors. Oversaw channel marketing and enhanced internal communication processes.
Marketing Executive
HP Personal & Printing Systems
07.2011 - 07.2014
- Led marketing and PR for a high-performing business unit, delivering measurable improvements in engagement, brand awareness, and internal communications.
Marketing & Business Development Roles
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Led marketing efforts in diverse industries, including media, training, software technology, hospitality, distribution, and construction. Oversaw consumer marketing strategies for organisations such as Mediatraining.ie, QMS Software, Hewlett-Packard, Cusack Hotel Group, Gray's Quarries, and TNS Distribution.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Innovation and Enterprise Development
Trinity College
2026
Executive Diploma - Digital Marketing (Distinction)
QQI
2025
Postgraduate Certificate - Workplace Wellness
Trinity College Dublin
2024
Postgraduate Certificate - Leadership, Communication & Digital Transformation
Technological University of the Shannon
01.2024
Certificate - Psychology
Maynooth University
Skills
- Social media management
- Content creation
- Brand strategy
- Marketing strategy
- Digital marketing
- Audience engagement
- Relationship building
- Creative thinking
- AI & Technical Tools
Accomplishments
- Led global communications across B2B, Cloud, events, social, and PR, managing senior stakeholders and budgets to drive visibility and engagement (HP, John Deere).
- Increased employee engagement by 15% at HP through strategic internal communications, wellness, and culture initiatives.
Hobbies and Interests
- Reformer Pilates
- Theatre
- Interior Design & Upcycling old furniture
Timeline
Mental Health Facilitator
SHINE
05.2025 - Current
Social Media Manager
NodeConf
05.2024 - 11.2024
Marketing Manager
Sidero
06.2022 - 11.2023
Events Manager
NearForm
03.2021 - 12.2021
Marketing Manager
Meath Farm Machinery
02.2019 - 10.2019
Marketing & Events Technology Manager
ORACLE
02.2018 - 11.2018
Marketing Manager
The Nest Box Egg Company
05.2017 - 01.2018
Marketing & Events Manager
HP Inc.
07.2014 - 11.2016
Marketing Executive
HP Personal & Printing Systems
07.2011 - 07.2014
Marketing & Business Development Roles
01.2008 - 01.2011
Postgraduate Certificate - Innovation and Enterprise Development
Trinity College
Executive Diploma - Digital Marketing (Distinction)
QQI
Postgraduate Certificate - Workplace Wellness
Trinity College Dublin
Postgraduate Certificate - Leadership, Communication & Digital Transformation
Technological University of the Shannon
Certificate - Psychology
Maynooth University