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Caitríona E Kennon

Caitríona E Kennon

Newry,Co. Armagh

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Administrator

Helix Innovation Partnerships Ltd
Newry, Down
12.2005 - Current
  • This role is centred around providing programme management support for the delivery of InterTradeIreland's Innovation Boost Programme
  • responsible for the advertising, recruitment, selection and onboarding of graduates from STEM disciplines to deliver a predetermined 12 or 18month project within an SME throughout the island of Ireland onto InterTradeIreland's Innovation Boost programme;
  • responsible for the onboarding and registration of these graduates onto QUB PG Diploma;
  • Deliver 'Recruitment Briefing' via Teams monthly to partnerships in the recruitment stage
  • attend Graduate Career Fairs in third level institutes throughout the island of Ireland and the UK
  • involved in collating and processing financial quarterly claims (both Sterling & Euro) from companies and academic institutes throughout Ireland involved in the Innovation Boost Programme;
  • overseeing the Application Process for partnerships applying for the Innovation Boost programme to include liaision with Invest NI, Enterprise Ireland, LEO's, financial institutes etc.
  • Managed office supplies inventory, ensuring readiness for all projects at any given time.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for Managing Director and Consultant's, contributing towards seamless business trips without disruption.
  • Provide comprehensive administration support to the Managing Director, ensuring smooth daily operations to include input to monthly and quarterly reports.
  • Interact with clients and external bodies professionally by phone, email and in-person to deliver accurate and courteous service information.
  • Effectively managed incoming and outgoing mail to maximise office efficiency.
  • Oversee multiple databases daily to maintain updated records and accuracy.
  • Manage office supply inventory, performing stocktake duties and ordering additional supplies to meet staff needs.
  • Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.

Legal Executive

McShane & Co Solicitors
Newry, Down
01.2001 - 11.2005
  • Assisted in case preparation to ensure accuracy and readiness for court proceedings.
  • Organised files for court proceedings.
  • Scheduled appointments, appearances and briefings.
  • Filed documents with courts on behalf of solicitor.
  • Accurately transcribed legal dictations, maximising accuracy in documentation processes.
  • Drafted legal documents, contributing to timely completion of cases.
  • Collaborated extensively with barristers, resulting in strong working relationships.
  • Managed confidential information with utmost discretion, ensuring privacy and compliance.
  • Facilitated smooth running of legal procedures by scheduling appointments and deadlines.
  • Ensured efficient workflow by managing legal correspondence and court documents.
  • Alleviated lawyer workload by efficiently managing client queries and concerns.
  • Provided comprehensive administrative support to a team of solicitors, resulting in increased efficiency.

Life & Pensions Administrator

Hanna Hillen Financial Services
Newry, Down
06.1999 - 09.2000
  • College Industrial Placement Year which included producing a Policies & Procedures Training Manual for administration support
  • Achieved timely communication with clients by maintaining regular updates on mortgage application status.
  • Maintained confidential client files to adhere to data protection laws and regulations.
  • Managed daily administration duties for smooth operation of the office environment.
  • Coordinated meetings and appointments for a more organised workflow.
  • Improved efficiency by handling mortgage applications and processing paperwork.

Education

NVQ Level 5 Diploma - ILM Leadership & Management

Southern Regional College
Newry
09.2024 - 04.2025

CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice -

Southern Regional College
Newry
09.2007 - /2008

BA Honours - Business Studies

Ulster University
Jordanstown
09.2001 - 01.2004

HND Business & Finance -

Ulster University
Jordanstown
09.1998 - 05.2001

A-Levels -

Southern Regional College
Armagh
09.1996 - 06.1998

GCSEs -

St. Paul's High School Bessbrook

Skills

  • Microsoft office suite proficiency
  • Database management
  • Project coordination
  • Project financing expertise
  • Financial reporting accuracy
  • Graduate recruitment experience

Timeline

NVQ Level 5 Diploma - ILM Leadership & Management

Southern Regional College
09.2024 - 04.2025

CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice -

Southern Regional College
09.2007 - /2008

Administrator

Helix Innovation Partnerships Ltd
12.2005 - Current

BA Honours - Business Studies

Ulster University
09.2001 - 01.2004

Legal Executive

McShane & Co Solicitors
01.2001 - 11.2005

Life & Pensions Administrator

Hanna Hillen Financial Services
06.1999 - 09.2000

HND Business & Finance -

Ulster University
09.1998 - 05.2001

A-Levels -

Southern Regional College
09.1996 - 06.1998

GCSEs -

St. Paul's High School Bessbrook

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