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Cal McWilliams

Cal McWilliams

Dublin

Summary

Detail-oriented and proactive professional with experience supporting high-performing teams in communications, policy advocacy, and editorial environments. Skilled at coordinating schedules, travel, communications, and materials for senior executives, journalists, and authors. Experienced in minute-taking, preparing client-ready briefings, and liaising with contributors to ensure the smooth flow of information and materials. Strong academic background in European Studies, complemented by professional fluency in German and Spanish. Committed to operational excellence and passionate about contributing to the global discourse on international affairs. Authorized to work in the United States for up to 14 months from July.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Account Executive

Q4PR
10.2024 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive administrative support across multiple client accounts, including scheduling meetings, booking travel, handling correspondence, and responding to information requests from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Draft, circulate, and track meeting minutes and action points for senior clients, ensuring follow-up and progress monitoring.
  • Liaise directly with journalists and media contacts via phone and email, pitching stories and managing press queries on behalf of corporate, NGO, and public-sector clients.
  • Maintain detailed tracking spreadsheets for press releases and media coverage to support accurate client reporting and billing.
  • Draft public affairs updates, research policy developments, and monitor parliamentary sessions to deliver timely briefings to client leadership.

Polling Analyst

Ireland Thinks
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Conducted constituency-based analysis and voter sentiment polling on behalf of political clients, coordinating field data collection and tracking survey outputs.
  • Mapped constituency voting patterns and organized datasets to inform client strategies and target outreach efforts.

PA, Venue Manager, Hospitality Manager

Dalkey Book Festival
06.2021 - 06.2024
  • Managed logistics, scheduling, and hospitality for high-profile festival speakers, including authors, economists, and journalists, ensuring seamless event execution.
  • Booked travel and accommodation arrangements for visiting participants.
  • Acted as liaison between speakers and festival organizers, handling last-minute requests and troubleshooting logistical issues in a fast-paced environment.

Policy & Advocacy Intern

ONE Campaign
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Produced daily editorial briefings for global teams, summarizing key developments across policy, finance, and international affairs sectors.
  • Supported advocacy campaigns by preparing policy briefs, identifying stakeholders, and crafting strategic messaging for public outreach in both German and English.
  • Contributed to social media advocacy by developing visual and written content tailored to target audiences.
  • Worked within a multilingual, fast-paced editorial and policy environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - European Studies

Trinity College Dublin
10-2024

Skills

  • Administrative Support and Workflow Coordination
  • Minute-Taking, Action Tracking, and Meeting Support
  • Research and Editorial Briefing Preparation
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Professional Proficiency in German; Working Proficiency in Spanish
  • Strong Written, Verbal, and Phone Communication
  • Event and Logistics Coordination
  • Media Relations and Information Management
  • Attention to Detail and Organizational Excellence

Timeline

Junior Account Executive

Q4PR
10.2024 - Current

Polling Analyst

Ireland Thinks
08.2024 - 10.2024

Policy & Advocacy Intern

ONE Campaign
06.2023 - 08.2023

PA, Venue Manager, Hospitality Manager

Dalkey Book Festival
06.2021 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Arts - European Studies

Trinity College Dublin

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