Ciaran Mc Donough
Whitehall
Summary
Dynamic founder of Standby and Cue, Ltd. and former Floor Manager at RTE, adept in project management and client relations. Spearheaded premium event services, ensuring seamless execution for top broadcasters. Recognized for strategic planning and effective communication, fostering strong partnerships and delivering exceptional results in high-pressure environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Standby and Cue Ltd
01.2024 - Current
- Established a company providing premium Floor, Stage, and Event Management services.
- Worked with RTE, BBC, Sky, BT, Premier Sports, TNT, Whisper, and other Irish and UK broadcasters.
Floor Manager
Radio Teilifis Eireann (RTE)
01.1997 - 01.2024
- Floor Manager for major live events in entertainment, sport, current affairs, and drama.
- Held the post of Special Responsibility for the Floor and Stage Management Department from 2011 to 2024.
Education
Professional Diploma in Event Management - Event Mangement
UCD
01-2022
Skills
- Project management and event coordination
- Stage and broadcast management
- Technical troubleshooting
- Client relations and relationship management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Risk assessment and strategic planning
- Team leadership and teamwork
- Effective communication skills
- Problem solving and problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Networking and strategic partnerships
- Training and development
- Brand development
- Operations oversight
- Self-motivation
Current Affairs Projects
Covered major news and current affairs programming for the National Broadcaster since 1997, including:, President Clinton State Visit, President Obama State Visit, President Trump State Visit, President Biden State Visit, Extensive experience in both studio and OB/location operations.
Sports Projects
- Rugby World Cup, 1999, Irish venues
- Ryder Cup, 2006, K-Club Ireland
- Champions League Soccer
- Pro-boxing
- 6-Nations Rugby, 17 seasons, HB Floor manager, Dublin, Rome
- International Soccer, HB Floor manager
- Women’s Rugby World Cup, 2017, HB Floor manager
- EPCR Champions & Challenge Cup Finals, 2018, Bilbao, HB Floor manager
- EPCR Champions Cup Final, 2023, Dublin, HB Floor manager
- URC Rugby Finals, 2002, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2018, 2020, 2021, HB Floor manager
- GAA coverage of Inter county Championship and League, Club Championships since 1999
Entertainment Projects
- Childline, 2003-2007, 2009, Point Theatre Dublin, O2 Dublin, Robbie Williams, Westlife, All Saints, Girls Aloud, Sugarbabes, Enrique Iglesias
- Meteor Irish Music Awards, 2004-2007, 2010, Point Theatre Dublin, RDS Dublin, Snoop Dogg, Amy Winehouse, Pussycat Dolls, Counting Crows, The Darkness, Kaiser Chiefs, Lionel Richie
- Late Late Show, 2004-2024, RTE
- Rose of Tralee, 2009-2024
- AXA Piano International Competition, 2005, National Concert Hall Dublin
- Junior Eurovision Song Contest, 2015, 2017, Sofia, Bulgaria, Tblisi, Georgia
- Centenary, 2016, Bord Gais Theatre
Affiliations
- Keen interest in Theatre. Award winning Stage Director.
- Studied Oboe, Piano and Music Theory for over 16 years.
- Swimming, Water polo and Life saving
Timeline
Founder
Standby and Cue Ltd
01.2024 - Current
Floor Manager
Radio Teilifis Eireann (RTE)
01.1997 - 01.2024
Professional Diploma in Event Management - Event Mangement
UCD
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