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Corina Hanrahan

Corina Hanrahan

Co Cork

Summary

PMP Certified Programme Manager and Team Leader with 15 years' experience working in organisation's promoting progressive change. I successfully combine a rigorous business education, and analytical mind set with a political and legal acumen gained in public and private sector roles. Motivated Manager with optimistic, solutions focused approach offering experience in prioritising work load to deliver results. Diligent trainer and mentor with expertise in a broad range of funding routes. A proficient, positive communicator, with strong interpersonal skills, has led to a considerable network at both local and international level. Highly adaptable and self-motivated leader with proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders. Offers strong analysis and innovation to identify solutions to challenging problems. Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills. Collaborative and collegial team leader adept at bringing people together to build cohesive teams and reach targets.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Innovation and Commercialization Manager

Inlecom Commercial Pathways
08.2022 - Current
  • Analyse advanced research projects from a commercial perspective.
  • Ensure that innovative solutions being developed are maximised
  • This includes the scoping of Intellectual Property and filing of patents

European Expert

URBACT
Paris, France
01.2020 - Current
  • Branding, and Communications Strategy, cocreation and funding
  • Digital Inclusion Strategy, procurement and research
  • Smart City Strategy, design thinking workshops and roadmap
  • Entrepreneurship management, research and roadmap

Strategy and Marketing Lead

Killaloe Hotel & Spa
, Tipperary and Sligo
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Devised new business strategy and departmental breakdown
  • Brand Strategy - holistic advertising strategies to achieve revenue.
  • Overhaul of all aspects of the hotel, including build out of new Spa


Smart Limerick & EU Projects Manager

Limerick City and County Council (LCCC)
03.2019 - 04.2022

Overseeing Smart Limerick and EU Project activity

  • CityxChange - H2020 Lighthouse Smart City. WP Lead- Comms.
    Manager- Open Innovation, funding of innovative solutions
  • Design of Europe’s 1st Citizen Observatory & Citizen Innovation Hub.
  • URBACT - Regional Brand " Atlantic Edge, European Embrace"
    Development of Strategic City Marketing plan..
  • Find Your Greatness- Brand Identity for "Smart Limerick" Manager
  • Smart Limerick -Scoping of Digital Strategy (work programme)
  • Digital Leaders Network- coordinator (Mid West Development plan)
  • Launch of University of Limericks City Campus & SFI Confirm- Lead
  • Innovation showcase of the Midwest (LIVE@) - Lead/ Coordinator
  • "Belonging" with European Investment Bank- Lead (7 Hybrid Events)

Innovation Program Manager

CHTraining
Skibbereen
05.2016 - 01.2020
  • Designing programs for Start Ups/Entrepreneurship (public funded)
  • Roll out of "Digital Skills" and on-lining of Teagasc "Farming online"

Development Officer

West Cork Development Partnership
Bantry, Co Cork
03.2014 - 07.2016
  • Selection and interventions for Start your own business program- 203
  • Startups and early phase SMEs trained in Digital Marketing - 97
  • Designed/delivered award wining Kidpreneur programme - 556 kids

Strategy and Marketing Manager

Local Campus
West Cork
05.2012 - 01.2015
  • Defined business strategies and roadmaps to drive performance.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients, resulting in increased growth.
  • Developed cohesive marketing strategies, to deliver campaigns.

Business Development Manager

Mermaids Business Support
Schull, Co Cork
08.2009 - 01.2012
  • Business support and strategy, taxation and marketing, social media.
  • Applications for public funding Leader, SICAP, Erasmus

Owner/Manager

Mermaids Restaurant & Mermaids T/Away
Schull, Co Cork
01.2001 - 01.2006
  • Established and successfully managed profitable restaurant business.
  • Developed business strategy, aligned with market opportunities.
  • Reconciled company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
  • Trained and supervised 32 staff to deliver top-quality service.

Education

Strategic Project Management, Level 8 Post Grad -

University College Dublin & IPMI
/2021 - /2022

Executive Leadership -

Ingenium @ University of Limerick
/2019 - /2020

MSc TechInnovation, MSc -

National University of Ireland, Galway
/2018 - /2019

Commerce, BCOMM -

University College Cork
/2013 - /2016

Business, Law and Accounting, Level 6 -

Cork College of Commerce
/2012 - /2013

Sales and Marketing -

Marketing Institute of Ireland
/2011 - /2012

Training Development -

Training Development & Design
04.2001 - /2017

Skills

Verified European Expert in the design and delivery of transnational exchange and learning activities, and supporting local authorities and stakeholders in designing & delivering integrated participatory policies

With specific thematic expertise in

- entrepreneurship and competitive SMEs

- integrated and sustainable urban development

Areas of Expertise

- Nature Based Solutions & Biodiversity

- Regional & City Strategies

- Smart Technologies & Digital Platforms

- Just Transition





Skills

  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Project & Strategic Management
  • Relationship Management
  • Start-Up facilitation
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Intellectual Property
  • Change Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Capacity Building
  • Public Procurement
  • Policy Analysis
  • Event Management
  • Strategic Communications Management
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Nature Based Solutions
  • Smart Technology
  • Funding - Horizon Europe, H2020, Urbact, Interreg, EI SBIF, Leader
  • Proposal Scoping
  • Report writing




Hobbies and Interests

  • Travelling, and wild camping in my campervan
  • Sailing -dingy racing and ocean yacht trips
  • Amateur dramatics - active member of Schull Drama Group

Accomplishments

Nominated for Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year - Rising Star Category 2019

Winner Excellence in Local Government Awards -Best Marketing Strategy Category 2021

Nominated for Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year- Emerging 2021

Sponsored by the Lions Club for 2 years in Ludgate

Invited to create a podcast on "Innovation in the Public Sector" with MITs Head of Business school , Bill Aulet (Autor of Disciplined Entrepreneurship)

Guest Lecturer -University of Limericks MBA, University of Trondheim Innovation Excellence

Nominated for the Peel Memorial Award for Academic Excellence


Timeline

Senior Innovation and Commercialization Manager

Inlecom Commercial Pathways
08.2022 - Current

Strategy and Marketing Lead

Killaloe Hotel & Spa
04.2022 - 08.2022

European Expert

URBACT
01.2020 - Current

Smart Limerick & EU Projects Manager

Limerick City and County Council (LCCC)
03.2019 - 04.2022

Innovation Program Manager

CHTraining
05.2016 - 01.2020

Development Officer

West Cork Development Partnership
03.2014 - 07.2016

Strategy and Marketing Manager

Local Campus
05.2012 - 01.2015

Business Development Manager

Mermaids Business Support
08.2009 - 01.2012

Training Development -

Training Development & Design
04.2001 - /2017

Owner/Manager

Mermaids Restaurant & Mermaids T/Away
01.2001 - 01.2006

Strategic Project Management, Level 8 Post Grad -

University College Dublin & IPMI
/2021 - /2022

Executive Leadership -

Ingenium @ University of Limerick
/2019 - /2020

MSc TechInnovation, MSc -

National University of Ireland, Galway
/2018 - /2019

Commerce, BCOMM -

University College Cork
/2013 - /2016

Business, Law and Accounting, Level 6 -

Cork College of Commerce
/2012 - /2013

Sales and Marketing -

Marketing Institute of Ireland
/2011 - /2012
Corina Hanrahan