Politics, sport's administration, writing, history(modern),public speaking.
Gerald O'Connor
Sligo
Summary
Areas of Expertise include: Administration/Governance, Thought Leadership, TEFL-Business English, Public speaking/Author, DEI, Bullying, Data Protection/CRM, History/Politics
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
GOCPGLOBAL - Consultancy
Founder
2022.01 - Current
- The meeting specialists: fewer, more effective meetings.
Founder
Hurling and Hockey Committee
2021.01 - Current
- Established a committee responsible for creating a multi-sport complex in the northwest region of the island of Ireland.
Chairperson
Audit and Risk Committee
Sligo
2018.01 - Current
- Conducted risk analysis and prepared for audits for Sligo Sports and Recreation Partnership with a turnover of €1M.
Company Secretary
Irish Tech Society
Dublin
2018.01 - Current
- Managed corporate governance as Company Secretary for a newly established not-for-profit Society focused on advancing the Tech sector in Ireland
- Collaborated with Guinness Enterprise Centre and the GAA (Hackathon) to organize events.
Company Secretary
ECO2WALLET.EU
Office Ireland
2020.01 - 2024.01
- Supported reafforestation through 'Green' Credit Card venture.
Sales Director
Electric Ireland/CPM
Sligo
2023.09 - 2023.10
- Promoted Electric Ireland to domestic market.
Customer Service Agent
Bord Gais Energy
Cork Online
2022.09 - 2023.03
- Exceeded targets by managing all aspects of customer accounts using customized systems
Secretary, PRO, Provincial Delegate, Hurling Chair
Sligo GAA
Sligo
2008.01 - 2021.01
- Advised on LEADER funding for GAA Sligo COE, Connacht COE, and Dome projects totaling €16 million.
- Prepared a motion advocating for gender equality in the GAA and delivered a speech at Congress 2022 addressing DEI concerns
- Consistently provided opinion pieces to enhance content in the 'Into the West' magazine and Sligo Champion newspaper's 'GAA digest'.
- Co-edited '125 History' of Sligo GAA (2009), published book (2020) - 'The County Board Chair; The Unofficial Guide,' and wrote a white paper - 'GAA Rebooted' in 2016.
- Achieved victory in both the Lory Meagher and Nicky Rackard competitions during my tenure with the Sligo Senior Hurling team,
OWNER | DIRECTOR
Interface Financial Group
Sligo
2015.01 - 2019.01
- Provided short-term finance to start-ups through the purchase of selected invoices, leading to timely access of traditional Bank finance
BOARD MEMBER
Western Development Commission
2010.01 - 2013.01
- Utilized Sligo v New York 2012 GAA fixture to increase awareness of WDC in NY.
- Evaluated and determined optimal strategy for clients seeking investment or selling assets post investment.
Education
Highfield Level 5 Advanced Diploma - Business English
The TEFL Institute
Dublin2024-06
Diploma in Freelance Journalism - Journalism
Kilroy College Dublin
Dublin2009-09
Summit Success Formula, Thought Leaders' practice - Business coaching
Summit Success
IrelandCertificate in Event Controlling -
IT Carlow
CarlowProfessional Competence (Road Haulage - National and International) - Transport Logistics
Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport
DublinAgriculture -
Multyfarnham College of Agriculture
WestmeathNational Certificate, Science (Agriculture) -
ATU
SligoCertificate in Dairy Science -
City And Guilds of London
LondonHGV and SPSV licence -
Dept. of Environment
SligoSkills
- Administration/Governance
- Thought Leadership
- TEFL
- Public speaking/Author
- Data Protection/CRM
- History/Politics
- Proofreading expertise
- Meeting Coordination
- Letter writing
- Meeting Support
- Minute Taking
- Developing presentations
- Report Writing
- Office staff leadership
- Learning Styles
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Blended Learning
- Lesson Planning
- Project-based learning
- Literacy strategies
- Student-Centered Learning
- Interactive Learning
- Classroom Management
- Practice-based learning
- Special Education
- Online Teaching
- Curriculum Implementation
- Kinesthetic Learning
- Innovative lesson planning
Websites
Certification
- Certified Business Teacher, TEFL Ireland - June 2024
- Certified Freelance Journalist, Kilroy College - 2009
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 15 in the development of Sport's Centre.
- Collaborated with team of four in the publication of History of Sligo GAA.
- Spoke at Civic Reception on behalf of Association.
- Provided career assistance to members.
- Spoke at congress on issues including 'player burnout' and DEI at admin. level.
- Contributed regular articles to local and provincial publications
- Proofread annual reports.
- Sat on disciplinary committees.
- Assisted startups that became sucessful businesses.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
SSRP
Fianna Fáil
Irish Tech Society
St Patrick's GAA
Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkQuote
It is not titles that honour men, but men that hour titles.
Machiavelli
Interests
Software
Microsoft Office, Excel, Meetings.
Timeline
Sales Director
Electric Ireland/CPM
2023.09 - 2023.10
Customer Service Agent
Bord Gais Energy
2022.09 - 2023.03
GOCPGLOBAL - Consultancy
Founder
2022.01 - Current
Founder
Hurling and Hockey Committee
2021.01 - Current
Company Secretary
ECO2WALLET.EU
2020.01 - 2024.01
Chairperson
Audit and Risk Committee
2018.01 - Current
Company Secretary
Irish Tech Society
2018.01 - Current
OWNER | DIRECTOR
Interface Financial Group
2015.01 - 2019.01
BOARD MEMBER
Western Development Commission
2010.01 - 2013.01
Secretary, PRO, Provincial Delegate, Hurling Chair
Sligo GAA
2008.01 - 2021.01
Highfield Level 5 Advanced Diploma - Business English
The TEFL Institute
Diploma in Freelance Journalism - Journalism
Kilroy College Dublin
Summit Success Formula, Thought Leaders' practice - Business coaching
Summit Success
Certificate in Event Controlling -
IT Carlow
Professional Competence (Road Haulage - National and International) - Transport Logistics
Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport
Agriculture -
Multyfarnham College of Agriculture
National Certificate, Science (Agriculture) -
ATU
Certificate in Dairy Science -
City And Guilds of London
HGV and SPSV licence -
Dept. of Environment
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