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Kevin Egan

Dublin

Summary

Research-driven professional with strengths in historical analysis and narrative development. Manages complex projects for public institutions, producing comprehensive reports and educational materials. Engages audiences through lectures and media appearances, fostering appreciation for historical heritage.

Overview

3
3
Languages
11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Historical Consultant

01.2018 - Current
  • Currently completing a historical biography and cataloguing project for a client. Contract ends 31st August 2026.
  • Previous clients have included the Office of Public Works, Raidió Teilifís Éireann, Department of Foreign Affairs, and Dublin City Council.
  • Advised Office of Public Works on historical object acquisitions and negotiated with vendors; scripted and edited documentary Great Irish Interiors, aired 24th June 2022; researched history of historical properties.
  • Consultancy for Raidió Teilifís Éireann comrpised researching for and appearing on Nationwide broadcasted on 17th February 2025.
  • Researched and compiled three-volume report on history of Iveagh House, including architecture, interiors, and collections; authored Iveagh House entry for Sculpture Dublin project; delivered lectures; scripted virtual tour of Iveagh House.
  • Conducted historical research on St Anne's Park for Dublin City Council.

Brand Specialist

Guinness Storehouse
05.2015 - 08.2023

Developed an online training platform to upskill knowledge of global Diageo staff on brand history; acted as a spokesman for brand with the media in newspaper, periodical and television interviews; wrote the script for the audio guide tour translated into 5 languages; delivered presentations for the global masterclass and guided key executives on tours around the city; liaised with other departments within the Guinness brewery to acquire material for the Guinness Archive; guided VIP visitors through Guinness Storehouse; arranged for donations of material to the Guinness Archive, including merchandise and 19th and 20th century photographs.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - History

University College Dublin
Dublin
09-2024

Potgraduate Diploma - Culture of the European Renaissance

University of Warwick
Coventry, UK
09-2014

Venice Programme

University od Warwick
Pisa, Italy
06-2013

Bachelor of Arts (International) - History, Politics, and International Relations

University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
03-2016

Erasmus Programme

University of Pisa
Pisa, Italy
01-2013

Skills

  • Historical preservation
  • Research methodology
  • Qualitative research
  • Scriptwriting
  • Presentation delivery
  • Media communication
  • Advisory consulting
  • Data analysis
  • Audience engagement
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Persuasion skills
  • Customer Service
  • Worker training

References

Professor Martin Quinn
Queen's Business School

Queen's University
185 Stranmillis Road
Belfast
BT9 5EE

martin.quinn@qub.ac.uk

Dr Conor Mulvagh

School of History

University College Dublin

Newman Building 

Belfield 

Dublin 4

conor.mulvagh@ucd.ie

Languages

English
First Language
Italian
Upper Intermediate
B2
French
Upper Intermediate
B2

Timeline

Independent Historical Consultant

01.2018 - Current

Brand Specialist

Guinness Storehouse
05.2015 - 08.2023

Doctor of Philosophy - History

University College Dublin

Potgraduate Diploma - Culture of the European Renaissance

University of Warwick

Venice Programme

University od Warwick

Bachelor of Arts (International) - History, Politics, and International Relations

University College Dublin

Erasmus Programme

University of Pisa
Kevin Egan