Liz O'Reilly
Summary
Driven communications professional with 15 years experience creating and implementing strategic internal comms plans. Coach and advisor to C-suite executives on all areas of employee communications. Experienced in leading multiple change communications programmes across diverse organisations with varied and complex employee audiences. Track record of enhancing employee engagement through targeted and two way communication initiatives, campaigns and events. Ready and eager to make significant impact as Turner and Townsend Employee Comms Manager for Europe.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Employee Communications Manager
Tirlán (formerly Glanbia Ireland)
Kilkenny & Dublin
08.2015 - Current
- Responsible for creating, executing and evolving a comprehensive internal communications strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Partners closely with leadership teams to support their delivery of engaging, transparent and relevant messaging.
- Brings to life the corporate mission and values in a meaningful and relatable way for Tirlán's 2500+ employees.
- Works collaboratively with colleagues across departments, time zones and cultures
- Oversees the management of and content creation for all internal communication channels, including Poppulo, One Lan & Viva Engage.
- Coordinates a programme of annual and once off company-wide and Leadership events from conceptualisation through to execution.
Employee Communications Manager
Aer Lingus
Dublin
08.2010 - 07.2015
- Developed multiple communications channels for 1500+ employees across multiple locations.
- Supported senior management in several high profile change programmes.
- Played a key role in increasing employee engagement via enhanced communication channels.
- Worked with trade union officials to negotiate and implement new ways of communicating with employees.
- Created employee recognition programme, the first of its kind in the organisation.
- Built strong relationships across a complex and fast paced organisation to encourage improved knowledge sharing and business understanding.
- Led the hugely successful UNICEF/Aer Lingus 'Change for Good' CSR programme
Inflight Cabin Crew
Aer Lingus
Dublin
04.2006 - 07.2010
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Human Resource Management
CPD/TU Dublin
10.2014 - 04.2015
Master of Science - Management (Tourism)
Technical University Dublin
09.2010 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Social Science
University College Dublin
09.2003 - 06.2006
Skills
- Leadership Coaching
- Strategic thinking
- Data analysis
- Problem-solving
- Project Management
- Change management
- Crisis communication
- Communication tools proficiency
- Graphic design basics
- Social media engagement
- Multimedia production experience
- Empathy
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Relationship building
Affiliations
- GAA Coach & Comms Officer
- Cycling
- Running
- Adventure Racing
- Reading
- Cooking (and eating!)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Employee Communications Manager
Tirlán (formerly Glanbia Ireland)
08.2015 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Human Resource Management
CPD/TU Dublin
10.2014 - 04.2015
Master of Science - Management (Tourism)
Technical University Dublin
09.2010 - 06.2012
Employee Communications Manager
Aer Lingus
08.2010 - 07.2015
Inflight Cabin Crew
Aer Lingus
04.2006 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Social Science
University College Dublin
09.2003 - 06.2006
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