Michael O Mahony
Bandon, Co. Cork
Summary
Dynamic events coordinator with a proven track record in event planning, production, and contract negotiation in third-level institutions.
Expertise in risk assessment and problem solving and dealing with all stakeholders ensuring seamless event execution.
Strong operations professional with a higher certificate focused on event management
Lifelong learner with experience in coaching psychology
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Events co-ordinator
MTU Cork Students Union
Cork
09.2005 - Current
- Responsible for the booking of all talent.
- Book and responsible for handling of all production.
- Source all necessary venues for events.
- Communicate with all stakeholders to gather requirements and expectations for events.
- Provide on-site support during the day of the event including problem solving if necessary.
- Organize vendor contracts, negotiate fees, and ensure compliance with all regulations including preparation of internal risk assessments.
Music reviewer on Select Irish show
96FM
Cork
05.2019 - 12.2022
- I was tasked with selecting music albums and EPs by up and coming Irish acts to review every two weeks including Best of end of year lists.
- I prepared the reviews to fit into allocated time slots
- Segments would often be live or pre-recorded.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - TV Production
Munster Technological University
Cork05-2026
Higher Certificate - Event Management
FETAC
06-2012
Higher Diploma - Coaching And Coaching Psychology
University College Cork
Cork06-2012
Post-Graduate Certificate - Media Communication
St Patricks Pontifical University
Maynooth, Co Kildare06-1998
Bachelor of Arts - History And Sociology
University College Cork
Cork06-1995
Skills
- Event planning
- Event production
- Contract negotiation
- Managing events start to finish
- Risk assessment
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
Passionate about travelling and exploring new cultures
Timeline
Music reviewer on Select Irish show
96FM
05.2019 - 12.2022
Events co-ordinator
MTU Cork Students Union
09.2005 - Current
Post-Graduate Certificate - TV Production
Munster Technological University
Higher Certificate - Event Management
FETAC
Higher Diploma - Coaching And Coaching Psychology
University College Cork
Post-Graduate Certificate - Media Communication
St Patricks Pontifical University
Bachelor of Arts - History And Sociology
University College Cork