Michael Reynolds
Killiney,Co. Dublin
Summary
Public affairs and policy professional with parliamentary, campaign and regulated financial services experience. Proven track record in stakeholder engagement, legislative analysis and strategic communications. Commercially literate with deep understanding of political and regulatory systems.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Parliamentary Staff
The Houses of the Oireachtas
Dublin, Ireland
2022.08 - Current
- Respond to constituent queries with thoroughness, respect, and utmost confidentiality.
- Coordinating with government departments, state agencies, and local authorities to follow up on constituency requests.
- Drafting parliamentary questions and submitting them to the relevant government ministers on behalf of the deputy.
- Working with the deputy and the party's research & communication office to prepare briefing material and policy positions.
- Communicating with party headquarters, local party members, supporters, and councillors to coordinate constituency activities.
- Supporting the deputy's social media activity and working with colleagues to promote the party's work and policies.
- My current role involves a mix of research, media relations, political coordination, requiring excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of the legislative process.
Administrative Support Staff
Fianna Fáil Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
2022.12 - 2024.02
- Courteously dealing with members and elected representatives of the organisation in relation to payments, renewals and general queries.
- Processing payments and updating members information on the party's database.
- Assisting in the planning and coordination of party events in the Dublin region.
- Performed various administrative tasks in the office to support daily operations.
Compliance Analyst
Coinbase - Contract
Dublin , Ireland
2021.06 - 2022.05
Case Manager
Bank of Ireland - Contract
Dublin , Ireland
2020.12 - 2021.06
Portfolio and Services Specialist
Peoples Group
Vancouver, Canada
2019.07 - 2020.05
Financial Planning Advisor & Company Director
EBS d.a.c - John Reynolds Finance Ltd
Dublin , Ireland
2013.06 - 2019.05
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations
Dublin City University
2021.09 - 2023.09
Master of Arts - Political Science
University College Dublin
2015.09 - 2016.09
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Politics
University College Dublin
2011.09 - 2015.09
Bachelor of Arts - Financial Advice (QFA)
University College Dublin
2015.09 - 2018.09
Diploma of Higher Education - Journalism and Public Relations
fitzwilliam Institute
Dublin 2017.09 - 2018.08
Skills
- Legislative & Policy Analysis
- Briefing Development
- Public Affairs Strategy
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Reputation Management
- Media relations
Timeline
Administrative Support Staff
Fianna Fáil Headquarters
2022.12 - 2024.02
Parliamentary Staff
The Houses of the Oireachtas
2022.08 - Current
Master of Arts - International Relations
Dublin City University
2021.09 - 2023.09
Compliance Analyst
Coinbase - Contract
2021.06 - 2022.05
Case Manager
Bank of Ireland - Contract
2020.12 - 2021.06
Portfolio and Services Specialist
Peoples Group
2019.07 - 2020.05
Diploma of Higher Education - Journalism and Public Relations
fitzwilliam Institute
2017.09 - 2018.08
Master of Arts - Political Science
University College Dublin
2015.09 - 2016.09
Bachelor of Arts - Financial Advice (QFA)
University College Dublin
2015.09 - 2018.09
Financial Planning Advisor & Company Director
EBS d.a.c - John Reynolds Finance Ltd
2013.06 - 2019.05
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Politics
University College Dublin
2011.09 - 2015.09