PYERS WALSH
Greystoness
Summary
Collaborative team leader skilled in interpersonal communication, dedicated to empowering marginalized individuals to access mainstream opportunities. Extensive experience as a Resettlement Coordinator and Area Team Leader in multiple prisons, cultivating transferable skills vital for the role of Prison Services Coordinator including diplomacy, sound judgment, and effective decision making. Seeking to leverage existing experience, knowledge, and self-development capabilities in a new and dynamic position.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Team Leader
Cork and Limerick Prisons
06.2023 - Current
- Leading a team of RCs and a TEO in Cork and Limerick prisons
- Monitor caseload and KPIs
- Ensure the well-being of my team.
Resettlement Coordinator
Wheatfield and Prisons
06.2016 - Current
- Identifying client’s resettlement needs and developing a release plan
- Liaising with Local Authorities and Community Organisations.
Member of the AVP Working Committee
03.2016 - 09.2018
Human Rights Researcher
Garda Professional Standards Unit
Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Researching, preparing and writing reports in relation to policing and human rights.
Youth Justice Worker (volunteer)
Compass Prison Programme
Dublin 8
07.2024 - 05.2016
- Organised and participated in prison-based activities with juvenile offenders.
Prison Workshop Facilitator
The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP)
Stocking Lane, Dublin 16
11.2013 - 05.2016
- Facilitated group workshops in Wheatfield Prison
- Researched and wrote AVP Impact Report 2014-16 (published May 2017).
Research Assistant
The Royal College of Physicians
South Frederick Street, Dublin 2
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Worked on two projects: Professional Competency Scheme and Quality Improvement
- Co-author on two Professional Competence papers (published in 2016).
Volunteer and Communications Manager
Solas Project
Dublin 8
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Managed all volunteer requirements for Solas Project
- Organised and facilitated induction training for new recruits.
Researcher/Report Writer (volunteer)
Care After Prison
Dublin 2
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Researched, wrote and edited a Three-Year Impact Report for Care After Prison.
Education
Leading Remote and Hybrid Teams -
Grow Remote
06.2023
Homeless Prevention and Interventions – First Class Honours -
DCU
Dublin, Dublin 911.2022
Master’s in Criminology and Criminal Justice – First Class Honours -
UCD
Dublin, Dublin 408.2014
Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication (written and verbal)
- Able to work on my own initiative and strong team player
- Confident, resilient and open minded
- Team management skills
- Fully proficient in Prison Information Management System (PIMS), Salesforce (CRM Database) and MS Office Suite, with advanced level Excel skills
- Full clean Irish driving licence with access to own vehicle
References
Delighted to supply references on request.
Skillsinterestshobbies
IASIO Employee Resource Group (ERG), IASIO Advocacy Working Group, politics, criminology, social justice, novels, sport, train for and compete in road races of all distances, passionate about visiting new places and experiencing different cultures
Timeline
Youth Justice Worker (volunteer)
Compass Prison Programme
07.2024 - 05.2016
Area Team Leader
Cork and Limerick Prisons
06.2023 - Current
Resettlement Coordinator
Wheatfield and Prisons
06.2016 - Current
Member of the AVP Working Committee
03.2016 - 09.2018
Human Rights Researcher
Garda Professional Standards Unit
09.2015 - 06.2016
Research Assistant
The Royal College of Physicians
03.2015 - 09.2015
Volunteer and Communications Manager
Solas Project
01.2015 - 03.2015
Researcher/Report Writer (volunteer)
Care After Prison
07.2014 - 11.2014
Prison Workshop Facilitator
The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP)
11.2013 - 05.2016
Leading Remote and Hybrid Teams -
Grow Remote
Homeless Prevention and Interventions – First Class Honours -
DCU
Master’s in Criminology and Criminal Justice – First Class Honours -
UCD
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