A dedicated professional with expertise in public and social policy analysis, data analysis, teamwork, and communication. Demonstrates a strong ability to analyse complex data and develop effective policies. Committed to leveraging skills to contribute to impactful social initiatives and drive positive change.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Analyst
Department of Health
07.2024 - 03.2025
Working in the policy strategy and integration unit.Undertaking health policy analysis to contribute to the development of evidence-based health and social care policy and legislation
Support senior management of the relevant policy unit's role in providing leadership and strategic direction for the unit's work programme
Working in partnership with colleagues across the Department, the HSE, and other health agencies, including engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, to drive forward the work programme
Communications and Projects Officer
The Ombudsman for Children's Office
06.2023 - 07.2024
Working on OCO Communications projects focusing on growing awareness of the organization nationally, including the School Ambassadors Programme, supporting Child Talks and other OCO events and launches
Supporting the planning of OCO presence at BT Young Scientist and other national events
Contributing to weekly social media plans and scheduling content
Monitoring news and current affairs programmes and providing news updates and summaries;
Supporting the Communications teams with administration tasks, including purchase orders and project plans, and updating contact lists
Junior Clerk
Houses of The Oireachtas
07.2022 - 06.2023
Record and catalogue the select and joint committee proceedings, ensuring an accurate log
Uploading and formatting PDF versions of the official report of both houses onto the parliamentary website
Manage MIF statistics, contributing to the accurate assessment and reporting of data
Peer Advocate
HSE
11.2018 - 07.2022
Helped mental health service users to voice their concerns regarding treatment plans
Improved the utilization of the complaint resolution process by service users
Built and maintained collaborative relations with healthcare providers to address user concerns proactively
Supported service users in navigating the system and fostered a culture of trust between service users and healthcare professionals
Administrative Assistant
Fianna Fáil
01.2017 - 09.2018
Ensuring that people in the constituency receive information through social media by developing and implementing various ideas on how to reach them
Conducted research to write a by-monthly newsletterʼs that catered for a sizable constituency
Any other administrative tasks that were assigned
Education
Bachelor of Arts (hons) - English and History
University College Dublin
Dublin
09/2016 - 08/2019
Master of Science - Public Policy
Dublin City University
Dublin
09/2021 - 03/2023
Skills
Public and Social Policy Analysis
Data Analysis
Teamwork
Communication
Custom
Nora Nason, noranason@gmail.com
James Quinn, jimquinn@thenationalleagueoftheblindtrust.com