Sinéad Keane
Dublin ,Ireland
Summary
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
2024.07 - 2025.03
- 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
2023.06 - 2024.07
- 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
2022.07 - 2023.06
- 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
2018.11 - 2022.07
- 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
2017.01 - 2018.09
- 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
Timeline
Health Analyst
Department of Health
2024.07 - 2025.03
Communications and Projects Officer
The Ombudsman for Children's Office
2023.06 - 2024.07
Junior Clerk
Houses of The Oireachtas
2022.07 - 2023.06
Peer Advocate
HSE
2018.11 - 2022.07
Administrative Assistant
Fianna Fáil
2017.01 - 2018.09
Bachelor of Arts (hons) - English and History
University College Dublin
09/2016 - 08/2019
Master of Science - Public Policy
Dublin City University
09/2021 - 03/2023