Summary

Work experience

• Sales Executive

  The Coca-Cola Company

  2023.04-Current

  (2 years)

  Sales Executive Food Service On Premise
• Inside Sales Associate

  The Coca-Cola Company

  2021.09-2023.04

  (2 years)
• Senior Global Procurement Analyst

  The Coca-Cola Company

  2019.04-2021.09

  (2 years)

  •Led the eSourcing and analytical processes for the EMEA sugar tender, increasing working capital benefits through improved payment terms and ensuring 400,000 MT of supply during a below average crop season. • Created a sustainability map for the global sugar team to identify opportunities to source a higher level of sustainable product in $1B+ spend. This interactive map was utilized by senior leadership during sustainability updates. • Automated the global sugar spend data collection allowing for more streamlined and time efficient data collection process. • Created multiple complex RFIs and risk assessments to identify and evaluate sourcing opportunities in the beverage gas space. • Managed the bid analysis and allocation for the Times Square Coca•Cola Sign, resulting in cost reduction and improved contract. • Designed and implemented an automated KPI Tableau dashboard for Coca•Cola’s Freestyle parts leadership team, creating advanced visibility into opportunities for future sourcing events. • Supported lab equipment and industrial lubricant tenders achieving significant savings and strengthened supplier relationships. • Strategized the best data governance and security practices for CEPG’s bottler spend analytics database, allowing for optimized data consolidation across bottling partners. • Delivered multi•million dollar savings to the tea and coffee category by effectively implementing Ariba and identifying secondary suppliers. Show less
• Global Procurement Analyst

  The Coca-Cola Company

  2018.02-2019.04

  (a year)

  • Performed strategic analysis on multi•million•dollar categories to support the 7 steps sourcing process for CEPG and delivering significant system savings. • Led sourcing and strategic initiatives for categories; G&A, IT, marketing, logistics, fleet, MRO and chemicals. • Supported the largest indirect global tender in 2018 for trade marketing materials, delivering over multi•million dollar system savings. • Provided marketing category management with strategic data insights and support for negotiations held in Madrid and Berlin. • Managed the cost savings recognition process through coordinating Jaggaer eSourcing events and provided data visualization with before/after adjustable scenarios to depict RFP results to senior leadership. Show less
• Sales and Marketing Communications Coordinator

  The Coca-Cola Company

  2017.01-2018.02

  (a year)

  • Managed end to end sales process and provided statistical analysis for Coca•Cola’s Bottling Investments commercial team. • Developed content and managed a digital application called ‘Selling Stories’ that supported over 4000 sales representatives. • Briefed and managed agencies and other third parties to create and deliver marketing material for 18 countries. • Leveraged strengths in cost•efficiency and vendor negotiations to reduce marketing design costs while maintaining high quality. • Provided senior leadership with support on long range planning and revenue growth management strategies. • Identified opportunities through quarterly data analysis and correlation of Sales Force performance across 18 International markets, revealing areas for future focus and improvement. Show less
• Sales Advisor

  O2 (Telefónica UK)

  2014.12-2016.01

  (a year)

  • Developed marketing opportunities and provided customer service from initial contact to final sales contract. • Exceeded store sales targets while achieving an average of 54 new customers weekly within a competitive industry.
• Catering Assistant

  Yellow Door Deli and Catering

  2013.05-2015.10

  (3 years)

  • This was a varied role which includes bar tending and serving food at corporate events, to administrative duties. • Managing the bar educated and extended my knowledge of the drinks industry. • Additionally, I have been delegated the responsibility of advertising the company's services and promoting 'The Yellow Door' brand. • Travelled across Ireland, gaining valuable networking opportunities and established relationships with existing and prospective clientele.
• Summer Intern

  Morses Club Ltd

  2015.05-2015.09

  (5 months)

  • Advanced communication strategies with both existing and potential customers and collaborating with employees across branches in the UK. • Responsible for handling large sums of money, issuing loans, and managing a handheld electronic PDA. Achieved the highest loan sales in the months of June and July 2015. • Managed and governed completion of customer contracts to ensure full understanding and compliance.
• Resident Assistant

  Queen's University Belfast

  2014.08-2015.06

  (a year)

  • This role required consistent and good communication, the ability to work under pressure, multi•tasking and maintaining a peaceful living environment for all students. • Tasks associated with this role include organizing events, charitable fundraisers and weekly meetings. • Provided pastoral care for students and ensured a smooth transition from secondary school to university for the 160 first year students I was responsible for.
• Sales Support / Business Development Internship-Summer Intern

  Lavery Developments

  2014.05-2015.01

  (9 months)

  • This internship was client facing and involved the use of marketing skills, supply chain management, financial analysis, and communication via oral and written media. • Collaborated with customers, suppliers and colleagues from around the world. • Presented in board meetings and worked with senior leadership on designing promotion strategies for new sites while working closely with marketing personnel. • Over the duration of this internship I gained valuable knowledge regarding the property market. Show less
• Enrolment & Registration Manager

  Queen's University Belfast

  2012.08-2014.10

  (2 years)

  • Facilitated the enrolment of new and existing students to Queen’s University Belfast. • Instruction and directed new and current students, used my initiative and made effective/timely decisions. • The experience I gained helped advance my time management and leadership skills. • This role also demonstrated my self•motivation as it was imperative to become proficient in an advanced ICT system called QSIS, in a short period of time.
• Sales Supervisor

  Gino NV Clothing

  2010.12-2013.08

  (3 years)

  • In this role, I designed recruitment strategies, provided high quality of customer service, liaised with customers and managed stock inventory. • Worked as a part of a regional team and communicated with other regions on stock optimization projects. • Through this position, I was able to develop skills strategic planning, organization and succeeding in a target•based environment.

Educational experience

• D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University

  Master’s Degree, International Management, GPA 3.88 (Distinction)

  2015.01-2016.01

  (a year)
• Queen's University Belfast

  Bachelor’s Degree, BSc Geography with a Certificate in American Business Practice, GPA 3.64

  2011.01-2015.01

  (4 years)
• Cabrini College

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration, Overall GPA 3.92- Fall and Spring Deans List Recipient

  2013.01-2014.01

  (a year)
• St Patrick's Grammar School Armagh

  High School, Geography, ICT, Business Studies, A-Level Grades BBB

  2004.01-2011.01

  (7 years)
• St Patrick's Grammar School Amragh

  GCSE, GCSE, GCSE Results – 1*A, 6*B and 3*C grades (including B grades in Maths and English)

  2004.01-2009.01

  (5 years)