Project Coordinator - DCU Leadership, Innovation & Knowledge Research Centre (Link) at Dublin City University
NationalityIrish
Current locationIreland
Work categoryIT and Technology
EducationMasters/PostGrad
I have just finished a Masters in ECommerce in Dublin City University and am now working as an ECommerce Professional with the DCU Learning, Innovation and Knowledge Research Centre.
I specialise in business strategy, social media strategy, Google Adwords, SEO and ecommerce risk management.
"If you challenge yourself your life will grow. It’s not always easy to reach your goals but that’s no reason to stop." - Richard Branson
Seán Donnelly's Professional Experience
Dublin City University - Project Coordinator - DCU Leadership, Innovation & Knowledge Research Centre (Link)
I work in DCU's Leadership Innovation & Knowledge Research Centre (Link) where I assist SME's and advise them in areas of digital marketing.
I also act as a project coordinator for the Techspectations Seminar Series. www.techspectations.org.
Techspectations is a digital participation project that wants to help people, schools and businesses participate more fully in the Information Society. In order to do this we arrange free online seminars in areas of digital marketing, e-commerce and e-learning. We also arrange free mini conferences for SME's and DCU Masters Students and alumni.
Dublin City University - Master Student of Ecommerce
MSc in ECommerce at DCU
Subjects include: Web Design, Networks & Internets, Object Oriented Programming (Java), Strategic Thinking in the Information Age, Organisational Management in the Networked Era, Business Process Modelling, Next Generation Management, Social Media Strategy and Digital Marketing, Google Adwords
I also attended the World Expo in Shanghai.
I entered the Accenture Leaders of Tomorrow competition and made it to the final where my colleague and I presented our business case to leading industry figures.
ECommerce Experience:
· I developed a Social Media Marketing Strategy for two web based Irish businesses
· I ran a Google Adwords marketing campaign for a Dublin based photography business
· I contributed to a Social Media Marketing Strategy textbook by writing a chapter on Viral Marketing.
- I developed a market entry strategy to the Middle East for a digital education content provider
Northern Trust International Fund Administration Services (Ireland) Limited - Supervisor
2004 - 2006: Senior Fund Administrator
2006 - 2007 Supervisor
Baring International Fund Managers Ireland Limited - Fund Administrator
Summer (July - September) 2000
Summer (July - September) 2001
Summer (July - September) 2002
Summer (July - September) 2003
Seán Donnelly's Education and Qualifications
Masters/PostGrad - ECommerce
Dublin City University
Diploma - Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA)
Institute of Bankers Ireland
Bachelor/Degree - Diploma, Stockbroking Investment
Dublin Business School
Bachelor/Degree - BA, International Business & Languages (German & Spanish)
Dublin City University
Bachelor/Degree - , Erasmus
Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck
Bachelor/Degree - , Leaving Certificate
CBS Synge Street
Seán Donnelly's Additional Information
Links
- MSc ECommerce, DCU - http://tinyurl.com/yyksj55
- Accenture LOT - http://www.dcu.ie/dcubs/news/2010/February/090210.shtml
Languages
- German - Fluent
- Spanish - Intermediate
Interests
Outdoor pursuits: hiking, kayaking, surfing, cycling, playing guitar and having a go at whatever other musical instruments I can lay my hands on. Music, travelling, languages.
Order of Malta Ambulance Corps: First Responder
Gaisce Presidents Award Leader
Memberships
Order of Malta Ambulance Corps
Tar Éis Óir - Gaisce Gold Award Holders Association
Vox Populi Toastmasters
Institute of Bankers Ireland
Awards
Gaisce, The Presidents Award: Silver (2000), Gold (2007)
Accenture Leaders of Tomorrow Finalist (2010)