Nikita Lynn – Audit Manager, Assurance, PwC Belfast
The Post Holder: Nikita Lynn The Post: Audit Manager, Assurance, PwC Belfast HOW I BECAME AN AUDIT MANAGER How did you get your job? I started out in a smaller accountancy practice where I completed my training contract before I moved to PwC. A friend who worked in PwC recommended that I should join the...
Una McKeague – Creative Learning Assistant, Grand Opera House
The Post Holder: Una McKeague The Post: Creative Learning Assistant, Grand Opera House HOW I BECAME A CREATIVE LEARNING ASSISTANT There is no such thing as a typical day for Creative Learning Assistant, Una McKeague. Give a brief outline of your career to date. My first job after university was with the Nerve Centre in...
Mary McAfee – Specialist Nurse in Organ Donation, NHS Blood & Transplant
The Post: Specialist Nurse in Organ Donation, NHS Blood & Transplant, Causeway Hospital, Coleraine The Post Holder: Mary McAfee HOW I BECAME A SPECIALIST NURSE IN ORGAN DONATION A varied career in nursing has led Mary McAfee to her current role as a specialist nurse for organ donation. Give a brief outline of your career...
Penny McGrigor – Marketing Manager, Eventist Group and Best Parties Ever
The Post: Marketing Manager, Eventist Group and Best Parties Ever The Post Holder: Penny McGrigor HOW I BECAME A GROUP MARKETING MANAGER As a naturally outgoing person Penny McGrigor found her perfect role working in marketing and communications. Give a brief outline of your career to date. So it all began about 25 years ago...
Declan Morris – Homelessness Project Manager, Extern Homes
The Post: Homelessness Project Manager, Extern Homes The Post Holder: Declan Morris HOW I BECAME A HOMELESSNESS PROJECT MANAGER Project manager Declan Morris always knew he wanted a career in which he could help people. Give a brief outline of your career to date. I am now Project Manager for Extern Homes, an innovative project...
Gerry Darby – Strategic Manager, Lough Neagh Partnership
The Post: Strategic manager, Lough Neagh Partnership The Post Holder: Gerry Darby HOW I BECAME A STRATEGIC MANAGER A passion for history and heritage has helped strategic manager Gerry Darby develop his career. Give a brief outline of your career to date. I first started working in Scotland, processing Margaret Thatcher’s Right to Buy housing...
Frances Black – Accommodation Manager, Simon Community NI
Give a brief outline of your career to date I initially began working for the Simon Community NI as a volunteer for a period of 6 months. Whilst undertaking this role, a position for Support Worker became available and I applied for the post and was successful. I then progressed to Team Leader. My current...
Keith Annette – IT Architect, Liberty Information Technology
The Post: IT Architect, Liberty Information Technology The Post Holder: Keith Annette HOW I BECAME AN IT ARCHITECT No two days are ever the same for IT Architect Keith Annette Give a brief outline of your career to date. After graduating from university in 2000, I worked in a few different business development roles across...
Peter Smyth – Client Relationship Executive, Ulster Community Investment Trust (UCIT)
The Post: Client Relationship Executive, Ulster Community Investment Trust (UCIT) The Post Holder: Peter Smyth HOW I BECAME A CLIENT RELATIONSHIP EXECUTIVE A background in accountancy has allowed Peter Smyth to pursue a successful career in the financial sector. Give a brief outline of your career to date. I joined Pricewaterhouse as a trainee accountant...
Joanna Azevedo – Head of Design, Sliderobes
The Post: Head of Design, Sliderobes The Post Holder: Joanna Azevedo HOW I BECAME AN INTERIOR DESIGNER As a creative person Joanna Azevedo was naturally drawn to a career in interior design. Give a brief outline of your career to date. I started off my career during my industrial placement year at university when I...