Barry Keane
BA from Trinity College Dublin (04-08), Pursuing M.phil from Trinity College (09-10), Volunteer Teaching assistant at Development Action Society (2009), Sales and Marketing Intern at Balconytv.com (2010)
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Employed Full-Time |
| Skills: | Business, Entrepreneurship, Languages, Leadership, Public Relations |
| Groups: | Trinity Entrepreneurial Society |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | University of Dublin, Trinity College |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Balconytv.com |
| Position: | Sales and Marketing Intern |
| Time period: | February 2010 - Present |
| Description: | I am to analyse the company’s sales and marketing strategy rigorously, generate sales leads through implementing a comprehensive marketing strategy and propose novel approaches to inside and online sales. I am to deliver an effective introduction to advertising on Balconytv.com to present key contacts with. Responsibilities include: formulating promotions, marketing and arriving at sponsorship activation; online promotion and field promotion; Creating and preparing promotional materials such as mailers, and flyers; researching and calling prospective partners and sponsors; updating databases, clerical work; reporting directly to executive management on results, performance and strategy formulation. Time management is key as hours are flexible, however I am required to be dependable, working as part of the balconytv.com team, which is that of a fast-paced start-up. |
| Employer: | Development Action Society |
| Position: | Volunteer Teaching assistant |
| Time period: | June 2009 - September 2009 |
| Description: | I worked in a non-formal education centre in Kolkata, located on Makaltala municipal dump. I taught children and teens (ranging in age from 10 – 18) Maths and English (as a foreign language). This placement was undertaken as part of the Suas overseas volunteer programme. I also raised 2,995 euro through fundraising activities. Activities included supermarket bag packing, the women’s’ mini marathon and selling scones and tea/coffee outside the entrance of the college library during the exam period. |
| Employer: | Trinity Annual Fund |
| Position: | Telefundraiser |
| Time period: | October 2004 - December 2004 |
| Description: | I worked as part of the alumni branch of the Trinity Foundation. I cold-called Trinity alumni from all over the world, informing them of alumni events/activities, developments in Trinity College and solicited for donations to the Trinity Annual Fund. This required me to develop a winning telephone manner and present an effective ask to alumni. I performed effectively, securing over €1,000 in donations for the fledgling fund. |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Dublin, Trinity College |
| Time period: | 2009 - 2010 |
| Degree: | Popular Literature , MPhil |
| University: | University of Dublin, Trinity College |
| Time period: | 2004 - 2008 |
| Degree: | Business and Politics, BA |
INFORMATION
| Clubs: | Hon.Steward (Entertainments and Ammenities Officer), University Philosophical Society
Editor Piranha! Magazine 2006-2007 (contributor) Chief Co-Ordinator: BESS Day 2007 in aid of Oxfam Ireland Trinity News (Columnist) Ran for TCDSU Sabbatical position (Entertainments Officer) |
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