deirdre grant

director of mice sales and marketing

About

I'm passionate about hospitality and providing the best experience for guests and clients alike. With my 7 years in the industry I've covered all areas of reservations, reception, guest relations, events and now sales & marketing. Current goals: Be the best version of me I can be and learn as much as possibly can. Outside of office time: I'm a sucker for punishment and enjoy "spin" classes (honestly do try sometime, you will be pleasantly surprised) at my local gym Goldstone. Also the occasional Yoga class to unwind. Spending time with my family. Netflix - a good comedy or action. Travel to see all the beautiful places I can. Specialties include marketing (digital & offline), advertising, sales, conference and event planning, promotions, corporate meetings, conferences, event planning, incentives, incentive travel, brand awareness, MICE, WordPress, and more recently tried my hand at Photoshop & InDesign.

Country

ireland

City

ireland

Industry

hospitality

Skill

event management, social networking, microsoft office, event planning, social media marketing, marketing communications, social media, digital marketing, customer service, teamwork, hotels, photoshop, microsoft excel, hospitality industry, social media consulting, hospitality, online marketing, hospitality management, marketing, google analytics, google adwords, ecdl certification, business development, marketing strategy, sales, tourism, trade shows, leisure industry, corporate events, facebook, incentive travel, incentive programs, incentives, mice, conferences, corporate meetings, hosting events

Experience

assistant director of sales and marketing at lyrath estate

lyrath estate hotel

2019-7 - 2019-11 · 5 mos

business development and marketing manager

lyrath estate hotel

2018-10 - 2019-7 · 10 mos

* Managing all marketing for the company and activities within the marketing department. * Creation and publication of all marketing material in line with marketing plans. * Manage and improve lead generation campaigns, measuring results. * Overall responsibility for brand management and corporate identity * Analysing potential strategic partner relationships for company marketing * Proactively identify new business opportunities, maintain effective working relationships with existing and potential customers.

group digital marketing manager

lyrath estate hotel

2017-1 - 2018-9 · 1 yr 9 mos

front office supervisor

lyrath estate hotel

2014-5 - 2016-1 · 1 yr 9 mos

Overseeing the day to day duties of the Front Office and ensuring standard procedures are adhered to.

front office receptionist and guest services assistant

lyrath estate hotel

2012-11 - 2014-5 · 1 yr 7 mos

entertainments officer

waterford institute of technology

2011-9 - 2012-5 · 9 mos

beat fleet promotions

beat 102 103

2011-10 - 2012-1 · 4 mos

* General promotions and brand marketing. * Be the brand face of Beat. * Live link from event back to the station every hour of broadcasting. * Hand out flyers, launch new store/product/service, product sampling, create local interest.

director of mice sales and marketing

lyrath estate hotel

2019-12 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos

sales and events co-ordinator

lyrath estate hotel

2016-1 - 2016-12 · 1 yr

digital marketing executive

lyrath estate hotel

2014-9 - 2016-1 · 1 yr 5 mos

Part time position of Digital Marketing Executive whilst working as Front Office Supervisor. Responsible for the Online Digital Marketing of the hotel across all social media platforms and the online reputation of Lyrath Estate Hotel. Includes Google Analytics, SEO, Adwords, Social Media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Tripadvisor, Booking Engines, Website Listings, Corporate & Social Sites.