CV
Policy Analyst, Economic Division, Department of the Taoiseach
2016 - present
In 2016 I was promoted to a policy analyst position in the Economic Division of the Department of the Taoiseach. As well as advancing policy in my area, which is digital development, I write speeches and briefing for the Taoiseach. I have also run two successful public consultations, and lead on communications strategies for Government policy initiatives.
Multimedia content manager, Government Press Office
2010 - 2016
I produced content, managed and ran the Government's news website and associated social media. I also drafted communications strategies and policies for major Government policy initiatives and State events, including the visit of Queen Elizabeth II and the 1916 Centenary commemorations. I planned and managed several live social media question and answer sessions with senior Government Minister, and advanced further direct communication between Government and citizen.
Freelance Journalist
2009 - 2010
I worked freelance as an assitant producer and newsreader with KCLR 96FM in Kilkenny, and as a reporter for the Evening Herald during this time.
Skills
Report writing
Speech writing
Stakeholder management
Project management
Communications strategy
Software I am proficient in:
Photoshop
Final Cut Pro
Protools
Microsoft Office Suite
Languages
French (advanced - DALF C1 on European Framework of languages)
Irish (fluent)
German (basic level)
Italian (basic level)
Work
experience
Education
MSc Strategic Management & Planning,
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
2018 - present
The course is designed to equip students with the skills to devise and successfully implement strategic initiatives based upon detailed assessment of the internal and external environments of a company.
Topics include:
- Economic Foundations of Strategy
- Planning & Decision Making Techniques
- Project Management
- Strategic Resource Allocation
- Behavioral Foundations of Strategy, Planning & Control
- Managing the Negotiation Process
Certificate in Professional Irish,
Gaelchultur
2014 - 2015
Certificate in Photography & Digital Imaging,
National College of Art & Design, Dublin
2013 - 2014
Topics studied:
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Documentary
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Portraiture
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Darkroom skills
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Studio lighting
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Visual Culture
Professional Diploma in Video Production & Post Production,
Dublin Business School
2013
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Documentary studies
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Editing using Finalcut Pro
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Lighting skills
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Video skills
B.A. Journalism with French, Dublin Institute of Technology
2006 - 2010
Dissertation: "Debating diversity: A comparative analysis of the coverage of ethnic minorities in the Irish and French media"
Graduated with a 2.1 honour.
• Media Law
• Radio Production
• Ethics and Standards in Journalism
• Sociology of the News
• European Politics and Society
• Shorthand
• History of Journalism
• Ireland:Politics, Economics and Society
• Business and Economics
• Journalism in a Globalised World
• Journalism, Democracy and Society
• Presenting Television News
• The Liberty
• Political Communication
• French language and media
Recommendation from Head of Journalism Michael Foley (received through LinkedIn in 2011):
"I taught Sascha in first year and in her final year of her degree programme at DIT. I was the year tutor for her final year. Sascha was a bright imaginative and hard working student, one of those who were a joy to teach. She excelled in a range of journalistic and academic areas, but it was with on-line journalism that she probably found her niche, at least for the present. I would have no hesitation in recommending her for work in any area of journalism."
Erasmus programme
Institut Pratique du Journalisme, Paris
2009