Emily Barton

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About Emily Barton

Over 16 years experience in strategic commercial development, event, campaign and project management, Fundraising, corporate development, sponsorship and marketing. My 3 key areas of strength- Strategic leadership, planning and management - Creative and Innovative solutions to drive growth - Client/customer/community engagement and relationship management Additional Work:~Co-Chair: Events & Campaigns Forum Network - Charities Institute of Ireland ~ Social Media Manager - Dun Laoghaire Central Residents Association ~Committee Member - Dun Laoghaire St Patrick's Day Parade ~ Digital Committee member - Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services Having started my career in international conferences and events, I progressed to St. Patrick's Festival, Ireland’s leading multi-disciplinary arts Festival which takes place annually over a 4-5 day period in celebration of Ireland’s national holiday, St. Patrick’s Day. As Senior Sponsorship and Development Executive, I was responsible for winning, developing and managing sponsorship and partnerships for the Festival as well as event management, brand activation and account management. I then moved to Aware,one of Ireland’s leading mental health organizations. As Event Development Executive, I was responsible for the strategic, commercial and logistical management of all in house fundraising events, the marketing and promotion of same and the management and development of community fundraising. I was Commercial Development Officer for Global NGO, Plan International until October 2019. Responsible for corporate and HNWI acquisition and management, fundraising and public engagement events and marketing activities, acquisition of cause related marketing partnerships and development and management of Ambassador and board relationships. I am currently Senior Manager of Fundraising for Harold's Cross, Blackrock and Wicklow Hospices. I love hiking, singing, sailing, tennis, swimming and yoga. Film is a particular passion of mine and lets not forget dance parties! My film podcast is called - Why Haven't You Seen This? Recent Education: 2019 - Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership - Distinction.