Kyle Johnston
Role: Sales Manager Company: Leaf Track Record: “With technology the way it is now blurred lines exist between work and home life. Working from anywhere and at any time is the norm,” says Kylan What does your job involve? I am responsible for the sales and marketing within Leaf. I have been with the company...
Ciaran McCallion
Role: Senior Human Resources Manager Company: Allen & Overy Track Record: ME AND MY JOB “I was once at a meeting addressed by Sir Anthony O’Reilly when he said, ‘you should aim to do the ordinary things extraordinarily well’. This continues to resonate with me because it is through getting the basics right that you...
Claire Dorris
Role: Knowledge Management Officer Company: National Children’s Bureau (NCB) NI Track Record: “The young people we work with keep us grounded, remind us of why we are doing what we do, and inspire us regularly with their ideas, courage and energy,” said Claire. What does your job entail? National Children’s Bureau NI is a research and development organisation that seeks to...
Aileen Wilson
Role: Director of Blush Boutique Company: Blush Boutique, Lisburn Rd, Belfast. Track Record: Track Record Aileen opened Blush Boutique over nine years ago, starting from scratch to build it into a thriving bridal business. Having previously studied retail and distribution management and with a background in fashion retail Aileen was equipped to spot a niche...
Bill Watson
Role: Curriculum Manager Company: Northern Regional College & Career Academy Programme Track Record: “The biggest challenge is dealing with the volume of work in a very forward thinking and dynamic engineering department and accommodating the demands of both students and industry,” said Bill. What does your job entail? As a curriculum manager I co-ordinate the...
Richard Kirk
Role: Assistant Director Company: Northern Ireland, Institution of Civil Engineers Track Record: “I work with government and politicians to reinforce the message that infrastructure is good for society, with every £1 invested generating a return of £2.84 in the wider economy,” said Richard. What does your job entail? I’m responsible for supporting all grades of...
Dr Maria McGee
Role: Founder and owner of Marble Hill, a natural skin care company, based in Co Londonderry and Co Donegal. Company: Marble Hill Track Record: Track Record Dr Maria McGee qualified as a medical doctor from Manchester University in 1979. She gained a very broad experience in both medicine and surgery. Having retired and returned to...
Keith Wilson
Role: Principal Software Engineer Company: Liberty IT Track Record: Keith Wilson joined Belfast based IT company, Liberty IT, 8 years ago as a Senior Software Engineer and following an internal promotion, took up his current position of Principal Software Engineer. A DAY IN THE LIFE 6.30am Most mornings I am up by this time and...
Michael Robinson
Role: Senior Partner & President of the Law Society of Northern Ireland Company: Cunningham & Dickey Solicitors Track Record: “It never occurred to me at the time, but it seems my father’s influence on me and his concern for others continues to permeate through me at every level,” said Michael. How did you get into...
Barry Turley
Role: Managing Director Company: Barry Turley PR And Public Affairs Track Record: TRACK RECORD “I’m in my mid 40s and like everyone else in my generation, I was born in a Northern Ireland where the Troubles blighted every facet of life. Having been a journalist for 15 years, and then having had the privilege of...