Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Software
Certification
Interests
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Caoimhín Reilly

Scarborough,ON

Summary

Award-winning, experienced journalist and communications professional with a proven track record in developing engaging content, working to tight deadlines, adapting to changing professional environments, and providing leadership in the workplace.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Administrative Generalist

MEP Services Group
10.2024 - Current

● General Administrative operative with MEP Services Group, a leading, full-service mechanical contractor based in Ontario.

● Tasked with monitoring health and safety compliance paperwork on sites as well as overseeing the flow and availability of information on the internal data hub, Procore.

● Centrally involved in company tender and bidding processes, collating necessary information and documentation, as well as using design software to aid the aesthetic structure of portfolios for submission.

● Other tasks include inventory, social media and resource management.

Social Media Consultant

Pádraig Cosgrove, The Authentic Irish Guy
09.2024 - Current
  • Social Media Consultant to Pádraig Cosgrove, a sales representative with Royal LePage and private realtor in the Ontario area, operating under The Authentic Irish Guy title.
  • Tasked with monitoring social channels, ensuring they're responsive and updated, as well as managing email accounts and schedules, while overseeing the compilation of visual packages made available to clients.

Freelance Journalist

National/Regional Media
11.2015 - Current
  • Freelance sports journalist providing reports on games.
  • Published in major news titles such as Irish Independent, Sunday Independent, RTE, Irish Examiner, The Irish News, The Irish Sun, The Irish Mirror, Daily Mail, and several other titles.
  • Freelance commentator who has most recently oversaw digital coverage of the Toronto Gaelic Football and Hurling Championship finals.

Group Sports Editor

Mediahuis Ireland
12.2021 - 08.2024
  • Group sports editor at Ireland's largest media publisher, responsible for planning, execution, production and content for weekly print editions of two regional, market-leading newspapers - The Argus and Drogheda Independent.
  • Previously served in the same role for two other regional titles prior to media merger.
  • Responsible for deadline oversight, team organization, editorial accuracy, and budget management.
  • Ensured all content met style guidelines and liaised with publisher on company strategy.
  • Led the digital output of a regional sports section on independent.ie, the largest online news publisher in Ireland.
  • Ensured content meets SEO and multimedia standards, while also framing the content to cater for the digital audience.
  • Correspondent and columnist for the media group on Gaelic Games in the Louth region.
  • Panellist on television, radio, and digital sports broadcasts.

Internal Communications Officer

BoyleSports
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Editor-in-chief of Ireland's largest independent sportsbooks, responsible for company's internal newsletter.
  • Communications link between senior management, head office and retail staff.
  • Developed internal and external promotional campaigns, ensuring copywriting and script met company and industry standards.
  • Managed intranet site and developed internal communications structure and procedures to ensure accuracy and constituency across the company.
  • Developed advertising and communication campaigns while demonstrating a firm grasp of sports and the betting industry.

Sports Editor

Iconic Newspapers
04.2017 - 11.2020
  • Sports editor for The Dundalk Democrat, one of Ireland's oldest newspapers.
  • Responsible for planning, execution, production, and content that appeared in weekly print edition.
  • Led digital output on dundalkdemocrat.ie and maintained the regular stream of content on the newspaper's various social media platforms.
  • Louth Gaelic Games and Dundalk FC correspondent and columnist for the newspaper, providing on-the-ground reporting from national leagues and international competitions abroad.
  • Directed strategy to grow digital presence while meeting high quality print standards on tight deadline and maximizing resources.

Sports Reporter

Journal Media Group
03.2019 - 05.2019
  • Sports writer with The42.ie.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and New Media -

University of Limerick
01.2015 - 01.2017

Irish Leaving Certificate -

De La Salle College
Dundalk, Co Louth, Ireland

Skills

  • Content creation

  • Media relations

  • Print publishing

  • Digital content

  • Copywriting

  • Internal and external communications

  • Public speaking

  • Presenting/commentary

  • Script writing

  • Collaboration

  • Public relations

  • Team management

  • Budget management

  • Photo editing

  • Marketing

  • Leadership

  • CMS

  • Brand development

  • Brand implementation

  • Digital marketing

  • Adobe InDesign

  • SEO

  • Wordpress

  • Social media management

  • Microsoft Suite

  • Full G class driving license

Accomplishments

  • Accomplished Gaelic Football player, winner of national varsity championship and competed at highest levels of the sport.
  • Managed youth and development teams, winning three regional titles in this role.
  • Nominated for several awards for sports journalism.

Affiliations

Member of Durham Robert Emmets GAA club.

Software

Adobe InDesign

Canva

Microsoft Suite

Fred

CMS

Certification

Procore Certified: Field Worker

Interests

Sports, particularly Gaelic games, soccer, rugby and athletics

Cooking

Fitness

Reading

Volunteering

Helping others

Timeline

Administrative Generalist

MEP Services Group
10.2024 - Current

Procore Certified: Field Worker

10-2024

Procore Certified: Project Manager (Core Tools)

10-2024

Procore Certified: Project Manager (Field Productivity)

10-2024

Procore Certified: Project Manager (Project Management)

10-2024

Procore Certified: Project Manager (Quality & Safety)

10-2024

WHMIS

10-2024

Social Media Consultant

Pádraig Cosgrove, The Authentic Irish Guy
09.2024 - Current

Group Sports Editor

Mediahuis Ireland
12.2021 - 08.2024

Internal Communications Officer

BoyleSports
11.2020 - 12.2021

Full Driving Licence

04-2019

Sports Reporter

Journal Media Group
03.2019 - 05.2019

Sports Editor

Iconic Newspapers
04.2017 - 11.2020

Freelance Journalist

National/Regional Media
11.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and New Media -

University of Limerick
01.2015 - 01.2017

ECDL: Microsoft Excel

04-2012

ECDL: Microsoft PowerPoint

03-2012

ECDL: Microsoft Word

02-2012

Irish Leaving Certificate -

De La Salle College
Caoimhín Reilly