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Robert Gargan

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Results-driven Project Manager and Hospitality Professional with 10+ years of international experience across Ireland, the UK, and North America. Proven success in leading full-cycle software implementations and delivering exceptional client outcomes in the hospitality tech sector. Skilled in agile delivery, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration, with hands-on expertise in Salesforce, JIRA, Azure DevOps, and Confluence. Strong background in hospitality leadership, procurement, event planning, and team mentorship. Now seeking to contribute to a new, dynamic team.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager/Implementation Consultant

The Access Group
05.2021 - 05.2025

Led full-cycle software implementations for enterprise hospitality clients across Ireland and the UK, managing post-sales delivery, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination.

  • Delivered 25+ end-to-end implementations across platforms (Procure Wizard, Access EPoS, stock/menu control), achieving 95%+ utilisation and €40K+ in quarterly revenue.
  • Drove €5K+ in quarterly upsell revenue through proactive client engagement and solution customisation.
  • Managed agile delivery workflows using FocalPoint, Salesforce, JIRA, Azure DevOps, Confluence, and Asana to ensure visibility, alignment, and timely execution.
  • Partnered with product and engineering teams to resolve bugs, prioritise client feature requests, and deliver iterative improvements.
  • Co-developed remote flightpath implementation strategies with sales and product teams, cutting initial deployment costs and improving client retention through phased delivery over contract terms.

Events & Tourism Co-Ordinator

The Smugglers Rest
Clogherhead
06.2020 - 05.2021

Led event programming, tourism promotion, and strategic partnerships to grow venue visibility and increase footfall in a coastal hospitality setting.

  • Curated and executed high-impact themed events (e.g. Halloween Banquet, Christmas series), boosting seasonal traffic and customer engagement.
  • Increased weekend beverage revenue by 25% through staff upselling training and targeted service improvements.
  • Developed and launched local tourism initiatives with Louth County Council and Fáilte Ireland, contributing to the 'Sea Louth' scenic trail.
  • Sponsored the local ladies’ GAA team, investing €1,000+ in kits and promotion to strengthen community ties and brand goodwill.

Assistant Bar Manager/Duty Manager

The D Hotel
Drogheda
03.2020 - 06.2020

Bar Supervisor

The Smugglers Rest
Clogherhead
10.2019 - 03.2020

F&B Assistant

Basin Harbor
Vermont, U.S.A
05.2019 - 10.2019

Fine Dining Server

Boca West Country Club
Florida, U.S.A
11.2018 - 05.2019

Head Bartender

The Westcourt Hotel
Drogheda
06.2017 - 11.2018

Assistant Manager

RíRá Irish Pub
Vermont, U.S.A
04.2016 - 04.2017

Education

Bachelor of Business - Hospitality Management with Tourism

Dundalk Institute of Technology
Dundalk
06-2015

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Asana
  • FocalPoint
  • Documentation
  • Confluence
  • SharePoint
  • CRM/ERP
  • Salesforce
  • DevOps
  • Azure DevOps

Voluntary Experience

  • Member, Louth County Council Town Centre First Committee, Clogherhead, 01/01/24, 01/01/25, Contributing to strategic initiatives focused on local town centre revitalisation.
  • Project Manager, Jennie Hodgers Mural Project, Clogherhead, 01/01/22, 03/01/22, Initiated and managed a successful GoFundMe campaign, raising over €2,500 to fund a mural commemorating US Civil War hero Jennie Hodgers in Clogherhead.
  • Member, Visit Clogherhead, 01/01/21, 01/01/24, Managed social media profiles to promote local tourism, events, and community engagement.
  • Volunteer, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, 01/01/18, 01/01/18, Supported event operations during one of Ireland’s largest cultural festivals, attracting over 500,000 attendees.

Timeline

Project Manager/Implementation Consultant

The Access Group
05.2021 - 05.2025

Events & Tourism Co-Ordinator

The Smugglers Rest
06.2020 - 05.2021

Assistant Bar Manager/Duty Manager

The D Hotel
03.2020 - 06.2020

Bar Supervisor

The Smugglers Rest
10.2019 - 03.2020

F&B Assistant

Basin Harbor
05.2019 - 10.2019

Fine Dining Server

Boca West Country Club
11.2018 - 05.2019

Head Bartender

The Westcourt Hotel
06.2017 - 11.2018

Assistant Manager

RíRá Irish Pub
04.2016 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Business - Hospitality Management with Tourism

Dundalk Institute of Technology
Robert Gargan