For 25 years, I had a career in social economic research, evaluation and strategic planning, both in the UK and Ireland. I hold a BA in Geography with History and an MSC by Research in Applied Social Research methods. In 2001, I began a very successful consultancy business, Mackey Evaluation and Research which I operated until the birth of my third daughter. Following a career break to raise my family, I returned to my research roots, as an employee for a FMCG marketing and merchandising company, reaching the position of Regional Manager.
However, I struggled to reconcile this role and with my family's needs and decided to return to self-employment. This time I started a-fresh, turning something I loved doing into a successful business. I trained as a high-end, professional face and body artist and in 2018 opened Fierce Fun Faces. Since then (and despite being closed for 18 months as a result of the Covid Pandemic) the business has expanded into a full children's entertainment service, employing myself full-time and 4 part-time staff. We now offer face painting, balloon modelling, glitter tattoos, games and a kid's disco. In addition to private family celebrations, we also undertake a lot of corporate celebrations and promotions as well as community-based shows and festivals. I make smiles for a living!
I joined Network Ireland Roscommon Branch in 2022 and have held the roles of Social Media Officer and Vice President. In 2024, I was very proud to take on the position of President for Roscommon Branch and now in 2025 I hold the position of Ex Officio/Treasurer.
I am available to branches nationally for speaking and training in the following skills: - How to Risk it all: Why I changed my career and how It has Benefited me - Undertaking research and needs analysis (and for as little money as possible) -Questionnaire Design - Strategic Planning - How to Set Realistic Goal and Achieve Them - Tells us How We did - How to really evaluate your progress.
Finally, if you are looking for something fun or different for your next Branch event, my team and I can come and paint and glitter your guests in adult styles to compliment their outfit.
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