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Waterford BranchNetwork Ireland Waterford Branch was re-established in 2017 by our founding member Aisling O’Neill (National Ex-Officio). We have a diverse membership across all sectors and our members are spread across the Deise. Our priority is to provide members with opportunities to connect with each other at least once a month and to offer a diverse range of workshops and events that aim to enrich the business and personal development of our members. We champion collaboration because “Alone we do so little, together we do so much” (Helen Keller). We are a friendly bunch too and love the opportunity to get together socially during the year to get to know each other better. Sinead O'Neill
President
Sinead O'Neill Consulting
Waterford Branch Sinead O'Neill PresidentSinead O'Neill Consulting Sinead O'Neill Consulting, led by the experienced and visionary Sinead O'Neill, stands at the intersection of transformational leadership and strategic innovation. With over 30 years of business management experience, including a significant tenure as a CEO, Assoc. Vice President of a Fortune 500 company, Sinead offers a wealth of expertise in steering organizations towards sustainable growth and navigating through the complexities of change. Her consultancy specializes in strategic business planning, leadership development, effective change management, and personalized mentorship, aiming to empower businesses and leaders to achieve their full potential. Central to her philosophy is the importance of the human aspect of business, focusing on mindset shifts and cultural leadership to unlock potential. By choosing Sinead O'Neill Consulting, clients gain a collaborative partner committed to fostering strategic growth, resilience, and a visionary approach to overcoming business challenges. Since joining Network Ireland Waterford in 2021 Sinead held the position of Events Coordinator in 2023 and Events Coordinator, Awards Coordinator and Vice President. Sinead is honoured to hold the position of President of Network Ireland Waterford in 2024. Ann Marie Shannon
Vice President, Awards Coordinator
Veritas Accountants & Auditors
Waterford Branch Ann Marie Shannon Vice President, Awards CoordinatorAnn Marie Shannon Ann Marie Shannon is co-founder and managing director of Veritas Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors, a growing female-led accountancy practice in the South-East. Being a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser allows the firm to offer a full suite of specialist professional services in corporate and personal taxation, estate planning and advice, business planning, accounting and auditing, bookkeeping and payroll. The firm’s domestic and international client portfolio consists of start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, Women in Business, Not-for-Profits & Charities. Mailo Molloy
Ex-Officio
Monkey Reuseable Products
Waterford Branch Mailo Molloy Ex-OfficioMonkey Reuseable Products Mailo Power, Founder & Managing Director of Monkey Reusable Products Ltd., Corporate Membership - Network Ireland National Executive, Branch Liaison - Network Ireland National Executive ExOfficio Network Ireland Waterford Branch Since launching at Showcase Ireland in 2019, Monkey Cups has become a leading brand in the reusable coffee cup and water bottle markets, exporting to clients in the Netherlands, France and USA. Specialising in creating custom branded reusable coffee cups and stainless steel bottles for corporate clients, which include IDA (West Coast of America), Today FM, Red Hat, MSD Ireland, Guinness, Emerald Air and Virgin Media. A believer in lifelong learning, Mailo graduated from the University of Gloucestershire with an MA in Fine Art in 2007. "Creating change requires looking at things differently. From the very beginning our mission has been to help turn the tide on single-use plastic cups by making quality coffee cups that people enjoy using time and time again. For many people Monkey Cups are the first step of their reuse journey, small change BIG impact!" says Mailo. E: mailo@monkeycups.ie W: www.monkeycups.ie LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/mailo-power-419a812 Twitter & Instragram @MailoPower @monkeycups1 Julie Gaffney
Treasurer
Wrapped In Kindness
Waterford Branch Julie Gaffney TreasurerWrapped In Kindness Julie Gaffney is the owner and founder of Wrapped in Kindness Ltd, an online shop of contemporary Irish design gifts. She set up her business in November 2021. For 12 years prior to that she was a Finance Manager in Barclays Insurance Dublin, looking after a team of 4 people and preparing budgets and forecasts in line with Head Office deadlines. She is a qualified Chartered Accountant and trained with PwC. Julie is an advocate for supporting small Irish businesses and supporting Irish charities. She currently stocks products from over 30 different Irish designers and makers and is expanding her product base all the time. She also donates 10% of every sale on her website to an Irish charity of the customers choice from her list of 11 charity partners which includes Alone, Alzheimer's Society of Ireland, Barretstown, Brain Tumour Ireland, Firstlight, Focus Ireland, Lauralynn, Madra, Our Lady's Hospice, Pieta House and Solas Cancer Support Centre here in Waterford. Julie joined Network Waterford in early 2022 after moving to Waterford with her family. She found the network to be an excellent place to meet other women in business and to make new friends in Waterford. She took part in the Branch awards in 2023 and was named winner in the Emerging Business Category. She is commencing her role as Treasurer of Network Waterford Branch in 2024. Claire Mooney
PRO
Reducecosts.ie
Waterford Branch Claire Mooney PROReducecosts.ie Director of ReduceCosts - Claire is a commercial energy consultant whose focus is on saving businesses of all sizes money on their electricity and gas bills. She runs ReduceCosts with her husband Mick from their home in Waterford City. Claire loves taking walks around the county, especially at Annestown Beach and the Anne Valley Walk, her favourite spots. Claire joined Network Waterford in the spring of 2022, right as she began her role in ReduceCosts. Claire finds the network a great help in navigating ownership of her first business and keeping her sane, she enjoys the events and chats especially with her company being a two-person operation. In 2023 Claire took advantage of the mentoring offered by Network Ireland and found that engaging with mentors has helped her step outside her comfort zone and increased her confidence. Claire is looking forward to giving back in 2024 by being an active member of the Network Waterford Committee and helping to grow its reach and support other women in business. Victoria Wilmott
Social Media Officer
Victoria's Incredible Edibles
Waterford Branch Victoria Wilmott Social Media OfficerVictoria's Incredible Edibles Meet Victoria Wilmott, a dynamic and accomplished individual who thrives in the world of business networking. As the owner of Victoria’s Incredible Edibles, Victoria has an unwavering commitment to forging connections and creating and nurturing meaningful professional relationships at branch level within Network Ireland. As a member of Network Ireland Waterford, Victoria has established a reputation as a driving force in the business community. Whether at networking events, conferences or through digital platforms, she excels at bringing like-minded individuals together by fostering collaboration. As Social Media Officer for Network Ireland Waterford for 2024, Victoria is excited to be part of a thriving network that values the power of connecting with inspiring women, sharing experiences and growing together. With a passion for networking, Victoria is dedicated to shaping the future of Network Ireland by leveraging her skills to elevate and empower each other in the world of business. Teri Morris
Website Officer
ImpulseHub
Waterford Branch Teri Morris Website OfficerImpulseHub Teri Morris is Founder & Owner of ImpulseHub, a boutique Digital Marketing agency which helps micro and small business owners grow their online business. With her background in IT, engineering and business, she works with clients across Ireland and the US helping them build compelling websites, branding, and stories. She works with Artificial Intelligence and uses this, her experience and expertise to advise clients on business, eCommerce, digital marketing. She’s an enthusiastic member of Network Ireland joining the Waterford branch in 2019 and has been the website officer for the branch every year since 2021, when she also won the branch’s Solo Businesswoman of the Year Award. “My goal is to get to know the client and their business and to bring out the best in them in a way that connects authentically. I love technology and the challenges of business and hope I can help others." says Teri Eadaoin Carrick
Membership Officer
Cantec Group Ltd
Waterford Branch Eadaoin Carrick Membership OfficerCantec Group Ltd Details to follow Margaret Julian
Events Officer
The Compliance Specialist
Waterford Branch Margaret Julian Events OfficerThe Compliance Specialist Founder/Principle of GDPR Audits - Margaret is a compliance specialist who focusses on both Data Protection Regulation for all business sectors and more specifically, Central Bank Regulatory requirements for Financial Brokers. She is a mum to 2 boys, living in the scenic countryside of Passage East and is very passionate about the outdoors. She loves nothing more than a long hike, a dip in sea or a family activity somewhere along our lovely coastline in the Southeast. Margaret is a member of Network Ireland since 2019 and finds that the network is a great basis for relationship building. Margaret is President of Waterford branch for 2022. Her focus for the year is bringing the members back together after 2 years of covid restrictions to in-person events and bringing value to the membership through a mix of events and activities including collaborations with other organisations. “My membership with the network is invaluable - so many times when I am talking to different businesswomen around the country and I mention Network Ireland, they are either a current member, have been a member in the past or have attended an event at some point, and instantly there is a common ground – that’s the power of the Network!” |