Testimonials

“John Drummey Communications carried out Regional Media Training Workshops around Ireland for Fine Gael Candidates who stood in the 2009 Local Elections. His experience in the many facets of the media was very useful in the delivery of the courses.” 

Jim MacMahon
(Regional Organiser, Fine Gael)

Portfolio
Professional Experience
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2008–Present John Drummey Communications offering clients expertise in PR - Media Training - Marketing

Award-winning PR Consultant & Broadcaster:

2011 Winner of Best Public Relations Company Award from AOIFE (Association of Irish Festivals & Events)

Ireland's Speech Broadcaster of the Year Silver Medal (PPI) 2008

Ireland's Speech Broadcaster of the Year Nominee (PPI) 2006

Ireland's Best Local Radio Music Presenter Nominee (Hot Press) 1994

National Radio Advertising Award Winner 1993, 1996, 1998 (x2), 2003

Best coverage of a news story National Radio Awards (PPI) 2004 Nominee (George Bush visit to Shannon/Dromoland Castle)

Best coverage of a news story National Radio Awards (PPI) 2001 Nominee (9/11 attacks)


Client/services snapshot

Communications Manager & Marketing Administrator Rose of Tralee International Festival

Communications/PR Consultant to Fenit Seabreeze Festival, Listowel Food Fair, Tir na nOg Children's Festival, Tralee Circus Festival, Kerry Airport, Holiday Tralee

Media Training for local and national elected public representatives

Commercial advertising copywriting and production

Partner at HD Events - Event management

Media Training with business professionals and in Kerry schools

Independent Radio Documentary Production


Broadcaster


Radio Kerry, Maine Street, Tralee, Co Kerry (2005-2008 & 1991-1997)

Journalist and presenter 2005-2008

Presenter daily talk programme

News reader/reporter

Commentator Heineken European Cup Final 2006 & 2008

Head of Production and Music presenter 1991-1997

Winner four National Radio Advertising Awards

Responsible for all commercial audio output

Hotpress Music Presenter of the Year 1993 nominee


Clare FM, Francis Street, Ennis, Co Clare (2002-2005)

Head of News and Current Affairs

Presenter morning daily current affairs programme

Manager of music output

Winner National Radio Advertising Award 2001-2002


CKR (Carlow-Kildare Radio) FM, Carlow (2001-2002)

Head of News and Current Affairs in franchise area with population of 300,000 people


Independent Network News, 62 Lwr Mount St, Dublin 2 (1997-2001)

Newscaster

Journalist – News and sport

Duty editor for part-time news shifts reading news bulletins for network of 20 local radio stations in Ireland

Australia correspondent July to December 1999

Presenter Olympics coverage to local radio station network (Sydney 2000)


Education

1996-2000 Dublin City University Glasnevin, Dublin 9

B.A. Honours Journalism – writing skills, reporting, radio, television, newspaper and magazine design, photography, shorthand, media law

Sept/Oct 2007 Open Learning Centre, NUI Galway in association with Fás

Foundation Diploma in Training and Education – lesson structure, course design, learner management, evaluation, needs analysis 

 





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