I am Áine O'Neill, a Digital Marketing and Communications professional with ten years’ experience translating complex scientific information into clear, impactful messages within regulated international environments. I have delivered communications strategy and content for Nestlé Development Centre, and led public engagement initiatives at the Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, working with cross-functional teams to raise brand recognition and support strategic objectives. I am skilled at creating measurable, data-driven campaigns and turning complex information into salient, accessible stories across multiple channels.…

Áine O'Neill

I am Áine O'Neill, a Digital Marketing and Communications professional with ten years’ experience translating complex scientific information into clear, impactful messages within regulated international environments. I have delivered communications strategy and content for Nestlé Development Centre, and led public engagement initiatives at the Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, working with cross-functional teams to raise brand recognition and support strategic objectives. I am skilled at creating measurable, data-driven campaigns and turning complex information into salient, accessible stories across multiple channels.…

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I am Áine O’Neill, a Digital Marketing and Communications professional with ten years’ experience translating complex scientific information into clear, impactful messages within regulated international environments.

I have delivered communications strategy and content for Nestlé Development Centre, and led public engagement initiatives at the Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, working with cross-functional teams to raise brand recognition and support strategic objectives.

I am skilled at creating measurable, data-driven campaigns and turning complex information into salient, accessible stories across multiple channels.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Communications and Engagement Specialist at Nestlé Development Centre, Nutrition, Askeaton
March 31, 2025 - October 2, 2025
Create and coordinate the Communications Strategy and content for the Nestlé Development Centre; collaborate with the Head of NDC to foster a culture of openness and high performance; align with Nestlé Corporate Communications; manage the centre’s digital media calendar and content across video, Workplace, LinkedIn, Nestlé R&D website, brochures, newsletters, and a quarterly magazine; track engagement and build data-driven campaigns; lead wellbeing events, CSR initiatives, and STEM collaboration with SSPC; procure external agencies and manage the annual communications budget; act as the Nestlé Disability Allies UK & Ireland Coordinator and primary contact for Purple Space.
Communications Officer at Bernal Institute, University of Limerick
March 31, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Create and implement the Bernal Institute Communications Strategy aligned with UN SDGs; manage digital content calendars (LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, website) and annual reports; lead communications projects supporting the Institute's strategic plan; coordinate website development and collaboration with SFI/Enterprise Ireland funded centres and industry partners; liaise with journalists and media; chair internal communications committees and manage events, ministerial visits, and webinars; manage budgets and deliver quarterly performance reports.
Administrator (Communications) at Materials and Surface Science Institute, University of Limerick
July 31, 2017 - October 2, 2025
Manage MSSI Annual Report 2015, newsletters, and brochures; develop presentations and digital content to explain research clearly; oversee MSSI digital media (website, LinkedIn) and coordinate graphic design with external suppliers.
Specialist, Educational Programs, Vista Collaboration and Learning Program at Cook Medical (Vista Collaboration and Learning Program)
July 31, 2014 - October 2, 2025
Assist five SBUs across Europe in organizing training and symposia for surgeons; coordinate digital marketing collateral and budgets for events; deliver multilingual invitations and updates; collaborate on website and mobile Apps development; provide project status updates and performance reporting.
Communications and Engagement Specialist at Nestlé Development Centre, Nutrition
March 31, 2025 - October 2, 2025
Create and coordinate the Communications Strategy and content for the Nestlé Development Centre (NDC). Collaborate with the Head of NDC to foster a culture of openness and high performance; align with Nestlé's global identity and evolving digital trends; manage the centre’s digital media calendar and content across video, Workplace, LinkedIn, R&D website, brochures, newsletters, and quarterly magazine; track engagement and audience journeys to deliver data-driven campaigns; drive engagement events and wellbeing initiatives; lead CSR projects; develop collaborations (e.g., with Science Foundation Ireland SSPC) for STEM programs; procure external agencies for compliant assets; manage the annual communications budget; serve as Nestlé Disability Allies UK and Ireland Coordinator and Liaison with Purple Space.
Communications Officer at Bernal Institute, University of Limerick
March 31, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Create and implement the Bernal Institute Communications Strategy aligned with UN SDGs; manage the digital media calendar (LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, website), strategic plan, and annual reports; lead communications projects to support strategic aims; oversee website development and news stories; liaise with journalists and media; chair internal communications committees; manage events and ministerial visits; produce quarterly performance reports.
Administrator (Communications) at Materials and Surface Science Institute, University of Limerick
July 31, 2017 - October 2, 2025
Manage the MSSI Annual Report 2015, newsletters, and brochures; develop presentations and digital content to simplify complex research; oversee MSSI digital media (website, LinkedIn); procure and manage graphic designers for marketing materials.
Specialist, Educational Programs, Vista Collaboration and Learning Program at Cook Medical
July 31, 2014 - October 2, 2025
Assist five SBUs in organizing training and symposia for surgeons across Europe; coordinate digital marketing collateral and budget requirements for multi-language invitations; provide project status updates; collaborate with SBU leaders to develop the Vista website and mobile apps.
Recruitment Consultant - Technical, Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sectors at Irish Recruitment Consultants
January 31, 2006 - October 2, 2025
Specialist recruitment in technical, engineering and pharmaceutical sectors across Ireland; manage candidate sourcing, client communications, and onboarding processes.
Natural Gas Sales Executive at Bord Gais Eireann
October 31, 1999 - October 2, 2025
Sales and account management for natural gas products; develop client relationships and drive sales targets.
Advertising Sales Executive at Radio Limerick 95FM
August 31, 1997 - October 2, 2025
Sell advertising space, develop campaigns, and coordinate client briefs across local media channels.

Education

Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing at UCD Professional Academy
April 1, 2022 - October 2, 2025
PRII Chartered Diploma in PR Honours (NFQ 8) at Public Relations Institute of Ireland
May 1, 2022 - October 2, 2025
Writing For The Web Course at Plain English Ireland, University of Limerick
October 1, 2018 - October 2, 2025
Applied Project Management Certificate at Centre For Project Management, UL
October 1, 2016 - October 2, 2025
Alliance Française DELF B1 at Alliance Française
December 1, 2012 - October 2, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Information Technology at Limerick Senior College
December 1, 2001 - October 2, 2025
Foundation Year in Marketing at UL
December 1, 1993 - October 2, 2025
Sales Planning & Management Certificate at Management Consultancy Ireland
December 1, 1991 - October 2, 2025
Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing, Distinction at UCD Professional Academy
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
PRII Chartered Diploma in PR Honours (NFQ 8) at Public Relations Institute of Ireland
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Writing For The Web Course at Plain English Ireland, University of Limerick
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
Applied Project Management Certificate at Centre For Project Management, UL
October 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
Alliance Française DELF B1 at Alliance Française
December 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Advanced Diploma in Information Technology at Limerick Senior College
December 1, 2001 - December 1, 2001
Foundation Year in Marketing at UL
December 1, 1993 - December 1, 1993
Sales Planning & Management Certificate at Management Consultancy Ireland
December 1, 1991 - December 1, 1991

Qualifications

PRII Chartered Diploma in PR Honours
May 1, 2022 - October 2, 2025
Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing (Distinction)
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
PRII Chartered Diploma in PR Honours (NFQ 8)
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Alliance Française DELF B1
December 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Applied Project Management Certificate
October 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods

Skills

Experience Level