Biographies - Slí Nua Careers

Interview & Selection Specialist

John Moloney

John Moloney is a retired Primary School Principal and current community activist with over 40 years' experience of disadvantaged education and advancing the lives of people and communities. Prior to being a Principal, he was a Primary School Teacher (with experience of all classes from Junior Infants to Sixth Class), Learning Support Co-Ordinator and Home-School-Community Liaison Co-Ordinator. John played a key leadership role in the initiation, implementation and successful on-going development of many Dundalk initiatives tackling educational disadvantage and social marginalisation. John's authentic commitment and altruism is evident in his on-going voluntary leadership roles. His experience gives him a comprehensive understanding of the selection and interview process and how you can present yourself in the best possible light. John is externally focused, thoughtful and unselfish with outstanding people skills.

Defence Forces & Public Sector Careers

Fintan Dunne

Fintan served for 38 years as an Officer in the Defence Forces and retired in the rank of Commandant. During his service with the Defence Forces, he held a wide range of appointments both at home and abroad. He has served with the United Nations (UN), the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) and the European Union Force (EUFOR). His career in the Defence Forces has included appointments in Training, Logistics, Planning and Personnel Management. He has experience of being a member of Interview Boards to fill appointments at all levels in the Defence Forces. Fintan has a Degree in Public Management and is a graduate of the Military College, Command and Staff Course.

Administration & Business Support

Mary Reale

Mary has worked in office administration for over 20 years. With an entrepreneurial spirit and strong work ethic, she has successfully set up her own Virtual Office Assistant home based business. She provides sales and office management support to senior staff in an international publishing company. Her attention to detail, excellent organisational and time management skills means that every task is completed to the highest possible standard. Mary holds a B.A. in Information Systems Management from IT Tralee, Diploma in Social Media from Pitman Training College and a Diploma in Supervisory Management from the Institute of Commercial Management. Her interests include fashion, walking, vintage cars and animal welfare.

CV & International Careers

Angela Ramsay

Angela has vast experience in a variety of international roles, including Project Management, IT Team Leader and Sales. Her background in personnel management has given her an outstanding perspective of what captures an employer's attention in a CV. She is the holder of a Degree in Business Administration. Apart from her native English, she is also fluent in French and Dutch, and has used both languages extensively throughout her professional career.

Collaboration & Creative Problem-Solving

Tamara Schulte

Tamara is an enthusiastic collaborator, keen on contributing to projects that have a meaningful impact on people's lives. Her dedication to teamwork is complemented by a strong sense of responsibility, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Her innate creativity and keen insight offer a dynamic addition to any group, ensuring they can collectively foster positive change and achieve their goals with innovation and efficiency.

Healthcare & HSE Recruitment

Breda Garvey

Breda has over 40 years' experience in Ireland's healthcare system, with significant expertise in HSE recruitment, interview processes, and professional mentoring. She began her career as a Speech and Language Therapist before progressing into senior management roles in disability services, and has served on multiple education and community boards. With a Master's in Clinical Speech and Language Studies, a BSc from Trinity College Dublin, and training in management, counselling, and coaching, Breda now supports individuals seeking employment, career progression, or further education through tailored guidance and skills development.

HSE Leadership & Competency Interviews

Julie Ryan

Julie has vast experience across a wide range of services in various roles in the Health Service Executive (HSE), including the strategic leadership position of Assistant National Director for over 13 years. Career highlights include leadership of Strategy Development and Implementation, Relationship Management, Innovation and Operational Excellence, Service Improvement, Business and Digital Transformation, Communication, Training and Staff Development. Julie holds a Master's in Leadership in Healthcare Management from IMI / University College Cork, a BA in Practice Management from Kemmy Business School at the University of Limerick, where she won the best Scholar Award for two consecutive years. She is qualified to teach English as a Foreign Language and is also a certified mediator. Julie has also been involved in the development of competency frameworks and is very familiar with competency interviews from the perspective of the interviewer and the interviewee.

Career Coaching & Education

Patricia Maloney

Patricia is an experienced and highly-successful Career Coach. She has mentored candidates to achieve successful career outcomes all over Ireland, and, indeed, overseas. In 1990, she founded the first private college (Park College, Galway) to provide a repeat Leaving Certificate programme to second-level students in the west of Ireland. A pioneer and an innovator throughout her life in education, she saw over 2,500 students pass through the college. Working closely with so many students helped to develop Patricia's in-depth knowledge of careers. She possesses an expertise in helping people to realise their full potential.

Education Leadership & Recruitment Panels

Arthur Geraghty

Arthur has more than 30 years' experience in education across Ireland, Switzerland, and the UK, including 14 years as a principal teacher. He has extensive experience in recruitment and interview panels, and has served on Boards of Management at both primary and secondary levels. A graduate of NUI Galway, Arthur holds qualifications in Education, Economics, and Educational Leadership, and is a qualified mentor supporting newly appointed principals through national leadership networks. His interests include culture, music, photography, social history, and international education, including teacher training work in India.

ESL & Business English

John Creevy

John Creevy is an ESL teacher with considerable experience in the field. He's worked with all levels and ages, teaching various areas from English literature to English for business. During his time as a teacher, John has taught business English to university students in accounting and management courses. Outside of the world of academia, John has worked with large corporations like Merck, teaching managerial staff and office administrators business communications skills. John has a BA in English and History from Trinity College Dublin as well as a M.Phil in Creative Writing.