Darragh J. Mullooly
Galway City, Ireland
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Career Objective
Award-nominated magazine editor, entertainment publicist and social media specialist who thrives in a creative, high-pressure environment. I aim to further to secure digital media/marketing collaborations of a charitable nature.
Professional History
E-Commerce/Marketing Guru: Shopify International — Present
Working with international brands of all sizes, assisting in the development of ecommerce websites
Developing digital and offline marketing strategies for clients
Providing technical support for clients utilizing the Shopify platform, including app, theme, API, orders and shipping assistant
Liaising with colleagues and management to develop internal marketing documentation for the international team
Business coaching for clients with brands in all stages of business development
Working remotely, in collaboration with individuals from all sectors of the company, including but not limited to: design, business operations, training and higher tier management
Digital Influencer: Irish Blogger Agency — Present
Collaborating with brands both in Ireland and further afield to maximise brand awareness
Liaising with marketing professionals to develop strategic influencer campaigns
Managing personal brand social media channels: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and to a lesser extent, Snapchat.
Running campaigns for brands, which can include road testing products, social shout outs, content writing, and interview opportunities with national media.
Editor-in-Chief / Co-Founder: Nitelife.ie —-
Overseeing the day-to-day production of the publication and successfully managed a staff of 25+
Creating and implementing inbound marketing ideas to promote the website offline and online
Commissioning, editing, and publishing articles and features
Working with the editorial team both remotely over collaboration software and during in-person staff meetings, based in Dublin City and Galway City
Managing and growing the organisation’s social channels to a following of over 40,000
Music Publicist: Freelance — Jan ’16 – May ’16
Developing and disseminating client press kits for media outlets
Developing digital and offline media lists for client outreach campaigns
Arranging talent travel, itineraries, and interviews during national and regional press trips
Monitoring, clipping and distributing all relative press clips.
Maintaining client social media channels, one of whom reached No.1 in the Irish music charts.
Acting as a spokesperson for clients where necessary
Travel Writer / Sub-Editor: GTI Gazette — Dec ‘13 – Apr ‘14
Travelling throughout south-western India for four months generating content
Editing the work of seven junior writers, daily
Managing the website, daily, updating feature articles and images
Managing the organisation’s Twitter and Facebook channels to maximise social growth, reach and engagement
Academic History
Institute of Technology Tralee: -)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Television, Radio & New Media Production
The Bridgemills Language Centre, Galway, Ireland: (Aug 2014)
CELTA Teacher Training (T.E.F.L - Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
Galway Technical Institute: (2010 - 2012)
Advanced Certificate in Journalism and Radio
Achievements & Interests
Runner up and winner of Best Interview and Speech in the Mr Gay Ireland Competition
Finalist in the 2015 Web Awards, and the 2016 Littlewoods Ireland Blog Awards
Head of News Dept. at I.T Tralee’s Bang F.M (2013)
Interested in yoga, mindfulness, entertainment and social media, music, and fitness.
* References Available Upon Request *
