James Connor

James Connor has a diverse work experience spanning various marketing roles. James currently works as a Marketing Manager at Openmind Networks since April 2023. Prior to that, James worked as a Marketing Manager - Ireland at Expleo Group from February 2022 to November 2022. Before that, they held multiple roles at Orbidal, starting as a Marketing Executive from November 2018 to June 2019, then as an Assistant Marketing Manager from July 2019 to January 2021, and finally as a Marketing Manager from January 2021 to October 2021.

James's previous experience also includes working as a Marketing Executive at Peninsula Ireland and Graphite HRM from March 2017 to November 2018. James started their career as a Marketing & Events Administrator at Lafferty Group from November 2015 to October 2016, where they also worked as a Digital Marketing Assistant from December 2014 to November 2015.

Additionally, James gained international experience working as Bar Staff at Gleason's Fine Food & Spirits in New York City from May 2013 to September 2013. James began their career in retail as a Sales Assistant at Dunnes Stores from September 2008 to October 2009, where they gained valuable client-facing and customer service skills.

James Connor obtained their Leaving Certificate from St. Gerald's College, Castlebar in 2010. James then attended the University of Galway from 2010 to 2013, where they earned their Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Commerce (Marketing). In 2013, they continued their education at the University of Galway and obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Strategic Marketing in 2014.

In terms of additional certifications, James Connor obtained the following:

- Certified Digital Marketing Specialist - Search from the Digital Marketing Institute in August 2021.

- QQI Level 6 Effective People Management from DCM Learning in January 2021.

- The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing from Google in August 2018.

- ECDL (European Computer Driving License) from the European Computer Driving License Foundation in May 2008.

- Google Ads Fundamentals from Google in April 2019.