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    Ailbhe Mullen is an experienced manager with expertise in sales, budgeting, staffing, and crisis resolution. She has successfully managed the launch of a restaurant in New York City, co-founded and led the New York chapter of the Irish International Business Network, and conceived and executed their global conferences in London and Dublin. She has over 20 years of experience in real estate sales, hotel management, and executive roles with the IIBN, where she is currently the Executive Director.

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    AILBHE MULLEN

    Cavan Road, Oldcastle, Co. Meath | 089-236-3821 | [email protected]


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    Dedicated, adaptable manager with expertise in building mutually beneficial partnerships in any
    capacity – sales, budgeting, staffing, cost control and crisis resolution. Excellent communication
    skills and unmatched ability to motivate people and teams to perform to their maximum
    potential. Highlight achievements include:
     Managed, from conceptual inception to door opening, the set up and launch of a
    restaurant in Greenwich Village, New York City.
     Co-founded and spearheaded the set up of the Irish International Business Network
    (IIBN) New York chapter.
     Conceived and executed the IIBN Global Conferences of 2015 (London), 2017 and 2018
    (Dublin), reaching over 1,000 people.
     Leased and Sale of property in New York..

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    IIBN – Executive Director Part-time: 2008-2014; Full-time: 2015 – Present


    IIBN is a global, not for profit, organisation that facilitates connectivity by and between Irish
    entrepreneurs in London, Dublin and New York with a view to identifying and exploiting
    business opportunities around the world. IIBN recently merged with iCham to now offer
    connectivity with Central Eastern Europe.
     Responsible for chapter development and global strategic planning, including liaising
    with CEO and Board’s of Directors in each chapter city.
     Business Development – responsible for sourcing, establishing and building symbiotic
    relationships with potential and existing sponsors and partners.
     Member Recruitment and Development – responsible for targeting and soliciting new
    members and identifying offerings to sustain existing individual and corporate members.
     Event management – establish themes and execute visions for over 30 events per year,
    including speaker and panel events, corporate presentations, and networking
    opportunities.
     Mentorship Programs – implemented, developed and advanced mentor programs across
    three cities and various executive levels.
     Communication and Marketing – manage website; prepare newsletters and PR materials
    with local and global applicability.
     Finance – prepare all accounting and budgeting reports.
     Was a founding member of IIBN NY, served on the Board of Directors from 2008-2014.

    The Corcoran Group – Licensed Real Estate Professional (NY) 2005-2017


    The Corcoran Group is a full service Real estate firm. No. 1 in New York City, with over 1,900
    independent agents and more than €18b sales annually. Was part of the Blumstein Team, who
    Real Estate Sales Team of Year 2010 to 2014, managing up to $100 million in sales and rentals.
     Member of the Blumstein team, the Real Estate Sales Team of the Year, 2010-2014.
     Facilitate and mediate transactions between buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants and
    Investors; prepare financial statements for real estate buyers, including board/co-op
    application packages; and compile comparative market analysis and statistical reports for
    buyers/sellers, landlords/tenants.

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    AILBHE MULLEN
    Cavan Road, Oldcastle, Co. Meath | 089-236-3821 | [email protected]
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     Facilitate corporate relocations; manage properties for seasonal/multi-jurisdictional
    dwellers.
    Burger Joint - General Manager (NY) 2012 – 2014
     Successfully conceived and launched the Burger Joint Restaurant, including: sourced
    premises; successfully negotiated favorable lease terms and rent; oversaw remodeling and
    design of restaurant and bar; secured all health/safety, food, and liquor licenses; hired all
    staff; sourced food, beverages/liquor and restaurant equipment.
     Successfully managed $300,000 budget by accurate forecasts, waste reduction,
    conscientious purchasing, and cost-effective operations procedures. Secured financial
    success within 1 year by improving food cost margins by 16% (42% to 26%) and labour
    costs by 10%.
     Developed and implemented menus and price strategies.
     Responsible for business development – introduced events and parties, and art selling
    programs, and worked with many local associations, businesses and groups to increase
    profile.
     Human Resources – responsible for all recruitment, training, and management of staff;
    developed and implemented all policies and procedures for governance and compliance.
     Customer Relations – responsible for building and maintaining customer relationships; press
    releases, active social media campaigns; and TV coverage (featured in ABC TV Programme
    – The Chew and NBC TV – Today in New York).

    Le Parker Meridien Hotel (NY)


    Le Parker Meridien Hotel is a 4-Star hotel in New York city with 729 Room and 500+
    employees. Starting in their Management Rotation Training Programme in 1997, I ultimately
    held a number of management roles in the hotel.

    Restaurant Manager 2001 - 2005


     Managed the hotel’s 102 seat restaurant (weekday covers: 300; weekend covers 600+)
     Developed competitive profitable pricing strategies; coordinated with chef on menu design.
     Developed procedures for ongoing service improvements to increase covers and
    satisfaction.
     Successfully managed and motivated a staff of 17 union affiliated employees.
     Spearheaded and managed the design and opening of the Burger Joint in the hotel.
     Managed the daily operations of the Burger Joint that served 1000+ burgers per daily
     Developed and documented all Burger Joint processes/procedures, and training manuals.

    Management Training Programme 1997 – 2001


    The 4-year training programme required experience in the following departments/roles:
    Housekeeping, Front Desk, Night Manger and Human Resources.

    AWARDS
    IIBN – Outstanding Contributor to IIBN (2014)
    Irish Echo 40 Under 40 – Outstanding Irish/Irish-Americans in business (2012)
    Real Estate Sales Team of Year – The Blumstein Team at The Corcoran Group (2010- 2014)
    Le Parker Meridien Hotel – Manager of the Year (1999)

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    AILBHE MULLEN
    Cavan Road, Oldcastle, Co. Meath | 089-236-3821 | [email protected]
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    EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
    Real Estate Professional License 2005 New York
    Human Resource Management 1996-1998 New York University, New York
    Hotel and Catering Management 1990-1994 Colchester Institute of Education, Essex, UK
    Irish Leaving Certificate 1990 Eureka Secondary School, Kells, Co. Meath

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