Meet the Team Behind the Conference and Events Venue

28 June, 2016

Meet the Team behind the Conference and Events Venue

The Conference and Events venue acquired the unique Round Room venue in 2005 and since have dramatically transformed our historical 18th century building from two large event spaces into a flexible six space purpose designed event venue in Dublin. Our intention was not to build an events venue that was merely capable; instead it was to design spaces that inspired people to create events.

Behind the Conference and Events Venue is a team of creative, hard-working and dedicated individuals who are absolutely passionate about what they do. Collectively, the team has over a century of combined event expertise. We pride ourselves on taking calculated risks, pushing the envelope and moving the skills of our workforce to a new level which in turn creates experiences that bring concepts to life for our thousands of clients.

 

Sharon Hollywood - Director of Operations 

Sharon has worked in the industry for 30 years with her experience in the 5* Hospitality sector including; Dromoland Castle, Sheen Falls and Conrad Gallaher group before joining The Conference and Events team in 2005 as General Manager to oversee the opening of Fire Restaurant and the Launch of the Round Room. In 2011 Sharon was promoted to Director of Operations and took on the project Management of the new 2 million extension of the venue. Sharon now manages a team of almost 100 staff which under her direction, guarantee excellence and a standard of service that is unrivalled with any other venue. Sharon has successfully hosted over 1,500 events in the last 11years. 

FUN FACT

If you can’t find Sharon hard at work in the Conference and Events Venue, you’ll most likely find her searching for her next pair of heels – as if 192 pairs wasn’t enough! Sharon loves a girl’s night out, good food and spending quality time with her daughter.

E: Sharon@mansionhouse.ie      T: +353 (0) 1 6344 628

 

Cara McManamon - Director of Sales and Events

Cara has over 20 years’ experience within the 5* Hospitality sector including Cape Grace, Ashford Castle and The Shelbourne Hotel. Cara is passionate about the industry and believes that with teamwork, attention to detail and delivering high service standards, guests will return leading to company profitability and a stronger tourism industry within Ireland. Cara’s organizational and communication skills lead to a promotion within the company, to her current role, which has been beneficial to clients and the business alike.  Cara’s natural leadership skills have helped develop and nurture the individual team members, motivated them to succeed and offer the best service the Conference and Events team can provide.

FUN FACT

You’ll see Cara at her happiest having a pediucre or enjoying a fillet steak! Another adrenaline junkie, there is no better gift for Cara than racing cars around Mondello Park.

E: mailto:sales@mansionhouse.ie T: +353 (0) 1 6344 628

 

Jan Leonard - Business Development Management

Jan began her hospitality experience in her teenage years along the seaside in the west of Ireland working in a family owned hotel, which was established by her Grandparents, before moving to Dublin to study the industry. Jan graduated with honours from her BSC Hospitality Management degree before gaining experience in the luxury 5 star Howard Hotel in Edinburgh, the Cathal Brugha and the O'Callaghan Hotel group in Ireland. Jan joined the team at the Conference & Events Venue at The Mansion House in January 2015 as Business Development Manager. Jan’s main priority is attracting new business to the venue. through proactive sales and building long term client relationships.

FUN FACT

Jan’s twitter tag is “red wine, music and wandering enthusiast” and this sums her up pretty well. She’s happiest when out and about checking out a new restaurant, wandering through markets or at a music gig or festival (having attended an impressive 11/12 Electric Picnics!)

E: mailto:jan@mansionhouse.ie    T: +353 (0) 1 6344 628

Carolina Keegan -  Event Manager

Carolina is the newest addition to the Conference and Events team. Having graduated with an honour’s degree in social care in 2013, Carolina decided to follow her passion and undertook a postgraduate diploma in Event Management and Public Relations. Carolina originally joined the team as part of her college internship, having successfully completed a 3-month placement with the venue, she was subsequently offered a permanent position. Over the following years, Carolina was promoted to Event Manager and has successfully oversaw numerous events from the conventional to the extraordinary and is on hand to help with the conceptualisation and coordination of exceptional events. Clients have chosen to host their event in the Conference and Events Venue due to Carolina’s exceptional creative ability.

FUN FACT

A lover of all things outdoors, Carolina is at her happiest when camping, hiking and swimming in the sea! Downtime for Carolina involves music festivals, travelling and most importantly being out with good friends!

E: mailto:cev@mansionhouse.ieT: +353 (0) 1 6344 628

 

Dominika Zemberyova -  Event Manager

Dominika’s journey in Fire restaurant and the Conference and Events venue started in 2012 when she joined the establishment as a waitress and shortly moved on to a reservations team.

In 2014 she was promoted to a Head Receptionist and led the reservations team since the beginning of 2015, acting as a Reservations manager overlooking the reservations for the restaurant, daytime meetings, receptions etc.

Dominika moved into the Business Development team in 2015 and was most recently promoted to Event manager. Dominkia’s extensive knowledge and experience of the Conference and Event Venue product makes her an invaluable asset to the team and clients alike.

FUN FACT

Time off for Dominika includes exploring new cafes and restaurants and taking wine courses (Nero D’Avola and Riesling are currently her number 1’s).  Dominika loves travelling and hopes to have a summer house in Rioja region one day. Music-wise, Guns n’ Roses and Foster the People do the trick on a Friday night!

E: Events@mansionhouse.ie T: +353 (0) 1 6344 628

 

Sabrina Egerton -  Head of Marketing

 

With a decade of experience in the event and hospitality industries Sabrina has a proven track record in developing new value creating opportunities and sustaining existing successful brands and events for clients. Sabrina has worked previously with Event promoter MCD, leading hospitality firm FBD hotels and various event specialists in the North of Ireland. Through her experience Sabrina has developed an in-depth knowledge of traditional and digital marketing strategies, a network of key contacts and strong working relationships with a breadth of key industry leaders. Sabrina has helped clients events by providing personalised marketing support, branding tools and helps to bring their events into the digital age through social media management, e-marketing and videography. 

FUN FACT 

Sabrina has a love for all things fashion and has a slight addiction to online shopping.  Sabrina’s favourite past time is travelling and exploring new places, especially as it gives her an excuse to buy new clothes! When Sabrinas not off galivanting she enjoys a glass of prosecco and reading comics!

E: Sabrina@corporate.ie     T: +353 (0) 1 2530840

    

 

Aoife Carton - Marketing Executive 

Aoife joined the Conference and Events team as a Marketing Executive in 2016. Having graduated with an MA in Journalism & Media Communications, Aoife worked as an online journalist before deciding to follow her love of all things digital! Aoife has worked in marketing for the past three years and her experience has allowed her to gain an in-depth insight into the roles of both traditional and digital marketing. Aoife works closely with the CEV team to ensure the effective communication of key messaging, as well as the planning, coordination and implementation of digital marketing campaigns. 

FUN FACT

Aoife loves to travel and is happiest when relaxing with her daughter, knee deep in mud at a festival or planning her next little adventure. 

 

The Conference and Events Venue Team are extremely proud to work in such a dynamic and ever-changing venue. Each day for the team is different, and they are always delighted to accept new challenges and tasks. It is the positive, hard-working and creative attitude of the team that sets the Conference and Events Venue at the Mansion House apart from other establishments (not to mention the collective love of fine wine!)