Pathfinder Programme Fellow at Tällberg Foundation
June 2012 - June 2012
The Tällberg Pathfinders Program aims to help leaders, entrepreneurs and other decision-makers reconsider their wider role in a globally integrated society. This society â we now know - is facing epic ecological, financial, societal and governance challenges, calling for a radical transition in the way we organise ourselves. This poses new strategic priorities to individuals with responsibility for organizations in the private, public, philanthropic and civic spaces, and asks new questions, at both a professional and personal level.
The purpose of the Tällberg Pathfinders Program 2012 is to help ambitious and successful individuals orient themselves in the context of global challenges, and to bring a systems-based approach to the search for solutions. An intensive program will provide experience of managing cross-sector complexity, practical use of systems thinking, recognising system tensions and breaking with existing paradigms. It will be structured to bring high-level inputs in critical areas and combine this learning with exercises that focus on personal development and goal setting, while encouraging innovation in thinking.
I was honoured to be an invited Fellow to Pathfinder Programme 2012 and sincerely grateful to Marcello Pallazzi and the Progressio Foundation
http://www.tallbergfoundation.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1187
Social Innovation Fellow at StartingBloc
March 2012 - June 2012
The StartingBloc Fellowship brings the brightest young leaders and provides them with access to the resources they need to address the most pressing global challenges of our time. The most critical resource that our Fellows gain access to is a tight-knit community of social innovators based across the country and the world. Fellows are young leaders who share a common set of values. They believe that economic value creation and social value creation are complementary. They believe in making money and doing good.
I am proud to have been involved in Boston '12 with social innovators from around the world
â¢Â FastCompany http://www.fastcoexist.com/1678190/recyclebank-crowdsources-its-business-plan-to-an-elite-group-of-social-entrepreneurs
⢠Care2 http://www.care2.com/causes/startingbloc-the-gateway-to-the-supply-chain-of-social-innovators.html
Consultant at Bellurgan Park
October 2008 - April 2012
Assisting with the development of Bellurgan Park house and grounds from a sole farm to a multi-event venue. Assisting in the refurbishment of the 18th Century estate to facilitate mountain biking, horse riding, airsoft, weddings and other events to increase use and revenue of the unique grounds
Check out Bellurgan Park at http://www.bellurganpark.ie/
Bellurgan Park Overview Video http://vimeo.com/18781530
Chief Director at University of Worldwide Travelling
September 2007 - August 2009
Travelling through South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand for few months. Broaden horizons, travel widely, never stop exploring
Director at PROtrainNI
June 2006 - December 2007
Set up in June of 2006, PROtrainNI provides Northern Ireland with personal and professional training in both sporting and non sporting activities
Freelance youth facilitator for international and youth and community work, canoeing and kayaking instructor, team building, swimming instructor and film and editing courses
Director, Secretary of the Board at New Border Generation
August 2006 - November 2007
Asssiting with the development of the work of New Border Generation in its' role affecting change with cross-community and cross-border work. Working with youth and elderly groups and schools across Ireland and Northern Ireland, the organisation undertook initiatives to help overcome the cultural and economic divides to provide training, support and understanding amongst all communities on the island.
Implementation of Corporate Governance, oversight of budgets and personnel, delivery of programmes, awareness of local and regional issues, and formation of strategy and purpose.
Assistant Manager at Belfast Activity Centre
June 2005 - September 2007
Outdoor activities charity based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, encouraging socially excluded or disadvantaged young people to take part in adventurous activity
Operations Management: responsible for day to day planning organising and controlling of resources and time management
Human Resource Management: responsible for 14 employee, 25 part time staff and over 50 volunteers
Fundraising: maintaining and developing grants and fundraising opportunities
Business management: responsible for the oversight of day ot day accounting and finance
In addition to instructing groups, developing programmes, creating business, affecting change programmes such as Young Carers programme, SEELB Summer Scheme programmes, Charity Abseils, Back to Work Life Skills programmes and Children in Need events etc
For more information on the work of Belfast Activity Centre, check out http://www.belfastactivitycentre.com
Media Group Development Worker at Spirit of Enniskillen
May 2004 - August 2005
In a deeply divided society and following the 1987 Enniskillen bombing, the Spirit of Enniskillen Trust was inspired by the late Senator Gordon Wilson to support young people into making their own contribution towards dialogue, learning and change.
Role included filming and editing films of importance to the development of SOE Trust and Future Voices the follow up group
Responsible for developing capacity amongst young people to film and develop their own projects highlighting work within the youth group and leadership development programmes
Guardian 2011 Charity Awards http://www.guardian.co.uk/voluntary-sector-network/2011/dec/21/guardian-charity-awards-2011-enniskillen-trust
http://www.guardian.co.uk/charity-awards/video/spirit-of-enniskillen-trust-charity-awards-winner-2011
Fellow at Constellations Society
June 2012
The Constellations Society aims to create the first global think tank on governments and major institutions on five continents, with five pillars of focus: economics, politics, science, religion and the arts. The Society aims to do this by creating a social network that brings together the elite of the new generation: it is the younger generations who will decide what kind of world they want to live in, and it is they who will discuss and make recommendations on fundamental issues important to them.
Mentors from around the world, with expertise in at least one pillar, will participate, structure, open doors, and use their experience, their reputation and their image, to serve the new generation of stars.
On the 24th and 25th September 2012, the inaugural Constellations Society conference will take place in the Hudson Institute and the National Press Club. 24 Fellows & Mentors will meet to present our vision to the American 2012 Presidential Candidates and the national press.
Director & Company Secretary at Positive Informatics Ltd
October 2011
Positive Informatics Ltd is a social enterprise set up in 2011 to assist with the development and implementation of 222 Ireland. We have a vision for accessible services to all who need them, when they need help. We aim to be 'One Less Barrier to Help' with 222 Ireland
Chairman at Irish Export Cooperative
August 2011
Founder and Chairman of www.exportcoop.ie set up to reduce the cost of exports for Small Medium and Micro Enterprises in the Republic of Ireland. â¬30 a year flat fee membership to access substantial discounts for indigenous small business.
Supported by Enterprise Ireland, Irish Exporters Association, InterTrade Ireland, County Enterprise Boards, SFA, ISME, Ulster Bank, Bank of Ireland, AIB, Chambers Ireland, Cooperative Development Society and more
Some media coverage for our accomplishments
⢠Sunday Business Post pg 22, February 19th, 2012. Out on Your Own, 'Co-op aims to cut export costs'
⢠Sunday Times, Business pg 9, 12th February 2012, Small Business - 'United we stand to make a profit'
⢠InterTrade Ireland, 'Irish Export Cooperative has done it' http://www.intertradeireland.com/newsevents/news/2011/name,10688,en.html
⢠TodayFM Sunday Business Show, 19th February 2012 http://media.todayfm.com/podcast/60203/?uniqueID=31155
Founder at 222 Ireland
February 2010
222 is a simple three digit number that will serve as a 24/7 non-emergency contact for all on the island of Ireland. We are developing a central referral point for contacts with Government, Semi-State and Charitable/ Voluntary/ Support Sectors that will assist callers in dealing with health, educational, intervention, civic and social problems that they face.
We hope to create 222 Ireland to give assistance to those that require it most in times of crisis or urgency
Some noteworthy press:
â¢Â RTE Morning Ireland May 17 2011 http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0517/mibusiness-business.html
â¢Â The Argus, April 27 2011 http://www.argus.ie/news/dial-chris-number-to-avert-a-crisis-2630853.html
Outdoor Facilitator at Far And Wild
January 2010
Far and Wild is a personal development social enterprise run through the outdoors for the the benefit of people, the community and the environment. Based in NW of Ireland it draws on the experience of skilled outdoor pursuits professionals with an interest in a holistic approach to learning. It aims to provide the best space possible for people to reflect on and implement positive change in their lives, and rediscover the value of human solidarity and service to others
Check out Far & Wild at http://www.farandwild.co.uk/
Owner at Trophies Awards and Gifts Store
September 2009
Providing personalised awards and gifts for all occasions for the UK and Ireland. We stock trophies, medals, cups and silverware as well as quality gifts for school, sports, youth groups, charities and businesses
We also work to create commission pieces with Irish craftspeople who strive to create unique items to best match your event and occasion.
We work with governing bodies, teachers, football groups, charities and a host of others! Check us out now at http://www.trophiesawardsandgifts.com/
Quality. Service. Kindness.
â¢Â Business & Leadership http://www.businessandleadership.com/small-business/item/33877-export-co-op-to-reduce-cost
Outdoor Facilitator at The Adventure Team
November 2007
Ireland's most exciting, dynamic and energetic adventure company will bring a breath of fresh air to your Team Building Event, Family Activity Break, Romantic Weekend, School Trip, Youth Weekend, Group Excursion or new adventure experience
There is a diverse wealth of knowledge and experience within the team and they are drawn together by their belief in the principal of âchallenge by choiceâ which shows their commitment to the experience, well being and, where required, development of the customers in their care.
Check out http://www.theadventureteam.co.uk/ to find out more about their great work
Connector. Social Entrepreneur. Disruptor at Chris MM Gordon
January 2002
Working with organisations as a facilitator and providing outdoor training and expertise. Mostly working on team building, pushing for outdoor facilitation best practise and getting wet.
I've worked throughout Northern Ireland and in parts of the south delivering indoor and outdoor learning sessions instilling safety, fun and learning to staff and clients. Have delivered conflict management training, video and filmmaking skills, leadership skills, canoeing, swimming, kayaking, mountain trekking, caving, archery and other events for individuals, staff teams, schools and youth groups
â¢Â Dowser Summer Impact Interviews http://dowser.org/qa-with-summerimpact-winner-chris-gordon/
This BrandYourself profile is automatically optimized to show up high in Google 
Social Networks