Marie Thornton
Economic and Business Development Executive @Local Enterprise Office Clare
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WORK HISTORY
Economic and Business Development Executive @Local Enterprise Office Clare
Ennis, IE
Supported local business owners and entrepreneurs in navigating available grants and enterprise supports, including Green for Business and Digital for Business schemes. • Handled the full process of grant applications, from advising on eligibility through to payment tracking and financial administration, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines and audit requirements. • Played an active role in promoting LEO services through outreach and communications, helping to boost local awareness and increase participation in support. Facilitated valuable connections between businesses and mentors or training providers, supporting tailored development pathways. • Supported the delivery of high-profile events such as the National Enterprise Awards and networking sessions, contributing to their success through strong coordination, communication, and attention to participant experience. • Onboarded multiple businesses into sustainability and digital programmes, contributing to enhanced resilience and innovation across the local enterprise community
EDUCATION
National College of Ireland
Certificate in Mortgage Practice; , Banking and Financial Support Services
Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone Campus
BA (ord) n Business Enterprise & Community Development , Business and Community Development
PCI College, Corrigg House, Old Nass Rd, Clondalkin, Dublin
Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy , Counselling and Psychotherapy
Fusion Training
Group Facilitation, Group Work, Theory & Practice, Group Facilitation, Group Work, Theory & Practice
Technological University Dublin
Higher Certificate in Arts in Information Provision and Advocacy Practice, , Information Provision and Advocacy Practice,
Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board
Level 5 Major Award Health Care Support , Health Care Assistant
Skillsnet Ireland
Train the Trainer
Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone Campus
BA(Hons) in Business in Social Enterprise, Leadership & Management 1:1, Organizational Leadership
DCM Learning
Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt
ABOUT MARIE THORNTON
A highly motivated professional with extensive experience leading people-focused…
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