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Inspiring Women : Career Profile of Norma Moynihan- Google Administrative Business Partner

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Vice President in Global Market Operations | Bank of America 

[/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Norma is not only a fantastic inspiration to our young people, but also an amazing presence to have around to make a positive impact. Her approach to life, her ability to make others smile & laugh, and her motivation to succeed is something we are so proud of her for & are sure this aids in her successes, especially within her role in @Bank of America! #inspiringwomen[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][ultimate_spacer][vc_single_image image=”1644″ img_size=”500 x 500″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][ultimate_spacer][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][just_icon icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^1535|url^https://inspiringthefuture.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ITFI-DO-Not-Delete-2.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^Inspiring the Future 1 Icon|description^null” img_width=”81″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Career Profile” alignment=”left” main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Poppins|font_call:Poppins|variant:500″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:500;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Poppins|font_call:Poppins|variant:300″ sub_heading_style=”font-weight:300;” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:18px;”][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer height=”25″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″][ultimate_spacer][vc_column_text]I work for Bank of America based in Leopardstown, Dublin. I am currently a Vice President in Global Market Operations.[/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][ultimate_spacer][just_icon icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^1534|url^https://inspiringthefuture.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ITFI-DO-Not-Delete-3.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^ITFI – DO Not Delete (3)|description^null” img_width=”81″][ultimate_spacer][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Proudest achievement to date” alignment=”left” main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Poppins|font_call:Poppins|variant:500″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:500;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Poppins|font_call:Poppins|variant:300″ sub_heading_style=”font-weight:300;” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:18px;”][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer height=”25″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″][ultimate_spacer][vc_column_text]

I went back to college in 2019 and completed a Higher Diploma in IT Management in DCU. I hadn’t participated in any formal learning in over 16 years so it took a bit of time to get used to studying again. I graduated top of my class with a Distinction and it was a proud moment to walk across the stage to receive my parchment with my family in the front row cheering me on.

[/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][just_icon icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^1533|url^https://inspiringthefuture.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ITFI-DO-Not-Delete-4.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^ITFI – DO Not Delete (4)|description^null” img_width=”81″][ultimate_spacer][ultimate_spacer][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Who inspires you the most?” alignment=”left” main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Poppins|font_call:Poppins|variant:500″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:500;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Poppins|font_call:Poppins|variant:300″ sub_heading_style=”font-weight:300;” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:18px;”][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″][ultimate_spacer][vc_column_text]My parents have been my biggest inspiration – they instilled a strong work ethic and a drive to succeed in me and my siblings. My mother particularly encouraged us to study hard in school and go on to higher level education – we were the first generation in our extended family to go on to third level education and this is down to the opportunities that my parents created for us. It cannot have been easy to send four children away to university but their hard work and sacrifice meant that we were all able to follow our chosen career path.[/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][just_icon icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^1532|url^https://inspiringthefuture.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ITFI-DO-Not-Delete-5.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^ITFI – DO Not Delete (5)|description^null” img_width=”81″][ultimate_spacer][ultimate_spacer][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Inspiration for future generations” alignment=”left” main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Poppins|font_call:Poppins|variant:500″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:500;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Poppins|font_call:Poppins|variant:300″ sub_heading_style=”font-weight:300;” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:18px;”][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″][ultimate_spacer][vc_column_text]I never thought I would end up working in the bank – at school I wanted to be a solicitor and followed that career path, qualifying in 2006. Unfortunately in 2008 my role was made redundant due to the downturn in the economy at the time. This had a big impact on my life, particularly around my confidence as I felt that I was somehow to blame. I started in BofA in 2009, having been referred by a contact in the bank and have been very happily working here since then. Sometimes life won’t work out the way you plan, it is important to be resilient and seek other paths and avenues. 15 years later, I am thankful that my path took me to the door of Bank of America![/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”1033″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

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Inspiring Women : Career Profile of Gilda Petri – Google Administrative Business Partner

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Google Administrative Business Partner

[/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]A huge inspiration to everyone she meets, Gilda is one of our fantastic #inspiringwomen and role models at @Google ! Gilda has built an empire of success, excelling in all aspects of her life, and the Inspiring the Future Ireland team have been so lucky over the past number of years to work with Gilda on providing so many brilliant opportunities to the young people of South County Dublin![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][ultimate_spacer][vc_single_image image=”1625″ img_size=”500 x 500″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][ultimate_spacer][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][just_icon icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^1535|url^https://inspiringthefuture.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ITFI-DO-Not-Delete-2.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^Inspiring the Future 1 Icon|description^null” img_width=”81″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Career Profile” alignment=”left” main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Poppins|font_call:Poppins|variant:500″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:500;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Poppins|font_call:Poppins|variant:300″ sub_heading_style=”font-weight:300;” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:18px;”][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer height=”25″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″][ultimate_spacer][vc_column_text]I work at the Google Data Centre in Dublin and my job title is Administrative Business Partner[/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][ultimate_spacer][just_icon icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^1534|url^https://inspiringthefuture.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ITFI-DO-Not-Delete-3.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^ITFI – DO Not Delete (3)|description^null” img_width=”81″][ultimate_spacer][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Proudest achievement to date” alignment=”left” main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Poppins|font_call:Poppins|variant:500″ main_heading_style=”font-weight:500;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Poppins|font_call:Poppins|variant:300″ sub_heading_style=”font-weight:300;” main_heading_font_size=”desktop:18px;”][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer height=”25″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″][ultimate_spacer][vc_column_text]

I am very proud of having crafted a life and a career in Ireland, starting from scratch, not knowing anyone and having very basic English when I first arrived (many moons ago).

Fast forward to the present day and I now have a wonderful family, a very good job that allows me to grow and work on projects that I care about, and friends all over the world.

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Inspiring Women Google event 2022

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/KDIpCd737TI”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]An amazing event that took place in the Google offices in Dublin last month. Inspiring women from the world of STEM came together to share their stories and offer advice to students on how they can succeed in these fields too. It was such an empowering experience and we’re thrilled to have been a part of it! At Inspiring the Future Ireland, we’re committed to igniting a passion for science and technology among students, and events like these are just the beginning. Stay tuned for more updates and join us in creating a brighter future for Ireland![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Inspiring the Future Ireland Attends The Networking Summit 2019!

Inspiring the Future Ireland were delighted to be Charity Partner at the 2019 Networking Summit this September at the Carlton Hotel. The day was a great success with over 180 vibrant business people chatting and sharing contacts. We heard wonderful talks from Damian Browne, Kingsley Aiken, Sharon Tighe, Gillian Burrell and more. Siobhan Fitzpatrick, the Summit explained this year’s theme of Driving Impact – which focused on:

• Driving global collaboration through the development of stronger international relationships.
• Rising above the disruption of social media to gain meaningful engagement among a relevant online community.
• Promoting a positive self-image and self-acceptance to enhance our brand.
• Achieving your business goals through networking.
• And so much more on the day!

Siobhan Fitzpatrick speaks at the Networking Summit 2019

Group photo of attendees of the Networking Summit 2019

We loved taking part and we enjoyed meeting all involved. We look forward to reconnecting with our new networking and driving impact in 2020!