MATRIX RECRUITMENT GROUP - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Payroll Administrator
- Consultants
Aoife joined Matrix in February 2020, bringing over 12 years experience working in the financial services sector. She has previously worked as a senior fund accountant in one of the worlds leading financial services companies.
Aoife holds a degree in Business & Financial Services from Waterford Institute of Technology as well as a certificate in Payroll & Computerised Accounts.
Aoife has a keen interest in music, she is the musical director of the Thomas Francis Meagher Fife and Drum Band and has recently started to learn the ukulele.
Job Titles:
- Consultants
- Regional Recruitment Manager
Breda joined Matrix Recruitment in 2002 and has gained a high level of experience specialising in the recruitment of accountancy and supply chain roles in the Midlands and Western regions. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting and Finance and a Diploma in Personnel and Executive Coaching.
Prior to joining Matrix Recruitment, Breda worked as an Assistant Accountant with Societe Generale. As Regional Recruitment Manager for the Midlands & West, Breda manages our Athlone office and has successfully established Matrix Recruitment as the leading recruitment company in the Midlands. She has recently taken up running and has already completed a number of 10km races. She also enjoys reading and baking.
Job Titles:
- Recruitment Consultant
- Consultants
Catherine joined Matrix Recruitment in 2022, bringing over 12 years experience in Public Sector recruitment. She holds a Master of Business specialising in Human Resource Management, an Advanced Diploma in Applied Employment Law from Kings Inns and she completed a Leadership course with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Hons specialising in Human Resource Management and a Certificate in Payroll Techniques with IPASS.
Catherine previously worked in hospitals in Ireland in various HR roles; HR Business Partner, Senior HR Business Partner and Acting Deputy HR Manager. She now specialises in recruitment across the Public Sector in the East of Ireland.
Catherine is an avid runner and regularly competes in 10 miles road races and half marathons. She also enjoys history, reading and travelling after studying for a semester in the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Job Titles:
- Accounts Assistant
- Consultants
Eleanor joined Matrix Recruitment in 2014, bringing over 18 years of accounting experience from a variety of industries to our professional accounting team. She is a qualified IPASS payroll technician and is responsible for providing accounts and payroll services to Matrix and our key clients.
Her experience in accounting ranges from payroll to providing assistance to company accountants. Eleanor has a great passion for cooking and baking and enjoys making occasional confectionery treats for family friends and work colleagues.
Job Titles:
- Recruitment Consultant
- Consultants
Eugene joined Matrix Recruitment in 2022 and is based in our Athlone Office. Eugene graduated in 2020 with a BA Hons Degree in History and Politics. Eugene has experience in Customer Service based roles within various industries.
Eugene has passion for GAA playing Gaelic Football for his local GAA club and supports Chelsea Football Club.
Job Titles:
- Consultants
- Regional Recruitment Manager for Dublin
Joanne joined Matrix Recruitment in 2006 bringing with her significant expertise in best-in-class HR practices and procedures having completed a HR Graduate training programme with Musgrave Group. She holds a Master's Degree in Business Studies specialising in Management and Organisation Studies from the Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business. She also has a Joint Honours Degree in International Business and Languages from DCU.
As Regional Recruitment Manager for Dublin, Joanne actively recruits for quality & laboratory, engineering and manufacturing roles. A native of Kilkenny, Joanne is an ardent GAA supporter. She is also an avid swimmer and qualified lifeguard. A fluent Spanish speaker, Joanne enjoys immersing herself in Spanish culture and has recently taken up flamenco dancing.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Consultants
Having founded Matrix Recruitment in 1998 and bringing the company through its first 20 years, Kieran McKeown not only acts as Managing Director but also actively recruits senior positions within our Accountancy Recruitment team. Kieran is now preparing the company to become even more successful across offices in Waterford, Athlone, Carlow & Dublin.
Kieran is a GCMA qualified Accountant with over 22 years industry experience having worked in a number of accounting roles in Bausch + Lomb, MSD, General Electric and Henkel. Kieran has a keen interest in GAA, particularly in relation to the fortunes of his native Fermanagh.
Kristina joined Matrix Recruitment in 2022 and is based in our Waterford Office. Bringing over 7 years ‘experience working in the medical service sector and over 13 years' experience in customer services, Kristina is highly exp...
Job Titles:
- Consultants
- Marketing & Operations Team Lead
Laura joined Matrix Recruitment in January 2019 as the Senior Marketing Executive and is based in our Waterford office. She also services all Matrix branches around the country with activities such as Marketing, Social Media, Content and Business Development Campaigns. Laura holds a Level 8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree in Visual Communications and a Level 9 Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Marketing Practice, both from Waterford Institute of Technology, where she specialised in Branding and Marketing.
Having worked in the recruitment industry previously and more recently within the credit union sector, Laura brings a bank of knowledge and creativity which she hopes to implement across the Matrix branches. In her spare time, she loves to listen to interesting podcasts and audiobooks whilst walking on the Greenway in Co. Waterford. Laura is also a self-proclaimed coffee addict, so give her a strong Americano and she will be a happy lady!
Job Titles:
- Recruitment Consultant
- Consultants
- in 2017 As a Recruitment Administrator
Lisa joined Matrix Recruitment in 2017 as a Recruitment Administrator bringing 15 years work experience in office/admin environment. She attended Galway Institute of Technology receiving her Degree in Business Accounts & IT.
Outside of the office, Lisa is a big fan of the GAA and loves watching and attending matches!
Job Titles:
- Consultants
- Financial Services Recruitment Consultant
Maree joined Matrix Recruitment in 2022 and is based in our Carlow Office. Maree brings with her over 20 years' experience working in the financial services sector, including client servicing in an International Assurance provider.
Maree has previously worked as an employment adviser giving support to candidates and clients, supporting people to move into sustainable employment. After living in Europe for several years Maree has a passion for travel and curious about other countries.
Mary has worked as a Data Analyst in Matrix Recruitment since January 2018. Holding a B. Sc. in Computing Science, she has worked with data for over 16 years in a variety of companies and locations.
She is fluent in Irish Sign Language (ISL) and has been signing for many years with family and friends.
Outside of Matrix, she keeps busy with her family, socialising and voluntary work. In her free time, she enjoys music, walking, spicy food and playing cards, especially bridge!
Job Titles:
- Financial Controller
- Consultants
- in 2012 As Financial Controller
Nichola joined Matrix Recruitment in 2012 as Financial Controller and holds responsibility for the financial management of all Matrix offices, as well as the overall temporary payroll service for the company. Having qualified as a Chartered Accountant within a big 4 accountancy firm, Nichola has notched up over 17 years of experience working in a variety of accountancy roles, in both practice and industry.
As well as a professional Chartered Accountancy qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland, Nichola holds an Honours Degree in Business Information Systems. Her experience working within domestic and multinational companies in the manufacturing, pharmaceutical and service industries results in an excellent insight into the financial needs of companies operating in a complex business environment. Outside of the office, Nichola is very involved in local charity work and enjoys swimming in her free time.
Job Titles:
- Recruitment Consultant
- Consultants
- in 2022 As a Recruitment Consultant
Nicole joined Matrix Recruitment in 2022 as a Recruitment Consultant looking after Office Support, HR, Sales and Marketing for the East Coast. Before joining Matrix, Nicole was a Legal Recruitment Consultant in the Dublin region which provided her with a great basis of knowledge and skills in recruitment which she has been able to bring forward to her role with Matrix. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Law Degree from Carlow I.T.
Outside of the office, Nicole loves GAA and you will often find her supporting the Carlow hurlers at the weekends. Nicole also plays rounders with her team Cuchulainn. Nicole loves dogs and she spends a lot of her time going on long walks with her three dogs Nala, Milo and Charlie.
Job Titles:
- Consultants
- Senior Technical Recruitment Consultant
Oliver joined Matrix Recruitment in 2021 and is based in our Athlone office. Oliver graduated in 2016 with a BA Hons in Economics and Politics and holds a Diploma in Human Resource Management. Oliver has previous recruitment experience in construction and property as well as technical recruitment gained in the UK and Ireland. Oliver now specialises in permanent roles within the Engineering and Manufacturing sectors.
Oliver has a passion for all things sports and fitness. In his spare time he enjoys playing Gaelic Football with his local GAA club and hiking some of Ireland highest peaks.
Job Titles:
- Consultants
- Senior Technical Recruitment Consultant
Patricia joined Matrix Recruitment in 2011 and initially started recruiting on the temp desk, covering all levels of admin/ marketing/ HR and IT roles. Patricia holds a Graduate Diploma in Information Technology as well as an Honours Degree in International Business.
As the Senior Technical Consultant in the South East region, Patricia specialises in all Engineering and Quality positions across the Pharma, MedTech, Food, Manufacturing and Engineering sectors. She has comprehensive experience of recruiting within these sectors at various levels. Patricia has an in-depth knowledge of the market and has established a deep network within the South East.
Patricia enjoys all things musical and has participated in talent competitions at both local and national level. In her spare time, she enjoys walks with her gold Labrador, cooking and continues on her "Leanin15" journey with The Body coach.
Job Titles:
- Financial Services Recruitment Manager
Rena joined Matrix Recruitment in 2014 and specialises in permanent, temporary and contract roles within Accountancy & Supply Chain. With a Bachelor's Degree in International Business and Languages, Rena specialised in Human Resource Management and is a fluent Spanish speaker.Rena has previous experience in hospitalit...