Dublin Institute of Technology (Education & Societies)

Situation & Strategy

During my Bachelor of Science in Event Management at the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), I didn't just want to attend classes—I wanted to lead. The strategy was to gain practical, hands-on leadership experience by taking on executive roles within the DIT Societies structure.

Tactics

I immersed myself in the DIT Societies Forum, eventually running for and being elected to Vice President, where I acted as second-in-command for the entire society ecosystem, offering guidance to Chairpersons and representing students on DIT committees.

Action

I served for over 3 years as Chairperson and Events Officer for the DIT Fashion Society. I organized model castings, weekly rehearsals, and the flagship Vodafone DIT Fashion Show, overseeing all marketing, accounting, and human resource management for the society.

Results

• Won "Best Publicity Campaign" and "Best Event" at the Vodafone DIT Fashion Show (2015).
• Successfully chaired DIT Societies Forum meetings, managing operations, cheque requisitions, and governance for new societies across the university.
• Built the foundation of my leadership, event management, and stakeholder coordination skills before even graduating.