Meet The Team
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Promotional Merchandise & Corporate Gifts
Bob Gee
A Bit About Me: I have worked in Promotional Merchandise for 17 years. Before that, I worked for US Multinationals in Logistics and Production. I love working in the promotional merchandise industry as you meet so many different and interesting people. But I hate lockdowns for obvious reasons.
My Dream Holiday Is: To China and the Far East.
My Favourite Film Is: Godfather 1 or 2
My Superpower Would Be: Singing. I can’t do it!
My Dream Dinner Guest Is: Michael D Higgins
My Favourite Promotional Product Is: The Smart Answer is the one that fits the client’s needs perfectly. But I do like the premium branded stuff.
Tricia Gee
A Bit About Me: I started Connect Promotions in Jan 2004, having previously worked for FAS and The Local Employment Service. I really enjoy working in the Promotional Merchandise Industry and meeting people.
My Dream Holiday Is: Croatia
My Favourite Film Is: A Star is Born
My Superpower Would Be: Reading minds
My Dream Dinner Guest Is: Liam Neeson
My Favourite Promotional Product Is: The Powerbank Phone Charger
Beata O’Sullivan
A Bit About Me: I completed a business degree in 2007 followed by a Masters in Marketing in 2008, I have been with Connect Pro for the last 8 years and am still learning about always changing marketing trends. I am currently a student again and a mum of two smallies so life is great and busy!
My Dream Holiday Is: A month-long meditation retreat in Tibet.
My Favourite Film Is: Girl, Interrupted.
My Superpower Would Be: Breathing underwater.
My Dream Dinner Guest Is: Some world-class chef who would make the dinner for me!
My Favourite Promotional Product Is: I love our premium clothing items.
Darren Desmond
A Bit About Me: I’m a Senior Account Manager with over 16 years industry experience. Dedicated and hard-working. Love spending time with family, walking, and watching Rugby. I’m an Ex Rower and love following the Irish Athletes in their strive for medals. I’ll watch any sport really.
My Dream Holiday Is: I have a friend living in Dubai for the last few years. I would love to get out and visit. The best holiday so far has been the Dominican Republic.
My Favourite Film Is: Has to be Bad Boys 2. Was in Boston when it came out, will never forget it. Couldn’t get the theme tune out of my head.
My Superpower Would Be: Speed
My Dream Dinner Guest Is: CJ Stander. I have met him on a few occasions and he is great craic. Would love to hear more about Braai, but not sure he would be the right person to ask anymore.
My Favourite Promotional Product Is: So many to choose from but I always go back to the Brite Americano. Ticks so many boxes.
Damien Crowley-Dynan
A Bit About Me: As an Account Manager I believe in developing strong client relationships as fundamental, to connecting with key business executives and stakeholders. And to always answer client queries and identify new business opportunities among new and existing customers to build business relationships.
My Dream Holiday Is: Peace and Quiet in a Sunny climate with great amenities.
My Favourite Film Is: GlenGarry Glen Ross.
My Superpower Would Be: The power to influence your environment.
My Dream Dinner Guest Is: Robin Williams.
My Favourite Promotional Product Is: Golf Umbrellas.
Gillian O'Connor
A Bit About Me: I have worked in Sales and Account Management for 20+ years. I will be using my experience in Retail – Grocery & Pharmacy , B2B and event organising to advise and assist my client’s needs. As a people person I know strong client relationships are at the heart of what we do.
My Dream Holiday Is: A month in Italy enjoying the Food & Wine. Or a week in Vegas!
My Favourite Film Is: All the Marvel series.
My Superpower Would Be: Speed- ability to get more done in a day.
My Dream Dinner Guest Is: Niall Breslin.
My Favourite Promotional Product Is: The bamboo phone stand and obviously the premium clothing.
Graham Kelleher
A Bit About Me: I have over 16 years of administrational experience working with various multinational companies. This is my first venture into the world of promotional merchandise and I am really looking forward to learning about the industry and getting to know our large client base.
My Dream Holiday Is: To bring the family to Disneyland in Orlando.
My Favourite Film Is: Pulp Fiction.
My Superpower Would Be: Time travel.
My Dream Dinner Guest Is: Ricky Gervais as he would be interesting, controversial, and funny.
My Favourite Promotional Product Is: The Ebony A4 briefcase portfolio as I like to keep organised.
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