Helen Meaney
About Helen Meaney
Helen Meaney serves as the Director of People Operations at adMarketplace, where she focuses on developing strategic solutions for organizational learning. With a background in psychology and extensive experience in learning and development roles, she has worked for various companies including Shutterstock and Intuition.
Current Role at adMarketplace
Helen Meaney serves as the Director of People Operations at adMarketplace, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing organizational effectiveness through strategic people management and operational excellence. Her responsibilities include overseeing talent development and implementing initiatives that foster a positive workplace culture.
Previous Experience in Learning and Development
Before her current role, Helen Meaney worked as a Senior Learning and Development Manager at adMarketplace from 2021 to 2023. She also held the position of Learning Services Manager at Intuition from 2019 to 2021 and was a Learning and Development Specialist at Shutterstock from 2016 to 2019. Her experience in these roles highlights her expertise in creating effective learning programs and enhancing employee skills.
Educational Background
Helen Meaney completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Dublin Business School from 2013 to 2016. She also studied at Technological University Dublin, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Languages (German and Russian) from 2000 to 2003. Additionally, she pursued an Advanced Diploma in Project Management in 2009 and completed Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training in 2014.
Specialization in Learning Experiences
Helen specializes in designing both virtual and in-person learning experiences that are interactive and engaging. She employs a psychology-based approach to enhance learning engagement and performance, ensuring that training programs effectively meet the needs of participants and the organization.
Career Progression and Roles
Helen Meaney has held various positions throughout her career, including HR Coordinator at Royal North Shore Hospital and IT PMO Project Coordinator at SISK Group. She has also worked in training and development roles at Symantec and Ardagh Group. This diverse background has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of organizational learning and development.