Sarah Coffey
About Sarah Coffey
Sarah Coffey is a Senior Learning and Development Specialist at Web Summit in Dublin, Ireland, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in human resources and recruitment, with previous roles at Amazon and Brown Brothers Harriman.
Current Role at Web Summit
Sarah Coffey holds the position of Senior Learning and Development Specialist at Web Summit, a role she has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, she focuses on enhancing employee skills and competencies within the organization. Prior to this role, she served as a Learning and Development Associate at Web Summit from 2019, contributing to the development of training programs and initiatives aimed at employee growth. Her tenure at Web Summit reflects her commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Web Summit, Sarah Coffey gained valuable experience in human resources and recruitment. She worked at Amazon as a Recruitment Coordinator from 2012 to 2014, where she was involved in the recruitment process. Additionally, she held the position of Staffing Services Associate at Harvey Nash @ Google from 2014 to 2016, further enhancing her expertise in recruitment and staffing. Her earlier roles include serving as a Fund Analysis Representative at Brown Brothers Harriman from 2010 to 2012.
Educational Background
Sarah Coffey has a solid educational foundation in human resources and business studies. She studied at the University of Limerick, earning a BA (Honours) Degree in Business Studies with Accounting and Finance from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education at the National College of Ireland, where she completed a CIPD Diploma in Human Resource Management in 2016. This combination of education equips her with the skills necessary for her roles in learning and development.
Career Progression at Web Summit
Sarah Coffey's career at Web Summit showcases her advancement within the organization. She began as a Senior People Operations Coordinator in 2016, later transitioning to a Senior HR Coordinator role for eight months in 2018. Following this, she took on the position of HR Associate in 2018, where she worked for six years. Her diverse roles at Web Summit highlight her adaptability and growth in the field of human resources and learning development.