Joseph Whelan - Conscientious problem-solver with 30 years of diverse expertise, enhancing efficiency one solution at a time!

About me

Change is a constant in my life, and I embrace it wholeheartedly. With 30 years of professional experience under my belt, adaptability has become one of my greatest strengths.

My career has taken me across the globe—from the bustling streets of New York to the charm of France and the innovation of Sweden—allowing me to immerse myself in diverse cultures and environments. This exposure has deepened my understanding of people and the complexities of life.

As an effective communicator with a warm personality, I prioritize interpersonal relations, recognizing their vital role in a thriving work environment. My passion for creativity, analysis, and problem-solving drives me to continuously seek ways to improve both processes and experiences for everyone involved.

What keeps me grounded!

These two are my greatest teachers. Their love, zest & curiosity for life is magnificent, they constantly motivate my creativity and spontaneity.

Quotes
Quotes

"I firmly believe that Remote Work can be a significant cog in the wheel of sustainability."

Recent Training / Education

Remote Work Ready Graduate April 2023

Quickbooks Online Certification:

QuickBooks Gold ProAdvisor February 2023

3 Hour CPD in Financial Reporting February 2021

Other Information
Awards

IBM PBC 1: 2004, 2005, 2007 & 2008

PBC or Personal Business Commitments was a performance-based bonus awards system rated 1-4

Languages

English (Native)

Swedish (Fluent)

Irish (Conversational)

Danish (Conversational)

Norwegian (Conversational)

French (Conversational)

OUTSIDE OF WORK

VOLUNTEERING & FUNDRAISING

Gaelic Games Europe (GGE)

Gaelic Games Europe is the governing body for all GAA games on continental Europe. My attention to detail and the developmental success of the club gained notoriety with GGE and as a result I was nominated and elected onto the board as Club Development Officer where I was tasked with overseeing the growth & development of new clubs in the European continental region.

During my tenure I revamped the application process for new clubs & was involved in the start-up support & development of 22 new clubs all over Europe. I also represented GGE at annual GAA Congress.

Malmö GAA Club

Not long after landing on Swedish shores, I had found some expats & a group of us gathered in a Corkman's kitchen where Malmö GAA Club was officially born. I was handed the notebook & pen, my tenure as secretary began.

Over the next 5 years I was instrumental in the execution of all club management fostering organic growth, development, success but mostly huge enjoyment!

  • Club internal communication & membership

  • Club fundraising

  • Event planning - regional tournament hosting

  • Event planning - group travel to other tournaments in the region

  • Event planning - group travel to other tournaments in Europe

  • Growth from 10 to over 60 members

  • Start of ladies team

  • Start of Juvenile club

  • 2012 Ladies Scandinavian Champions

  • 2012 Men's European Intermediate Champions

Inishturk Community Club CLG

As a non-profit & registered charity, Inishturk Community Club was constantly in need of funds to help island development & events. Some examples of my fundraising initiatives were:

Creation and running of Inishturk Community Lotto - Raising over €10,000 over its lifetime

Community Events Fund Race-night - Raising over €4,000

Community Playground Fundraising over €17,000

I have also been a serving member of the board of trustees serving as Secretary in 2013 and Treasurer in 2024.

Grow Remote - Local Leader

Grow Remote communities are led by groups of amazing local leaders who want to help their communities embrace remote working.

As a Local Leader and a remote employee myself, I personally understand the impact of remote and I volunteer to support other remote workers with every little aspect of making an impact in their local community.