Susan Fitzsimons

Susan Fitzsimons has a diverse work experience spanning from 2009 to the present. Their most recent role is as the Head of Communications at Plastic Energy, where they started in January 2023. Prior to this position, they worked as the Communications Manager at Plastic Energy from August 2020. From 2018 to 2020, Susan served as the Marketing and Brand Manager, as well as the Events and Marketing Manager, at The Carbon Trust. Susan also worked as an Events and Marketing Manager at the Advertising Association from December 2017 to August 2018. Among their previous roles, Susan was an Events and Communications Coordinator at Fladgate LLP in 2017, the Marketing Manager at Hayden Hawk Investment Group from 2016 to 2017, and a Marketing Event Specialist at MECLABS Institute from 2014 to 2016. Susan started their career as a Fundraising and Campaign Administrative Assistant at Oxfam Ireland in 2013. Susan gained prior experience in sales and customer service at Universal Orlando Resort, where they worked as a Sales and Customer Service Representative from 2010 to 2012. In 2009, they served as a Field Manager at Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. San Diego.

Susan Fitzsimons has a strong educational background in law and communications. In 2013, they obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in International Human Rights Law from the University of Galway. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Communications and Social Science from the University of Central Florida, where they studied from 2006 to 2010.

In addition to their formal education, Susan has obtained several certifications to enhance their skillset. In 2019, they completed the Adobe Illustrator CC: Intermediate course at Media Training Ltd. Susan also obtained certifications in Google Analytics for Beginners and Google Ads Fundamentals offered by Google in August and July 2019, respectively.

Further, Susan has completed the Adobe Illustrator CC: Introduction course at Media Training Ltd in December 2017. In 2016, they obtained certifications in Social Media Marketing from Hootsuite Media Inc. and Value Proposition from MECLABS Institute. Additionally, in 2015, they completed courses in Landing Page Optimization and Email Messaging offered by MECLABS Institute.