We engaged Mandy to support us with the recruitment of a Finance Manager and the level of professionalism from start to finish was exceptional. Mandy took full ownership of the process from preparing the documentation and arranging interviews, to conducting the interviews herself and providing clear recommendations. Her ability to understand our business needs and identify the right calibre of candidate made the experience efficient and stress-free. The follow-up paperwork and structured insights she provided gave us full confidence in making the final decision. I would have no hesitation in recommending Mandy for any high-level recruitment or business support projects.
Sean McCready
Managing Director
Doyle Shipping
Working with Mandy has helped me to focus my mind on strategic business development activities, but she has also connected me with prospects, given great advice on my branding and marketing, and provided an important sense of accountability for my own business growth. She has been the missing link I've been needing for the past several years, as my business adjusts to life after GenAI and the impacts of automation. For anyone running a microbusiness, you'll know that it's lonely at the top, and Mandy offers a friendly, helpful and supportive sounding board.
Emily McDaid
Crafted Communication
Working with Mandy helped us to refocus and take the business to the next level. Before that, we were caught up in the day-to-day and not taking enough time to think strategically. She challenged our thinking, kept us accountable, and opened up new opportunities for growth. Her approach is practical, supportive, and honest, this was exactly what we needed to move from ideas into action and shape the direction of Norqu.
Conor Quinn
Norqu
Before I started working with Mandy, my business felt chaotic — I was constantly firefighting and struggling to find time to think strategically. With her guidance, we completely restructured how we operate, built systems that actually work, and the results have been incredible — we’ve doubled our turnover and finally have clarity and control. Mandy has a way of cutting through the noise and helping you think and act like a true CEO.
Angela Robinson
Mandy was my mentor on Tourism NI's Kickstart programme. She has a wealth of experience and as a respected business owner has so many contacts across Northern Ireland. She totally understood our business straight away and was able to listen and give us valuable advice. We always looked forward to Mandy visiting us and I would have no hesitation in recommending her.
Melanie Harrison
I was fortunate to have Mandy as my mentor through the Go Succeed Program and those 10 hours were invaluable! As someone who can find it difficult to focus on tasks, Mandy was able to help me focus on which of my many ideas made most sense to pursue first! She has a very logical approach to business and was able to quickly identify some new contacts to support our growth. She has a wide range of knowledge and knows how to get the best out of people. It can be isolating setting up a social enterprise and having someone there to chat through problems and be accountable to really helped me stay on track!
Claire Anketel
CEO Inspiring Yarns
I have known Mandy for over 5 years now and there is a famous saying which I will crib from “what Mandy does not know about hospitality is simply not worth knowing.” A most personable individual with knowledge, passion, drive and determination like no other. Mandy will bring a new dynamic to any business or operation in our sector at all levels.
Nick Taplin
Chairman and CEO – Black and White Hospitality Ltd
Prior to engaging Mandy , we were losing money in every department without even knowing it. Once Mandy came on board , she immediately diagnosed the problem areas and her experienced team of experts then introduced more controls and checks in every department whilst at the same time introduced promotions to help boost sales. Mandy also set about shifting as much trade away from expensive OTA’s so that room sales were more lucrative. Things improved dramatically and in a short space of time we have exponentially increased net profits. We also now have a clear business model which ultimately means a much brighter future ahead for our business. We would definitely highly recommend Mandy and her team.
Eoin Morgan
Managing Director and Owner Donard Hotel, Newcastle
Mandy has been a great friend and supporter of regeneration in Belfast, over and above her contribution to tourism, and has already provided excellent advice and consultancy to us as we developed an innovative hospitality project.
Maurice Kinkead
Mandy Patrick has unparalleled experience in tourism and hospitality management. Her dedication to the broader industry is matched by her commitment to helping her clients reach their goals. Having Mandy on your team will transform your approach to business development through her knowledge and experience of what works best.
Joris Minne
Chairman J Comms
I first met Mandy Patrick ten years ago when she was appointed Vice Chair of the Board of Consumer Council NI, during a period when I was its CEO. Mandy brought vast private sector leadership and business acumen to this public sector organisation and was a mentor and coach to me as I learnt to understand private industry, which was critical to role effectiveness. One of my key observations of Mandy during this time was her flexibility; sound judgement, optimism and innovative thinking, especially when solutions seemed non-existent.
Mandy’s ability to work across sectors, organisations and individuals with a diverse range of needs ensured that when I was establishing a women’s leadership mentoring programme, Mandy was the first leader I asked to join the team. Mandy joined a team of NI’s top women leaders to offer mentoring and coaching to young elite athletes embarking on a career post high performance sport. Mandy’s huge experience in running her own business and providing leadership to other business leaders across the hospitality sector brought significant expertise not just to her mentee but to the whole leadership programme.
I have immense respect for Mandy Patrick’s expertise, experience and skills in both the private and public sectors. I have huge admiration for Mandy’s integrity, honesty, professionalism and amazing sense of humour, which always eases the stress, despite significant challenges faced. I have had the privilege of knowing and working with Mandy and would not hesitate to use her expertise again as she always adds value to existing people and skills. I wish Mandy every success with her venture.
Antoinette McKeown
Mandy Patrick has a strong leadership and management track record in the hospitality and wider business sector in N. Ireland. She has extensive professional networks across the UK and Ireland. Mandy has a very personable grounded approach combined with a sharp business head and practical approach to running and growing a successful enterprise. She is committed to creating value both financially and also for the benefit of the people involved – staff, customers and stakeholders as well as contributing to positively to the wider community. I can recommend Mandy as a leadership mentor and business consultant.
Anne McMurray BSSC MSW MSC PCC MBE
Organisation and Leadership Development Consultant
Chair EastSide Greenways Trust
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Business Advisory Support across Northern Ireland
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