Meet the Team

​Clive Dunne MSc. Managing Director and founder of Elk Recruitment has over sixteen years senior management experience working domestically and internationally for privately owned and multinational facade, fenestration, curtain walling and glass firms across Ireland and the Middle East. During this period, Clive has managed departments such as Estimation, Finance, Procurement, Planning, Recruitment, Design, Manufacturing, Quality, H&S and Project Management. This in-depth industry experience coupled with an MSc in Operations Management places Elk Recruitment at the forefront of Global Facade, Construction, and Engineering recruitment.

​Rachel Wood joined Elk in 2017 bringing with her over 15 years HR and Recruitment experience. Early on in her career Rachel worked in the production department of one of the leading window and door companies, as well as beinginvolved with the Intel Fab 10 and Fab 14 projects with another employer. From there she progressed into HR and Recruitment and has worked on a variety of recruitment drives both in Ireland and overseas. Rachel holds a Diploma in Stage Management and in HRManagement. When not working Rachel is very involved with her local SPCA and probably has a larger collection of cats and dogs than she should.

​Jennifer joined Elk in 2018 as a Recruitment Consultant and has since been promoted to Senior Recruitment Consultant working within our Security & Construction divisions. Jennifer has been working in Recruitment for the past 10 years and comes with a BA in English Media and Cultural Studies.

A native of Carlow, Ger joined Elk in 2018 as a Recruitment Administrator. With a background in mechanical engineering and a period of self-employment, Ger opted for a career change and returned to education. Ger qualified with a first-class Degree in Business Administration and a Higher Diploma in Marketing from IT Carlow. He was also awarded Level 7 Business Student of the Year in 2016.

​Helen joined Elk Recruitment in February 2019 as a Resourcer. Helen completed her Honours Degree in Communications and Public Relations in 2011 from Carlow IT.   In 2012 she moved to Vancouver in Canada and started a career in finance working for fund companies. Helen continued her career in finance upon her return to Ireland in 2015.  Helen decided to change her career path when the opportunity in Elk Recruitment arose earlier this year. In the resourcing department Helen finds candidates for open roles the consultants have brought in from clients.   When not in the office Helen fills her time playing rugby for Tullow, and is also involved in coaching the under 14’s team.  Helen also participates in local park runs. 

​Clodagh joined the team in Oct 2019 as a Senior Construction Specialist and comes with a Bachelor in Business. Clodagh is a great addition to the team, dedicated to her clients and the overall delivery of a Quality Service.

​Arlene joined Elk in Nov 2019 as part of Elk's Construction division. Arlene comes with a BA, Communications and Public Relations

​Siobhan joined Elk in June 2020 as our primary contact for Business Development. Siobhan comes with a BSc in Tourism & Management and has spent a number of years working in various business development positions within a number of different industries.