Bernie Breen

Bernie Breen is a senior manager, consultant, and specialist training provider with over 25 years of extensive experience in Social Care. As the CEO and founder of BEE Smart Training, Bernie and her team of specialist trainers were awarded the prestigious Business All-Star Accreditation for 2025. This esteemed recognition underscores BEE Smart Training's unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership within Ireland's training and consultancy sector.

Bernie supports organisations to strengthen compliance, embed trauma‑informed practice, and develop confident, compassionate teams. With a background spanning organisational development, staff training, audit, and therapeutic care models, Bernie is known for her clarity, creativity, and commitment to high‑quality, child‑centred practice. Bernie holds an MA in Social Care Leadership and Management and partners with emerging and established services to build strong foundations, enhance staff wellbeing, and deliver meaningful, sustainable improvement.