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Orlaith O'Donovan

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

Qualified teacher who also has experience in retail and administration. A diligent, hardworking, and flexible individual with an ability to collaborate effectively within a team. Highly organized and self-motivated, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Primary Teacher

Barnashrone National School
08.2023 - Current
  • Communicated with parents and guardians to discuss progress and determine educational priorities
  • Prepared reports on students and activities as required by administration
  • Identified pupil needs, making referrals and developing strategies for individual education plans
  • Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods.

Administrative Assistant

Sliabh Bloom Christmas Trees (Seasonal)
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Mailed newsletters and promotional materials to keep customers up to date with company happenings
  • Created, maintained, and entered information into databases
  • Answered telephones to give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls.

Sales Assistant

Under Armour
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Explained products and services to help customers make informed decisions
  • Greeted customers and engaged in conversation to assess needs
  • Replenished sales floor shelves and assisted customers with alternatives for out-of-stock items
  • Cleaned and organized sales floor in accordance with company merchandising standards.

Sales Assistant

All Books Portlaoise (Seasonal)
06.2020 - 09.2020

Retail Sales Assistant

Primark
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Portlaoise
  • Replenished sales floor shelves and assisted customers with alternatives for out-of-stock items
  • Cleaned and organized sales floor in accordance with company merchandising standards
  • Greeted customers and engaged in conversation to assess needs
  • Assisted with inventory by identifying and marking items for removal from shelves or storage areas.

Administrative Assistant

Enterprise, Mary Immaculate College Limerick
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Compiled and entered data into various databases to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Maintained scheduling and event calendars
  • Prepared conference and event materials, such as flyers, and invitations
  • Opened, read, route, and distributed incoming mail and other materials and answer routine letters.

Sales Assistant

All Books (Seasonal)
05.2017 - 08.2019


  • Processed customer orders and payments accurately and efficiently
  • Greeted customers and ascertained what each customer wanted and needed
  • Performed sales floor work, such as greeting and assisting customers, stocking shelves, and taking inventory
  • Answered questions regarding store and merchandise.

Education

Masters of Primary Education - Education

Hibernia College
Dublin, Ireland
2023

Bachelor of Arts - History and Geography

Mary Immaculate College
Limerick, Ireland
2021

Skills

  • Organized
  • Customer Service
  • Computer Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving skills

Timeline

Primary Teacher

Barnashrone National School
08.2023 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Sliabh Bloom Christmas Trees (Seasonal)
10.2022 - 12.2023

Sales Assistant

Under Armour
05.2021 - 09.2021

Sales Assistant

All Books Portlaoise (Seasonal)
06.2020 - 09.2020

Administrative Assistant

Enterprise, Mary Immaculate College Limerick
09.2019 - 12.2019

Retail Sales Assistant

Primark
08.2019 - 01.2020

Sales Assistant

All Books (Seasonal)
05.2017 - 08.2019

Masters of Primary Education - Education

Hibernia College

Bachelor of Arts - History and Geography

Mary Immaculate College
Orlaith O'Donovan