Aaron McNamara
Thurles,Ireland
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in SolidWorks, CAD design, and thermal simulation. Proficient in operating lathes, milling machines, and general workshop tools. Demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration abilities, coupled with clear and effective communication skills. Adept at creative and analytical problem-solving, point of sale expertise, and time optimisation. Career goals include leveraging technical skills to drive innovation in mechanical assembly and design.
Experienced professional focused on retail sales with customer-centric approach. Drive sales growth through personalised service and in-depth product knowledge. Excel in creating engaging shopping experiences and building customer loyalty.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Assistant
Mace
Thurles
06.2022 - 04.2025
- Delivering friendly and efficient customer service in a busy convenience store
- Operating tills, managing cash handling and processing card payments
- Replenishing shelves, managing product displays, and stock rotation
- Maintaining cleanliness and organisation throughout the store
- Assisting customers with queries and product recommendations
- Supporting opening/closing procedures and working as part of a team
- Demonstrating time management and multitasking under pressure
- Trained new staff members, fostering a supportive working environment.
- Offered personalised shopping advice to enhance customer experiences.
- Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
Sales Assistant
Hardware Store
Urlingford, County Kilkenny
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed and organised the wood/lumber store, assisting customers with timber selection
- Operated tills and handled a variety of payment methods
- Assisted in unloading deliveries and organising materials for display
- Advised customers on tools, hardware, and materials for DIY and trade use
- Performed general shop floor duties including cleaning, stocking, and inventory checks
- Communicated with suppliers and staff to ensure customer satisfaction
- Developed hands-on knowledge of hardware tools and store systems
- Improved customer service by efficiently handling queries and complaints.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers for repeat business.
Education
BEng - Mechanical Engineering
Technological University of the Shannon (TUS)
Limerick 09.2023 -
Skills
- SolidWorks
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Lathes
- Milling machines
- General workshop tools
- CAD design
- Thermal simulation
- Mechanical assembly
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Clear and effective communication
- Creative and analytical problem-solving
- Point of sale expertise
- Point of sale operation
- Time optimisation
Projects
Stirling Engine Design and Manufacture, Designed and built an alpha-type Stirling engine as part of a college project, Used SolidWorks for 3D modelling and thermal simulation, Manufactured components using lathes, mills, and other workshop tools, Conducted performance analysis and created detailed technical documentation, Used CNC machining to manufacture the flywheel, gaining experience in toolpaths and setup
Timeline
BEng - Mechanical Engineering
Technological University of the Shannon (TUS)
09.2023 -
Sales Assistant
Mace
06.2022 - 04.2025
Sales Assistant
Hardware Store
05.2021 - 06.2022
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