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Education
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Certification
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Aisling Farrell

Athy

Summary

Results-driven public servant experienced in clerical officer/support roles and more recently progressed into an Executive Officer Role with in the Public Service Industry in Ireland. Public Administration and Digital Media and Communications graduate. Skilled and enthusiastic worker offering years of experience in a variety of fields including administration, hospitality, retail and media. Hardworking and dependable providing experience in high quality customer service. Very friendly and outgoing and loves to work as part of a team. Excellent work ethic and communication skills both verbal and written.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Officer (Case Officer)

The Charities Regulator
12.2023 - 09.2024
  • Conducted a legal test based on Section 39 of the Charities Act 2009 in Ireland on a number of Organizations applying to be registered as a charity. This included reviewing numerous documents relating to the governance, finances and activities of each organization.
  • Communicated with the public regarding the legal requirements and the robust legal process that they will be undertaking, which included being a point of contact for all cases assigned directly to me via email, phone or meetings.
  • Led a project team as a Project Manager with 3 reporting staff, which included optimizing resource allocation and improving the existing Register of Charities in Ireland.
  • Handled administrative tasks for the unit when required including updating Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Trained and guided new team members on the process and legal requirements required to complete the tasks included in this role.
  • Contributed to interdepartmental collaboration efforts that led to improved service delivery across the Organization.

Corporate Affairs Support Officer

The Charities Regulator
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Provide administrative support to the Corporate Affairs Unit, the Finance Unit and to colleagues, clients and stakeholders of the organisation.
  • Run/Schedule meetings as required, this includes minute taking.
  • Compile meeting packs/agendas for Board and Senior Management meetings.
  • Act as secretary to the Senior Management team and as a support to the Executive Team.
  • Act as a facilities manager for the organisation.
  • Place orders as required.
  • Act as a backup/support on organisation wide projects as required.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices, ensuring top-quality service delivery at all times.
  • Contributed ideas for improving the support process during team meetings, resulting in significant workflow enhancements.

Social Media Assistant

Saint Mary's Cathedral
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Updated the cathedrals social media platforms and website daily
  • Utilized online programmes such as canva to create advertisements for events
  • Created relationships with local organizations for partnerships
  • Learned new aspects of the media and marketing world through this college placement.

Sales Assistant/Administration

Shaws Department Stores
11.2018 - 09.2018
  • Managed efficient till operations, Processing payments and issuing receipts
  • Provided excellent customer service offering helpful advice to best meet customer needs
  • Used product knowledge and sales abilities to carry out this job as efficiently as possible
  • Worked in the store office part-time carrying out administrative duties such as cash management, managing emails, and answering the phones.

Waitress

Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant
01.2016 - 09.2018
  • Provided high quality wait service to ensure satisfaction
  • Made menu recommendations and shared additional information with the customers
  • Efficiently cleaned and cleared tables between courses while maintaining the high standards of the Restaurant
  • Carried out take-away services and wait services especially on busy nights.

Education

BA ARTS in Public Administration and Digital Media and Communications -

University of Limerick, Limerick
05.2022

Skills

  • Communication Abilities
  • Minute Taking
  • Confidential and Discreet
  • Organization Abilities
  • Administrative Skills
  • Group Instruction
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Results-focused
  • Staff Management
  • Training and Development
  • Project Management

Additional Information

Experience working with children as a part-time dance coach in 2016-2018, Volunteered in a Self Help Africa charity shop in 2016

References

References available upon request

Certification

Full Driving License

Minute Taking Certificate

Excel Skills Level 1&2


Timeline

Executive Officer (Case Officer)

The Charities Regulator
12.2023 - 09.2024

Corporate Affairs Support Officer

The Charities Regulator
09.2022 - 12.2023

Social Media Assistant

Saint Mary's Cathedral
01.2020 - 03.2020

Sales Assistant/Administration

Shaws Department Stores
11.2018 - 09.2018

Waitress

Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant
01.2016 - 09.2018

BA ARTS in Public Administration and Digital Media and Communications -

University of Limerick, Limerick

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