Alannah Kearns
Wicklow
Summary
Final year Geoscience student with experience in fieldwork and geological mapping, environmental and geochemical analysis, and data analysis using Excel and R. Demonstrates strong capabilities in scientific report writing and presentation, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and leadership. Enthusiastic about analytical geoscience and environmental data skills to solve sustainability and resource management challenges. Currently seeking opportunities in environmental consultancy or postgraduate research that combine geoscience and climate systems analysis.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Food and Beverage Server
Royal Hotel
Bray, Co. Wicklow
07.2021 - 11.2025
- Provided high-quality service in a fast-paced hospitality environment while balancing full-time academic studies (both secondary school and college level studies).
- Developed excellent teamwork, communication and organisational skills.
- Trained new staff and supported event service operations.
- Assisted in providing food service within an IPAS accommodation setting, developing adaptability and cultural awareness.
Undergraduate Fieldwork Experience
Trinity College Dublin
, Ireland
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Various locations in Ireland, including Antrim, Wexford, Wicklow and Dublin
- Conducted independent and group-based geological mapping, stratigraphic interpretation and sample collection.
- Prepared field notebooks and reports to professional standards, demonstrated strong analytical accuracy and teamwork in challenging field conditions.
- Applied quantitative methods for environmental reconstruction.
- Upcoming fieldwork in Málaga, Spain (2026) to extend expertise in international geological field techniques.
Education
Geoscience (Earth System Science Pathway)
Trinity College Dublin
09.2022 -
Skills
- Fieldwork and geological mapping
- Environmental and geochemical analysis
- Data analysis (Excel, R)
- Scientific report writing & presentation
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Teamwork & leadership
Interests
Sedimentology, Field geology and environmental observation, Outdoor activities and hiking, Hockey, Travelling, Enthusiastic about exploring how climate and sedimentary systems record environmental change.
Societies & Activities
Joly Geological Society – 2022-23 Geography Society – 2022-23 - Snow Sports Society – 2022-24
Timeline
Geoscience (Earth System Science Pathway)
Trinity College Dublin
09.2022 -
Undergraduate Fieldwork Experience
Trinity College Dublin
01.2022 - 01.2024
Food and Beverage Server
Royal Hotel
07.2021 - 11.2025