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ALÁNNA O’BRIEN

ALÁNNA O’BRIEN

Galway,Connacht

Work history

National Quality Assurance Reviewer

Union of Students in Ireland
Dublin , Ireland
09.2023 - Current

Role established by Quality & Qualifications Ireland & the Union of Students in Ireland.

Received training from NStEP, QQI & USI on quality assurance in Irish higher education & quality review procedures.

Use of critical thinking skills evident while reviewing & proposing solutions.

Communication & task management skills implemented while working on a team.

Social Media & Front of House

Vocho Tex Mex
Galway, Ireland
09.2022 - 05.2023

Planned & created content for Tiktok successfully to drive sales & build customer base in Galway city.

Coordinated Front of House & Back of House staff for smooth execution to maximise customer satisfaction.

Greeted & served customers warmly and professionally

Completed opening & closing procedures each day; including end-of-shift reports for all cash & card transactions.

Coastal Wildlife & Water Sports

Maratacht Lasmuigh
Cape Clear Island, Ireland
06.2021 - 08.2022

Remained calm in stressful situations, resolving conflicts & solving issues with ease.

Explained concepts, demonstrating techniques & assisting water sports users.

Provided safe, caring & fun learning environment for all participants on the water.

Utilised Irish language fluency while working in the Gaeltacht.

Cafe Barista

Bridie Murphy's Home Bakery
Galway, Ireland
01.2022 - 05.2022

Displayed barista training, preparing a range of drinks, including mâcha, latte & cappuccino.

Established positive rapport with regular customers by facilitating personalised guest experience.

Thoroughly cleaned & maintained coffee machines, reducing faults & issues for smooth, efficient service.

Packaging Assistant Supervisor

The Fresh Fish
Skibbereen, Cork
01.2021 - 06.2021

Adhered to production schedules & Standard Operating Procedures , documented & adhered to Quality Control Point checks.
Communicated professionally with businesses the company supplied such as Dunnes Stores.
Carried out line changeovers & mechanical equipment set ups.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geography & Geosystems

University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
05.2025

NFQ 5: Leaving Certificate -

Mount Saint Michael Secondary School, Rosscarbery, Cork, Ireland
06.2020

Primary School -

Gaelscoil Dr. Uí Shúilleabháin, Skibbereen, Cork, Ireland
06.2014

Certification

  • HACCP 1
  • First Aid & AED qualified
  • STCW Sea Personal Survival
  • TUSLA - Children First
  • Presidential Award for Volunteering, NUIG

Languages

English, Irish
Native

Accomplishments

  • Scouts , Sixer positon for leadership responsibilities , 2009-2014
  • Gaelscoil Musical All-Ireland winners , 2012
  • Green Schools Council , Chairperson, 2010-2014
  • Foroige Youth , local Club Chairperson & Treasurer, 2014-2016
  • CoAction volunteer ,organisation in West Cork to support children with intellectual disabilities & their families 2015-2017
  • Cork County history project overall winner, for a project on the Fastnet Lighthouse, 2016
  • Cork County Foroige talent show, 2nd place received for showcasing singing abilities , 2017
  • Cork County Public Speaking Champions, won as a team of three, 2018/19
  • Concern debating competitions, made it to the quarter finals, 2018
  • Speaker at Cork County Mental health day in front of crowd of 1200 people, 2019
  • Speaker at West Cork Mental health day in front of a crowd of 850 people, 2019
  • Jigsaw Cork , youth adviser. An organisation for young people with mental health illnesses. Gave presentation to principals, mental health practitioners, Gardaí, parents and nurses on the issue from a young person’s perspective, 2018/19
  • Charity Challenge, in collaboration with the University of Galway Students Union. Helped to raise funds for Galway Autism, Helplink Mental Health & Galway Rape Crisis Centre over the course of 6 months and various challenges. 2020/2021
  • SCI-Service Civil International, NGO for peace member 2021-current
  • Irish society & Coiste Gaeilge, University of Galway. Promoting the Irish language and implementation & development of the Irish language strategies ,2020/21
  • “The Power Behind Good Intentions”, worked in Innsbruck, Austria to created an EU funded handbook for volunteering in the Global South, 2022
  • “Think Global,Act Rural”, EU event in Mollina, Spain to review current rural youth work practices, 2023
  • VSI Climate Justice Project -Voluntary Service International. A Worldwide Peace Movement member. Worked on a social media campaign to sprees awareness on Climate change as a social justice issue. Received workshops on creating campaigns & their implementation, 2022
  • Sauti-Youth member, EU funded pilot project connecting youths in Ireland & Tanzania. Youth led project which aims to monitor local government commitments to climate action & advocate for meaningful youth participation in the governances process.Held the first ever Irish Youth Climate Assembly & subsequent 3 conferences, 2022-current.
  • Represented Ireland at the International Student conference Maribor, Slovenia & the International Student Week Belgrade, Serbia 2023
  • World Vision-largest humanitarian aid & development organisation for children globally. Travelling to Tanzania in October 2023 to MC a Climate Change Conference.
  • Funding & Sponsorships officer for the Ladies Hockey Team at the University of Galway, 2023- current
  • Class Rep University of Galway 2023-current
  • ReelLife Science judge, 2023

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