Alicia Reid
Ballsbridge
Summary
Responsible, reliable and trustworthy worker. I am enthusiastic with a strong work ethic. Interested in expanding my knowledge and willing to undertake any task. I am highly ambitious and extremely self-motivated. Highly adaptable to any environment. I enjoy a challenge.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Assistant,
Glennon
Dublin
05.2023 - Current
- Look after a 20-year-old girl with a rare form of epilepsy.
- Monitor the progress of the girl, reporting back to parents so they can continuously update and adjust care plans to meet health and well-being needs.
- Administer medication and keep comprehensive records.
- Support educational needs, such as helping to complete college assignments.
- Assist with daily task such as meal preparation.
- Help with dressing and other aspects of personal care.
Part-time Music Teacher,
Ringsend Rockschool
Dublin
07.2019 - Current
- Teach guitar and piano to children aged 6-12 in a music school in Dublin.
- Help organise and set up instruments for the children.
- Organise activities for the kids to keep them interested in learning about music.
- I thoroughly enjoy teaching and working with children and continue to gain valuable experience from it.
- Maintain pupils' progress by evaluating and adjusting strategies.
- Plan musical showcases with the other teachers to allow parents to see their child’s progress.
Part-time Irish Grinds Teacher,
O’Sullivan
Dublin
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Involved in teaching Irish grinds to two secondary school girls.
- Assessed and catered to girls' needs by providing 1-1- support and guidance.
- Ensured they were adequately prepared for lessons, assisting with distribution of materials with access to required resources; such as Kahoot for online quizzes.
- Updated the parents with tailored feedback.
- Sourced and ordered teaching material and classroom supplies required.
- Provided help with Irish homework.
- Also, provided help in other primary/secondary school subjects e.g. mathematics
Consultant, Supply Chain and Operations,
Ernst and Young
Dublin
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Summer of 2022 internship completed in EY
- Participated in training and workshops to amplify skills and leverage productivity. This involved quality and risk management training, brand training, commercial awareness training, presentation training.
- Prepared and analysed a range of written communications, documents and reports.
- Group sustainability challenge.
- Department training (service line training). As part of the Supply Chain and Operations team I completed training into areas.
- IT training especially on digital platforms such as Excel.
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) day where the team completed a walk initiative to raise money for the Simon Community Charity.
- Interview training to prepare for the EY exit interview
- Professional qualifications training route presentation and training. Presented a project to the Supply Chain and Operations team based on online training I had completed.
Hostess,
"House" Dublin
Dublin
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele.
- Guided guests to appropriate seating for party size and provided food and drink menus.
- Stayed on top of server availability and table turnover to make accurate decisions about seating locations.
- Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and accurately estimate wait times.
- Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times and specials.
- Notified servers after seating parties in section for prompt service.
- Recognised VIP customers immediately and provide special treatment, including preferred tables and front-of-line privileges.
Checkout Operator,
Tesco Merrion
Dublin
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Processed payments, issued receipts and handled returns whilst keeping till in balance.
- Verified customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases in line with Challenge 25 policy.
- Completed cross-training to provide support across multiple departments, maintaining smooth store operations during busy periods; such as stocking shelves.
- Inspected items for damage, reporting unsellable merchandise to supervisor and obtaining replacements for customers.
- Helped customers with specific item requests by answering questions and offering knowledgeable product advice.
- Assessed customer needs through clear communication, anticipating and responding appropriately to queries.
- Maintained clean, tidy and organised checkout areas.
Camp Leader,
Woods
Sandymount, Dublin
08.2020 - 08.2020
- Helped set-up and organise the camp to adhere with the COVID-19 regulations in place.
- Greeted parents and guardians.
- Coordinated and scheduled daily activities; such as arts and crafts.
- Explained activities to campers and encouraging them to participate.
- Monitored activities to ensure safety.
- Explained and demonstrated the use of specialised equipment.
- Assessed emergencies and responded in a timely manner.
Childminder,
Jordan
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Took care of a girl, aged 10, during parents' scheduled absences during the day (9am-5pm).
- Provided meals, at breakfast and lunch.
- Collected the girl from a summer course she attended at Trinity College and brought her back home.
- Went on small outings, such as going to the park or going to Dun Laoghaire.
- Cleaned and organised the house whenever was necessary.
- I had this job two summers in a row (July 2019 - August 2019 and July 2020 - August 2020).
Research Intern,
Goodbody Stockbrokers
05.2018 - 05.2018
- A one week work placement in fourth year of secondary school.
- Collated and analysed information for research reports.
- Researched and updated all required materials needed for firm and partners.
- Inputted and edited computer entries from generated research using Microsoft word.
Primary School Assistant,
Scoil Mhuire, Lakelands
Sandymount
02.2018 - 02.2018
- A one week work placement I completed in fourth year of secondary school.
- Assisted the teacher during class.
- Helped students with any difficulties they had with work.
- Set up and led classroom activities, aiding postitive outcomes for pupils.
- Oversaw students in classroom, halls, and enforced rules and supported lead teacher.
- Organised classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Activities Co-ordinator,
Clonskeagh Nursing Home
12.2017 - 12.2017
- A one week work placement I completed in fourth year of secondary school.
- Set up and organised activities for residents such as, painting.
- Got involved and encouraged residents to take part in daily mindfulness and singing sessions.
- Prepared and organised Christmas gifts for residents.
- Assisted some residents with eating at their meal times.
- Brought residents in wheelchairs from their rooms to mass downstairs.
- Sat down and talked with residents and also gave them magazines and newspapers to read.
Education
Undergraduate degree - Pharmacology
University College Dublin
Dublin2024
Leaving Certificate -
Loreto Abbey Dalkey
Dublin2020
Junior Certificate -
Loreto Abbey Dalkey
Dublin2017
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Good time management
- Strong communication skills
- Strong understanding of Irish and Spanish
- Extremely enthusiastic
- Well organised
Accomplishments
- I have been offered a place on the graduate program in Ernst and Young for 2024.
- Effective communications course - Completed the Grade 7 effective communications course.
- Completed a First Aid Course with St John's Ambulance.
- Participated in Young Entrepreneur's Scheme in Loreto Dalkey.
Background Actor
- I have featured on the game show "Beat Shazam".
- I have also featured on the set of "Fair City".
Timeline
Care Assistant,
Glennon
05.2023 - Current
Consultant, Supply Chain and Operations,
Ernst and Young
06.2022 - 07.2022
Hostess,
"House" Dublin
01.2022 - 03.2022
Part-time Irish Grinds Teacher,
O’Sullivan
10.2021 - 10.2022
Checkout Operator,
Tesco Merrion
11.2020 - 07.2021
Camp Leader,
Woods
08.2020 - 08.2020
Part-time Music Teacher,
Ringsend Rockschool
07.2019 - Current
Childminder,
Jordan
07.2019 - 08.2019
Research Intern,
Goodbody Stockbrokers
05.2018 - 05.2018
Primary School Assistant,
Scoil Mhuire, Lakelands
02.2018 - 02.2018
Activities Co-ordinator,
Clonskeagh Nursing Home
12.2017 - 12.2017
Undergraduate degree - Pharmacology
University College Dublin
Leaving Certificate -
Loreto Abbey Dalkey
Junior Certificate -
Loreto Abbey Dalkey
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