Anna Curtin
Tralee,Ireland
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in customer service, sales, and financial management. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, proficiency in cash handling and inventory management, and a positive attitude under pressure. Adept at multitasking, maintaining punctuality, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Skilled in bookkeeping, VAT calculation, financial reporting, and knowledgeable in accounting software including Microsoft Excel. Career goal: to leverage extensive expertise to drive organisational success and efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Commis Chef
Queenslounge-Simí, Νότιο Αιγαίο
Simí, Νότιο Αιγαίο
- 2 year: experience
- Worked as a Commis Chef for two years in a high-paced kitchen, supporting senior chefs with food preparation and service across multiple sections, including starters, grill, and pastry. Responsible for daily mise en place, stock rotation, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring consistency in dish presentation. Gained strong skills in knife work, time management, and team coordination. Assisted in menu development and trained junior staff. Helped the kitchen maintain a 5-star hygiene rating and efficient service flow during busy periods.
Care Assistant
Kerry-Kerry
Kerry
- Seamus Favey (owner)
- RE: Work Experience
- I am currently studying Applied Social Studies (QQI Level 5) in Kerry College. As part of this course I am required to undertake 60 hours of Work Experience.
- I am hopeful that Kerry head may be able to accommodate my work placement on a Work Experience Day/ in February 2025. I am writing to express my keen interest in availing of work experience, particularly a social care/, support/, youthwork etc position.
- As a social studies student with excellent interpersonal/, teamwork/, listening etc skills. My course-related experiences combined with my personal passion in the area of ...... will allow me to be a successful member of your team. As you will note in the d
- Enclosed CV, I have previously worked (outline any work experience you may have - especially in the area of the programme you are studying but also any work experience or relevant projects not related to your course. Through this experience, I have realised the value of communication, motivation, teamwork and diligence.
- If you have any further questions, I would welcome a call at the above number or an email to (25.annacurtin@student.kerrycollege.ie).
Barista
The Grand Hotel-Tralee
Tralee, Kerry
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Experienced barista skilled in preparing high-quality beverages, providing friendly customer service, and maintaining a clean, efficient workspace. Strong ability to work in fast-paced environments while ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Assistant Manager
Toba-Tralee, County Kerry
Tralee, County Kerry
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Responsibilities I learned as Assistant Manager
- Daily operations of restaurant and associates { formulating work schedules, inventory, ordering}
- Performing other tasks as directed by management.
- Train and develop other management staff and team members.
- Maintaining a cooperative and harmonious working relationship between the management team and crew.
- Following company dress code standards as specific for Assistant Restaurant Manager
Sales Consultant
Next-Tralee, County Kerry
Tralee, County Kerry
07.2021 - 07.2021
- I worked in next as a trainee to gain some experience as a sales consultant, I learned a lot about working at a till , working with customers , making sure the store is clean and in shape for when customers arrive.
- I always made sure I was on time for work so I got to learn extra bits and finish all my tasks early , I got along well with all my workers and my manager and really enjoyed working in Next
Education
Higher certificate - Physcology
Kerry college
Tralee, County KerryLeaving certificate - undefined
Mercy Mounthawk
Tralee, County Kerry 09.2014 - 03.2022
Certificate of Higher Education - Business
Kerry College
Tralee, Co Kerry 09.2025 -
Skills
- Communication skills
- Cash management
- Inventory Management
- Cash handling
- Sales
- Customer service (3 years)
- Multitasking proficiency
- Positive attitude under pressure
- Basic computer literacy
- Punctuality maintenance
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Customer Service
- Team player
- Health and Safety
- Sales expertise
- Inventory and stock management
- Budget consciousness
- Bookkeeping expertise
- Risk assessment capability
- Knowledge of accounting software
- VAT calculating
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial reporting
Certification
- CPR
- September 2019 to Present
Languages
English - Expert
Spanish - Intermediate
Awards
HACCP, 2020
References
References available upon request.
Publications
Garda vetting
Personal Details
- European Union Work Permit: Yes
- Highest Level of Education: Advanced/Higher Certificate
- Industry: Healthcare, Nursing
- Total years of experience: 2
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - Business
Kerry College
09.2025 -
Sales Consultant
Next-Tralee, County Kerry
07.2021 - 07.2021
Barista
The Grand Hotel-Tralee
01.2021 - 01.2025
Assistant Manager
Toba-Tralee, County Kerry
01.2021 - 10.2022
Leaving certificate - undefined
Mercy Mounthawk
09.2014 - 03.2022
Commis Chef
Queenslounge-Simí, Νότιο Αιγαίο
Care Assistant
Kerry-Kerry
Higher certificate - Physcology
Kerry college