Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
References
Grades May 2024
Community Service
Timeline
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Barbara Fitzgerald

Barbara Fitzgerald

Cork,Ireland

Summary

Highly organized, reliable and efficient Clerical Professional, proficient in maintaining accurate records, handling confidential information, and supporting daily office functions with efficiency and professionalism. Strong time management, organizational skills, communication skills and the ability to manage workloads effectively under pressure. Work well both independently and within a team

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Clerical Officer Grade 3

Tusla Child & Family Agency
Mallow
07.2024 - 08.2025

Daily duties include screening all referrals that came in through the Portal, from An Garda Síochána and Professionals, following up with acknowledgement letters and finishing off referrals by uploading all relevant information to correct files


  • Processing Garda Notifications
  • Provided comprehensive administrative support to Multidisciplinary Teams
  • Processing Adoption or Freedom of Information queries
  • Maintained accurate filing systems (electronic/paper) in line with data protection protocols.
  • Ordering and returning Iron Mountain files
  • Handling Sensitive information in compliance with GDPR and Tusla's data protection policies.
  • Reception duties, handled inbound calls, directing enquiries professionally and sensitively in a timely manner.
  • Maintained and updated client information, ensuring compliance with confidentiality policies.
  • Franking and managing post, processed incoming and outgoing correspondence ensuring timely response to all inquiries.
  • Preparing files to be viewed by GALS/ Court
  • Printing and scanning files for Social Workers

Work Experience

Mallow Community Hospital
Mallow, County Cork
02.2024 - 02.2024
  • Organised medical records for future clinics by inputting and scanning files.
  • Ensured accuracy of Medical Record Number (MRN) and patient names for efficient file retrieval.
  • Assisted in operations of urgent care centre, facilitating patient registration and clinic processes.
  • Supported switchboard operations.
  • Collaborated with ward clerk to verify patient details against printed records, maintaining high standards.
  • Prepared necessary paperwork for weekend shifts to ensure operational readiness at all stations.
  • Greeted patients in X-Ray Department, confirming appointment details and directing them to waiting areas.

Work experience

Kanturk Community Hospital
Kanturk, County Cork
02.2024 - 02.2024
  • Assisted receptionist with phone calls and message recording.
  • Coordinated visitor access, ensuring completion of sign-in books per GDPR requirements.
  • Closed logbooks and correspondence after each visitor to safeguard personal data.
  • Supported payroll processing and order management, including invoices.
  • Scanned and filed documents related to orders and invoices.
  • Adhered to Health and Safety Regulations throughout placement.

Clinical Coordinator

Specsavers Mallow
03.2018 - 09.2023
  • Managed customer service operations, ensuring high-quality patient care.
  • Oversaw diary management, appointments, and email correspondence.
  • Handled phone queries, logged voicemails, and scheduled appointments.
  • Triaged emergency patients to prioritise urgent care needs.
  • Maintained accurate file management in compliance with GDPR regulations.
  • Reviewed medical card forms and coordinated with relevant organisations on issues.
  • Resolved customer complaints and facilitated effective communication for problem resolution.
  • Collaborated with Optical and Audiologist management to optimise clinic scheduling.

Shop Assistant

Fitzgerald's Post Office & Quick Pick Ballyclough
01.2009 - 03.2018
  • Oversaw daily operations of a busy supermarket, ensuring efficient workflow.
  • Conducted stock-taking to maintain accurate inventory levels.
  • Managed stock ordering and coordinated timely deliveries.
  • Cash management.
  • Filed invoices to streamline financial records.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance shopping experience.
  • Served as key holder, maintaining security and shop protocols.

Stock Controller

Tesco Mallow
01.1998 - 01.2006
  • Purchasing orders for each department using a new system called Sales Based Ordering
  • Stock transfers to other stores and warehouses
  • Forecasting supply and demand as per busy seasons
  • Tracking inbound and outbound orders to prevent overstocking and out of stock
  • Daily product counts and daily unknown loss investigations
  • Inputting data daily and working with management to make sure that customer requests were always in place, and that daily emails and print offs were adhered to
  • Managing stock loss

Hairstylist

Anne Marie's Hair Studio Buttevant
Buttevant
07.1995 - 01.1998

Hairdressing Apprentice 1 Year Advanced Course

Cork Academy of Hairdressing
Cork
09.1994 - 06.1995

Education

Course - Business Administrations Skills QQI Level 5

Cork College of FET Charleville Campus
Cork
09.2023 - 05.2024

Secondary School -

Davis College Mallow
Cork, County Cork
01.1989 - 01.1994

Skills

  • Data entry
  • File accuracy
  • Reception duties
  • Team collaboration
  • Multi-tasking
  • Effective communication

Affiliations

Dressmaking, Mallow College of Design & Tailoring, two year night course.


Certification

Tusla Manual Handling Training May 2025

References

References available upon request.

Grades May 2024

  • Payroll Manual and Computerised: Distinction
  • Business Administration: Distinction
  • Spreadsheets: Distinction
  • Word Processing: Distinction
  • Bookkeeping: Distinction
  • Text Production: Distinction
  • Communications: Distinction
  • Digital Presentations: Distinction
  • Customer Service: Distinction
  • Work Experience: Distinction

Community Service

Full time stay at home parent, 2009, 2006, During this time, I got involved with my local community and we started up an Active Retirement Club running once a week from the local hall. This group was still active till covid.


Club Secretary Ballyclough Community Association

Timeline

Clerical Officer Grade 3

Tusla Child & Family Agency
07.2024 - 08.2025

Work Experience

Mallow Community Hospital
02.2024 - 02.2024

Work experience

Kanturk Community Hospital
02.2024 - 02.2024

Course - Business Administrations Skills QQI Level 5

Cork College of FET Charleville Campus
09.2023 - 05.2024

Clinical Coordinator

Specsavers Mallow
03.2018 - 09.2023

Shop Assistant

Fitzgerald's Post Office & Quick Pick Ballyclough
01.2009 - 03.2018

Stock Controller

Tesco Mallow
01.1998 - 01.2006

Hairstylist

Anne Marie's Hair Studio Buttevant
07.1995 - 01.1998

Hairdressing Apprentice 1 Year Advanced Course

Cork Academy of Hairdressing
09.1994 - 06.1995

Secondary School -

Davis College Mallow
01.1989 - 01.1994
Barbara Fitzgerald