Breda Cox
Co. Longford ,Ireland
Summary
An adaptable, conscientious, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual with experience in managing a challenging workload while staying focused on giving a high level of service delivery and support in a day service environment. Maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude while working in collaboration with colleagues, teams, management, and stakeholders. Experience of working with the public has taught the value of tact and diplomacy with a degree of assertiveness. Calm under pressure and a proven ability to be reliable in a crisis. Keen to find a challenging position where I can continue professional development and develop my abilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Community Facilitator/ Instructor
Corlann
Peter Triest Day Service, Athlone Road, Roscommon
2015.07 - 2026.03
- Duties include managing and directing staff, supporting a busy day service guided by New Directions, National and Organisation Policies and Procedures and CQL Quality Standards. Maintaining a daily diary, briefing staff on daily activities and prioritising workload and scheduling appointments and meeting as required.
- Complete administrative responsibilities promptly and meet organisational requirements associated with the quality system, including participating in Personal Outcomes Meetings, completing the Easi Tool, and documenting achievements within the service to promote best practice and uphold CQL quality standards
- Promote effective personal‑outcomes evaluation systems that reflect Corlann’s mission, vision, and commitment to the principles of Social Role Valorisation. Support individuals in developing and following personalised timetables, and actively encourage their engagement in valued social roles and meaningful participation within the community.
- Working collaboratively with other groups, agencies and employers in the community.
- Advocate on behalf of the individuals supported and promote access to advocacy opportunities, in line with the legal obligations outlined in the Assisted Decision‑Making (Capacity) Act
Step In, Supported Living Co-Ordinator
Supported Living Networks Ltd.
The Cube, Flexispace, Lanesboro Rd, Roscommon F42DX61
2016.10 - 2017.10
- Role included promoting and successfully achieving a third network for Supported Living in Roscommon.
- Supporting Network participants and their families during the transition to Independent Living. Supporting open communication lines with management teams, key workers, housing authorities, and agencies relevant to supporting independent living.
- Participating in Supervision, preparing reports for Board meetings, attending regional Next Steps meetings and supporting network colleagues in their roles.
- Part-time role
Chef
St Christopher's Services, Leamore Park, Longford
Longford
2008.04 - 2014.09
- Responsible for the management of the kitchen in day service.
- Providing mentoring to persons supported in a kitchen environment.
- Working with multi-disciplinary teams in supporting dietary requirements.
- Preparing training programmes for Independent Living for Persons Supported
Conference and Banqueting Co-Ordinator
The Mullingar Park Hotel, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
2006.04 - 2007.09
- Duties included booking conferences, weddings, and banquets, maintaining an accurate diary of events, and preparing the weekly function sheet. Chairing the weekly meeting with Heads of Department. Consulting with management with regard to service delivery. Supporting data base information for Sales and Marketing Research and the accounts department about customer accounts.
Conference and Banqueting Co-Ordinator
The Nuremore Hotel and Country Club
Carrickmacross, County Monaghan
2003.06 - 2005.05
- Coordinated project tasks for successful and timely completion for all Conferences, Banquets and Meeting in the Hotel.
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring consistency in quality and service delivery in collaboration with the Food and Beverage Department.
- Streamlined team communication by implementing effective coordination strategies including briefing the management team of business for the coming week
- Worked with the owner of the hotel in tendering for conferences, meeting and social groups.
- Maitained accurate diary of events for the hotel, responded to all communications and enquires with regard to conferences, banqueting, weddings and tour groups.
Assistant Conference and Banqueting Manager/Duty Manager
The Hillgrove Hotel,
Old Armagh Road, Monaghan Town
2001.06 - 2003.06
Education
Level 7 - Applied Social Studies in Social Care
Technological University of the Shannon
Athlone, County Westmeath 2009.09 - 2013.05
National Diploma - Hotel and Catering Management
Mayo Institute of Technology
Galway 1998.09 - 2001.05
NTCB - Professional Cookery
Atlantic Technological University, Galway
Dublin Road, Galway.Level 8 Higher Diploma - Leadership
Technological University of the Shannon
Athlone 2022.09 - 2023.05
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational and Planning Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Decision Making
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Self-motivation
- Problem Solving
- Leadership and Management
- Teamwork
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Adaptability
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Interpreting Instructions and Carrying out Policies accurately
Certification
- Foundation Course in Project Management, Cenit E-College MAY 2020 NOVEMBER 2020
- Assisted Decision Making and the Capacity Act, Irish Association of Social Workers NOVEMBER 2019
- Social Enterprise and Business Development Training, Roscommon Leader Partnership OCTOBER 2019
- Managing People Online Course, Health Management Institute of Ireland. APRIL 2018
- Train The Trainer - Level 6, Office, and Training Solutions Ltd, Leitrim- DECEMBER 2014
- CQL, Risk Assessment, Personal Outcomes Training, Brothers of Charity Services Ireland 2015
Nationality
Irish
References
Available on Request
Hobbies
Hobbies include reformer pilates, walking, cooking and reading.
Personal Skills
Having worked with Corlann for the past eleven years, I am motivated to apply for the role of Quality Compliance Co-ordinator, as a new challenge and an exciting opportunity. Hard-working, conscientious, dependable, and with a commitment to high standards, I endeavour to proceed with integrity in my work. With a strong commitment to the vision, mission, and values of the organisation and how these align with the delivery of a quality service, I am uniquely placed to be selected for this role. I am committed to continuous professional development with the intention of cementing my learning with further studies
Accomplishments
Organised a virtual coffee morning during Covid 19 raising almost €2,500 for charity
Part of the local First Aid Responder Group in the local Community.
Timeline
Level 8 Higher Diploma - Leadership
Technological University of the Shannon
2022.09 - 2023.05
Step In, Supported Living Co-Ordinator
Supported Living Networks Ltd.
2016.10 - 2017.10
Community Facilitator/ Instructor
Corlann
2015.07 - 2026.03
Level 7 - Applied Social Studies in Social Care
Technological University of the Shannon
2009.09 - 2013.05
Chef
St Christopher's Services, Leamore Park, Longford
2008.04 - 2014.09
Conference and Banqueting Co-Ordinator
The Mullingar Park Hotel, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
2006.04 - 2007.09
Conference and Banqueting Co-Ordinator
The Nuremore Hotel and Country Club
2003.06 - 2005.05
Assistant Conference and Banqueting Manager/Duty Manager
The Hillgrove Hotel,
2001.06 - 2003.06
National Diploma - Hotel and Catering Management
Mayo Institute of Technology
1998.09 - 2001.05
NTCB - Professional Cookery
Atlantic Technological University, Galway