Caoimhe Maher
Meath,Ireland
Summary
Highly skilled professional with expertise in verbal and written communication, scheduling, time management, and workload prioritisation. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and attention to detail, coupled with exceptional customer service and client relationship management abilities. Proficient in administrative and organisational tasks, problem-solving, risk awareness, and conflict resolution. Adept at team collaboration and stakeholder engagement, consistently results-oriented and accountable. Experienced in utilising Microsoft Office and data management systems to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Pre-School Teacher/ Childcare Professional
First Steps, Tiger, Happy Steps and Dolphins
Dublin, Ireland & Vancouver, BC
2019.09 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to achieve holistic learning objectives.
- Employed a variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse needs of 16-24 children within a key worker system.
- Collected and organized data on student progress, providing recommendations for individual advancement.
Application Specialist
BC Housing
Burnaby, BC
2022.09 - 2025.11
- Lead and support a team of 5 people in managing an accessibility program which is applied to by people all across the province of BC, Canada.
- Process approximately 6-8 subsidized housing applications per hour. Accurately enter applicant information and verify eligibility.
- Handle around 50 phone calls daily. Cultivate positive interactions with applicants while ensuring confidentiality and professionalism.
- Write correspondence to applicants regarding their status, required documents, and next steps.
- Liaising with government agencies, housing providers, and advocacy groups to provide information regarding housing issues in an ongoing social crisis.
Receptionist/Administration Assistant
Powell, Gray And Kim LLP
Vancouver, BC
2022.07 - 2022.09
- Answered multi-line phone system and directed calls to appropriate departments.
- Managed incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring efficient distribution across departments.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office to organize files and manage administrative tasks.
Floor Supervisor
The Hatchet Inn
Meath, Ireland
2016.03 - 2019.03
- Trained new hires in company policies, job responsibilities, and expectations, ensuring successful integration into the team.
- Maintained accurate records of all onboarding activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Developed a culture of continuous improvement within the organization by encouraging team members to identify opportunities for enhancement and facilitating their efforts to implement those changes.
- Ensured a positive onboarding experience by addressing any concerns or issues promptly and effectively. Collaborated with HR managers to gather feedback and continuously improve the onboarding process.
Education
APA - Pensions and Regulations
LIA
Dublin, Ireland 03/2026 - 06/2026
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Care and Education
Technological University
Dublin, IrelandCPD - Non-violent crisis intervention
BC Housing
Burnaby, BC, Canada. 08/2025 -
CPD - Mental Health First Aid
BC Housing
Burnaby, BC, Canada. 08/2025 -
CPD - Working to build respectful workplace
BC Housing
Burnaby, BC, Canada. 08/2026 -
CPD - Fundamentals of equity, diversity and inclusion
BC Housing
Burnaby, BC, Canada. 08/2025 -
CPD - Privacy awareness training
BC Housing
Burnaby, BC, Canada. 08/2025 -
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Scheduling, time management & workload prioritisation
- Analytical skills and attention to detail
- Customer service & client relationship management
- Administrative and organisational skills
- Problem-solving, risk awareness & conflict resolution
- Team collaboration and stakeholder engagement
- Results-oriented and accountable
- Microsoft Office & data management systems
Timeline
Application Specialist
BC Housing
2022.09 - 2025.11
Receptionist/Administration Assistant
Powell, Gray And Kim LLP
2022.07 - 2022.09
Pre-School Teacher/ Childcare Professional
First Steps, Tiger, Happy Steps and Dolphins
2019.09 - Current
Floor Supervisor
The Hatchet Inn
2016.03 - 2019.03
APA - Pensions and Regulations
LIA
03/2026 - 06/2026
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Care and Education
Technological University
CPD - Non-violent crisis intervention
BC Housing
08/2025 -
CPD - Mental Health First Aid
BC Housing
08/2025 -
CPD - Working to build respectful workplace
BC Housing
08/2026 -
CPD - Fundamentals of equity, diversity and inclusion
BC Housing
08/2025 -
CPD - Privacy awareness training
BC Housing
08/2025 -