Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Ciara O'Brien

Wicklow

Overview

2006
2006
years of professional experience

Work History

Daybreak
Brittas Bay
04.2022 - Current
  • Managed stock inventory, ensuring shelves were consistently replenished
  • Prepared and served coffee beverages and soft-serve ice cream
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the stockroom
  • Updated and positioned price labels accurately
  • Monitored expiry dates of products to guarantee freshness
  • Provided customer service assistance, including lottery sales, alcohol, and cigarette purchases
  • Prepared pastries and maintained a hygienic food preparation area.

Administrative Assistant

Key Capital
Dublin
10.2019 - 11.2019
  • Provided comprehensive support to the directors of wealth management
  • Facilitated client meetings by preparing necessary documentation and materials
  • Managed various administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations
  • Conducted quality checks on Excel spreadsheets to maintain accuracy
  • Completed data entry assignments efficiently
  • Played a key role in planning and coordinating logistics for client events, including a prestigious breakfast meeting at Leinster House with An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar
  • Demonstrated flexibility and dedication by starting work at 6am and often extending hours to assist with client meetings.

Kitchen Porter

The Grand Hotel Refuge Centre
Wicklow
09.2019 - 10.2019
  • Maintained impeccable cleanliness standards in the kitchen area
  • Provided support to the chef by assisting in various kitchen tasks
  • Washed, dried, and stored pots, plates, utensils, and cutlery
  • Managed waste disposal and recycling efforts efficiently
  • Ensured cleanliness and availability of tea towels and linens for kitchen use.

Nanny

Clare O’Sullivan
Cork
06.19 - 07.2019
  • Provided comprehensive care for three young children (ages 4, 6, and 8) in both home and various locations for a single parent
  • Available at short notice to accommodate the family's needs
  • Ensured day-to-day care, including personal hygiene, transportation to and from school, and other activities
  • Engaged children in educational activities, including homework assistance, meal preparation, nature walks, and arts and crafts.

Retail Assistant

SUPERVALU WICKLOW
Wicklow
03.2019 - 03.2019
  • Offered attentive and helpful sales support, consistently receiving positive customer feedback
  • Proactively restocked shelves and racks to ensure easy access to products
  • Unpacked and organized new merchandise, promptly making it available on the sales floor
  • Maintained a welcoming atmosphere by adhering to store greeting standards
  • Engaged with customers to understand their needs and offer suitable recommendations
  • Fostered strong customer relationships through friendly, helpful, and attentive service.

Vetinary Assistant

CLOVERHILL VETINARY CLINIC
Wicklow
02.2019 - 02.2019
  • Assisted in observing minor animal surgeries, gaining valuable insights into veterinary procedures
  • Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards by regularly cleaning and disinfecting cages and kennels
  • Expanded knowledge and understanding of animal welfare and care practices through hands-on experience and mentorship at the clinic.

Aupair

Marina Giblin
Maureilhan
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Provided dedicated care and support for a 13-year-old girl with special needs, ensuring her health and safety
  • Collaborated closely with the child's mother to provide constant supervision and assistance
  • Assisted with medication administration and personal care routines, maintaining the girl's well-being
  • Contributed to meal preparation and cooking, ensuring the child's dietary needs were met.

The Beachhut
Brittas Bay
  • Prepared pizzas, fried foods, and pastries to high standards
  • Managed stock inventory and ensured shelves were well-stocked
  • Provided attentive service to customers, assisting with inquiries and orders
  • Crafted delicious coffee beverages using a barista machine
  • Maintained a clean and inviting shop environment for patrons
  • Received and organized incoming deliveries efficiently
  • Scooped ice cream treats with precision and care
  • Ensured the stockroom was orderly and hygienic for optimal organization.

Volunteer

Ballyhara Equine Assisted Therapy
Wicklow
  • Provided sidewalking support to ensure rider safety during therapy sessions
  • Acted as a barn buddy, responsibly feeding, watering, and administering medication to horses
  • Prepared horses for appointments by saddling them up
  • Maintained cleanliness by regularly mucking out stables and sweeping the yard
  • Assisted in unsaddling horses and safely returning them to fields at the end of the day.

Education

Dominican College Wicklow
01.2022

Psychology and Sociology -

University of Galway

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Hard-working
  • Tusla
  • Garda vetted
  • Reliable
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Haccp level 1 & 2 certified
  • Manual handling

Languages

  • Fluent English
  • Irish
  • Basic French

Hobbies and Interests

  • Scouting – Took lead in group exercises
  • Swimming
  • Cooking/Baking
  • Animals
  • Sewing
  • Reading
  • Art

Timeline

Daybreak
04.2022 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Key Capital
10.2019 - 11.2019

Kitchen Porter

The Grand Hotel Refuge Centre
09.2019 - 10.2019

Retail Assistant

SUPERVALU WICKLOW
03.2019 - 03.2019

Vetinary Assistant

CLOVERHILL VETINARY CLINIC
02.2019 - 02.2019

Aupair

Marina Giblin
06.2018 - 08.2018

The Beachhut

Volunteer

Ballyhara Equine Assisted Therapy

Dominican College Wicklow

Psychology and Sociology -

University of Galway

Nanny

Clare O’Sullivan
06.19 - 07.2019
Ciara O'Brien