Clodagh O'Grady
Navan
Summary
I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable and dedicated person. I am a responsible team player who can easily adjust to difficult circumstances. I have the ability to operate well both independently and in a collaborative setting. I have excellent communication skills. I can stay on task and meet deadlines when under pressure. I enjoy learning new skills and developing my existing ones.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Assistant
River Island
Navan, County Meath
09.2023 - Current
- Providing excellent service and greeting each customer with a welcoming attitude
- Utilised cross-selling strategies to maximise sales opportunities
- Handled cash transactions accurately to maintain financial integrity
- Maintained high visual standards, ensuring the shop floor was organised, clean, and visually appealing
- Identified stock gaps and proactively restocked items to ensure product availability
- Replenished stock from the stockroom, ensuring all sizes and products were consistently available
- Contributed to a welcoming team atmosphere with a consistently positive attitude
- Held the floor in manager's absence, supporting colleagues and resolving issues effectively
- Received training in loss prevention strategies to minimise theft
Yard Hand
Noel Meade Racing
Castletown Meath
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Oversaw care and management of thoroughbreds to ensure optimal health and performance.
- Monitored post-race condition of horses through thorough checks and accurate weight measurements.
- Washed and prepared horses for racing.
- Managed and scheduled the horses time in the spa, walker and paddock.
- Fed every horse whilst adhering to each horses specific dietary requirements.
- Mucked out, cleaned and prepared stables.
- Prepared bedding and maintained cleanliness of yards.
- Operated a gator for transportation around the facility.
Shop Assistant
Holmes Service Station
Donegal, County Donegal
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted shoppers in finding desired store items.
- Informed customers of shop promotions to drive sales.
- Managed customer transactions and securely handled cash and card payments.
- Restocked low shop items and ensured that the sales floor is organised according to established guidelines.
- Assisted with stock checks and order placements to ensure adequate inventory levels.
- Ensured all shop items are in date.
- Maintained hygiene standards by sanitising toilets for staff and customers.
Education
MH208 - Advanced/Higher Certificate - Biological and Biomedical Science
Maynooth
Maynooth, County Kildare10-2026
Leaving certificate -
Loreto St Michaels
Navan, County Meath06-2023
Skills
- Cash handling
- Customer service
- Ability to work under pressure
- Pressure management
- Time management
- Organisational skills
- Multitasking ability
- Teamwork skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-solving
- Confident communicator
- Emotional intelligence
- Leadership
Certification
Driving Licence, April 2025 to Present
Timeline
Retail Sales Assistant
River Island
09.2023 - Current
Yard Hand
Noel Meade Racing
04.2022 - 09.2022
Shop Assistant
Holmes Service Station
06.2021 - 08.2021
MH208 - Advanced/Higher Certificate - Biological and Biomedical Science
Maynooth
Leaving certificate -
Loreto St Michaels