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Colin O' Neill

Bantry,County Cork

Summary

As the newly appointed Manager of Dave Long Coach Travel and their 3 sister companies I bring a strong background in transportation and logistics, along with a keen ability to optimize processes for maximum efficiency. I am highly proficient in Microsoft Office and quickly adapt to new systems to ensure seamless workflow and operational success.

I am dedicated to providing exceptional support to both team members and clients, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. My expertise includes coordinating appointments, managing correspondence, and overseeing office communication to maintain smooth daily operations. With a positive and professional approach, I excel in relationship-building and multitasking across various responsibilities to meet organizational demands effectively.

Additionally, my experience in laboratory environments has instilled in me a meticulous attention to detail, adherence to safety and compliance standards, and a commitment to precision-driven performance. I bring the same reliability, dedication, and drive to my managerial role, ensuring that every task is handled with efficiency and excellence.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Retail Sales Assistant

eir
Fermoy, County Cork
12.2022 - 08.2023
  • Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
  • Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
  • Replenished floor stock and processed deliveries promptly, maximising product availability for customers.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
  • Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.
  • Guaranteed high levels of customer satisfaction through product knowledge and attentive service.
  • Helped organising the weekly roster whilst manager was on leave.
  • Became Samsung Ambassador for the store and was responsible for focusing on selling and explaining all samsung products.

Hotel receptionist

Maritime Hotel Bantry
Bantry, County Cork
08.2023 - 10.2024
  • Handled customer payments and updated reservations with Rezlynx .
  • Managed guest bookings and enquiries accurately and efficiently for continued customer satisfaction.
  • Greeted customers warmly, aiming to provide positive, smooth check-in experiences.
  • Verified ID and payment preference of guests.
  • Answered high-volume daily telephone and email enquiries, minimising correspondence backlogs.
  • Collected and processed guest data in line with data protection regulations.
  • Answered and transferred calls to designated recipients.
  • Scheduled and made reservations for guests using hotel and management software.
  • Accurately executed secretarial tasks, maintaining smooth administrative operations.
  • Trained new staff into the reception position for the summer season.
  • Educated staff on how to use microsoft offices applications to organise paper work and increase workplace efficiency

Company manager

West Cork Connect / Davelong Coach Travel / Travelmaster / West Cork Transfers
Skibbereen, Cork
10.2024 - Current
  • Started off as customer service assistant manager for my first 2 months for west cork connect.
  • Due to complications the current manager had to leave and i was made official manager of all 4 of the owners companies.
  • Only starting and still in training i had to quickly adapt and learn how to use all systems at my disposal to learn how to manage each company efficiently with no one to teach me.
  • Using my skills in administration, data processing, bookkeeping, organisation management and past skills organising customers during busy holiday season in the maritime hotel bantry i had to fix all that was left behind when the last manager left and create more business in the company using my own personal creative skills to increase business with selective advertising and system creations for ease of access to all companies.
  • Whilst doing this i also Looked after the staffs rosters and there needs. As well as Trained new staff members, promoting skill development.


Each company specialised in a specific transport field.



  • Dave long coach travel specialised in private bus hire. I made sure all enquiries for private hire for parties and schools were priced accordingly, booked correctly, on time and also drafted up invoices using xero to customers and companies using our service as well as made sure to train and manage staff to make sure everyone correctly handled enquiries and workload was equally distributed to everyone.
  • Westcork connect specialised in public transport from bantry, skibbereen and kinsale to cork city and back. I organised customer queries about bus timetables, bookings and made sure complaints were solved peacefully if a customer had a bad experience. Lost and found items were charted and stored safely until customers arrived to reclaim there items.
  • Travelmaster specialises in nation wide concert buses all around ireland. I made and priced products on our website using woocommerce editor as well as worked along side our licensing team creating new routes and getting sub contractors to allow us to use there buses as well as communicate with the NTA to get stops approved. On the day of concerts i was in charge of making sure each bus driver had there passenger list and made sure each drivers route went smoothly so passengers would arrive at there concerts before the shows gates would open. I would manage all complaints and queries with customers who used our service.
  • Westcork transfers specialises in private taxis to and from bus/train stations and airports across ireland. I handled bookings, invoices and general quiries.

Education

Applied sciences and environmental studies - Environmental Science

St Johns Central College
Cork city, Cork
05.2022

QQI LV5 - Office Administration and Data Processing

Nenagh College Of Further Education
Nenagh, County Tipperary
07.2021

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Highly responsible and reliable
  • Customer relations
  • File maintenance
  • QQI Lv 5 In Office Administration and Data Processing
  • Bookkeeping
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • QQI Lv 5 In Science and Environmental Studies
  • Performance metrics analysis
  • Leadership excellence
  • Negotiation competence
  • Technical proficiency
  • Motivational team building
  • Sales expertise
  • Digital marketing
  • Contract negotiation
  • IT Proficiency
  • Business development
  • Marketing strategy development
  • Market research
  • Budget control
  • Crisis handling
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Operations oversight
  • Employee training
  • Technical reporting
  • Customer relationship management
  • Profit and loss understanding
  • Cost-reduction strategies
  • Event planning
  • Performance monitoring
  • Contract administration
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Electronic payments mastery

Timeline

Company manager

West Cork Connect / Davelong Coach Travel / Travelmaster / West Cork Transfers
10.2024 - Current

Hotel receptionist

Maritime Hotel Bantry
08.2023 - 10.2024

Retail Sales Assistant

eir
12.2022 - 08.2023

Applied sciences and environmental studies - Environmental Science

St Johns Central College

QQI LV5 - Office Administration and Data Processing

Nenagh College Of Further Education
Colin O' Neill