Daniel O’Reilly
Clondalkin,Ireland
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in problem solving, critical thinking, and persuasive communication. Skilled in cold calling, marketing strategy, and creative thinking, with a proven ability to adapt and collaborate effectively in diverse environments. Adept at leveraging social perceptiveness and interpersonal communication to build meaningful connections and drive results. Committed to continuous learning and applying innovative strategies to achieve organisational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Professional fundraiser
EmeraldFundraising
Dublin, Leinster
07.2024 - Current
- Customer Relationship Management: Successfully acquired over 130 regular donors through door-to-door engagement, demonstrating strong skills in prospecting, relationship-building, and converting leads into long-term clients. Maintained a donor retention rate of 94%, reflecting a high degree of customer satisfaction and ongoing trust.
- Sales Strategy & Execution: Developed and executed tailored fundraising pitches to diverse individuals, adjusting communication style based on audience needs and preferences. Identified key motivators for support and utilized persuasive communication to secure recurring commitments.
- Data-Driven Performance: Monitored key performance metrics, including donor acquisition and retention rates, to continuously refine outreach strategies. Leveraged data to adjust approaches and optimize results, similar to utilizing CRM systems and analytics to track progress.
- Goal Achievement & Quota Management: Consistently exceeded daily, weekly, and monthly fundraising goals by applying targeted outreach techniques and delivering exceptional customer experiences. This demonstrates an ability to meet and surpass sales targets under pressure.
- Problem-Solving & Objection Handling: Effectively overcame objections and handled challenges from potential donors by listening actively, empathizing with concerns, and offering tailored solutions.
- Communication & Presentation Skills: Delivered compelling presentations to individuals and small groups, explaining complex causes and engaging potential supporters.
- Team Collaboration & Leadership: Worked alongside a team of fundraisers, sharing insights and strategies to improve collective performance. Regularly collaborated with leadership to optimize outreach efforts and training processes.
- Adaptability & Learning: Adapted quickly to changing strategies and donor behaviours, embracing new tools and approaches to maximize fundraising effectiveness.
Technician
Intel WGNSTAR
Leixlip, Co Kildare
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Proficient in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting cable systems
- Skilled in reading technical drawings, schematics, and manuals to carry out installations and repairs accurately
- Experienced in utilizing various tools and equipment for cable replacement, splicing, and testing, adhering to safety protocols and industry standards
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues and supervisors to achieve project targets
- Proven track record of providing exceptional customer service, addressing client inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally
- Familiarity with software applications for documenting work activities, tracking inventory, and generating reports to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance
- Strong problem-solving skills, capable of diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner to minimize downtime and maximize productivity
- Adaptable and quick to learn new technologies and procedures, staying abreast of industry developments and best practices to enhance job performance and efficiency
Soarflow Traffic Management
Crag Avenue Business Park
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Manual stop and go
- Automated process control
- Temporary traffic lights
- Experience on roads with speeds of 50kmph/80kmph and 100kmph
- Pedestrian management
- Dealing with public
- Roadwork safety course
Housekeeper
Green Isle Hotel
Newlands Cross
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Energetic housekeeper
- Skilled in daily cleaning and responding to customer needs
- As crew member at the green isle facilitated in regular sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and customer service
- Received 95% positive feedback from management for punctuality, present ability and flexibility
General Labourer
ERSG Baldonnell Business Park
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Amazon warehouse
- Team based projects
- Maintaining a safe working space during the pandemic
- Communicating between groups to ensure deadlines where met
- Amazon warehouse
Crusoes Bar and Restaurant
Magaluf
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Waiting tables
- Dealing with customers
- Sanitisation of tables and restrooms
- Maintaining a safe and fast working environment
General Warehouse Operative
Sam Mclernons Packaging Centre
Red Cow
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Pick and packaging product
- Checking the system to ensure all information on the orders where accurate
- Updating the system
- Ensuring the warehouse floor was clear and clean for a safe and fast paced working environment
- Taking in deliveries to the warehouse
- Wrapping pallets for collection
- Stock taking
Sandyford Community Centre
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Community work once a week over a year period
- Dealing with the public
- Covering reception
- Updating social media site, Company Facebook page and Website
Education
QQI Level 6 - Advanced Manufacturing Technology Traineeship
KWETB’s Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence
Celbridge, Co Kildare 01.2023 - 01.2024
Leaving Certificate Applied -
Secondary School in Kishoge
Dublin, Leinster 09.2014 - 09.2020
Skills
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Learning agility
- Collaboration
- Cold calling
- Persuasive communication
- Social perceptiveness
- Interpersonal communication
- Marketing strategy
- Creative thinking
Affiliations
- Health and Fitness
- philosophy
Accomplishments
Best 'icebreakers' award in EmeraldFundraising
Timeline
Professional fundraiser
EmeraldFundraising
07.2024 - Current
Technician
Intel WGNSTAR
10.2023 - 05.2024
QQI Level 6 - Advanced Manufacturing Technology Traineeship
KWETB’s Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence
01.2023 - 01.2024
Soarflow Traffic Management
05.2022 - 01.2023
Housekeeper
Green Isle Hotel
02.2022 - 04.2022
General Labourer
ERSG Baldonnell Business Park
11.2021 - 01.2022
Crusoes Bar and Restaurant
07.2021 - 09.2021
General Warehouse Operative
Sam Mclernons Packaging Centre
01.2021 - 07.2021
Sandyford Community Centre
01.2019 - 12.2020
Leaving Certificate Applied -
Secondary School in Kishoge
09.2014 - 09.2020
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