David Shiels
Bantry
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
General Operative
Mackee Construction
Bantry, Co. Cork, Ireland
05.2024 - Current
- Role as a general operative on residential housing developments.
- Experience in all aspects of building from the construction of foundations to first and second fix carpentry.
- experience within multiple facets of construction on-site aided in development of scheduling skills.
- Experience in surveying for the preparation of a tender.
Drinagh Hardware Bantry
Drinagh Co-op
Bantry, Co. Cork, Ireland
01.2020 - 03.2024
- Working as a floor sales assistant, conversing and advising customers where needed.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- effective communication with customers.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
Student engineer
Cork County Council
Greater West Cork area
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Summer role as Student Engineer working within the water department of the Cork County Council.
- Primary role in the application, Inspection and granting of well grants.
- Managed applicant communications to ensure clarity and efficiency. Organized meetings to discuss options with applicants. Inspected existing mechanical equipment and advised on next steps.
- Conducted research to identify best practices for improving existing systems.
- Attended meetings and presentations to discuss progress on ongoing projects.
- Participated in project meetings to discuss timelines and resource allocation.
Education
Leaving Cert Certificate -
Colaiste Pobail Bheanntraí
Seskin, Bantry, County Cork05-2022
Civil Engineering
Munster Technological University
Bishopstown, Cork City, IrelandLevel 8 - Quantity Surveying
Munster Technological University
Bishopstown, Cork City, IrelandSkills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office be that word, excel, powerpoint and quick to learn new software's
- Experience in the use of 3D modelling software's such as AutoCAD, Revit, and estimating platforms such as Cubit
Certification
Valid Drivers License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Operative
Mackee Construction
05.2024 - Current
Student engineer
Cork County Council
05.2023 - 08.2023
Drinagh Hardware Bantry
Drinagh Co-op
01.2020 - 03.2024
Leaving Cert Certificate -
Colaiste Pobail Bheanntraí
Civil Engineering
Munster Technological University
Level 8 - Quantity Surveying
Munster Technological University