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Dean Callaghan

Dublin

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively, unsupervised.

Extremely hardworking with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities.

Committed to giving customers and staff a positive experience.

Results-oriented professional with a passion for personal and professional growth. Proven track record of seeking feedback and supporting the development of others. Looking to apply expertise in helping individuals and teams thrive.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

CTC Signal Person

Iarnrod Eireann
Dublin
07.2022 - Current
  • I ensure the safe passage of trains.
  • I ensure safe access and egress to the line for railway staff to carry out necessary works.
  • I liaise with train drivers, regulators, inspectors, and duty managers regularly, managing all aspects of train movement, both routine and non-routine.
  • I work with my team to ensure communication with all other departments is always accurate, brief and clear.

Revenue Protection Officer

Iarnrod Eireann
Dublin
03.2020 - 07.2022
  • Checked for ticket irregularities on board rail services and issued fixed payment notices when required.
  • Attended court duties when necessary to explain fixed payment notices.
  • Crowd control at major events.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities in accessing and egressing trains, and in some circumstances, stations as well.
  • Worked with my team to always provide a high level of customer service at all times.

Manager

Nando's Franchise
Dublin
03.2016 - 03.2020

During my time in Nando's I managed 3 branches, the busiest being Nando's Blanchardstown with sales of €2.9million per annum.

  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Trained team members in order to improve their performance both as a team and individually and maintain a high standard of customer service.
  • Developed PDP's with individuals to help and encourage them to grow within the company
  • Managed a diverse roster of 42, managing their holidays, availabilty and carrying out staff reviews.
  • Managed par level and ordering
  • Responsible for operational standards maintained in accordance with company operational audits.

Manager

The Cock and Bull Franchise
Dublin
07.2012 - 03.2016
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement to ensure highest standards of customer service was maintained.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
  • Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
  • Managed all cash handling duties including bank lodgments and wages, responsible for weekly average sales of €105k.
  • Controlled labor costs by adjusting schedules and workflows to align with anticipated customer demands.
  • Managed a diverse team of over 40, trained new employees, and implemented disciplinary procedures when necessary.

Special Needs Assistant

St. Pauls School for children with Autism
Dublin
01.2013 - 05.2013

Assisted teachers with children aged 5 - 16 years old improve communication and develop skills such as;

  • Social interaction
  • Sensory play
  • Behaviour management

Manager

Astropark Sports Complex
Dublin
05.2008 - 07.2012
  • Managed bar staff, trained new emplyees, and implemented disciplinary procedures when necessary.
  • Reviewed monthly sales reports to identify areas of improvement and growth opportunities.
  • Ordered and maintained adequate stock levels based off par levels.
  • Conducted regular team meetings to discuss upcoming events, promotions and menu changes and to ensure continued high level customer service.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Daily cash handling managment including bank lodgements and wage payments.

Education

Leaving Certificate -

St Davids CBS
Artane
05-2017

Skills

  • Proactive
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Training & Development
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Relationship Building
  • Microsoft Word
  • Active Listening
  • Problem Resolution
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Critical Thinking
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Recordkeeping

Accomplishments

  • I've just recently been accepted onto the Accelerating Leaders Course which starts in October.

Affiliations

  • Outside of work I'm a big family man, I love watching my kids participate in numerous different sports activities.
  • When I'm not busy at the kids activities I love attending the gym or occasionally making a jujitsu class

Timeline

CTC Signal Person

Iarnrod Eireann
07.2022 - Current

Revenue Protection Officer

Iarnrod Eireann
03.2020 - 07.2022

Manager

Nando's Franchise
03.2016 - 03.2020

Special Needs Assistant

St. Pauls School for children with Autism
01.2013 - 05.2013

Manager

The Cock and Bull Franchise
07.2012 - 03.2016

Manager

Astropark Sports Complex
05.2008 - 07.2012

Leaving Certificate -

St Davids CBS
Dean Callaghan