Deirdre O’Connell
Cahersiveen
Summary
Skilled general operative of different parts of working factory. Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety policies and ensuring finished products are to high standard of quality in line with food safety regulations. Strengths include problem solving skills and efficiency of packaging products on display.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
General Operative
Skelligs Chocolate
Cahersiveen
04.2023 - Current
- Cleaned work areas regularly to maintain a safe working environment free of debris or hazards.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
Childcare Assistant
Tall Trees
Limerick
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Observed and monitored the safety of all children in care.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure their child's needs were met.
- Conducted daily health checks including temperature taking and recording results.
- Encouraged self-expression through various art forms such as music, painting, drawing.
- Supervised naptime routines and ensured proper sleep habits were maintained.
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
Receptionist Administrator
The Skelligs Experience Visitor Centre
Valentia, Ireland
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Provided support for executive staff members by scheduling appointments and organizing travel arrangements.
- Maintained reception area cleanliness and tidiness.
- Adhered to company policies regarding confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Greeted visitors and customers warmly, offering refreshments as appropriate.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional and polite manner, responding to customer queries or directing them to the relevant department.
- Responded promptly to emails from customers and other departments within the organization.
- Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions.
Education
BA (ORD) Early Childhood Studies Level 7 -
Portobello
12.2021
Childcare Management Level 6 -
Kerry College of Further Education
12.2016
Special Needs Assisting -
Kerry College of Further Education
12.2016
Childcare with Montessori Level 5 -
Kerry College of Further Education
12.2015
Tourism with Business Failte Ireland -
Institute of Technology Tralee
01.2005
Skills
- Production Monitoring
- Hand tools proficiency
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Stress Tolerance
- Precision measurement
- Equipment monitoring
Accomplishments
- Full driving License
- First Aid, 05/01/24
- Children First, 07/01/24
- Manual Handling, 01/01/23
- Fire Safety, 02/01/20
- Understanding Autism, 12/01/19
References
- Marion O’Neill, Waterville Early Years Centre, 066 947 4366, Waterville, Waterville
- Paula Huggard, The Butler Arms Hotel, 066 947 4144, Waterville, Waterville
Timeline
General Operative
Skelligs Chocolate
04.2023 - Current
Childcare Assistant
Tall Trees
08.2020 - 03.2022
Receptionist Administrator
The Skelligs Experience Visitor Centre
06.2015 - 08.2017
BA (ORD) Early Childhood Studies Level 7 -
Portobello
Childcare Management Level 6 -
Kerry College of Further Education
Special Needs Assisting -
Kerry College of Further Education
Childcare with Montessori Level 5 -
Kerry College of Further Education
Tourism with Business Failte Ireland -
Institute of Technology Tralee
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