Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
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Elizabeth Martin

Ballina,Co. Mayo

Summary

Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress

Cot and cobble
Abbeyhalfquarter, Ballina
12.2023 - 02.2024
  • Working in a well-known bar and restaurant on the banks of the river Moy
  • The job entails being friendly and welcoming
  • On Friday and Saturday, I work from 8-4 glass collecting and helping behind the bar, on Sunday I work the carvery from 11-6, waitressing

Barista

Jimmys Drive Thru Coffee
Ballina, Dillon Terrace
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Working in a recently opened drive-thru coffee shop
  • Jimmys is a very modern coffee shop, with new high-tech machines
  • The job entails being friendly and welcoming, as some customers see your face in the morning and the nicer you are the nicer their day starts off as
  • Provided a welcoming atmosphere to customers, promoting return visits.

Ballina Tourist Office
Ballina
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • The job entailed knowing your way around Ballina, suggesting tourist places and being friendly and patient with people
  • Having good communication skills is a huge part of the job, as people from different areas around the world come in and may not be great speaking English

Glass collector

Lillie's Bar
Ballina, Connolly Street
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Working in a recently opened bar, Lillies in Ballina town
  • The job entails good communication skills with the other workers around you and customers, the ability to work alone and under pressure but also adapting to working as part of a team
  • Maintained cleanliness of bar area by prompt collection and washing of glassware.

Barbara's Hair Salon
Ballina
09.2022 - 10.2022
  • The job entailed being friendly to customers around me, trying my best to help the staff out and clean up around them but not be in the way, washing and sweeping and answering the phone for hair appointments

Childminder

05.2020 - 05.2022
  • I babysat over a two-year period for neighbour's at home, family members and parents work colleagues, as well as working as a childminder full time during the summer of 2021
  • The children's ages ranged from 1 years of age to 10 years
  • The job entailed planning ahead for the day, sticking to the day schedules, cooking lunch and dinner, entertaining the children, and scheduling daytime activities

Education

Primary School -

Scoíl Íosa
Ballina, Co. Mayo
09.2011 - 05.2018

Secondary School -

St.Marys Secondary School
Ballina, Co. Mayo
09.2019 -

Skills

  • Effective Communication: Demonstrates strong communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly and effectively with diverse individuals
  • Honesty: Known for straightforwardness and providing honest feedback
  • Interpersonal Skills: Maturity in handling conflict, consistently striving to be the bigger person in challenging situations
  • Teamwork: Proven experience working collaboratively within a team environment
  • Integrity: Recognized for honesty and trustworthiness
  • Initiative: Capable of working independently with minimal supervision, while also adaptable and willing to collaborate effectively with colleagues

Accomplishments

  • Coaching at Ballina Stephanites GAA Club, 04/01/23 - 04/05/23, Easter camp from ages 6 - 18.
  • Sign Language Classes, 10/05/22 - 11/02/22, Sign language classes every Wednesday in school for 5 weeks.
  • Camp for Autistic Children, 09/03/22 - 09/24/22, Helped at a camp for autistic children for 4 weeks.
  • Participation in Young Saint Vincent De Paul
  • Represented Ballina in the Rio Ferdinand foundation, speaking to head guards in Dublin about what local guards could do more of for the people of Ballina.

Affiliations

  • I enjoy volunteering at local festivals and being involved in my local parish activities. I have been fortunate to win county medals and plaques for ladies Gaelic football and Irish dancing. I also enjoy learning French and Irish languages in school, as it really interests me.

References

Ms. Annette Leonard,   

Year Head,   

St. Mary’s Secondary School, Sli Ectra  

Ballina, Co. Mayo.  

Phone: 353 96 703333


Mr. Robert O’Reilly,

Principal,

St. Mary’s Secondary School, Sli Ectra  

Ballina, Co. Mayo.

Phone: 353 96 70333

Timeline

Waitress

Cot and cobble
12.2023 - 02.2024

Barista

Jimmys Drive Thru Coffee
04.2023 - 06.2023

Ballina Tourist Office
11.2022 - 03.2023

Barbara's Hair Salon
09.2022 - 10.2022

Glass collector

Lillie's Bar
09.2022 - 11.2022

Childminder

05.2020 - 05.2022

Secondary School -

St.Marys Secondary School
09.2019 -

Primary School -

Scoíl Íosa
09.2011 - 05.2018
Elizabeth Martin