EMILY DUNHAM
Dublin
Summary
Motivated intern known for high productivity, conscientious care for others, and efficient task completion. Highly competent in working with various cultures and age groups and flexible in managing and facilitating a variety of programmes effectively, including within hospitality settings. Exemplary organisational skills, time-management and attention to detail. Responsible, resilient, and diligent with a passion for helping people achieve the best in life and brighten their day. Seeking for opportunity to work with and meet people’s needs and objectives, learn new skills, and willing to be trained in all areas necessary for the role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Relay Internship
Christian Unions Ireland
Dublin
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Committed to a 10-month self-funded mission and discipleship training programme with Christian Unions Ireland (CUI) supporting Christian students in UCD and RCSI within their Christian Union (CU) Societies and completing a Biblical doctrine study programme
- Established and continued to maintain connections with supporters through effective communication (verbal and written), networking and advertising, implementing support raising strategies to gain supporters, and sending out monthly summary emails for accountability
- Met regularly with students on a one-to-one or group basis for personal discipleship and growth, supported CU meetings, helped plan and organise events, and prepared and gave seminars, training sessions and workshops for students (up to 30+ people)
- Reported to supervisor weekly receiving feedback and accountability, met with CUI team bi-monthly for team meetings, sent in monthly reports, which included logging work hours, personal reflections and challenges of the month, financial income and expenditure, and forward planning and goal setting.
Waitress
Blackrock Cottage
Galway
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Served at a busy restaurant with waiting lists, utilising effective communication skills with customers and staff, quick problem-solving and multi-tasking skills, managing a whole section (20+ tables) of the restaurant
- Assigned customers to tables, submitted orders to the kitchen, reviewed dishes before sending them out, and processed payments and tips using the restaurant’s point-of-sale system.
Conversational English Classes Tutor and Facilitator
Discovery Church Galway
Galway
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Initiated and organised start-up programme for free conversational English classes at Discovery Church Galway every Thursday night through partnering with Discovery Church, advertising effectively for the classes, equipping volunteers and gaining students
- Prepared lesson plans and other social activities for English classes to create a warm space for internationals to learn English and build community with each other
- Facilitated English classes through teaching English and interacting with students, providing hospitality through tea/coffee breaks during the sessions and decorating the rooms to create an inclusive and fun atmosphere.
Homework Club Assistant
Croí Na Gaillimhe Resource Centre- SVP
Galway
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with homework club supervisor in supervision, admin, and running of homework clubs
- Took attendance and organised homework club participant information in excel and word documents
- Contributed to creative preparation and planning of homework club activities and games after homework
- Enforced homework club rules with kids and liaised with kids and their parents when needed
- Aided kids in their maths, reading, writing, science, and history assignments; fostered self-directed learning.
Student on Work Placement
Croí Na Gaillimhe Resource Centre- SVP
Galway
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Fáilte Isteach (English Conversational Classes) Tutor and Facilitator – Aided in the facilitation of free English classes; prepared lesson plans beforehand and taught English classes; interacted with new students; contacted students and tutors and ensured forms were filled out and filed away; designed posters and advertised for classes
- Reception work – Answered phone calls and queries respectfully and assisted with the needs of people entering
- Homework Club – Managed homework clubs in two different locations; provided necessary materials and supplies for activities; guided kids with homework and encourage growth, focus, and respecting other kids
- Lunch and Social Club – Set up room for lunch and social club and assisted in clean-up; engaged with and uplifted elderly through cheerful interactions and listening; coordinated and led group games and activities
- Young Hearts Intergenerational Programme – Organised and arranged the building for social activities with the elderly and transition year students; supported the facilitation the art and drama programme sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child, Youth And Family: Policy And Practice
University of Galway
Ireland05-2023
Honours Graduate: High School Diploma -
Faith International Academy
Davao City, Philippines05-2019
Skills
- Team Player and Collaboration
- Administrative and Scheduling Skills
- Planning/Organisational Skills
- IT Skills- Microsoft Office, Zoom
- Research, Analysis and Interpretation
- 70 WPM Typing Speed
- Compassion/Empathy
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Resilience and Fast Learner
- Creative and Resourceful
- Public Speaking
- Attention to Detail
- Project Management
Accomplishments
- University Scholar Award for 1st year exam results and 2nd year exam results (2019-2020; 2020-2021)
- Presidential Award for volunteering in Dochas Christian Society/Foroige Youth Club (2020)
- Undergraduate Merit Scholarship based on academic merit (2019)
Certification
- First Aid Awareness Training Certificate (April 2023)- BrightSafe HR
- Health and Safety Awareness Training Certificate (April 2023)- BrightSafe HR
- Continuing Professional Development: 'A Certificate in Counselling: A Christian Perspective' (Jan 2023)- Vital Connexions
- Child Protection Awareness Programme Certificate (2022)- St. Vincent de Paul
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Relay Internship
Christian Unions Ireland
08.2023 - 06.2024
Waitress
Blackrock Cottage
04.2023 - 08.2023
Conversational English Classes Tutor and Facilitator
Discovery Church Galway
09.2022 - 05.2023
Homework Club Assistant
Croí Na Gaillimhe Resource Centre- SVP
04.2022 - 06.2022
Student on Work Placement
Croí Na Gaillimhe Resource Centre- SVP
09.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Child, Youth And Family: Policy And Practice
University of Galway
Honours Graduate: High School Diploma -
Faith International Academy
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