Emma Skehan
Portlaoise,Ireland
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in communication skills, team collaboration, and IT proficiency. Demonstrates self-initiative and punctuality, complemented by agricultural knowledge and a competitive spirit. Eager to leverage willingness to learn in pursuing career advancement opportunities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Student council representative
Laois Co. Council
Portlaoise, Co. Laois
2025.07 - 2025.08
- Helping the scientists to promote the EIP scheme that is in conjunction with Teagasc
- Assisted in managing environmental section tasks and responsibilities.
- Organising all the monthly litter reports that the litter wardens completed.
- Assisted in organising and creating files using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word) to streamline documentation
- Organised filing cabinets to maintain high standards of accessibility and efficiency
- Collected water samples and delivered them safely to the lab for analysis
- Worked for a duration of six weeks on various assigned tasks.
Farm worker
BallyKnockane farm
Templetuohy, Co. Tipperary
2026.01 - 2026.05
- Handled livestock, facilitated safe birthing process.
- Assisted in the administration of vaccinations or medications to animals under veterinary supervision.
- Assisted in performing breeding activities of farm animals.
- Prepared feed for and fed livestock and poultry.
- Ensured smooth daily operations on farm through routine maintenance and care.
- Kept up-to-date records of crop yield and livestock numbers for management purposes.
- Cleaned farm buildings and equipment to maintain stable operations.
- Loaded and unloaded livestock to transport to correct destinations.
Fast food worker
Supermac's
Portlaoise, Co. Laois
2023.04 - 2026.01
- Provided friendly and efficient service, fostering customer loyalty.
- Managed cash register, maintained accuracy in all transactions.
- Maintained health and safety and quality standards during food handling tasks.
- Followed hygiene procedures to maintain required standards while handling food.
- Completed HACCP records to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation and improve service speed.
- Coordinated with team members for efficient workflow during peak hours.
- Assisted in stock management, ensured smooth operations on busy days.
- Fulfilled designated responsibilities to ensure smooth operations. within required timeframes at Portlaoise Plaza (J17).
- Participated in manual handling course to enhance safety practices. to support safe movement of food products.
Education
BSC - Agriculture
SETU Waterford
Skills
Agricultural knowledge
IT proficiency
Time management
Self-initiative
Willingness to learn
Team collaboration
Communication skills
Competitive spirit
Accomplishments
- Was voted by student peers for student council
- Was voted by outside personnel to be on a panel of 10 girls to be on mentoiri
Junior Certificate Results 2022
Passed all with all higher merits and distinctions
Leaving certificate results 2024
- Subject level results
- Maths Ordinary O1
- English Higher H3
- Irish Ordinary O3
- Geography Higher H3
- Agricultural Science Higher H2
- Leaving cert. Physical Education Higher H1
- Home economics Higher H2
Affiliations
- Agriculture
- Camogie
Hobbies/ Interests
Camogie: I have been playing since I was 5 years old with Portlaoise Camogie club. I would train 2 evenings a week with my team as well as individual training sessions which is required to develop the high standard I aspire to play., Farming: I have an interest in Agriculture and would regularly work with my father carrying out daily duties, such as milking cows, feeding calves, calving cows/ lambs. With the love of this I am studying it in college
Referees
- S, Byrne Comerford, Manager for Supermac's, 087-4312095, Portlaoise Plaza, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
- A, Conroy, Camogie club Secretary, 086-4014588, Boris Rd, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Timeline
Farm worker
BallyKnockane farm
2026.01 - 2026.05
Student council representative
Laois Co. Council
2025.07 - 2025.08
Fast food worker
Supermac's
2023.04 - 2026.01
BSC - Agriculture
SETU Waterford