Finbarr O Brien
Dublin 5,Ireland
Summary
A dedicated professional with expertise in topic research, city history, and culture. Relatable people person with excellent conversational skills and a warm, friendly nature. Strong, personable individual with exceptional organisational skills. Strong team ethos with a proven ability to work with diverse teams.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Professional Tour Guide
Self Employed
Dublin, Ireland
03.2022 - Current
- Conduct walking tours, ensuring safety for all participants.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and engage audiences from diverse backgrounds.
- Share fascinating tales about historical landmarks to enrich the participants' experience.
- Coordinating effectively with organisations, ensuring successful group tours.
- Enhance customer satisfaction by providing personalized tour options tailored to individual preferences.
- Conducting research for bespoke tours upon request
Police officer
An Garda Siochana
Dublin, Mayo, Sligo, Galway
03.1982 - 03.2022
- Provide a policing service in a variety of roles and settings.
- Demonstrating strong leadership in the various portfolios held in a forty-year career.
- Fostered trust and cooperation with the local community through a variety of projects and initiatives.
- Manage diverse teams in the investigation of serious and organised crime.
- Overseeing the implementation of Strategic Projects in the areas of communications and security.
- Member of the Senior Executive of An Garda Síochána for the five years before retirement.
Education
Q.Q.I. Level 6 Tour Guiding Dublin City and County - Tourism
Portobello Institute of Education
Dublin, Leinster 09.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Business Administration - International Business
Dr Michael School of Business
Dublin, Leinster 09.1999 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
Institute of Public Administration
Dublin, Leinster 09.1984 - 05.1988
Skills
- Topic research
- City history knowledge
- Communication
- Presentation
- Group Supervision and Safety
- Storytelling
- Resourcefulness & Adaptability
- Time Management
Affiliations
- Reading, Creative Writing, Wellness & Exercise, Photography, Sport, Community Initiatives.
Timeline
Professional Tour Guide
Self Employed
03.2022 - Current
Q.Q.I. Level 6 Tour Guiding Dublin City and County - Tourism
Portobello Institute of Education
09.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Business Administration - International Business
Dr Michael School of Business
09.1999 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
Institute of Public Administration
09.1984 - 05.1988
Police officer
An Garda Siochana
03.1982 - 03.2022
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