Fionn Donohoe
Dublin
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Martial Arts Instructor and Shop Manager, excelling in athlete motivation, instructional leadership, and customer service excellence. Proven track record in building athlete confidence through motivational strategies and overcoming skill barriers. Adept at training employees in customer service excellence and operational procedures, ensuring high standards of store presentation and online operations. Strong skills in team building, conflict resolution, and communication foster a positive environment for both students and customers. Committed to preparing individuals to overcome adversity while maintaining a passion for teaching and rapport building.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Martial Arts Instructor
DCU
Dublin, Ireland
09.2024 - Current
- Build athlete confidence through motivation and encouragement strategies.
- Helped players overcome skill barriers through assessments and goal setting.
- Explained and demonstrated tasks to learners, helping students understand approaches and techniques for problem-solving.
- Use of leadership skills to instruct and encourage others to stay on task in a fun and team building way.
- Help prepare students to overcome adversity (Anxiety before competitions, unease regarding skill levels and many other issues)
Shop Manager
Bodyfirst Nutrition
Dublin, Ireland
05.2023 - Current
- Overseen Online Operations, ensuring customer satisfaction as a top priority.
- Stored stock safely and securely to maintain quality of goods.
- Maintained high standards of store presentation and cleanliness.
- Trained new employees in customer service excellence, product knowledge, and operational procedures.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly, turning dissatisfied visitors into loyal patrons.
- Merchandised displays to showcase new and popular items.
- High Quality Customer Service, working within a community in which I built rapport with.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bsc Food Science and Human Nutrition
Maynooth University
Maynooth01-2030
Leaving Certificate -
Grange Community College
Clongriffin, Dublin, Ireland01-2025
Junior Certificate -
Grange Community College
Clongriffin, Dublin, Ireland01-2022
Skills
- Athlete motivation
- Instructional leadership
- Adversity preparation
- Team building
- Customer service
- Employee training
- Conflict resolution
- Online operations
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Rapport building
- Passion for teaching
- Positive attitude
- Customer service excellence
- Time-management
- Decision making
- Team player
- Team Leadership
Languages
English
First Language
Hobbies and interests
- Jiu Jitsu
- Music
- Fitness
- Nutrition
References
- Ray Shah - 0861729828 (Bodyfirst Nutrition
- Ryan Carey - 0852145128 (DCU MMA)
- Oisin McCabe - 0857277928 (Compound Martial Arts)
Accomplishments
- 3rd Place in European Championship (IBJJF)
- Compound Martial Arts Team Captain
- Compound Martial Arts BJJ Athlete of the year (2024, 2025)
- Medaled at many Competitions
Timeline
Martial Arts Instructor
DCU
09.2024 - Current
Shop Manager
Bodyfirst Nutrition
05.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Bsc Food Science and Human Nutrition
Maynooth University
Leaving Certificate -
Grange Community College
Junior Certificate -
Grange Community College