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Gary Kernan

Dublin,Ireland

Summary

I'm an enthusiastic and reliable employee with strong communication and organisational skills. I demonstrate strong attention to detail, a high level of safety awareness, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. I take a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuously seek opportunities to improve and upskill within the workplace. I have maintained a 100% punctuality rate over several years and consistently uphold an excellent attendance record.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work history

Family Caregiver

Department of Social Protection
Dublin
09.2024 - 09.2025
  • Personal Care Assistant - Provided compassionate daily care and support to elderly family member, ensuring their safety and well-being.
  • Hygiene Support - Assisted their personal hygiene, dressing, and mobility to maintain dignity.
  • Medication Support Aide - Managed medication schedules and coordinated with healthcare professionals to monitor health conditions.

Postal Operative

An Post
Dublin
11.2019 - 09.2024
  • Transferring of Mail - Offloading of mail from loading trucks to their destinations and transferring of mail onto outgoing trucks for dispatch.
  • Collecting and Sorting Mail - Gathering letters and parcels from collection points and sorting them according to their destinations.
  • Video Coder- Manually entering address information on computer when automated recognition systems failed to interpret or extract required information.
  • Equipment Handling - Using handheld scanners and licenced electric pallet trucks.
  • Mail Repair – Inspected and repaired damaged mail items, including torn envelopes, broken packages, and items with illegible or incomplete addresses.

Shop Assistant

All Sorts Charity Shop
Dublin
06.2015 - 09.2017
  • Customer Interaction – Greeted customers in a professional and courteous manner by addressing queries, and offering support when needed.
  • Cash Handling - Operation of cash register by handling customer transactions, counting and verifying end of day total income.
  • Receiving Donations – Accepted and sorted donated items, assessing their condition and suitability for resale in accordance with shop’s standards.
  • Pricing and Displaying - Pricing items appropriately and creating attractive displays to encourage sales.
  • Maintaining Shop Cleanliness – Kept shop clean and tidy, mopped floors, and arranged merchandise to ensure an attractive and welcoming environment.

Postal Operative

An Post
Dublin
06.2009 - 12.2014
  • All tasks and objectives are identical to th above details outlined between 2019 to 2024.

General Operative

Allphar Services Limited
Dublin
11.2008 - 09.2009
  • Order Picking and Packing – Responsible for selecting and packing orders for dispatch, securely wrapping deliveries, and verifying that all accompanying paperwork was accurately completed and included.
  • Equipment Handling – Utilized handheld scanning devices and operated licensed electric pallet trucks.
  • Forklift Driver – Responsible for safe operation of forklifts during loading and unloading of deliveries.
  • Maintaining Warehouse Cleanliness – Ensured warehouse environment remained clean and safe by adhering to all relevant safety protocols and standards.

Production Operative

Cuisine de France
Dublin
06.2006 - 09.2007
  • Operating Machinery - Setting up, operating, and maintaining production equipment to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
  • Material Handling - Feeding raw materials into machinery and managing flow of materials to ensure continuous and efficient operations.
  • Quality Control - Conducted regular routine quality inspections to ensure products met established company specifications and standards.
  • Packaging - Managed packaging procedures ensuring products were securely and properly packaged to preserve quality.
  • Cleaning and Maintenance – Performed routine monthly deep cleaning of workspaces and machinery to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient working environment was consistently maintained.

General Operative

D & S Roe Limited/Lonchany LTD
Dublin
01.2005 - 08.2005
  • Order Picking and Packing - Picking and completing sales orders, wrapping deliveries, and ensuring that all paperwork for each order dispatch was completed.
  • Forklift Driver – Responsible for safe and efficient loading and unloading of deliveries.
  • Warehouse Cleanliness and Safety - Maintained a clean, organised, and hazard-free warehouse environment by performing routine cleaning duties and ensuring full compliance with safety protocols and workplace standards.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)

Crumlin College
Dublin
02.2025 - 06.2025

Skills

Certification: Manual Handling Certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certificate of Higher Education - International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)

Crumlin College
02.2025 - 06.2025

Family Caregiver

Department of Social Protection
09.2024 - 09.2025

Postal Operative

An Post
11.2019 - 09.2024

Shop Assistant

All Sorts Charity Shop
06.2015 - 09.2017

Postal Operative

An Post
06.2009 - 12.2014

General Operative

Allphar Services Limited
11.2008 - 09.2009

Production Operative

Cuisine de France
06.2006 - 09.2007

General Operative

D & S Roe Limited/Lonchany LTD
01.2005 - 08.2005

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