George Thomas Coman
Dublin,Ireland
Summary
Postgraduate student with an MSc in International Relations and a BSc in Economics, specialising in EU institutions and public policy, aspiring to be a successful diplomat and policy advisor. Proven experience in policy research, stakeholder engagement, and analytical report writing. Actively involved in European policy networks, with a strong interest in government relations and public policy development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Part-Time Bartender & Occasional Operating Manager
Bottler’s Bank Pub
Dublin
2022.08 - 2025.02
- Provided excellent customer service to a diverse clientele as well as managed daily operations, including cash handling, stock control, and team coordination.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills while interacting with various customer types and gaining valuable experience in managerial aspects, including staff supervision and delegation.
- Enhanced networking and sales skills through customer interaction and relationship building.
Part-Time Bartender & Barback
Peter’s Pub
Dublin
2021.08 - 2022.04
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with customers both at the bar and throughout the pub as well as Managing stock levels effectively, including accurate accounting, controlling inventory, and keg changes and overall the position developed my foundational skills in invoice management and processing.
Marketing & Advertising Assistant
Coman’s Beverages Ltd.
Cookstown
2018.06 - 2020.08
- Worked in the marketing and advertising department and assisted with sales calls and merchandising events and gained experience in stock control, brand awareness and time management.
Education
MSc - International Relations
University College Dublin
Dublin 09/2025 -
BSc - Economics
University College Dublin
Dublin 09/2021 - 05/2024
BSc - Economics
University College Dublin
Dublin 09/2024 - 04/2025
Secondary Education -
Clongowes Wood College Sj
Clane, Co. Kildare 09/2017 - 06/2021
Skills
- Policy Research & Analysis: Qualitative and quantitative policy analysis, briefing note preparation and analytical report writing
- EU & Government Affairs: Strong understanding of EU institutions, legislative procedures and European governance with active engagement through IIEA Young Professionals Network
- Project Coordination: Task delegation, meeting coordination and stakeholder liaison across multinational environments
- IT Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), R Studio (Econometrics, Advanced Econometrics, Advanced Metrics: Microeconometrics)
- Strong familiarity with AI-assisted research tools and applications
- Languages: English (Native), German (B2), Irish (B1)
REFERENCES
- Hajrija, Nurcic, 0879712009, Arrow Serviced Offices, Old Belgard Road, Tallaght County Dublin, D24
- Niall, Ó Conchúir, 0831067225, Bottler’s Bank, Terenure Road East, Rathgar, Dublin, 6
PROJECTS
From Us to Us: The Waste-to-Growth Initiative - NICE Programme, UCD (January 2026 – Present) Communications Lead and Team Coordinator for an international team from Zimbabwe, China and Ukraine developing a closed-loop campus composting initiative at UCD, managing correspondence, coordinating meetings, delegating tasks and mediating competing perspectives across cultural and linguistic differences., European Policy Prize - European Student Think Tank (January – March 2026) Authored a competitive policy brief examining how the EU can build cross-regional coalitions to advance UN reform while protecting its core human rights and development mandates, drawing on primary EU documents, ECFR and Egmont Institute analysis and academic literature., BSc Economics Dissertation: Crime Rates Across Europe (2023 – 2024) Compiled over one thousand data observations and performed multiple regression analyses using RStudio to identify statistically significant socioeconomic drivers of crime across European states.
Accomplishments
- Fordham University Exchange Program: Offered 1 of 6 places on a one-week exchange program at Fordham University in the Bronx, New York, USA, in March 2019.
- Driving: Passed Driving Test in September 2025.
- Rugby: Weekly Wanderers 3XV player and Vice-Captain as well as Forster Cup Winner 2019.
Affiliations
Registered member of the Institute of International and European Affairs and active participant in the IIEA Young Professionals Network, regularly attending events featuring senior diplomats, policymakers and academics on topics ranging from European security to Irish foreign policy. Actively submit policy briefs to competitions organised by the European Student Think Tank and the European Governance Lab on EU policy topics. Regular reader of Politico Europe, ECFR publications and IIEA briefings with a sustained interest in EU regulatory affairs, digital policy and European governance.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Part-Time Bartender & Occasional Operating Manager
Bottler’s Bank Pub
2022.08 - 2025.02
Part-Time Bartender & Barback
Peter’s Pub
2021.08 - 2022.04
Marketing & Advertising Assistant
Coman’s Beverages Ltd.
2018.06 - 2020.08
MSc - International Relations
University College Dublin
09/2025 -
BSc - Economics
University College Dublin
09/2021 - 05/2024
BSc - Economics
University College Dublin
09/2024 - 04/2025
Secondary Education -
Clongowes Wood College Sj
09/2017 - 06/2021