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Grace Lynch
Undergraduate
Tallaght
Summary
Hardworking and diligent Plant Biology undergraduate with over a decade's experience in fast-paced professional environments. Well-organized and equipped with varied experiences in administrative, clerical and leadership roles with excellent communication skills. Familiar with laboratory protocols, sample collection, data recording and analysis and scientific writing. Resilient and adaptable individual, comfortable handling complex issues and meeting strict deadlines with enthusiasm and attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Receptionist
Magic Hammer Events
Dublin
2018.10 - 2018.12
- Managed multiple tasks and co-ordinated timely visitor flow for children's entertainment event.
- First point of correspondence with clients both in person and with telephone calls.
- Administrative duties including inputting daily spreadsheets using Excel.
Bartender and Waitress
Wigwam
Dublin
2017.02 - 2017.12
- Set positive tone for entire dining and drinks experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends quickly and efficiently.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area and restaurant floor.
Cinema Attendant
Irish Multiplex Cinemas
dublin
2012.04 - 2016.01
- Multi-tasked in a variety of roles including front desk, concessions, box office, ushering, cinema floor, and as the in-house face painter during special events.
- Welcomed patrons to theatre with friendly demeanor and smile.
- Maintained lobby, concession, and auditorium cleanliness to the utmost standard.
- Worked swiftly and enthusiastically with a large team in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
Cash Office Administrator/Retail Sales Supervisor
Condron's Supervalu
Dublin
2009.01 - 2012.04
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, bookkeeping, and developed a keen eye for detail in following up on discrepancies.
- Reconciliation of all daily cash intake, balancing tills, safes, lottery and ATM.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, ensured cashier team was working effectively, kept busy and completing duties to the highest standards.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Bookstore Sales Associate
Books Unlimited
Dublin
2006.07 - 2009.01
- Applied interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport and establish selling relationship with customers.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of current stock of authors and titles and provided relevant recommendations while highlighting in-store promotions.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments and ordered new stock as necessary.
- Processed payments and returns on company POS system using proper cash-handling procedures and reconciliation of till at close.
- Keyholder of premises
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Plant Biology
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland 2020.09 - Current
QQ1 Level 6 Diploma - Costume Design For Film And Theatre
Inchicore College of Further Education
Dublin, Ireland 2010.09 - 2012.05
QQI Level 5 Diploma - Art And Design
Inchicore College of Further Education
2008.09 - 2009.05
Leaving Certificate -
Kilinarden Community School
Dublin 2001.09 - 2006.06
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
undefinedAccomplishments
UCC Quercus Scholar Nominee based on academic achievements in Second Year.
Stallholder and artisan jewellery maker at weekly Dublin Ha'penny Flea Market, Electric Picnic 2014 and online Etsy Shop from 2014-2015.
Published poet in UCC's Uprooted Magazine with a prizewinning audiovisual poem featured in Greenhouse Culture's Climate Exhibition.
Internationally Accredited Certification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Interests
Hiking
Yoga
Poetry
Chess
Art
Volunteering
Volunteering throughout South America, 2016
Bartender, Kokopelli Hostel, Paracas, Peru.
All aspects of running bar, customer service, cocktail mixing, tidying, stocktaking
El Huerto de Faustroll Community Garden, Arequipa, Peru
Collaborating with hosts and other volunteers, sharing languages, terraforming and construction
NGO All Hands Ecuador
Building bamboo houses for displaced families of the 2016 earthquake in Canoa
El Rio Hostel, Buritaca, Colombia.
Bartending, cooking and serving lunch and dinner for large group of volunteers and guests
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Applied Plant Biology
University College Cork
2020.09 - Current
Receptionist
Magic Hammer Events
2018.10 - 2018.12
Bartender and Waitress
Wigwam
2017.02 - 2017.12
Cinema Attendant
Irish Multiplex Cinemas
2012.04 - 2016.01
QQ1 Level 6 Diploma - Costume Design For Film And Theatre
Inchicore College of Further Education
2010.09 - 2012.05
Cash Office Administrator/Retail Sales Supervisor
Condron's Supervalu
2009.01 - 2012.04
QQI Level 5 Diploma - Art And Design
Inchicore College of Further Education
2008.09 - 2009.05
Bookstore Sales Associate
Books Unlimited
2006.07 - 2009.01
Leaving Certificate -
Kilinarden Community School
2001.09 - 2006.06
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