Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Harry Dunne

Ratoath

Summary

Dynamic leader with proven success at Ratoath College, where I spearheaded charity events and managed a team of 24 students. Skilled in event planning and conflict resolution, I excel in project management and public speaking, driving initiatives that earned recognition at the UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Assistant

Emerald Park
03.2024 - Current
  • Operated cash registers efficiently during peak business hours.
  • Processed payments using cash register, credit card machine, and POS system.
  • Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns with professionalism.
  • Organized storeroom items on shelves by size, colour, and type.
  • Featured in Nerves of Steel documentary, showcasing readiness to engage from day one.

Assistant Course Designer

Show jumping Ireland
03.2023 - Current
  • Led safety and event operations at grassroots show jumping competitions, ensuring protocol compliance and smooth execution.
  • Managed public queries and appeals with professionalism.
  • Assisted international course designers at high-level events.
  • Selected as part of the international arena crew at the RDS Dublin Horse Show, demonstrating precision, reliability, and attention to detail in a high-pressure environment.

Head Boy

Ratoath College
03.2024 - 05.2025
  • Appointed through a competitive selection process involving interviews, group tasks, and a whole-school vote.
  • I led a team of 24 students, chaired weekly meetings, and managed school-wide projects. Organized charity events, including a Breast Cancer Bake-Off that raised €1,100 for a bereaved teacher’s family.
  • Developed skills in leadership, conflict resolution, event planning, and communication through liaising with staff, local councillors, and TDs.

Senior Leader

UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards team
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Led school initiatives that earned the Overall Schools Award in 2023, and contributed to continued success in 2025.
  • Demonstrated leadership in environmental advocacy, project coordination, and student engagement.
  • Conducted cost-benefit analysis for proposed projects and initiatives.

TY Work Experience

Nomos Productions
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Gained hands-on experience in a professional media environment, supporting production tasks, and observing industry workflows in film and content creation. Developed teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.

Education

Leaving Cert -

Ratoath College
05-2025

Skills

  • Event planning
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Public speaking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Safety compliance
  • Project management

Accomplishments

LMETB Civic & Community Award

Awarded in 2023 for outstanding contribution to local community initiatives

Meath Garda Youth Award

Awarded in 2024 for or outstanding community contribution through cancer research fundraising. Led and MC’d the innovative ‘Pie Off to Cancer’ event, which was held in the Ratoath community, and helped organise Daffodil Day, showcasing leadership, event planning, public engagement, and advocacy for early cancer diagnosis

Certification

PHECC (Pre-Hospital Emergency Care)

PHECC-accredited training in emergency care equips me to provide immediate, effective assistance in medical emergencies (e.g., cardiac arrest, choking, and bleeding) until professional help arrives

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Retail Assistant

Emerald Park
03.2024 - Current

Head Boy

Ratoath College
03.2024 - 05.2025

Assistant Course Designer

Show jumping Ireland
03.2023 - Current

TY Work Experience

Nomos Productions
03.2023 - 04.2023

Senior Leader

UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards team
01.2023 - 05.2025

Leaving Cert -

Ratoath College
Harry Dunne