Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
References
Timeline
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Áine Dawson

Bundoran

Summary

A highly proactive, motivated and career focused Bachelor of Commerce Graduate seeking to further my education with the aim of becoming a Post Primary School Teacher

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Assistant

Home Pharmacy
Galway , Ireland
2023.09 - Current
  • Stock control, placing and receiving orders, setting prices on products ensuring the right profit return
  • Dealing and communicating with customers in a clear and kind manner, while providing advice on matters of concern
  • Managed and controlled cash flow within the shop and lodged cash, cheques and ordering and tracking change
  • Tracking intakes and profits.
  • Created displays to promote products.
  • Provided customer service by answering questions, resolving problems, and responding to complaints in a timely manner.

Food and Beverage Supervisor

Allingham Arms Hotel
Bundoran , Ireland
2021.04 - 2023.08
  • Active staff member in both bar and restaurant, with full time and part time experience
  • Main tasks involved managing and communicating with a team, ensuring performance is to a high standard, monitoring service quality to assure customer satisfaction and event coordination
  • Managed the day to day running of the bar/restaurant
  • Trained in new staff and provided ongoing training to current staff
  • Built and maintained a positive relationship with guests
  • Collaborated with the hotel manager on financial management by monitoring budgets, controlling costs, and maximizing revenue
  • Experience with marketing on the Facebook and Instagram page.
  • Conducted daily staff meetings to discuss work performance, customer service issues and operational concerns.

Waitress

Steaks Restaurant
Bundoran , Ireland
2020.07 - 2021.03
  • Main tasks involved seated customers, present menus, taking orders, cleaned tables, ensuring customers received their orders and cash out customers within a short time span
  • Involved working closely with customers ensuring they had a pleasant, hygienic dining experience.
  • Communicated daily specials to customers.

Sales Assistant

Cara Pharmacy
Bundoran , Ireland
2015.07 - 2020.02
  • Main tasks involved managing photo lab, keeping stock up to date, cashing up tills, closing and opening the shop and remerchandising stock
  • Involved working closely with customers and maintaining a high level of customer service
  • Experience in managing the photo department.
  • Informed customers about current promotions and discounts.

Education

B.A Commerce - Data Analytics and Digital Business

National University of Ireland Galway
Galway
2023-08

Leaving Cert -

Magh Ene College
Donegal, Ireland
2019-05

Skills

  • High level of written and verbal communication as well as strong problem-solving skills.
  • High level of presentation skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Good time-management and an ability to work well under pressure.
  • Vast knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook Calendar, Email and various computer systems.
  • Leadership Development

Awards

  • Awarded the GAISCE Bronze medal in 2017.
  • Awarded Student of the Month for Academic Excellence
  • Awarded IT award in 2017
  • Awarded Student of the Year
  • Chairperson of Health Schools Committee
  • Fully qualified in first aid
  • Introduction to R course completed for Data Science
  • Excel course completed
  • Understanding of Coding and SQL

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sales Assistant

Home Pharmacy
2023.09 - Current

Food and Beverage Supervisor

Allingham Arms Hotel
2021.04 - 2023.08

Waitress

Steaks Restaurant
2020.07 - 2021.03

Sales Assistant

Cara Pharmacy
2015.07 - 2020.02

B.A Commerce - Data Analytics and Digital Business

National University of Ireland Galway

Leaving Cert -

Magh Ene College
Áine Dawson