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Iona Finnerty - 20 Yrs

Iona Finnerty - 20 Yrs

Bishopscourt Upper, Kill, Kildare

Summary

I am an enthusiastic, optimistic and motivated person. I look for the best in situations and learn to deal with setbacks looking for the best possible outcome in situations so I can succeed in the future.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Showjumper/Stable Worker

Edward Doyle
Punchestown
08.2020 - Current
  • In this yard I ride valuable young horses starting at the age of four.
  • In this yard as well as riding I also mucked out stables, groomed horses, clipped, plaited, put horses on the walker and put them out to the paddocks.
  • These sport horses are being brought on to produce and sell.
  • This is an incredible experience as it has brought on my riding and widened my connections.
  • I travel to shows with the team competing and sharing grooming tasks.
  • Working here I ride multiple horses, many of them Grand Prix horses.
  • For prospective buyers I am often trusted as the selected exhibit rider.
  • I also Interact with customers and buyers in order to make sales.

Designer at Design POD - Work Experience

Noel Finnerty - Company Director at Design POD
Straffan
06.2020 - 09.2021
  • In this job I helped design brochures for new property developments.
  • I also helped with site safety signage for companies such as Irish Distillers, Diageo (including sites in Africa), Facebook site in Denmark, New Children's Hospital site and more.
  • I also got to design a front page newspaper advertisement for Mount Juliet.
  • In this job I learnt a lot of useful skills for life it was a great experience.

Accounts at Archimedium - Work Experience

Stephanie Murphy - Company Director at Archimedium
Kill
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Here I work alongside an accountant doing accounts for the company.
  • I also sorted prices for signage and covid safety collateral.
  • I arranged deliveries with DHL Express to various countries all over the world.
  • In this role I was required to speak to customers and members of the public and follow up queries promptly to provide excellent customer service.
  • From this job I learnt a lot of life skills and how to deal with different customers and provide them with the best reliable service.

Showjumper at Kill Equestrian Centre

Denis Flannelly
Kill
04.2014 - 09.2017
  • In this yard I rode 148cm ponies at the top level.
  • This gave me great experience as I got to ride different ponies improving my riding with an international coach.
  • I got to deal with customers from lots of different countries, primarily as the exhibit rider for prospective buyers.

Education

Alexandra College
Milltown Rd, Rathmines, Milltown, Co. Dublin
05-2023

Food and Agri Business Management -

University College Dublin UCD
UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, D04 V1W8

Skills

  • Problem-Solving Capabilities
  • Communication Abilities
  • Thorough, organised and conscientious
  • Self Motivation
  • Honest, mannerly and hardworking
  • Business Management
  • Quick Thinking
  • Public Speaking
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • File Organization
  • Resourceful
  • Social Media Knowledge
  • Computer Skills
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Bookkeeping
  • Office Management
  • Display Setup
  • Customer Service
  • Retail Sales

Affiliations

  • Show jumping
  • Play Tennis
  • Enjoy going to the Gym
  • Enjoy Social running
  • Have participated in team sports in school such as soccer and hockey
  • Played camogie in my local GAA club

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Accounts at Archimedium - Work Experience

Stephanie Murphy - Company Director at Archimedium
07.2021 - 08.2021

Showjumper/Stable Worker

Edward Doyle
08.2020 - Current

Designer at Design POD - Work Experience

Noel Finnerty - Company Director at Design POD
06.2020 - 09.2021

Showjumper at Kill Equestrian Centre

Denis Flannelly
04.2014 - 09.2017

Alexandra College

Food and Agri Business Management -

University College Dublin UCD
Iona Finnerty - 20 Yrs