Jack Lester

• Entertainment staff for children's birthday where initiative and creativity was required to provide a good customer experience, often with a lack of resources.
• Cashier and Ground Staff for the complex, where stock management, cash-up, assisting customers, and opening & closing complex, were among my responsibilities
• Bartender for 3 years where I was introduced to the importance of teamwork in a demanding environment, as well as on my own where problem solving and customer service experience were invaluable.

Interpersonal and communication skills, time-management, collaboration with colleagues, training of staff, and creativity were important skills I acquired in these roles.

• Part of a team of bar staff in a fast-paced, busy, demanding workplace
• Enhancement of teamwork skills and performance under pressure were important in providing great customer service in a system that championed efficiency and effort
• Basic barista training provided, alongside training as a barback and stock handling

High standard and attention to detail was expected in one of Cork's busiest bars where past experience and development of new skills was necessary to excel

• The opportunity to expand my knowledge of laboratory techniques, while developing my technical skills in a professional environment has been invaluable to my development.
• During my internship, I was responsible for running tests on incoming raw materials, checking results against established standards and providing feedback to the laboratory team.
• I worked closely with the small laboratory team to ensure quality control protocols were followed and the appropriate results were obtained.