James Nolan
Ballina,Ireland
Summary
I am a patient, hardworking and honest person with good people skills and an organised personality. I can work effectively as part of a team or on individual tasks and am always looking for opportunities to learn new skills and abilities. I am a former student of the Munster Technological University and I have spent several years as a full-time volunteer with NET Ministries Ireland. I am a devout Catholic and my faith is very important to me in every aspect of my life. I want to be able to work in a environment that allows me to be open with my faith with like minded people, and be able to spread the good news to others.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Teaching assistant in primary school
Scoil Raifterí
Castlebar, County Mayo
- My duties included helping teachers with younger classes where one to one mentorship or tutoring is required, especially in the areas of Computers, Art and PE
Lough Lannah Holiday Village
- I worked with the staff to carry out housekeeping duties and I worked in the café, sweeping floors and making sure the area was clean and tidy
Store Assistant
Horkans Garden Centre and Petworld
- I had responsibilities for general store cleanliness, helping senior staff setting up sales displays, checking sales dates on consumables and interacting with customers when needed
Taylor Architects
- I worked with senior staff to create models and design ideas for buildings
- I created my own design and produced a 3D computerised model of my design
Irish Cancer Society
- I volunteered with the Irish Cancer Society during the summer of 2019
Westport Woods Hotel
- I spent some time working as a kitchen porter in the restaurant here in the summer of 2021
NET Ministries Ireland
- I have spent three years as a full-time volunteer with NET Ministries Ireland, two years working in schools and Parishes around Ireland, and a third year working as a member of their staff in their head office
- During this time, I worked as a part of several different teams, including working as a team supervisor for a year
- This included a small amount of time spent outside of Ireland doing Mission in Scotland and Hungary
Generation Hope
- I spent some time volunteering to help run youth camps in Scotland, for a week as a volunteer in the summer of 2023, and again for two weeks as a member of the leadership team in the summer of 2024
Photography Lab Assistant
Ballina Photo Center
Ballina, County Mayo
03.2025 - Current
- I had responsibilities for general store cleanliness, assisting customers in placing orders, Resizing and printing photographs and transferring VHS tapes to data disks or USB drives
Education
Leaving Certificate - Leaving Certificate
Davitt College
09.2017 - 06.2018
Level 7 Exit Award - architectural technology
Munster Technological University
Bishopstown, Co. Cork 09.2019 - 05.2021
Junior Certificate - Springfield, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Davitt College
Springfield, Castlebar, Co. MayoPrimary School Certificate - Springfield, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Scoil Raifteirí
Springfield, Castlebar, Co. MayoSkills
- Communication skills
- Digital literacy
- Team leadership and motivation
- Person-centred practise
- Problem-solving
- Face to face ministry
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork skills
Certification
- Junior Certificate, 2015
- Leaving Certificate, 2018
- Level 7 Exit Award in architectural technology
- NET Ministry Certificate in recognition of a year of service, 2021-2022
- NET Ministry Certificate in recognition of a year of service, 2022-2023
- NET Certificate of Merit, 2023-2024
- NET Certificate of Excellence, 2023-2024
Accomplishments
- Commitment and Dedication Award, 2013-2014
- Commitment and Achievement Award, 2014-2015
- Student of the Year Award, 2015-2016
- John Paul 2nd Gold Achievement Award, 2016
- Student of the Year, 2016
Hobbies and Interests
- 3D Graphic Design
- Writing
- Reading
- Video Games
- Baking
- Cooking
Refrences
Referees
Mr. Denis Nuwagaba (Manager)
NET Ministries Ireland, College Court, Main Street, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal F32 HYE0 Tel: 074 919 0606
Email: denis@netministries.ie
Mrs. Julie McFarlen-Barrow (Generation Hope Leader)
Email: julie@gen-hope.orgMrs. Julie McFarlen-Barrow (Generation Hope Leader)
Timeline
Photography Lab Assistant
Ballina Photo Center
03.2025 - Current
Level 7 Exit Award - architectural technology
Munster Technological University
09.2019 - 05.2021
Leaving Certificate - Leaving Certificate
Davitt College
09.2017 - 06.2018
Teaching assistant in primary school
Scoil Raifterí
Lough Lannah Holiday Village
Store Assistant
Horkans Garden Centre and Petworld
Taylor Architects
Irish Cancer Society
Westport Woods Hotel
NET Ministries Ireland
Generation Hope
Junior Certificate - Springfield, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Davitt College
Primary School Certificate - Springfield, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Scoil Raifteirí
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