Jenny Barber
Cork,Ireland
Summary
I am a 22-year-old female who is career-driven and thrives on embracing new challenges. I excel in collaborative environments and enjoy contributing effectively within team settings. Working in the United States has always been an aspiration of mine and I am committed to making a lasting impact on the working environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Teacher in a secondary school
Scoil Mhuire Cork
Cork, Ireland
10.2024 - Current
- Led after-school clubs, facilitated students' participation in extracurricular activities.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Selected curricula based on students' interests, aptitude and ability.
- Adhered strictly to syllabus guidelines whilst teaching various subjects across different grade levels.
Sales assistant
Sandro, Brown Thomas Cork
Cork, Ireland
11.2022 - Current
- Accepted card, cash and cheque payments in POS register system.
- Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
- Assisted customers in locating specific items to boost satisfaction.
- Guaranteed high levels of customer satisfaction through product knowledge and attentive service.
- Promoted customer loyalty scheme at checkout.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers for repeat business.
- Trained new staff members, fostering a supportive working environment.
- Boosted product sales by offering selection guidance to customers.
- Maintained knowledge of products and features to provide recommendations to customers.
- Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to meet sales targets.
Waitress
The Maryborough Hotel and Spa
Cork , Ireland
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Ensured compliance with health regulations through effective cleaning practices in the dining area.
- Stayed up to date on menu changes to accurately answer customer queries.
- Increased order value by upselling sides, drinks and desserts.
- Prepared tables for guests and reset tables between customers.
- Ensured smooth restaurant operation by effectively managing reservations system.
- Managed table settings for enhanced dining experience.
- Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
- Polished glasses and cutlery to pristine standards.
- Advanced team efficiency by assisting in training new waitstaff members.
- Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
Spar convenience shop Sales assistant
Spar Mount Oval
Cork, Ireland
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Assisted customers with finding items, completing exchanges and obtaining refunds.
- Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
- Checked customer ID when selling age-restricted items, following store policy.
- Bagged, boxed and wrapped goods with care to maintain quality and presentation.
- Recommended products and services to customers based on requirements.
- Processed cash, cheque, credit and debit payments accurately and efficiently, minimising till discrepancies.
Education
Professional Masters of Education - Geography and political education
University of Galway
Galway 09.2024 -
Bachelor of Arts - Geography and political education
University College Cork
Cork 09.2021 - 05.2024
Leaving Certifcate -
Ashton school
Cork 08.2015 - 06.2021
Skills
- Expert multitasker
- Resilience under pressure
- Opening and closing procedures
- Customer Service
- Safe serving knowledge
- Complaint handling
- Menu knowledge
- Health regulatory compliance
- Glassware management
- Food safety understanding
- Familiarity with allergen guide
- Table setting
- Cleanliness and hygiene
Timeline
Teacher in a secondary school
Scoil Mhuire Cork
10.2024 - Current
Professional Masters of Education - Geography and political education
University of Galway
09.2024 -
Sales assistant
Sandro, Brown Thomas Cork
11.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Geography and political education
University College Cork
09.2021 - 05.2024
Waitress
The Maryborough Hotel and Spa
07.2021 - 11.2022
Spar convenience shop Sales assistant
Spar Mount Oval
04.2019 - 06.2021
Leaving Certifcate -
Ashton school
08.2015 - 06.2021
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