Kate Edwards
Cork
Summary
Masters student of international relations seeking to pursue a career in the European Union. Educated internationally in policy analysis, international relations and the history, structure and ethos of the European Union. Professional experience in an office environment. Motivated, competent and adaptable. Eager to gain practical experience in an international work environment.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Administrator and Accounting Trainee
Cogent Taxation Group Limited
Cork, Ireland
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Managed diaries and inboxes across the office.
- Answered and directed queries from clients.
- Researched new and upcoming tax legislation and wrote reports on same for the benefit of colleagues.
- Self-managed an array of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, learning to prioritise tasks and solve problems creatively.
- Organised and facillitated various meetings and events.
- Gained proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
Waitress
Amicus Catering Services Limited
Cork
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Self-managed in a busy, changing environment.
- Worked efficiently as part of a team.
Waitress
Amicus Catering Services Limited
Cork
05.2023 - 08.2023
Waitress
The Castle Restaurant
Cork
06.2022 - 08.2022
Waitress
The Castle Restaurant
Cork
06.2021 - 09.2021
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History and Political Science
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland 09.2020 - 10.2024
Master of Arts - International Relations
Leiden University
Leiden, The Netherlands 09.2025 - Current
Skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Critical thinking
- Policy analysis
- Data analysis
- Research
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
First Language
Irish
Upper Intermediate
B2
References
- Margaret Connolly, Director of Cogent Taxation Group Limited.
Email: info@cogenttax.com
Tel: (353) 214356772
- Dr Gizem Arikan, Associate Professor of Political Science, Trinity College Dublin.
Email: arikang@tcd.ie
Tel: (353) 18961100
Timeline
Master of Arts - International Relations
Leiden University
09.2025 - Current
Office Administrator and Accounting Trainee
Cogent Taxation Group Limited
01.2025 - 08.2025
Waitress
Amicus Catering Services Limited
05.2024 - 01.2025
Waitress
Amicus Catering Services Limited
05.2023 - 08.2023
Waitress
The Castle Restaurant
06.2022 - 08.2022
Waitress
The Castle Restaurant
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History and Political Science
Trinity College Dublin
09.2020 - 10.2024