Keenan O'Brien
Malahide
Summary
Business graduate with a strong academic background in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, and Corporate Finance. Seeking a training contract to pursue Chartered Accountancy qualifications (CAI or ACCA). Demonstrated analytical skills and exceptional client service through experience in high-pressure environments. Committed to contributing to a dynamic firm while enhancing technical knowledge and practical expertise.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Waiter
Kajjal Fine Dining
Malahide
02.2023 - Current
- Delivered high-standard service in a fast-paced luxury environment
- Maintained attention to detail in customer orders and payments
- Managed priorities under pressure, ensuring client satisfaction and workflow efficiency
- Developed time management and interpersonal skills relevant to client-facing roles
Kitchen Porter
Blayney Bistro
Monaghan
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported food prep and enforced rigorous hygiene standards
- Ensured operational efficiency in a fast-paced kitchen
- Built discipline, consistency, and operational awareness
Marketing Intern
PPC South Africa
Pretoria
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed social media and client engagement strategies
- Represented the brand at public-facing events
- Gained understanding of commercial branding and business positioning
Customer Service Agent
Momentum Metropolitan
Centurion
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Handled client queries and scheduling for a healthcare insurer
- Delivered empathetic and accurate service under compliance standards
- Built strong client communication and data handling skills
Education
BA (Hons) - Business
IBAT College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland01.2026
BCom - Economics & Risk Management
North-West University
South Africa12.2021
Skills
- Financial reporting fundamentals
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and client service experience
- Time management
- Multitasking under pressure
- Professionalism in regulated and service-focused environments
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Sheets
- POS systems
References
Available upon request.
Portfolio
https://keenanobrien14.my.canva.site/sales-and-marketing-resumewebsite-in-white-blue-simple-and-minimal-style
Timeline
Kitchen Porter
Blayney Bistro
07.2023 - 01.2024
Waiter
Kajjal Fine Dining
02.2023 - Current
Marketing Intern
PPC South Africa
06.2022 - 12.2022
Customer Service Agent
Momentum Metropolitan
09.2021 - 05.2022
BA (Hons) - Business
IBAT College Dublin
BCom - Economics & Risk Management
North-West University