Killian McKenna
Dublin
Summary
A dynamic Business and French student. I developed a high degree of independence and resilience through attending boarding school starting at age 11 and spending a year studying in Belgium at age 16. I studied in Bordeaux for my Erasmus, where I achieved a Master's in Management at KEDGE Business School. As my CV will demonstrate, I have rarely not been in employment or engaged in voluntary work with people, either as a team member or manager
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Staff
HAP Solutions
07.2026 - Current
- Temporary bar work at festivals - Slane Castle, Electric Picnic, Marley Park
Events & Trips Manager
Trinity College Dublin Erasmus Students Network
Dublin
06.2026 - Current
- Organising events for 100+ students.
- Liaising with University officials regarding funding and representation.
- Assisted with community outreach initiatives for TCD ESN Society.
Audit Intern
MGI Ryan
Dun Laoghaire
07.2026 - 09.2026
- Assisting with the preparation of documents for clients
- Ensuring all information is correct and in line with legislation
Bartender
Blarney Stone
Bordeaux
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Communicating with staff and customers through French.
- Built confidence in speaking French through practice and conversation.
Bar and Restaurant Assistant
Mespil Hotel
Dublin
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Versatile role coverage: bartender, server, delivery person, and restaurant manager.
- Coordinating service to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.
- Managing deliveries, demonstrating reliability and attention to detail.
- Comprehensive training in coffee preparation and management of bar operations to ensure quality service.
- Ranked among the top 20 hotels in Ireland after receiving Tripadvisor's 2025 Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Awards.
Sales Assistant
Dunnes Stores
Blackrock
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Merchandise rotation
- Stock management
- Managing the stockroom
- Liaising with colleagues and managers.
- Reception and verification of deliveries.
- Currently Ireland's number 1 supermarket
Intern
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisting in the digitisation of mortgages.
- Handling and completing due diligence of files for delivery to banks.
- Handling of confidential data.
- Solicitors
Bar staff
Boland's Pub
Stillorgan
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Efficient customer service: taking orders and handling payments in a collaborative environment.
- Maintaining a clean bar and adequate stock levels to ensure smooth operations.
- Contributing to a positive atmosphere whilst working with a team of 10
Barista / Coach
Granada Football Club
Blackrock
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Volunteered at local football club, supporting community engagement and youth development.
- Refereed matches for children aged 5-15, fostering sportsmanship and teamwork.
- Managed canteen operations, preparing teas and coffees while overseeing ledger and reconciliation.
Lounger
Johnnie Fox's Pub
Glencullen
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Bar service in a bustling tourist destination with high customer volume.
- Collaborating with a large, multicultural team.
- Adapting to fast-paced shifts while maintaining service standards.
- One of the most iconic pubs in Ireland, officially recognised as Ireland's highest pub.
Project for Legal Trainees
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Organisation of a moot court as part of the programme.
- Conducting interviews with lawyers and interns to gather their feedback.
- Collaborated with solicitors to understand legal processes.
Assistant Instructor
Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School
Dun Laoghaire
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Supervising and guiding children ages 7 to 14.
- Ensuring safety during sailing activities.
- Coordinating and developing fun and educational activities.
- Performing basic boat maintenance, maintaining the club facilities, and actively contributing to the team.
Education
Business and French - Business and French
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland01-2027
Master in Management - Management
KEDGE Business School
Bordeaux, France01-2026
Leaving Certificate -
Blackrock College
Dublin01-2023
L'INDBE
Braine Le Comte01-2021
Certification
- Powerboat Licence
- Driving Licence
Accomplishments
- 485 Leaving Cert points
- H1 French
- H2 Business
- H3 History
- H3 Gaeilge
- H3 English
- H4 Economics
- O2 Mathematics
Languages
English
First Language
French
Advanced
C1
Irish
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Bar Staff
HAP Solutions
07.2026 - Current
Audit Intern
MGI Ryan
07.2026 - 09.2026
Events & Trips Manager
Trinity College Dublin Erasmus Students Network
06.2026 - Current
Bartender
Blarney Stone
02.2026 - 05.2026
Bar and Restaurant Assistant
Mespil Hotel
05.2024 - 08.2025
Sales Assistant
Dunnes Stores
06.2023 - 01.2024
Bar staff
Boland's Pub
02.2022 - 06.2022
Lounger
Johnnie Fox's Pub
12.2021 - 02.2022
Intern
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
08.2021 - 08.2022
Project for Legal Trainees
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
01.2021 - 02.2021
Barista / Coach
Granada Football Club
08.2020 - 05.2022
Assistant Instructor
Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School
06.2020 - 08.2020
Business and French - Business and French
Trinity College Dublin
Master in Management - Management
KEDGE Business School
Leaving Certificate -
Blackrock College
L'INDBE