Lauren Egan
Roscrea,Tipperary
Summary
As a Volunteer Youth Worker at Foroige, I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create engaging activities for young people, staying up to date with youth trends. I maintain strong relationships with children and teenagers, helping them overcome challenges and promoting mental health. My work as a Bar Staff Member at Roscrea Golf Club focuses on providing an exceptional customer experience. I also volunteer as a Coach at Roscrea Hurling Club, emphasizing safety and skill development for young children. With a Bachelor's in Sociology and Digital Communications and a pursuit of a Master's in Youth, Community, and Social Regeneration, I am well-prepared for a career in youth and community services.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Volunteer Youth Worker
Foroige
Tipperary
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with team of multidisciplinary professionals to run specialised workshops foryouths
- Kept up to date with latest youth trends and preferences to plan engaging activities
- Conducted research to obtain ideas for exciting and enriching activities for young people
- Maintained excellent relationships with children and teenagers by proactively helping themthrough personal difficulties
- Planned, created, and organised fun activities to improve mental health and wellbeing
- Assisted in the planning and management of enjoyable projects, games, and activities forteenagers
- Supported other team members and volunteers to carry out duties to required standardsand timeframes
- Respected confidentiality of client files, information, and conversations, following datasecurity best practices
- Introduced programme of activities to provide new positive opportunities and experiencesbased on youth needs
- Worked with anti-social and at-risk youth, providing safe space, and developing relationshipsbased on respect and trust.
Bar Staff Member
Roscrea Golf Club
Roscrea
07.2021 - Current
- Facilitated smooth operations by keeping bar area well-stocked throughout each shift
- Maintained facility compliance with health codes, sanitation requirements and licenceregulations
- Received orders from wait staff and delivered beverages to guests
- Optimised customer experience, serving each guest with sincere, positive, and enthusiasticattitude
- Demonstrated friendly and approachable bar service, proactively anticipating customers'needs
- Worked well within cohesive team to create friendly atmosphere customers enjoyed.
Volunteer Coach
Roscrea Hurling club
Roscrea
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Coached and mentored young children concurrently, aged between 6-12
- Maintained safety of training, individual exercises, and equipment usage to avoid sportsinjuries and damage to facility
- Ran drills and practices to help young people develop and improve sports skill levels
- Applied evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess abilities and assign playersto correct positions.
Education
Master of Arts - Youth, Community and Social Regeneration
University of Limerick
Limerick 09/2023 - 08/2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Digital Communications
University of Limerick
2023
Skills
- Recreational activity
- Coordinating
- Activity planning
- Patient and supportive
- Attentive listening
- Teamwork skills
- Time management
- Positive attitude
- Communication skills
- Programme planning
- Activity Implementation
- Office 365
- Food service
- Outstanding customer service
- Problem solving
- Changing beer kegs
Additional Information
- Hobbies GAA particularly hurling and Camogie
- Golfing
- Cooking and baking
Timeline
Volunteer Coach
Roscrea Hurling club
12.2021 - 04.2023
Bar Staff Member
Roscrea Golf Club
07.2021 - Current
Volunteer Youth Worker
Foroige
01.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Youth, Community and Social Regeneration
University of Limerick
09/2023 - 08/2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Digital Communications
University of Limerick
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