Leah Nolan
Waterford
Summary
Motivated Business and Spanish student with experience in customer service, hospitality and administration. Demonstrates strong communication skills and a professional attitude, contributing to team success in fast-paced environments. Seeking part-time summer role to leverage organisational skills and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Café Assistant
McCleary's Café
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Kept tables and seating areas clean and welcoming, disinfecting tools and maintaining high hygiene standards
- Delivered food and drinks, chatted with customers and made sure everyone felt comfortable.
- Restocked supplies, swept floors and reset the café for the next day.
Jewellery Assistant
John Griffith Jewellers
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Took clear, high‑quality photos and helped make sure pieces looked their best both in‑store and online.
- Created engaging posts to boost advertising and sales.
- Chatted with customers about styles and features so they could choose pieces they felt confident and happy with.
Secretarial Assistant
PJM Waterford
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Answered queries in a calm, helpful way and made sure people got the information they needed.
- Helped with basic accounts and day‑to‑day office tasks, taking responsibility for accurate work.
- Organised files, receipts and documents so everything was easy to find.
Volunteer
Saint Vincent de Paul
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Organised a community clothes drive, collecting and distributing clothing to support families in need.
- Sorted and prepared clothing items for SVP shops across Waterford, ensuring availability of essential items for the community.
- Wrote and sent personalised letters to elderly individuals during the pandemic, providing emotional support and connection.
Education
Leaving Certificate (Honours) - Waterford, WD
Our Lady Of Mercy
Waterford, WD01-2023
BBA - Business Management & Spanish / Latin American Studies
Final Year In Maynooth University
01-2027
Skills
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Customer service excellence
- Organisation
- Adaptability
- Quick learner
- Collaborative team player
Certification
- Fully Qualified Barista - Dublin Barista School
- Etiquette & Essential Life Skills - Michelle Harding
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Upper Intermediate
B2
French
Intermediate
B1
Irish
Elementary
A2
Basque
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Café Assistant
McCleary's Café
06.2025 - 08.2025
Jewellery Assistant
John Griffith Jewellers
05.2024 - 11.2024
Secretarial Assistant
PJM Waterford
10.2021 - 01.2022
Volunteer
Saint Vincent de Paul
09.2020 - 06.2021
Leaving Certificate (Honours) - Waterford, WD
Our Lady Of Mercy
BBA - Business Management & Spanish / Latin American Studies
Final Year In Maynooth University