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Lucy Cunningham

Dublin

Summary

Highly motivated business studies and Spanish student with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Currently in final year in International Business and Languages. Spent one year abroad working full time in Murcia, Spain, as an English teaching assistant in a large secondary school. I was selected for this Erasmus Programme by the Spanish Embassy in Ireland and Regional Department of Education in Murcia, Spain.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Assistant, English Language Department

IES PRINCIPE DE ASTURIAS (1,100 + Student Secondary School)
Murcia
10.2023 - Current
  • Contributed to development and delivery of syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes and class discussion topics.
  • Created lesson plans, materials, and resources for teachers to use in their classrooms.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss ideas for improving course content.
  • Utilized technology such as software programs, online resources, audio and video recordings for instructional purposes.
  • Encouraged cultural exchange between native speakers of English and non-native speakers.

Sales Assistant

The Butler's Pantry
Dublin
02.2022 - 08.2023
  • Key holder responsibilities, ensuring the store is opened and closed securely in a time effective manner.
  • Training and supervising new employees to provide outstanding customer service and use EPOS confidently.
  • Maintaining high quality service while under pressure and in a fast paced environment, making use of multitasking and organisational skills during busy time periods/busy seasons.
  • Accepting deliveries, keeping track of invoices and sending order requisitions.
  • Cash handling and maintain a float, motivation to drive sales in order meet shop targets.
  • Ensuring an exceedingly high level of customer service, confident dealing with complaints and queries over the phone and face to face.
  • Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.

Administrative Assistant

Summit Conservation
Dublin
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.

Education

BBA: International Business And Spanish - 4 Years Honours Degree

Technological University Dublin
(2021 - 2025)

Leaving Certificate 2020

The Institute of Education, Dublin
(2018 - 2020)

Junior Certificate 2017

Sancta Maria College, Rathfarnham, Dublin
(2014 - 2018)

Skills

  • Excellent computer skills including but not limited to: Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentation Software and Email Management
  • Report Writing and Research
  • Outstanding Communication Skills
  • Strong Interpersonal and Social Skills

Accomplishments

  • Most Deserving Student Award, Awarded 4 years consecutively during my time at Sancta Maria College.
  • Most Punctual Student Award, Awarded 4 years consecutively during my time at Sancta Maria College.

Key University Modules

  • Accounting
  • Principles of Business
  • Principles of Economics
  • International Corporate Finance
  • International Trade & Globalisation
  • International Political Economy
  • International Financial Systems

Affiliations

I am an avid runner and gym goer. I have a passion for health and fitness and enjoy setting personal goals. I have recently completed the Cork Half Marathon in June 2024.

Certification

  • Full Irish Driving License.

Timeline

Teaching Assistant, English Language Department

IES PRINCIPE DE ASTURIAS (1,100 + Student Secondary School)
10.2023 - Current

Sales Assistant

The Butler's Pantry
02.2022 - 08.2023

Administrative Assistant

Summit Conservation
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Full Irish Driving License.

BBA: International Business And Spanish - 4 Years Honours Degree

Technological University Dublin

Leaving Certificate 2020

The Institute of Education, Dublin

Junior Certificate 2017

Sancta Maria College, Rathfarnham, Dublin
Lucy Cunningham