Luke Nicholas
Knockard, North Circular Road, Limerick,
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Sidney Sussex College Student Union
University of Cambridge
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Responsible for liaising with a variety of administrative departments across College level, in order to deliver accurate and useful information to students
- Streamlined organisation, cutting the number of officers
- Implemented controlled spend-down of reserves
- Responsible for overseeing student support systems for vulnerable students
Vice-President
Sidney Sussex College Student Union
University of Cambridge
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Led restructuring of executive organisation
- Responsible for accountability of union officers to electorate
- Union Returning Officer for all elections
Trustee
Sidney Sussex College
University of Cambridge
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Participated as voting member in decision-making body overseeing College's long-term strategic plans
- Jointly scrutinized budgets to ensure compliance with charity law and organizational standards
- Facilitated dialogue between students and administrative staff to enhance communication
- Represented the student voice on the board of Trustees
Student Ambassador
Sidney Sussex College
University of Cambridge
10.2023 - 07.2025
- A team member under the auspices of the Admissions Office
- Managed virtual rooms for student applicants waiting for interviews
- Panel member for prospective student Q&A
- Guided prospective students around campus on Open Days
Barista
St. Mary's Aid
Limerick
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Operated a coffee kiosk as a solo worker
- Responsible for opening up and closing down
Casual Work
Variety
- Parking Attendant All Together Now Festival 2022 and 2023
- Market Stall Server, 2021-2025. Limerick Milk Market
- Catering - serving food and drinks, waiting tables
Education
Bachelor of Arts 2022-2025 - English
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, United KingdomLeaving Certificate 2022 -
Glenstal Abbey School
Limerick, IrelandDiploma in Legal Studies 2025- -
The Honourable Society of King's Inns
Dublin, IrelandARSM Diploma - Vocal Performance -
Royal Academy of Music, Junior Program
London, United KingdomSkills
- Public Speaking
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Event planning
- Research
Languages
English
First Language
Irish
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Affiliations
- Politics and electoral campaigns
- Choral Performance: Toured Italy, Spain, USA, Austria, as well as appearing on a number of recordings
- Modern Irish Literature
- Applied Modern Ethics
Accomplishments
- Scholar of Sidney Sussex College in 2024 to recognise outstanding academic performance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Barista
St. Mary's Aid
07.2024 - 08.2024
President
Sidney Sussex College Student Union
11.2023 - 01.2025
Student Ambassador
Sidney Sussex College
10.2023 - 07.2025
Vice-President
Sidney Sussex College Student Union
03.2023 - 11.2023
Trustee
Sidney Sussex College
03.2023 - 01.2025
Casual Work
Variety
Bachelor of Arts 2022-2025 - English
University of Cambridge
Leaving Certificate 2022 -
Glenstal Abbey School
Diploma in Legal Studies 2025- -
The Honourable Society of King's Inns
ARSM Diploma - Vocal Performance -
Royal Academy of Music, Junior Program