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Matthew Kavanagh

Summary

Motivated and dependable individual seeking an Electrical Apprenticeship to develop a long-term career within the electrical industry.

Possessing a strong work ethic, excellent timekeeping, and a willingness to learn, I am eager to gain practical experience and technical skills through hands-on training.

Capable of following instructions, working safely, and using tools and equipment responsibly, I am committed to maintaining high standards of workmanship.

I am enthusiastic about developing my knowledge and contributing positively to a professional team while building a successful career as a qualified electrician.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender, Waiter

Cavan Crystal
Cavan
11.2025 - Current
  • Delivered friendly and professional customer service, maintaining a welcoming atmosphere and resolving customer queries effectively.
  • Adapted to fast-paced environments, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of service.
  • Prepared and served food and beverages accurately and efficiently, ensuring excellent customer satisfaction and timely service.

Work Experience Electrician

CMAC Electrical
Bailieborough
02.2026 - 03.2026
  • Assisted experienced electricians with the assembly and installation of an electrical kiosk, supporting various stages of the project.
  • Prepared work areas, transported tools and materials, and provided general on-site assistance to ensure work was completed safely and efficiently.
  • Followed instructions from senior team members, demonstrating a strong willingness to learn and contribute to electrical installation projects.

Bartender, Waiter and Housekeeper

The Grand Hotel
Malahide, Dublin
07.2021 - 06.2025
  • Provided efficient food and beverage service at the Matt Ryan Bar and The Coast Restaurant, ensuring a high standard of customer care and timely delivery of orders.
  • Managed a designated service area of up to 10 tables, handling customer orders, serving drinks, processing payments, and maintaining excellent customer service throughout.
  • Supported housekeeping duties such as making beds, cleaning bathrooms, and hoovering to ensure rooms were efficiently prepared for guests.

Work Experience Electrician

JF Electrical
Virginia, Co Cavan
07.2019 - 07.2021
  • Assisted with electrical installation projects at Virginia Park Lodge, working alongside experienced electricians and supporting daily site operations.
  • Installed new sockets in a newly built house (approx. 10 units) and tested them to ensure correct operation and compliance for safety standards.
  • Conducted testing and inspections of fire alarm systems to verify functionality and reliability.
  • Organised and secured electrical wiring at ceiling level, maintaining safe and tidy installations.
  • Chiseled and prepared walls prior to fitting sockets and light switches.
  • Assisted in pulling, sorting, and routing electrical cables to the trip switch board.
  • Carried materials and supplies to support colleagues and helped with site clean-up duties.
  • At Sheridan’s Cheese Café, installed and tested new electrical sockets to ensure correct functionality.
  • Repaired and installed ceiling lights and fitted new spotlights.
  • Carried out testing on trip switches to assess response time and safety performance.

Maintenance

The Newgrange Hotel
Navan, Co-Meath
02.2021 - 02.2021
  • Updating Mr28 fittings to Gu10
  • Repaired bedroom lamps
  • Created 20 new trailing extension leads
  • Cleared out and disposed of old carpets and furniture
  • Help to take down some Christmas decoration lights
  • Leaf blowing in the underground car park

Maintenance department

The Grand Hotel
Malahide
02.2021 - 02.2021
  • Repaired window mechanism to ensure proper functionality
  • Performed radiator bleeding to restore heating efficiency in hotel
  • Repaired outside front light to improve hotel visibility
  • Replacing tiles in the Arena Leisure centre and Grouting the shower x 16
  • Checking 50 bedrooms to ensure all lights, bedside lamps, ceiling and bathrooms are all in working order.
  • Running shower and bath to ensure no lime scale built up while hotel not fully operating
  • Checking the temperature of the pool water and inputting chemical to keep it clean

Education

Electrical Engineering - QQI 5 Course

Cavan Institute
Churchill Road
05-2026

Graduated -

Virginia college
Lake Road Virginia

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Punctual

Certification

  • Safe Pass (Exp Feb 2030)
  • Manual handling (Exp 05/10/2029)
  • Auto Cad

Custom

  • My hobbies are fishing, swimming and kayaking.

Timeline

Work Experience Electrician

CMAC Electrical
02.2026 - 03.2026

Bartender, Waiter

Cavan Crystal
11.2025 - Current

Bartender, Waiter and Housekeeper

The Grand Hotel
07.2021 - 06.2025

Maintenance

The Newgrange Hotel
02.2021 - 02.2021

Maintenance department

The Grand Hotel
02.2021 - 02.2021

Work Experience Electrician

JF Electrical
07.2019 - 07.2021

Electrical Engineering - QQI 5 Course

Cavan Institute

Graduated -

Virginia college
Matthew Kavanagh