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Work History
Education
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ORLA SHINE

ORLA SHINE

Ireland/South Africa

Summary

Professional with experience across various support roles, including childcare, adult support, and household management.
Extensive experience as a contemporary dance professional - performance and facilitation, providing dance and creative movement experiences for children and adults.
Committed to providing the highest quality of care and assistance with a flexible and adaptable approach. Emotionally aware and kind, with a calm, responsive nature.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Front of House

Sauna Haüs
Cape Town
11.2025 - 04.2026
  • Delivering exceptional front-of-house service in a wellness environment, managing daily bookings, client communications, and detailed session coordination with efficiency.

House & Pet Sitting

Various Clients
Cape Town
04.2025 - 09.2025
  • Provided trusted care for pets, homes, and gardens during clients' absences.
  • Maintained properties, managed daily routines, and ensured security, and cleanliness.

Nanny

Fürstenberg Royal Family
Heiligenberg Castle
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Provided professional care for four children, aged three to ten, in a high-profile setting, with discretion and professionalism.
  • Coordinated educational and creative activities to foster development and creativity.
  • Worked closely with parents to address children's wellbeing and routine needs.
  • Managed the organisation of play areas and bedrooms for optimal functionality.

Senior Boarding Assistant

Collège Alpin Beau Soleil
Villars-Sur-Ollon
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Assumed a pastoral role in a prestigious international boarding school, contributing to the care and wellbeing of 31 girls, aged 11 to 18 years.
  • Collaborated as a vital member of a team, supporting the House Mistress in ensuring the smooth operation of the house, and delivering the utmost care and positive experiences for the students.
  • Provided personalised assistance to each student, addressing their physical and emotional needs.

Dance Artist / Performer (Freelance project work)

Reckless Sleepers Theatre Company
03.2012 - 12.2022
  • Performer at international dance and arts festivals. Festivals include but not limited to: Green Days, MA Scene Nationale, Montbéliard, France; IPERCORPO Trattare l'aria, Forli, Italy; Sismograf, Festival de dansa a Olot, Spain. BRONKS Theatre voor Jong Publiek, Brussels; Derby Fest, Derby, UK. Uillinn, West Cork Arts Centre, Ireland, Les Tombees de la Nuit, Rennes, France. Panique Au Dancing, Niort, France; Theatreszene Europa ein Britisch-Deutsches Festival, Köln, Germany; Dance in Devon, Torquay, Devon, UK; Triënnale Brugge.

Front of House Staff

Lettercollum Kitchen Project
Clonakilty
09.2018 - 06.2021
  • Contributed to the successful and smooth running of a vibrant family-owned food business.
  • Delivered warm, professional customer service in a busy café and retail setting in a thriving local community.
  • Built and maintained courteous and effective relationships with customers.

Personal Assistant/Carer

Private Client
Clonakilty, Co.Cork, Ireland
05.2017 - 08.2018
  • Provided in-home care & assistance to client experiencing health challenges.
  • Developed & maintained excellent client relationship by providing caring support, friendship & companionship.

Community Support Worker

RehabCare
Co.Cork, Ireland
04.2017 - 09.2017
  • Supported and supervised a service user on a one-to-one basis at home & in the community. Provided high quality and flexible support, Monitoring the service users general health and well-being.
  • Supported activities: use of leisure time, development of independent living skills, establishing & maintaining social networks, use of community facilities.

Live-in Nanny

Dan and Caroline O'Sullivan
Co.Cork, Ireland
04.2016 - 12.2016
  • Care & safe-guarding of children aged: 3, 13 & 14 in the family home.
  • Integrated into family home with sensitivity and care.
  • Driving children to school & activities following safe driving practices .
  • Supported meal times & sleep time, creating calming environments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Dance

Manchester Metropolitan University
UK
01-2012

Certificate of Higher Education - Dance

Sallynoggin College of Further Education
Dublin
01-2009

Certification

  • Certificate of First Aid: Basic First Aid for the Outdoors, RESCUE Emergency Care, Switzerland, 2022
  • Introduction to Safeguarding, Nord Anglia University, Switzerland, 2022
  • Introduction to Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy, International College for Personal and Professional Development, Ireland, 2022.
  • Nonviolent Communication, International Intensive Training (IIT), 9-day residential, The Center for Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Ireland, 2022
  • 220 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, Flow Yoga, Ireland, 2020.
  • Health and Healing Through Mind-Body Unity with Dr. Gabor Maté, University College Cork, Ireland, 2018.
  • An Introduction to Children First, Personal Care, Management of Actual and Potential Aggression & Medication Training, Health Service Executive (HSE): Ireland, 2017.

Accomplishments

  • Prestigious Award for Academic Excellence & Excellence in Dance Awards - Second & Third Year Choreography, Department of Contemporary Arts, Manchester Metropolitan University, 2011/2012.
  • Manchester Metropolitan University, Student Employee of the Year, Axis Arts Centre, Crewe, UK 2011

Additional Information

  • Dual Citizenship: Ireland and South Africa
  • Drivers License

Contact

WhatsApp: +353872813777  

Email: orla.shine@outlook.ie

Timeline

Lead Front of House

Sauna Haüs
11.2025 - 04.2026

House & Pet Sitting

Various Clients
04.2025 - 09.2025

Nanny

Fürstenberg Royal Family
01.2025 - 03.2025

Senior Boarding Assistant

Collège Alpin Beau Soleil
08.2022 - 06.2023

Front of House Staff

Lettercollum Kitchen Project
09.2018 - 06.2021

Personal Assistant/Carer

Private Client
05.2017 - 08.2018

Community Support Worker

RehabCare
04.2017 - 09.2017

Live-in Nanny

Dan and Caroline O'Sullivan
04.2016 - 12.2016

Dance Artist / Performer (Freelance project work)

Reckless Sleepers Theatre Company
03.2012 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Dance

Manchester Metropolitan University

Certificate of Higher Education - Dance

Sallynoggin College of Further Education
ORLA SHINE