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
UK01-2012
Certificate of Higher Education - Dance
Sallynoggin College of Further Education
Dublin01-2009
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