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Patrick Gallagher

Ballina,Ireland

Summary

Experienced and motivated person with a strong background in recruitment and store operations. Successfully managed hiring for over 70 stores and supported key projects across sales and onboarding. Proven ability to work with senior teams, organise recruitment events, and improve processes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Recruitment administrator

Lidl
, Ireland
11.2024 - Current
  • Prepared a slate of qualified candidates by assessing potential individuals for hiring managers.
  • Executed full cycle recruitment for over 70 Lidl stores, from advertising to closing candidates.
  • Facilitated organisation of centralised Recruitment Days to streamline hiring processes.
  • Maintained oversight of recruitment-related queries, addressing applicant and role concerns.
  • Formulated recruitment strategies that successfully met staffing targets for assigned requisitions.

Co-Chairperson Sports & Social

Lidl
12.2024 - Current
  • Led and coordinated teams of volunteers to plan and small to medium-scale events, including the running and operations on the day.
  • Events include cross-departmental collaboration to ensure smooth delivery of events, some of which involved members of the public.
  • Played a key role in building and maintaining the Sports and Social brand, with a strong focus on quality and consistency.
  • Prioritised attention to detail in all aspects of event planning and execution, contributing to the professional image and success of the committee.
  • Developed leadership, communication, and project management skills through hands-on experience.

Graduate Management Programme - Sales Organisation

Lidl
09.2023 - 11.2024
  • Completed over 6 months in store, working from Customer Assistant to Store Manager.
  • Completed over 2 months working with the Newbridge Sales Project Management team reporting directly to the Sales Operations Director.
  • Assisted in the rollout of a store communication project called Lidl Sales Assistant.
  • Assisted with new onboarding training plans for CA.
  • Worked closely with Lidl International updating, creating Leon modules.

Operations Team Member (Temporary Contract)

Coca Cola
Ballina, Co. Mayo
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Oversee the accurate weighing and measuring of liquids and powders, data recording, solution mixing and process checking, ensuring all systems comply with company policy and procedures while maintaining a high level of GMP.
  • Responsible for materials handling within the premises including movement of raw materials and finished goods, fork truck driving, bulk tanker unloading, cycle counting, inventory control, receiving and shipping.
  • Use strong organisational and administrative skills to ensure the accurate completion of all necessary documentation.
  • Support the Operational Excellence Programme and continuous improvement culture within Ballina Beverages.
  • Guarantee all tasks are carried out in compliance to quality standards in line with GMP, and ensure health and safety requirements are adhered to.

Customer Assistant

Lidl
Ballina, Co. Mayo
06.2019 - 06.2022
  • Responsible for delivering a friendly and welcoming service to all customers of the store. Play an active role in providing a positive customer experience at all times.
  • Supported the store team and manager to increase revenue streams and profit targets. Actively involved in store sales, cross selling and upselling where possible.
  • Offered excellent customer service within the store through the provision of product advice, pricing guidance, promotional discounts and query support. Resolve all customer issues quickly and effectively.
  • Maintained high standards of presentation and cleanliness across the store. Merchandised stock effectively through visual display & product placement.

Education

Bachelor of Business (Honours) - Marketing and Sales

School of Business, Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
09.2018 - 05.2022

Skills

  • Administration
  • Organisational
  • Time Management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Decision Making
  • Communication


Hobbies and Interests

Active and energetic individual with a keen interest in sport. I play Gaelic football for Crossmolina GAA, have boxed underage and enjoy working out at the gym., Took part as a Youth Leader on a trip to Lourdes in 2016 to help the sick and elderly in my dioceses.

Timeline

Co-Chairperson Sports & Social

Lidl
12.2024 - Current

Recruitment administrator

Lidl
11.2024 - Current

Graduate Management Programme - Sales Organisation

Lidl
09.2023 - 11.2024

Operations Team Member (Temporary Contract)

Coca Cola
06.2022 - 09.2023

Customer Assistant

Lidl
06.2019 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Business (Honours) - Marketing and Sales

School of Business, Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
09.2018 - 05.2022

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