Paul Francis Dowling
Kilkenny
Summary
Professional with exceptional presentation and communication skills, skilled in translating complex technical concepts into clear oral and written formats. Proven ability to adapt quickly to new challenges while maintaining strong problem-solving capabilities. Established track record of building and nurturing relationships with clients and team members. Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and ability to work independently while mastering new skills efficiently.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pest Control Technician
Rentokil Initial
Naas
11.2020 - Current
- Executed thorough inspections of residential and commercial properties for pest presence and entry points.
- Performed targeted pest treatments and communicated findings and associated risks to clients.
- Provided maintenance strategy recommendations to prevent pest incursions, detailing risks involved.
- Identified hygiene issues with clients, explaining implications for pest activity.
- Compiled detailed reports post-service, ensuring clients understood actions taken and future recommendations.
- Educated clients on pest prevention strategies while responding promptly to inquiries and emergencies.
- Operated application equipment according to safety protocols, mixing chemicals per label directions.
- Maintained records of all services performed including type of service provided, location treated and chemical used.
- Determined which method of elimination would be the most effective depending upon the type of pest and degree of infestation.
- Performed follow-up visits to ensure that treatments were successful in eliminating pest problems.
Energy Consultant
2eva Energy Consultants Ltd.
Carlow
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Visiting clients' properties to carry out surveys in a professional manner.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Excel.
- Working independently and as a team.
- Excellent record-keeping of client information.
- Producing BER and advisory reports via Microsoft Excel, Word, and XML documents.
- Producing scaled drawings using software such as SketchUp, and drawing on-site sketches of buildings.
- Estimating and measuring buildings, and completing complicated calculations in the office.
- Adhering to deadlines.
- Conducted site assessments to evaluate energy systems and technologies.
Graduate Mechanical/Electrical Quantity Surveyor
Kirby Construction & Engineering
Dublin
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Excellent knowledge and daily use of Microsoft packages, including Excel.
- Working independently and as a team
- Estimating mechanical services, such as plumbing, sub-distribution cabling, and cable containment, from construction drawings.
- Obtaining quotations from vendors for the purpose of pricing via email and/or phone.
- Administrative duties such as using and updating quote records, Excel, sending quotes to clients, and telephoning suppliers for quotes.
Intern Building Services Engineer
Hayes Higgins Partnership
Kilkenny
12.2017 - 01.2018
- The use of existing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software plans, drawings, and diagrams to carry out 'Builders Work' for electrical and mechanical services, identifying cuttings, forming, or drilling through walls, floors, or ceilings to allow services to pass for the purpose of pricing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Facilities And Building Services Management
Institute of Technology Carlow
Carlow, Co. Carlow01.2018
BSc - Construction in Building Services Management
Institute of Technology Carlow
Carlow, Co. Carlow01.2016
Higher Certificate - Construction
Institute of Technology Carlow
Carlow, Co. Carlow01.2015
Business Studies Certificate - Business Studies
Senior College Ballyfermot
Ballyfermot, Dublin01.2006
Leaving Certificate -
St. Kevin's Community College
Clondalkin, Dublin01.2000
Skills
- Pest identification
- Chemical application
- Record keeping
- Inspection techniques
- Treatment planning
- Customer relationship management
- Safety protocol adherence
- Equipment operation
- Follow-up procedures
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Appointment scheduling
- Rodent exclusion
- Wildlife trapping
- Pesticide application
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Pest management techniques
- Chemicals handling
- Integrated pest management
- Reporting and documentation
- Reports and documentation
- Data entry
- Property inspection
- Clean driving record
- Dependable and reliable
- Dedicated and driven
- Creative problem solving
Hobbies and Interests
- Technology
- Science
- Travelling
- History
References
- Paul Considine, Commercial Quantity Surveyor, Kirby Group, 0868144029
- Yvonne Finn, Course Director, IT Carlow, yvonne.finn@itcarlow.ie
- Pascal Harte, Course Lecturer, IT Carlow, Pascal.Harte@itcarlow.ie
- Seamus Burke, Supervisor, Ballykeefe Amphitheatre, 0872041686
Other Professional Qualifications
- Full Driving Licence, 10/2018
- Safe Pass expires August 2027
- Manual Handling obtained 23/04/2025
- ALISON Certification in Construction Safety, 2017
- ALISON Certification in Safety and Health in Construction, 2017
- Member of CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building)
- European Computer Driving License (ECDL), 09/2011 - 12/2011
Certification
- BPCA Level 3 Achieved 16/05/2024
- Lantra Level 3 award in Pest Management Services - Trained Professional User achieved 15/04/2021
- RSPH (Royal Society for Public Safety) Level 3 Food Safety for Food Manufacturing obtained 25/04/2024
- Advanced ATEX Training obtained 02/03/2021
Timeline
Senior Pest Control Technician
Rentokil Initial
11.2020 - Current
Energy Consultant
2eva Energy Consultants Ltd.
03.2019 - 10.2019
Graduate Mechanical/Electrical Quantity Surveyor
Kirby Construction & Engineering
06.2018 - 02.2019
Intern Building Services Engineer
Hayes Higgins Partnership
12.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Facilities And Building Services Management
Institute of Technology Carlow
BSc - Construction in Building Services Management
Institute of Technology Carlow
Higher Certificate - Construction
Institute of Technology Carlow
Business Studies Certificate - Business Studies
Senior College Ballyfermot
Leaving Certificate -
St. Kevin's Community College
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