Pearse McCarthy
Midleton
Summary
Honest, reliable, diligent and enthusiastic professional with a very positive demeanour. Highly motivated and energetic with an ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks. Extremely capable of using own initiative in high pressured situations working in both a team environment or solely. Excellent communicator. Always prepared to learn more. Solution focused. Currently seeking position in an energetic environment with a view to applying existing skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Union Official
Mandate Trade Union
Cork
11.2022 - Current
- Leading, managing, and overseeing operation of Mandate's Southern Division & Mid-West Division activities
- Strategic thinking: Developed mid to long-term strategies to achieve objectives
- Managed tasks to ensure efficiency and deadlines met.
- Advocated for better wages, benefits, and working conditions.
- Eliminated spurious staff claims and fostered a culture of "ownership for actions"
Union Official
SIPTU
Cork
02.2014 - 11.2022
- Negotiated "Win - Win" collective bargaining agreements for the mutual benefit of staff and Employers.
- Resolved conflicts between employees, and also between employees and Company management.
- Participated in mediations between unions and employers over various issues to ensure industrial harmony
- Financial management of finances, including budgeting, collection and financial reporting.
Games Development Hurling & Football Coach
The GAA
Co. Cork, Ireland
09.2013 - 02.2014
- Club and school link- Organisation of Games/Blitzes by linking in with schools/clubs in organising of training and games in both environments.
- Creating sporting opportunities for all.
Process Technician
GE Healthcare
Carrigtwohill, Co Cork
12.1997 - 03.2013
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, environmental requirements, and operational standards.
- Performed troubleshooting on automated systems to identify root causes of process issues and implement corrective actions.
- Maintained accurate records of process parameters, test results, in accordance with company policies, GMP Standards and output targets.
- Maintained efficient inter departmental communications to enable efficiency and continuous process improvement.
Maintenance / Production Employee
Contract Positions
Cork, Ireland
08.1994 - 12.1997
- Worked at Kodak, Sensormatic and Irish Refinery in Production / Maintenance
Retail Sales Executive
Nagle Tiles
Cork, Ireland
01.1990 - 08.1994
- Developed and implemented effective sales strategies to increase customer base.
- Job planning, costing and Direct Sales
Education
FETAC Level QQI 6 - Training Delivery And Evaluation
Online
Online06-2023
FETAC Level 6 QQI - Certificate in Trade Union Studies
National College of Ireland
Dublin02-2016
FETAC Level 5 QQI - Negotiation Skills
SIPTU
Cork04-2013
FETAC Level 5 QQI - Safety & Health At Work
Cork Education And Training Board
Cork06-2010
Leaving Certificate - Secondary Education
Christian Brothers School
Midleton, Co Cork06-1997
Skills
- Honesty & Integrity
- Excellent Communication skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Team Builder
- Results Oriented
- Leads by example
- Innovative
- Strategic Thinker
Skills Achievements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Maintaining industrial harmony in the workplace
References
Available on request.
Affiliations
I'm actively involved in Team Management at Midleton GAA. I enjoy keeping exercising and keeping fit.
I relax with a good book and socializing with family and friends.
Accomplishments
Was the driving force and Healthy Club Project Leader, when Midleton GAA was awarded joint first place at the Healthy Management Institute Leaders for the ‘Cork Beats Stress’ (Stress Control) programme delivered in partnership by the HSE South and Midleton & St Finbarr’s GAA Club
Timeline
Union Official
Mandate Trade Union
11.2022 - Current
Union Official
SIPTU
02.2014 - 11.2022
Games Development Hurling & Football Coach
The GAA
09.2013 - 02.2014
Process Technician
GE Healthcare
12.1997 - 03.2013
Maintenance / Production Employee
Contract Positions
08.1994 - 12.1997
Retail Sales Executive
Nagle Tiles
01.1990 - 08.1994
FETAC Level QQI 6 - Training Delivery And Evaluation
Online
FETAC Level 6 QQI - Certificate in Trade Union Studies
National College of Ireland
FETAC Level 5 QQI - Negotiation Skills
SIPTU
FETAC Level 5 QQI - Safety & Health At Work
Cork Education And Training Board
Leaving Certificate - Secondary Education
Christian Brothers School
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