Summary
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Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
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Philip A. Black

Kilmuckridge,Dublin

Summary

Dear Sir/ Madam,


I have been working in the digital print and events industry for the past 18 years. I have an appetite for learning. I enjoy learning new skills and I would be a valuable addition to any workforce. I enjoy working as part of a team however I can be trusted to work alone to get the job done. I take pride in my work (12 Irish Print Awards for my previous company). I pride myself on being able to keep going in the face of difficult challenges and frustrations. I have a good work ethic. I am extremely self-motivated, with an inner drive that pushes me on to achieve more. As soon as I complete one task, I don't wait to be told what to do, I move on to the next. I am always true to my word, knowing that if I make a promise, I am sure to keep it. I never blame others, but take ownership of everything that I do. I am someone who is always prepared to do what I have committed to do. Trust and honesty is a big part of who I am. Please find my CV for your consideration and a detailed list of contacts for you to contact who will provide commendable references on my behalf . Should you require any more details, please feel free to contact me. Thanking you for your time and looking forward to hear from you.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Multi-skilled Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Michelin Tyres PLC
Ballymena
09.1992
  • Training in all aspects of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
  • From design, installation, testing, faulting, maintenance, repair and decommissioning
  • Coded welding, design and production of machine parts in metal machine shop
  • Initial 2 years spent in onsite training centre working with instructors on a 1 on 1 basis
  • Final 2 years spent working in production alongside Engineering Team preforming daily maintenace and breakdown tasks, installation, relocation and decommission tasks
  • National Certificate and Higher National Certificate in Electrionic Engineering achieved at Northern Regional College, Ballymena, Co
  • Antrim alongside apprenticeship.

Multi-skilled Electrical & Mechanical Engineer

Ivex Pharmaciutals
Larne
- 05.1997
  • Planned and breakdown maintenance on all machinery involved in the production of medical drips and emergency eyewash
  • Daily management and maintenance of boiler house, steam plant, compressors and water treatment plant
  • Tig welding on stainless steel pipework & plant.

Electrician, Charge Hand & Foreman

Geoghegan Electrical
Clonshaugh, Dublin 17
05.1997 - 07.2005
  • Working on various types of developments and refurbishments in domestic, retail, commercial, industrial and Hotel & Leisure
  • Design, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance
  • Listed below are a small selection of jobs completed - The Plaza Hotel & Abberly Hotel, Tallaght - Parkwest Business & Industrial Park - John Player Plant, Parkwest - Woodies DIY Nationwide - Johnstown House Hotel & Spa, Enfield - Rosemount Industrial Park - Titanic Quarter Belfast

Owner / Director

Select Digital Print Limited
Tallaght, Dublin 24
03.2003 - 07.2019
  • Select Digital Print, multi-award winning digital print company
  • 12 Irish Print Awards
  • Set up in 2003 in the early stages of the Large Format Industry
  • Established and successfully managed profitable business, demonstrating exceptional entrepreneurial skills and business acumen.
  • I took the opportunity and embarked on an exciting career change that forced me to grow and learn new skills
  • Performing cost estimates, time management, negotiation skills, quality assurance skills
  • My skillset expanded further and worked in all areas of production from pre-press to print and print finishing
  • As the business expanded our production team expanded
  • I lead a team of 6 employees this is where my leadership skills came to fruition
  • We printed both small and large format graphics from a simple business card to large format point of sale, exhibition graphics, vehicle graphics, merchandising to supplying graphics to advertising agencies and TV and Film Studios
  • Reading and analyzing blueprints and plans for an event became part of my day
  • I worked with a wide range of different software programs from cloud based proofing and file transfer software to creative software for design elements and rip software for the various print and finishing machines we ran
  • I maintained our server which included upload and download of large files for print
  • Over the years we built up a large customer base of well known national and international clients.

Production, Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Freeneys Graphics Limited
Tallaght, Dublin 24
07.2019 - 07.2021
  • Planning and maintaining a steady flow to production from sales, design, print, finishing and installation stages
  • Managing and working with all staff members in a leadership capacity
  • Liaising with suppliers in a stock control capacity
  • Liaising with customers advising them on the best practice on or before the deadline for delivery/installation of their project
  • Managing clients expectations from start to finish or installation
  • Preventive and Reactive maintenance to various printing and finishing machinery, access and spray booth machinery and general plant such as compressors and boilers etc
  • Collection, shunting between buildings and delivery of various vehicles ranging from cars & vans to double decker buses and coaches to accommodate graphic application and repainting.

Volunteer, Group Facilitator, IT Support, Key Work

Cuan Mhuire CLG
Athy, Co Kildare
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Developed and implemented organisational systems to better manage training documentation and progress reporting.
  • Supported strategic workforce objective delivery with bespoke learning packages.
  • Supported integration of service users back into community life to maximise successful transition rate.
  • Used assessment findings to action necessary care plan adaptations.
  • Implemented safe use and storage of educational equipment.
  • Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
  • Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
  • Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
  • Developed and championed accessible, practical solutions for recurring problems faced by service users.
  • Facilitated group and one-to-one teachings with targeted curriculum programmes.
  • Liaised with families and caregivers to develop balanced rehabilitation programmes.
  • Monitored service user progress, escalating concerns for swift resolution.
  • Coordinated with trained and licensed service providers to facilitate life skills workshops for vulnerable adults.
  • Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults and children.
  • Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.
  • Organised and prepared materials for session delivery.
  • Partnered with external support networks to deliver holistic client care.
  • Oversaw multiple social work cases simultaneously, directing assessments, conducting interviews and recommending best courses of action.
  • Planned sessions following programme requirements and determined ways to deliver sessions to meet participant needs.

Installation / Network Engineer

Aptus Limited
Bagenalstown, County Carlow
08.2022 - Current
  • Established and maintained high-performing network systems.
  • Backed up business systems regularly to maintain current network data.
  • Tested systems regularly, troubleshooting and remedying issues to limit operational disruption.
  • Managed and maintained robust data communications libraries and systems.
  • Carry out installations and support calls in residential and commercial settings.
  • Travel off road to remote telecom masts to climb for installation and maintenance purposes. Both proactive and reactive.
  • Evaluated bandwidth requirements and implemented required network updates.
  • Optimised network operation through focused configuration and monitoring.
  • Provided smooth communications by configuring LAN technology, wireless access points and controllers.
  • Adapted system capacities for improved functionality.
  • Guided and assisted users with technical issues, improving network performance and usability.
  • Updated operating systems regularly to meet operational needs.
  • Resolved service user requests within agreed timeframes for optimised staff productivity.
  • Designed servers, routers and hardware to achieve network demands.
  • Developed disaster recovery and fault tolerance plans to support data recovery and asset management.
  • Developed reliable disaster recovery plans for minimised data risks.
  • Approved external network access to meet remote working demands.
  • Troubleshot network issues and provided rapid solutions to limit downtime.
  • Installed new hardware and software outside of office hours for minimal service disruption.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Replenished stock and processed deliveries to maximise product availability.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
  • Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
  • Kept appropriate stock levels to match expected demand.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

See 1st Employment for qualifications

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Strategic Awareness
  • Problem Solving
  • Objective Thinking
  • Cloud Computing
  • Communication
  • Growth Mindset
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Adaptability

Certification

  • CFR & FAR Training (Order of Malta)
  • Basic Fire Fighting Training
  • Health & Safety Site Training
  • Manual Handling Training
  • Safe Pass Training
  • Residential Rooftop Safety Working at Height
  • Mast Climbing & Rescue Training Course
  • HSE Introduction to Children First
  • Tusla Introduction to Children First
  • Peninsula Lone Working
  • Peninsula Risk Assessment
  • HSE Putting on and taking PPE in a healthcare setting
  • HSA Intrduction to Tractor Safety
  • HSE AMRIC Hand Hygiene
  • HSA Chemical Safety in the Workplace
  • Peninsula First Aid Awareness
  • Peninsula Food Safety Awareness
  • Peninsula Noise Awareness
  • Peninsula Manual Handling
  • Peninsula Hazardous Substances
  • Peninsula Infection prevention and control
  • HSE Safeguarding adults at risk of abuse
  • HSA Slips, trips and falls in the workplace
  • HSE Fundamentals of GDPR
  • HSA Lead Worker Repesentive
  • HSA Managing Bullying Complaints at - For Managers
  • Cuan Mhuire CLG Root Causre Analysis/System Review/Risk Management
  • Cuan Mhuire CLG GDPR Training
  • Cuan Mhuire CLG Spliiiage of blood/Body Fluids Needlestick Injury/PPE
  • NCLS Aggression in the workplace
  • NCLS Health and Safety Awareness


  • MEWP Training
  • Counter Balance Forklift Training
  • Reach Forklift Training
  • Telescopic Forklift Training
  • Above licenses previously held currently expired.
  • Full Clean Irish Driving License

References

  • Tom Freeney Freeneys Graphics / Managing Director T: 087 829 5611 E: tom@freeneys.ie
  • Gerry Geoghegan Geoghegan Electrical / Managing Director T: 087 257 6306 E: gerry@geogelec.com
  • John Rush Geoghegan Electrical / Financial Director T: 087 266 6153 E: john@geogelec.com
  • Joe Earley ECS Limited / Managing Director T: 087 257 5377 E: joeearley@eircom.net Dargan Crowley-Long Websummit / Creative Director T: 086 082 7536 E: dargan@websummit.net
  • Paul Byrne thisisCatapult / Live & Virtual Event Producer T: 086 319 1497 E: paul@catapult.ie
  • Paddy Moran Neurocoach / Founder T: 087 9406485 E: paddy@neurocoach.ie
  • Nigel Howard Creative T:
  • Nicola Kelly General Manager Cuan Mhuire CLG
  • Helen Fitzpatrick Aptus Ltd T:


Timeline

Installation / Network Engineer

Aptus Limited
08.2022 - Current

Volunteer, Group Facilitator, IT Support, Key Work

Cuan Mhuire CLG
03.2021 - 08.2022

Production, Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Freeneys Graphics Limited
07.2019 - 07.2021

Owner / Director

Select Digital Print Limited
03.2003 - 07.2019

Electrician, Charge Hand & Foreman

Geoghegan Electrical
05.1997 - 07.2005

Multi-skilled Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Michelin Tyres PLC
09.1992

Multi-skilled Electrical & Mechanical Engineer

Ivex Pharmaciutals
- 05.1997

See 1st Employment for qualifications
Philip A. Black