Rebecca Murphy
Ireland
Summary
Hardworking and adaptable worker with experience in retail, kitchen assistance, and early childhood education. Skilled in customer service, food preparation, and supporting young learners in a Montessori setting. A fast learner with a strong work ethic, eager to contribute to a dynamic team.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales assistant
Simpsons Gala
Stradbally, Laois
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Balanced till at end of day, maintaining accurate records.
- Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
- Took initiative in restocking shelves during downtime, enhancing product availability.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally leading to higher retention rates.
- Handled cash and card payments with precision, maintaining customer confidentiality and discretion throughout.
Student Practitioner on placement
Early Learning Montessori
Stradbally, Laois
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Enhanced children's language abilities through interactive storytelling sessions and aiding imaginative abilities.
- Accompanied small groups on outings or field trips for enriching practical learning experiences.
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
- Responded quickly during emergencies or accidents, guaranteeing child safety at all times.
- Assisted in the planning of outdoor activities, promoting physical fitness in children.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
Kitchen assistant
Stradbally Fayre
Stradbally, Laois
07.2024 - 10.2025
- Contributed to team communication, resulting in better workflow efficiency.
- Unloaded deliveries promptly for immediate storage and use of fresh produce.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations with careful handling of food and equipment.
- Helped in the plating of dishes for enhanced visual appeal and presentation.
- Peeled, chopped and sliced vegetables as required by recipes, accelerating cooking times.
- Managed the deli station in the kitchen preparing sandwiches, wraps and salads
Education
Leaving Certificate -
St. Pauls secondary school
Monasterevin, Co Kildare /2017 - /2023
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education and Practice
South East Technological University
Carlow, County Carlow /2023 - /2027
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Assistance
- Reliability
- Organisational
- Knowledge of child Development
- Patients
- Creativity
Accomplishments
- John Paul II award 2020
Certification
- QQI level 5 Early Childhood Education and Practice
- Introduction to Childs First Tusla Certificate
- Module 3- Health, welfare and Development of the children on the Quality and regulatory Framework Tusla
- Safefood for Business online food safety training course (Level 8)
Timeline
Student Practitioner on placement
Early Learning Montessori
09.2024 - 12.2025
Kitchen assistant
Stradbally Fayre
07.2024 - 10.2025
Sales assistant
Simpsons Gala
Leaving Certificate -
St. Pauls secondary school
/2017 - /2023
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education and Practice
South East Technological University
/2023 - /2027
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