Rob Swanton
Cobh,Cork
Summary
Professional dog grooming graduate with an overarching love and care for animals. Passionate about dog's welfare and comfort during each groom, as well as ensuring the client's requests are achieved. Eager to build on my professional dog grooming experience and contribute to an efficient salon.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Labourer
BPMassey
Midleton, County Cork
2025.10 - Current
- Mixed construction materials such as cement and plaster for various tasks.
- Conducted regular inspections of the worksite helping to identify potential hazards early.
- Continually upheld high standards of workmanship within set deadlines.
- Improved site cleanliness by regularly removing debris and waste materials.
IT Configuration and Validation Operator
Cognex
Cork
2023.02 - 2024.01
- Configured hardware units by installing customer-specific software
- Conducted thorough software validation post-configuration to ensure accuracy and client side functionality
- Collaborated effectively within a team, while demonstrating self-management skills requiring minimal supervision for efficient task completion
- Received wholistic, operation wide training encompassing various facets of configuration and validation, becoming proficient across a wide array of configuration programmes, processes and machines
- Developed proficiency in SAP software and became adept in utilizing the company's internal configuration programme
- Became proficient in stock management, conducting bi-monthly stock level checks and cross referencing findings with system records
- Gained valuable training experience through informing and demonstrating the use of our systems to new hires and existing staff
Stock Distribution
The Leaflet Company
Cork
2021.10 - 2023.01
- Conducted targeted stock distribution using the Smart Routes application
- Leveraged strong organisational skills to meticulously plan and optimise delivery route to ensure efficient and timely distribution of stock to our target market
- Liaised with various levels of management to discuss and streamline our engagement with our clients
Digital Service Designer
Cork County Council
Cork
2020.01 - 2020.09
- Designed and developed online services for Cork County Council's flagship digital service portal, YourCouncil.ie. Instrumental in transforming traditional processes into efficient and user-friendly digital solutions.
- Assumed sole responsibility for crafting government-level COVID response services, such as the Business Restart Fund application form.
- Notably, achieved these milestones under stringent time constraints, showcasing the ability to deliver high-quality solutions efficiently during urgent situations.
- Demonstrated expertise in the Granicus software suite, harnessing its capabilities to streamline government processes and enhance digital service delivery.
- Contributed to Cork County Council software projects utilising a skill set encompassing C#, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Played a vital role in the successful remodeling of the Council Housing Tracker system as part of a software development team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Information Systems
Munster Technological University
CorkQQI Level 6 - Professional Dog Grooming
Credon's College
Cork 2026.01 - 2026.03
Skills
- Nail clipping competence
- Respect for animals' comfort
- Bathing and drying expertise
- Coat brushing
- Safe restraint methods
- Ear cleaning practice
- Flexibility with changeable schedules
- Breed-Specific grooming
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
QQI Level 6 - Professional Dog Grooming
Credon's College
2026.01 - 2026.03
Labourer
BPMassey
2025.10 - Current
IT Configuration and Validation Operator
Cognex
2023.02 - 2024.01
Stock Distribution
The Leaflet Company
2021.10 - 2023.01
Digital Service Designer
Cork County Council
2020.01 - 2020.09
Bachelor of Science - Business Information Systems
Munster Technological University