Róisín O’Donovan
Summary
I’m a recent graduate of UCC with a BSc Hons in Physiology (1:1). I was awarded The PhysSoc Prize by the UK Physiological Society for final year university project in 2021 and also the Charles Medal in Physiology by UCC. This is an Academic Award awarded to the candidate achieving the highest aggregate mark in Physiology Degree Programme. I’m now looking for my first post graduate position in a science related field.
Outside of my academic achievements I’m an outdoor sports enthusiast. I have spent the last nine summer seasons working as part of Cork County Council’s Beach Lifeguard Service and have spent my winters working as a ski Instructor around Europe.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Water Safety Development Officer
Cork County Council
Cork
05.2023 - 11.2024
- During the past two summer seasons I have took on more responsibility within the Cork County Council Beach Lifeguard Service working as the Assistant Water Safety Development Officer (AWSDO)
- The role of the AWSDO is to act in a supervisory role to oversee the duties of the Beach Lifeguards and to ensure that the lifeguard service is fully operational and functioning in accordance with guidelines during the designated bathing season
- Responsible for rostering 70 lifeguards across Cork County Council Beaches for the duration of the designated bathing season
- Ensure all policies and procedures relating to Beach Lifeguards such as Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans were up to date with current guidelines
- Responsible for ensuring that all safety procedures and policies were followed and ensuring lifeguards safety and wellbeing at work
- Carry out inspections of lifeguard stations and lifeguard paperwork
- Responsible for resolving conflict between members of lifeguard teams
- Provided Induction Training and Continuous Professional Development Training across the season
- This involved liaising with other agencies such as the RNLI, Irish Coast Guard and An Garda Síochána
- Tasked with training and qualifying new beach lifeguards
- Outside of the bathing season I was tasked with delivering water safety educational programmes in both primary and secondary schools across the county
- Carried out risk assessments and audits of beaches and other waterways across the county
- Created reports and presented findings in an easily comprehensible manner
- Created educational material and presentations on different aspects of water safety
Fulltime Ski Instructor
Alpine Ski School Andermatt
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Responsible for the safety of skiers on the mountain
- Taught a variety of abilities ranging from first time skiers to advanced lessons
- Tasked with teaching private lessons
- Maintained a positive and enjoyable learning experience for clients
Fulltime Ski Instructor and Ski Rental Staff
Interski Snow Sports School
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Responsible for the safety of skiers (mostly children) on the mountain
- Taught a variety of abilities ranging from first time skiers to advanced lessons
- Tasked with teaching both group and private lessons
- Was given the opportunity to work with special educational needs schools
- Maintained a positive and enjoyable learning experience for clients
- Worked in ski rental weekly, fitting boots skis and poles to clients
Assistant Ski Instructor
Oxygène Ski School
Val d’Isére
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted the qualified instructors in being responsible for the safety of beginner and novice skiers on the mountain
- Helped maintain the positive and enjoyable learning experience for clients
- Was given the chance to communicated concepts and lessons effectively using various techniques
- This experience was extremely valuable to me, as during this time I learned a lot from the qualified instructors
Senior Beach Lifeguard
Cork County Council
06.2016 - 09.2022
- Since 2016, each year I have worked for Cork County Council as a lifeguard on Barleycove Beach
- For the 2021,2022 and 2023 seasons I was a Senior Lifeguard, leading a team of 4 other lifeguards with the extra responsibility of ensuring that all safety procedures and processes were followed and ensuring their safety
- Responsible for the Safety of beachgoers on a busy, dangerous beach
- Responsible for assisting and rescuing members of the public in difficulty, administering First-Aid, and basic life support if required
- Liaising with other first responders to ensure safety of public and during emergency situations
- Ensuring the smooth operation of the Lifeguard team by continuously amending the Normal Operating Procedure (NOP) & Emergency Action Plan (EAP) during the busy summer season
- Organising & delivering education sessions for the public and safety sessions with the surf schools on a daily basis
- Organising and leading training sessions for the Mizen/Skibbereen based Lifeguards
- Maintained safe beach environment by enforcing rules and regulations.
General Staff
Monkey Maze Children’s Activity Centre
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Supervision of Children
- Hosting of Birthday parties
- Cleaning and maintenance
Education
BSc (Hons) - Physiology
University College Cork
09.2017 - 05.2021
Leaving Certificate -
Colaiste an Phairsaigh
Cork 09.2011 - 06.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Decision-Making
- Organisation
- Strong Interpersonal/Communication Skills
- Public speaking
- Leadership skills
- First Aid Responder
- BASI Level 2 Ski Instructor
- Atomic Certified Ski Technician
Accomplishments
· Awarded The PhysSoc Prize by the UK Physiological Society for final year university project - 2021
· Awarded the Charles Medal in Physiology by UCC- Academic Award, awarded to the candidate achieving the highest aggregate mark in Physiology Degree Programme, 2021
· Awarded title of College Scholar in first, second, third year for excellent academic results (1:1).
· Publications - Ní Dhonnabháín R, Xiao Q, O'Malley D. Aberrant Gut-To-Brain Signaling in Irritable Bowel Syndrome - The Role of Bile Acids. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2021;12:745190. Published 2021 Nov 30. doi:10.3389/fendo.2021.745190
Languages
Irish
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fulltime Ski Instructor
Alpine Ski School Andermatt
12.2023 - 03.2024
Assistant Water Safety Development Officer
Cork County Council
05.2023 - 11.2024
Fulltime Ski Instructor and Ski Rental Staff
Interski Snow Sports School
12.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant Ski Instructor
Oxygène Ski School
12.2022 - 03.2023
BSc (Hons) - Physiology
University College Cork
09.2017 - 05.2021
Senior Beach Lifeguard
Cork County Council
06.2016 - 09.2022
General Staff
Monkey Maze Children’s Activity Centre
01.2014 - 01.2015
Leaving Certificate -
Colaiste an Phairsaigh
09.2011 - 06.2017
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