Roisin Flynn
Drumcondra
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in collections management at the Office of Public Works. Proven ability to coordinate exhibitions and ensure compliance with documentation standards. Skilled in Axiell software and recognized for exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, driving successful project outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant to Collections Registrar
Office of Public Works
Dublin
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Heritage Services, Dublin Castle
- Assist the Collections Registrar in all aspects of collections care by implementing the OPW’s Collections Care Strategy in line with Museums Standards Practice Ireland (MPSI)
- Assist the Collections Registrar in outlining OPW procedures and protocol for collections care to colleagues across multiple OPW sites where collections are held to ensure compliance and uniformity
- Responsible for managing the documentation of the OPW collections using Axiell, our digital collections management system
- Assist with the organisation and supervision of collection moves and transports
- Working with curatorial colleagues to manage the safe storage of objects within Dublin Castle
- Responsible for facilitating and co-ordinating exhibitions at Dublin Castle
- Responsible for arranging loans, documentation, shipping, condition reporting, object security, insurance, liaising with customs (if and when required), and display
- Heritage Services, Dublin Castle
Library attendant
Dublin City University
Dublin
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Shelved library materials in accordance with the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress Classification systems
- Ensured material was returned promptly to the shelves
- Ensured library shelving areas were maintained in good order to facilitate access by library users
- Participated from time to time in wider Library initiatives relating to the maintenance of the Library’s stock, including stock checks, weeding exercises, etc
- Assisted in identifying and communicating library space management, building maintenance and service issues
Legal secretary
Matheson
Dublin
01.1987 - 01.2003
- Provided administrative support to legal professionals, including drafting legal documents, managing correspondence, and scheduling appointments
- Assisted with file management, documentation preparation and other tasks to ensure efficient workflow within the office
Legal secretary
O’Flynn Exhams & Partners
Cork
01.1987 - 01.2003
- Provided administrative support to legal professionals, including drafting legal documents, managing correspondence, and scheduling appointments
- Assisted with file management, documentation preparation and other tasks to ensure efficient workflow within the office
Legal secretary
Mason, Hayes & Curran
Dublin
01.1987 - 01.2003
- Provided administrative support to legal professionals, including drafting legal documents, managing correspondence, and scheduling appointments
- Assisted with file management, documentation preparation and other tasks to ensure efficient workflow within the office
Legal secretary
Patrick F. O’Reilly & Company
Dublin
01.1987 - 01.2003
- Provided administrative support to legal professionals, including drafting legal documents, managing correspondence, and scheduling appointments
- Assisted with file management, documentation preparation and other tasks to ensure efficient workflow within the office
Education
B.A. Joint Honours - History and Geography
Dublin City University
01.2019
Certificate - Return to Learning
National University of Ireland
Maynooth01.2016
Master of Arts - Modern Irish History
Dublin City University
DublinSkills
- Collections management
- Documentation management
- Exhibition coordination
- Axiell software
- Object conservation
- File management
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Administrative support
- Multitasking and organization
- File and record keeping
Affiliations
- Reading
- Cinema
- Food
- Travel
Timeline
Assistant to Collections Registrar
Office of Public Works
01.2023 - Current
Library attendant
Dublin City University
01.2019 - 01.2020
Legal secretary
Matheson
01.1987 - 01.2003
Legal secretary
O’Flynn Exhams & Partners
01.1987 - 01.2003
Legal secretary
Mason, Hayes & Curran
01.1987 - 01.2003
Legal secretary
Patrick F. O’Reilly & Company
01.1987 - 01.2003
B.A. Joint Honours - History and Geography
Dublin City University
Certificate - Return to Learning
National University of Ireland
Master of Arts - Modern Irish History
Dublin City University
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