Ryan Durkan
Newcastle,Co. Galway
Summary
Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Shop Assistant
Albany Home Decor
Castlebar
06.2020 - Current
- Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
- Trained new employees to deliver first-class customer care.
- Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
- Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.
- Covered extra shifts and maintained flexible schedule to achieve store goals.
Exercise Instructor
Mind Body Boost EU Pilot Study, NUI
Galway
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Worked in a multi-disciplinary team to design, monitor and appropriately progress the exercise plans being prescribed to the clients, considering the client group's current fitness level and proficiency at performing certain exercise movements to ease their transition into exercising
- Led group sessions twice a week, which consisted of co-ordinating where to meet the clients, explaining what they are going to be doing during the session and leading a warm-up
- The clients would then be brought on a nature walk, with three stations staggered along the walk
- Each station focused on a different aspect of fitness (strength, cardio, and flexibility), where participants were led through a short exercise routine specific to the goal of the station.
Event Manager
Inflatable Colour Runs
Balla
04.2015 - 04.2019
- Planned and efficiently organised activities, details and timelines for the events.
- Managed 6-10 staff members and contractors including Stage operators and Emcee's.
- Hired and cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions and ensured employees understanding of associated processes and procedures.
Education
MSc - Exercise Physiology and its application in therapy
National University of
Galway, County Galway2022
BSc - Biochemistry
National University of Ireland
Galway, County Galway2021
Skills
- SKILLS PROFILE
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Analytical
- Time management
- Laboratory and field research
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
Interests
INTERESTS/HOBBIES
- Training: Constantly looking for new methods or viewpoints when it comes to exercising/training. Currently I have started to study the Frans Bosch Systems.
- Sports: Won the 2017 Mayo Minor A Gaelic Championship and finished runner up in the 2017 Connaught minor championship with my local team Balla G.A.A. Avid Snooker player.
- Travelling: Love to travel when the opportunity arises. Some of my personal favourite location which I have visited so far are Paris, Stockholm, and Copenhagen.
- Volunteering: Assisted with the running of a Santa's Grotto in Silverbridge shopping centre, Claremorris, for 3 consecutive Christmas to help raise funds for Concern Worldwide. Performed in a choir to raise funds for Pieta house.
Additional Information
- Obtained the Gold John Paul II award for continuous assistance of people in my local community and parish.
- Recipient of L.C.V.P student of the year and ‘School Spirit' award in my Leaving cert year.
- Recipient of Employability award from NUIG in 2021.
- Fully Qualified and trained in the administration of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing with 20+ hours of testing carried out
Timeline
Exercise Instructor
Mind Body Boost EU Pilot Study, NUI
02.2022 - 03.2022
Shop Assistant
Albany Home Decor
06.2020 - Current
Event Manager
Inflatable Colour Runs
04.2015 - 04.2019
MSc - Exercise Physiology and its application in therapy
National University of
BSc - Biochemistry
National University of Ireland