Sam Cotton
Dublin,Ireland
Summary
Motivated secondary school (6th year) student seeking part-time position while pursuing education. Demonstrates strong communication skills, adaptability, and a very positive attitude. Committed to contributing effectively to team success and ready to take on new challenges. Available to start immediately and dedicated to providing excellent service in any role.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Waiter
Bella Cucina
Dalkey
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Delivered friendly, polite service noted by several customers on each shift.
- Stayed calm under pressure to perform efficiently during busy hours.
- Managed table settings to enhance customer enjoyment and satisfaction.
- Handled payment transactions to keep customer checkout and table turnover running smoothly.
- Completed duties such as cleaning cutlery, table setting and organising kitchen essentials for an organised and seamless shift.
- Assisted with final food preparations to ensure quick service.
Leisure Centre Assistant (TY Work Exp)
Fitzpatrick's Castle Hotel, Killiney
Dublin, Ireland
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Welcomed gym users daily and demonstrated usage of gym equipment where needed.
- Cleaned and organised gym equipment at the beginning and end of each day.
- Restocked food & beverage facilities
- Monitored pool area vigilantly, ensuring the safety of swimmers at all times.
Photography Assistant
Marc O'Sullivan Photography
Dublin, Ireland
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Organised digital files to streamline workflow and increase accessibility.
- Prepared models for shoots, resulted in smooth operations.
- Set up props as per shoot requirements which enhanced the aesthetic appeal of photographs.
- Enhanced visual aesthetics by adjusting lighting and angles during photo shoots.
- Conducted research to scout potential shooting locations, ensuring unique backdrops.
Education
Leaving Certificate - 6th yr -
St Andrews College, Booterstown,
Dublin. 08.2021 -
Skills
- Customer service
- Strong communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Organisation
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Reliability and punctuality
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Initiative
- Leadership
Affiliations
- Hockey (Monkstown HC)
- Gym
- Athletics (Cabinteely AC)
- Music
- Travel
- Padel
Accomplishments
- Successfully balancing full-time education with extracurricular activities.
- Consistently demonstrating excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Completing group projects and presentations to a high standard.
- Developing strong teamwork and leadership skills through school activities.
Certification
- Irish Barista Academy Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR/AED Certification
- Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate
- Basic Health & Safety courses
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Waiter
Bella Cucina
07.2025 - 12.2025
Leisure Centre Assistant (TY Work Exp)
Fitzpatrick's Castle Hotel, Killiney
03.2025 - 04.2025
Photography Assistant
Marc O'Sullivan Photography
02.2025 - 03.2025
Leaving Certificate - 6th yr -
St Andrews College, Booterstown,
08.2021 -