Siofra Gleeson
Limerick,Limerick
Summary
I am a highly motivated and skilled worker with extensive experience in customer service, cash management, and content editing. I have experience in document preparation, legal research, and editorial strategy. As Editor-in-chief of my University Law Review, I am Adept at team mentoring, budget management, and quality control. I also have experience in media management, creating page layouts, and ensuring accuracy through meticulous fact-checking.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal intern
MHP Sellors LLP,
Limerick, Limerick
06.2024 - 08.2024
- It was a pleasure to return to MHP Sellors for a fourth time this Summer after completing my degree in Law and politics from the University of Limerick.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents for successful court submissions.
- Drafted and edited contracts to ensure compliance with current legislation.
- Performed administrative tasks to facilitate smooth office operations.
- Organised files and maintained a comprehensive database of all ongoing cases for easy retrieval.
- Handled confidential materials responsibly maintaining integrity and trust within the firm.
- Shadowed lawyers to understand workloads, case management and network development.
Editor in chief
University of Limerick Plassey Law Review
Limerick
08.2023 - 05.2024
- To pair with the Law Review, my Co-editor-in-chief and I created the first-ever Plassey Law Review podcast to interview the authors of the articles that were published in the paper.
- As well as becoming efficient in sound editing and production I was able to become efficient in different technologies and equipment that we used to produce the podcast.
- Fostered a creative and collaborative work environment by implementing innovative editorial strategies.
- Oversaw all aspects of content production for high-quality journalism.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective management of the editorial team.
- Developed comprehensive publication schedules to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, fostering professional growth among staff members.
Legal Intern
MHP Sellors LLP
Catherine St. Limerick , Limerick
06.2021 - 01.2022
- As part of my legal degree in the University of Limerick we are required to work in a legal firm for a period ranging between six to nine months
- I returned to the firm that I had worked with the summer prior
- Its always a pleasure to work in the firm and as it was my third time returning to the firm I was able to accomplish more senior tasks such as researching articles for the partners of the firm and drafting important legal documents such as contracts.
Supervisor
Spar Catherine St
Limerick
07.2017 - 05.2022
- I was set with ensuring the orders were correct; I Replenished floor stock and processed shipments to provide product availability for customers.
- I also had to ensure a level of security, regularly checking the cameras to help prevent shoplifting.
- I also have Operated the cash register to process cash, cheque, and credit card transactions.
- I also sustained safety protocols while delivering proper, cost-effective, and safe handling equipment and material use.
- I helped with the organization files and with managing incoming and outgoing calls for the office.
- Reduced workplace conflicts through effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Managed daily operations to increase productivity.
Au Pair
Maria Black
London
07.2019 - 08.2019
- As an Au Pair in London, I was living with the family in their home
- I was required to wake up every morning at seven am to prepare breakfast for the children
- Throughout the day, I would prepare a number of meals, and I would be cleaning the house on a regular basis
- I was also charged with ensuring the children attended all their extracurricular activities and that the family dog was walked three times a day.
Monitor
Limerick Animal Welfare Sanctuary
Lime, Limerick
- The animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners
- I Accustomed the animals to training team members and established processes with strategic contact and firm but soothing tones
- I helped Maintain a clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.I also Observed animal details such as size, condition, behavior, and eating habits and documented the data.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Law Plus
University of Limerick
05.2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Very proficient Customer Service (Spar retail assistant, dog kennel, animal shelter)
- Very proficient Cash Management (Spar retail assistant)
- Document filing
- Document preparation
- Legal research
- Content editing
- Editorial strategy
- Team mentoring
- Editing articles
- Budget management
- Content strategy
- Managing media
- Quality Control
- Error spotting
- Creating page layouts
- Ability to check facts
Certification
Proficient Microsoft PowerPoint
Very Proficient Microsoft Word
Proficient Spanish Language (Studied to Leaving Cert)
Proficient Staff Supervision (Spar Retail assistant - Responsibility for Schedule)
Interests
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
, Teamwork Skills
I am very comfortable working as part of a team and dealing with members of the public. This is evidenced through the retail work that I have done and my volunteering role with the Animal Welfare Sanctuary. In both of these roles, I was required to interact with members of the public who were customers of the shop or individuals interested in rehoming an animal. I enjoy working as part of a team and feel that I am a reliable team player. When working in Spar (Summer job 2018 - 2020), my tasks involved serving customers, stocking shelves, checking dates of products, and managing the staff rota, including scheduling breaks. If the shop was busy with customers, the manager might have called me to move from stacking shelves to serving customers - I was always comfortable to switch according to where I was needed most. During Transition year (2017 - 2018), I did work placements in a law firm, in a Montesorri, and at a dog kennel. In each of these roles, I worked as part of a team. In the law firm, I supported one of the busy legal secretaries with her administrative tasks and enjoyed helping her achieve her duties. I also had the opportunity to visit Limerick Courthouse and to observe a case and the process involved. In the Montessori, I worked with a teacher and childcare assistant and helped them with tasks that included supervising the children during arts and crafts time, reading to the children, and cleaning up at the end of each day. This was an enjoyable placement that allowed me to lean on my creative skills, and I also learned that I am a patient individual. When working at the dog kennels, the routine was essential, and my day involved checking in new dogs, walking the dogs already boarding at the kennels, and helping the groomers with the washing process. In this role, I was meeting with different members of the public, and for them to trust me with their pets, I had to quickly build a good rapport. Throughout school, I played basketball with St. Colm's. To play successfully as part of the team, I observed what the other players were doing to ensure there were no blind spots and cover any open positions. The team competed at provincial tournaments and the All-Ireland Basketball Championships. My takeaways from playing include the importance of working as a unit, the camaraderie, and discipline. When playing with the U18s, I was awarded the Most Valuable Player trophy for best team spirit. My coach highlighted how I was good at keeping the team going when morale was low and how sometimes the most valuable player is not the top person on the court but the person who best reflects the club's values.
Communication Skills
Early in semester one at UL, I was elected to be one of two class representatives for my Law Plus class. This role involves listening to concerns that my classmates may have and raising them with the Course Director, the Teacher Assistants, or the relevant lecturer. As part of this job, I attend class representative forums and then relay the information to my classmates through an organized conference call that I put together with my fellow class representative.
Timeline
Legal intern
MHP Sellors LLP,
06.2024 - 08.2024
Editor in chief
University of Limerick Plassey Law Review
08.2023 - 05.2024
Legal Intern
MHP Sellors LLP
06.2021 - 01.2022
Au Pair
Maria Black
07.2019 - 08.2019
Supervisor
Spar Catherine St
07.2017 - 05.2022
Monitor
Limerick Animal Welfare Sanctuary
Proficient Microsoft PowerPoint
Very Proficient Microsoft Word
Proficient Spanish Language (Studied to Leaving Cert)
Proficient Staff Supervision (Spar Retail assistant - Responsibility for Schedule)
Bachelor of Laws - Law Plus
University of Limerick
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