Tara Brennan
Dublin
Summary
I am an energetic young student with strong customer service and multitasking abilities. Skilled in taking orders, managing large groups of people, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Effective team player with positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and knack for creating enjoyable and comfortable experience. Ready to bring enthusiasm and dedication to vibrant, customer-focused environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress/Floor staff
The Old Storehouse Bar & Restaurant
Dublin
04.2026 - Current
- Greeted guests upon arrival, offered menus, and provided tailored recommendations to enhance dining experience.
- Took customer orders and prepared drinks including beers coffee and cocktails, demonstrating knowledge of draught and whiskey selection.
- Delivered food and drink orders promptly during peak times, ensuring high standard of customer service.
- Maintained safe hygiene and food handling standards for full compliance.
- Assisted in opening and closing duties, including cleaning tasks and preparing the dining area for service.
- Provided detailed instructions to kitchen staff on customer preferences and dietary restrictions..
- Assisted in training new members of staff.
Facepainter
The Blink Group
, Ireland
04.2024 - Current
- Worked events during Christmas, Halloween and Easter as well as brand events, demonstrating versatile skill set.
- Facepainted both adults and children of all ages.
- Worked in areas all over Dublin and Kildare.
- Entertaining groups of children at craft events.
- Personalised interactions with young families to enhance their event experience.
- Worked with a team of facepainters and event staff to deliver quality experience at busy times.
- Prepared and arranged event spaces for optimal guest experience.
- Provided quality materials that ensure safety for young children and gave allergen advice.
Retail assistant
Elf Town Dublin
Dublin
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Kept shelves neat, clean and organised through visual merchandising.
- Handled customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism, offering solutions to meet their needs.
- Processed transactions efficiently at the till, including sales, refunds, and exchanges.
- Shared new products and promotions with customers to encourage sales.
- Checked tickets for validity at the entrance and assisted with admin regarding performance schedules.
Performer
Elf Town Dublin
Dublin
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Collaborated with directors and other cast members to develop scripts, contributing to successful run of diverse productions.
- Maintained high level of physical fitness to meet demands of physically challenging roles and demanding performance schedules.
- Worked flexible hours to accommodate production needs.
- Kept up with show schedule, consistently adhering to timetables.
- Engaged large audiences of adults and children of all ages.
- Adapted performances to aid children with special needs.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Bachelors in Psychology
Maynooth University
MaynoothSkills
- Customer service
- Team building
- Visual merchandising
- Employee training
- Cash handling
- Event coordination
- Performance adaptability
- Food safety compliance
- Time management
- Effective communication
Timeline
Waitress/Floor staff
The Old Storehouse Bar & Restaurant
04.2026 - Current
Retail assistant
Elf Town Dublin
10.2024 - 12.2025
Performer
Elf Town Dublin
10.2024 - 12.2025
Facepainter
The Blink Group
04.2024 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Bachelors in Psychology
Maynooth University