Virginia Saleem
Kildare,Ireland
Summary
Completed Masters in Pharmaceutical Business & Technology Programme Innopharma Education / Griffith College Dublin Ireland as well as a BSc Microbiology. Currently working as a sales assistant at Supervalu Rathfarnham, Dublin. I have one-year experience as a Science teacher at St. Joseph’s Convent School, Karachi. I am a quick learner and work hard to achieve quality standards. I hold a stamp 1G visa. I am keen to gain employment in an entry level role within the Irish industrial sector where I can enhance my transferrable skills and education to build a career in Ireland.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Assistant
SuperValu- Rathfarnham, Dublin.
Dublin, Leinster
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Monitored trends in consumer behaviour with keen attention to detail.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, keeping store operation seamless during peak hours.
- Handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Learnt about new products quickly, providing comprehensive guidance to customers.
- Utilised excellent communication skills to provide detailed product information.
Retail assistant
TK Max – Stephen’s Green
Dublin, Leinster
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered excellent customer service by answering queries and providing product information.
- Followed company policies whilst handling returns and exchanges, preserving customer loyalty.
- Guided customers towards appropriate products based on their preferences, boosting overall satisfaction.
- Participated in seasonal sale preparations by arranging promotional displays strategically.
Science Teacher
St. Joseph’s Convent School.
Karachi , Pakistan
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed differentiated instruction methods to cater for varying student needs and abilities.
- Assisted weaker students after school hours, offering personalised support for better understanding of topics covered in class.
- Facilitated learning with hands-on activities.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with clear behaviour expectations.
- Provided guidance to students on science projects, ensuring their adherence to safety protocols whilst conducting experiments.
Education
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Business & Technology
Griffith College
Dublin 09.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Clinical & Food Microbiology
Jinnah University For Women's
Pakistan 01.2017 - 02.2021
Skills
- Strong Communication skills
- Contamination control
- Aseptic Techniques
- Manual handling
- Microbiology culturing techniques
- Patient safety awareness
- Quality control testing
- Laboratory equipment operation
Certification
- Resisting Resistance: A Discussion on Innovation in AMR (Collaboration with
RCSI and AMR, Pfizer Healthcare, Ireland) - International Conference on Biological Research and Applied Science (IBRAS).
- Workshop on Awareness Program on Chikungunya (Collaboration with American
society for microbiology). - Seminar on Covid-19 Pandemic and Role of Microbiologist (Collaboration with
American society for microbiology). - Workshop on Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus with Natural Medicine (Collaboration
with Hamdard University). - Seminar on Food Safety and Hygiene Practices (Pakistan scientific and
Technological Information Centre).
Languages
Urdu
Native
Punjabi
Fluent
Affiliations
- Reading
- Painting
- Music
- Travelling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Assistant
SuperValu- Rathfarnham, Dublin.
06.2023 - 02.2025
Retail assistant
TK Max – Stephen’s Green
11.2022 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Business & Technology
Griffith College
09.2022 - 09.2023
Science Teacher
St. Joseph’s Convent School.
08.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Clinical & Food Microbiology
Jinnah University For Women's
01.2017 - 02.2021
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