Alex Whelan Email & Phone Number

Cork

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

Corporate & Commercial General Litigation - Personal Injury DefenceHealthcare Commercial Property

Cork, Ireland

In this role I mainly worked in the areas of Commercial Conveyancing, Landlord and Tenant and Energy Law.With a focus on Renewable Energy Developments, I gained significant experience at all stages of conveyancing transactions, from initial instruction to post completion actions.I utilised my French language skills while working on international Probate matters and also assisted on commercial litigation and personal injury matters.

Cork

During this internship I worked on several teams servicing a broad range of clients. I assisted in the organisation and execution of a series of large scale events for a leading national retailer to support a seasonal marketing campaign nationwide. I gained experience in all aspects public relations including new brand launches, continuing communications support and branding conceptualisation. While working in this full service agency I had the opportunity to assist with client social media management, digital marketing workshops and branding & engagement clinics for clients across a spectrum of industries. I also participated in the tendering process for prospective clients in both private and public sectors.

County Cork, Ireland

Cork, Munster, Ireland

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Cork, Ireland

Cork, Ireland

I became passionate about entrepreneurship in 2013 when I co-founded "Focail Iontacha Teoranta" a company which produces learning resources for languages. In managing the company I was responsible for the day to day running of the business from book keeping to dealing with customer enquiries. I also monitored and fulfilled orders from our online store. This role involved liaising with both product suppliers and buyers in the retailers which stocked our products nationwide. In addition, I organised and attended promotional tours and interviews throughout the country. With my business I appeared and won investment on RTÉ's Dragons' Den and my business was chosen to represent Ireland in the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards in Washington DC in 2015. For these achievements I was awarded a UCC Quercus Innovation and Entrepreneurship Scholarship for the duration of my degree.

University College Cork

In this position I organised, promoted and managed events on UCC campus. I updated and contributed content to affiliated social media accounts and campaigns and was responsible for writing, compiling and editing a regular newsletter for the organisation. I also performed administrative day-to-day duties.

County Cork, Ireland

I was part of a team that founded social enterprise "Cork Cares", which aims to provide local charities with a steady source of income by the sale of online vouchers/deals from local businesses. I was responsible for recruiting local businesses which wish to donate money to local charities in a way that allows them to increase sales and attract new customers.

County Cork, Ireland

Promoted beverage brands through promotional campaigns and events in establishments and at events in Cork City.

Cork, Munster, Ireland

Quercus Innovation/ Entrepreneurship Scholar, Full Scholarship

Awarded a Quercus Scholarship for the duration of my degree in recognition of my achievements in the field of Entrepreneurship.

Fe-1 Examination, Law

Passed all 8 FE-1 Examinations

Bcl, Law And French

Activities and Societies: 2015 - Awarded a Quercus Scholarship on the Quercus Talented Student's Programme for the duration of my degree.

Law

Activities and Societies: Erasmus I spent a semester studying Law and Politics through French in Nanterre as part of an Erasmus Programme.

Leaving Certificate

Professional Practice Course 1, Law

Professional Practice Course Part 2, Law

Activities and Societies: Medical Law Advanced Civil Litigation Insolvency