I was a bilingual Tour Guide at Jameson, giving guided tours of the Old Midleton Distillery in both German and English. I was also trained extensively in Whiskey Knowledge and worked in various areas of the business including the shop, bar and reception.I loved working in Jameson and making special memories for visitors by giving them an incredible experience.

I assisted the English teachers in both of my schools by helping to prepare learning materials for upcoming courses. I organised materials and ran discussion groups in different classes in order to develop the students' spoken English and conversational skills. I also prepared and led my own classes, often involving my media and office skills - I prepared presentations on different topics, usually relating to Ireland, in order to develop the students' inter-cultural knowledge. This often… Show more I assisted the English teachers in both of my schools by helping to prepare learning materials for upcoming courses. I organised materials and ran discussion groups in different classes in order to develop the students' spoken English and conversational skills. I also prepared and led my own classes, often involving my media and office skills - I prepared presentations on different topics, usually relating to Ireland, in order to develop the students' inter-cultural knowledge. This often involved lengthy preparation sessions and producing accompanying worksheets to challenge the students' understanding of the topics. This position has given me valuable insight into the world of second level education, especially in the area of foreign language teaching. I was required to be organised, efficient and punctual. I had to work to deadlines and be reliable and responsible. It was necessary for my behaviour, both in and outside of the classroom, to be of a certain acceptable standard in order to earn the respect of both my colleagues and my students. I was also required to maintain the good names of the schools which I represented.I have greatly developed my ability to problem solve and think on my feet and this position has required a great deal of patience and understanding, which I believe has helped me to develop both personally and professionally. Show less

I worked briefly for Penneys during the summer following my completion of my Bachelor Degree. I had previously worked in retail on a smaller scale but this period of working for a much larger international retail chain was an excellent experience for me. I enjoyed my time at Penneys and the opportunity enabled me to further develop my customer service and retail skills.I was trained in larger scale stocking and shop floor layouts, as well as in depth training with regards customer… Show more I worked briefly for Penneys during the summer following my completion of my Bachelor Degree. I had previously worked in retail on a smaller scale but this period of working for a much larger international retail chain was an excellent experience for me. I enjoyed my time at Penneys and the opportunity enabled me to further develop my customer service and retail skills.I was trained in larger scale stocking and shop floor layouts, as well as in depth training with regards customer service, resolving issues and upsellling. I also learned to operate a more complex till system and a pricing gun.The role enhanced my communication abilities and perfected my sense of attention to detail. Show less

I began working at O'Driscolls while at school and this was my first job. I initially worked primarily in the office of the store at weekends, inputting invoices on the store's computer. But as I got older I was offered more hours and the chance to work on the shop floor as well. Through my work at O'Driscolls, I gained am invaluable insight into the inner workings of a small local business. By working both with customers on the shop floor and with the accounts in the office, I gained a… Show more I began working at O'Driscolls while at school and this was my first job. I initially worked primarily in the office of the store at weekends, inputting invoices on the store's computer. But as I got older I was offered more hours and the chance to work on the shop floor as well. Through my work at O'Driscolls, I gained am invaluable insight into the inner workings of a small local business. By working both with customers on the shop floor and with the accounts in the office, I gained a great understanding and appreciation for the world of business and retail.I was trained in the basic operation of Sage Accounting software for my role in the office and the position also allowed me to prove my trustworthiness and discretion when dealing with sensitive financial information.I was given basic training with regards to checking and making orders, stocking shelves, operating till and lotto machines and of course customer service.I learned to be punctual and responsible and this job gave me my first experiences with dealing with customers in a polite and professional manner. Show less