John Buckley Email & Phone Number

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

I am the project manager and communications manager for the Horizon 2020 research project, TRANSLATE.The project is comprised of partners across Ireland, Latvia, Germany and Spain. The aim of TRANSLATE is to develop a new nanofluidic platform technology, based on the flux of ions in nanochannels, to effectively convert low-grade waste heat to electricity, using sustainable materials.

County Cork, Ireland

UCC Academy is the in-house consultancy of University College Cork. We are a diverse collective of highly experienced project and programme managers, internationalisation specialists and subject matter experts. We work collaboratively with colleagues throughout the University to define, develop, drive and deliver key projects that further the university’s strategic goals. While our primary interaction is with UCC, we also engage with strategic external partners nationally and… Show more UCC Academy is the in-house consultancy of University College Cork. We are a diverse collective of highly experienced project and programme managers, internationalisation specialists and subject matter experts. We work collaboratively with colleagues throughout the University to define, develop, drive and deliver key projects that further the university’s strategic goals. While our primary interaction is with UCC, we also engage with strategic external partners nationally and internationally.I work within the UCC Project Centre which deploys project and change management professionals to help achieve project objectives and ensure organisational benefits are realised.My projects to date include infrastructure projects for the School of Medicine and the School of Dentistry, supporting change post implementation of new software within the Alumni and Development Office, supporting the implementation and operation a contact tracing centre in UCC, and many more. Show less

County Cork, Ireland

Paddington - London

Cognizant Digital Strategy helps clients to reimagine, redefine, and transform their businesses to create new sources of value and become digital leaders. We do this by working in a true partnership relationship, helping our clients become digitally relevant and enabling them to disrupt their own markets, with unparalleled levels of insight, innovative solutions and delivery velocity. Our entire organisation is focused on turning clients’initial ideas, visions and strategies in to successful… Show more Cognizant Digital Strategy helps clients to reimagine, redefine, and transform their businesses to create new sources of value and become digital leaders. We do this by working in a true partnership relationship, helping our clients become digitally relevant and enabling them to disrupt their own markets, with unparalleled levels of insight, innovative solutions and delivery velocity. Our entire organisation is focused on turning clients’initial ideas, visions and strategies in to successful realities. This is achieved by employing the best people in the business and working with clients to build a single-minded focus and pragmatic, hands-on approach to delivering business strategy, technology and organisational change.Cognizant Digital Strategy is part of Cognizant Business Consulting, a $750m+ consultancy practice, itself part of Cognizant Worldwide Limited, a world leading business consulting, IT services and outsourcing solutions provider - a top performer on Nasdaq and an established leader in Forrester’s research in Business and Digital Transformation as well as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies. Show less

Mahon - Cork

•Liaised directly with customers and internal departments to resolve any outstanding issues and escalations•Responsible for continuous improvements to existing processes and procedures such as developing scripts to be used by employees liaising with customers via telephone•Identified re-occurring issues and queries with the aim of resolving them permanently through training and effective communication.

Performed stock replenishment in the stockroom.Processed deliveries and performed stock takes, showing attention to detail in these tasks.Operated the cash register while performing transactions.Interacted and advised customers about various products and special offers.Undertook set tasks given by managers and also showed initiative by solving problems on the floor.Demonstrated flexibility by working both in the stockroom and men’s salesfloor.

Took bets from customers in a high pressure environment, working under tight deadlines.Interacted with customers successfully, explained the different bets on offer, and successfully promoted and sold new types of bets.Cashed up accurately at the end of shifts.

Alcalá De Henares, Madrid, Spain

Developed my customer service skills and Spanish while serving drinks and snacks to customers in a high pressure environment.Individually ran the bar on occasions developing leadership and communication skills.Gained confidence and demonstrated good interpersonal skills.Showed initiative by setting up student nights with special offers in the bar which proved to be highly successful.

Prepared the kitchen at the beginning of day under tight deadlines.Prepared food, performed dishwashing and acted as busboy on occasions.Showed reliability as a valuable team member in a high pressure environment.

Msc Electronic Business, Information Technology

The Master of Electronic Business (MSc e-Business) is a 12-month (full-time) taught master’s degree course. This intensive and innovative.

Bachelor Of Commerce International With Spanish, Information Systems, Food Business, Marketing

Erasmus

As part of my Commerce International with Hispanic Studies degree, I spent the academic year at the Universidad de Alcalá de Henares, just.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Soccer, Gaelic Football, SHARE Awarded a prestigious GRADAM award during Leaving Certificate Year for academic.