Ruth Mclaughlin Email & Phone Number

County Cork, Ireland

County Cork, Ireland

•Implementing and advising staff and students on University policies and procedures in the College of Science Engineering and Food Science (SEFS) •Representative of the University Level Operational Committee for Quercus Postgraduates •Recruiting students to assist the Head of College and College Manager to achieve the numbers as per the strategic plan •Coordinating and promoting on behalf of SEFS at various events; Science Week, BT Young Scientist, Zeminar •Coordinating and reviewing student support initiatives; Peer Assisted Learning, Student Mentoring schemes, student prizes and bursaries such as SEFS Graduate of the Year, PG Travel Bursaries and staff awards •Supporting and participating in College events such as prize giving’s, open days, postgraduate fairs, undergraduate events such as Zeminar and parent information evenings •Administrative support for College Committees including the SEFS Teaching and Learning Student Experience committee SEFS Graduate Studies committee; advising on current policies, minute taking, record keeping and follow up actions when required. •Maintaining relevant sections of the College website •Managing the SEFS Socia Media interaction•Engaging with recruitment and outreach functions with academic units, Research Institutes and Centres and Units within Colleges including but not limited to Science Week and Science For All •Advising departmental administrators and committee members in matters relating to SEFS programmes, applications, student queries and SEFS policies •Engaging with Central Administrative offices within UCC as appropriate •Interacting with agencies external to UCC as required •Overseeing the promotion and running of such projects as SEFS Summer Bursary projects and postgraduate extra credit modules •Meeting with students in a sensitive and professional manner for reasons such as but not limited to academic issues and challenges, change of course/module queries and leave requests

Admissions Office

REGISTRATION, ORIENTATION & OPEN DAYS:Planning and coordination of schedules for Open Days:•Coordinating activities for approx. 8000 second level students•Event Management•Monitoring web form databases•Training student help•Registering undergraduate 1st year students in UCC•Assisting in various events: First Year Orientation, Fresher’s Fest and Fáilte Fest, Student Enterprise CONFERENCES: •Managed the registration desk at the National Confederation of Student Services Ireland (CSSI) biannual conference •Provide administrative support for the CSSI National conference•Assisting with organisation of the Guidance Councillors Conference in UCCRECRUITMENT:•Attend numerous Careers exhibitions and Careers Fairs throughout Ireland•Assist with planning, organisation and attendance at recruitment eventsONLINE/MULTIMEDIA:•Managing various Social Media platforms (Twitter, Instant messenger and Facebook)•Update and maintain numerous sections of our website and online Prospectus IT SKILLS:•CMS system training Level 1 and 2•Extensive mail merging experience•Formatting publications in a user friendly manner•In-depth knowledge of ITS •Experience with creation of Discoverer Reports •Experience with CAO Connect and CAO •Efficient in Office and EXCEL•Experience with Photoshop ADMINISTRATIVE AND LOCAL PROCESSES:•Managing and processing of local applications•Developed and implemented a new system for processing these applications based on Lean management theory. •Compile data and produce reports annually•Manage and register all Flexi-Option applicants First Year Experience:•Schedule 1st year appointments in a sensitive and professional manner wit•Support 1st Year Coordinator initiatives•Support and answer a wide range of general concerns dailyOTHER:•Assist with compilation/amendment and implementation of office SOP's•Knowledge of and adhere to academic regulations and policies •Support general administration functions

Cork City

Mahon Point - Cork

As part of my position as Sales assistant my duties include: - Greeting customers who enter the shop.- Involved with stock control and management.- Assisting shoppers with the product.- Responsible for processing cash and card payments.- Stocking shelves with merchandise.- Answering queries from customers.- Amending discrepancies and problems to the management.- Advising and guiding on product selection.- Balancing cash registers with receipts.- Dealing with customer refunds.- Customer complaints.- Working within established guidelines, particularly with brands.- Pricing.- Responsible for security within the store and being on the look out for shoplifters and fraudulent credit cards etc.- Receiving and storing the delivery of large amounts of stock- Keeping up to date with special promotions and putting up displays.The personal skills that I require for this job are:- Having a friendly and engaging personality.- Comfortable working with members of the public.- Have a confident manner.- Being helpful and polite.- Being physically fit as I am on my feet for most of the day and required to lift large amounts of stock.- Having a comprehensive understanding of my area of sales i.e. retail, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, equipment etc.- Able to work as part of a sales team.- Knowledge of inventory techniques.- Being of a smart appearance and articulate.

50 Oliver Plunkett St, Cork

The oldest independent bookshop in Cork City.Liam Russels specialises in school books, Irish history, local Cork history as well as stocking the latest bestsellers. Liam Russels prides themselves in individuality and are proud to have served the people of cork for almost 100 years. As Retail Assistant my responsibilities included- Planning, organising and managing bookshop activities. - Ordering books, supplies, and related merchandise. - Arranging advertising and marketing stock. - Oversee the planning, supervision, and maintenance of stock and inventory. - Resolve client issues associated with merchandise.- Ensure the store is profitable by increasing sales and keeping costs low.

Ba Irish Music And Dance, Irish Music And Dance, Honours

Activities and Societies: Traditional society Inter varsity dance squadThe BA Irish Music and Dance is the first of its kind and is unique.

Leaving Certificate, Honours

Primary Education