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Creeslough, County Donegal, Ireland

Administrator to support the Community Links Manager and the efficient operation of our community centre. The role includes managing administrative tasks, coordinating events, and serving as the primary point of contact for community members and visitors upon arrival in the new Creeslough Community Hub. Responsibilities:Office Management: Handle day-to-day administrative tasks, including answering phone calls, responding to emails, and managing correspondence.Event… Show more Administrator to support the Community Links Manager and the efficient operation of our community centre. The role includes managing administrative tasks, coordinating events, and serving as the primary point of contact for community members and visitors upon arrival in the new Creeslough Community Hub. Responsibilities:Office Management: Handle day-to-day administrative tasks, including answering phone calls, responding to emails, and managing correspondence.Event Coordination: Assist in the planning and execution of community events and activities, ensuring smooth operations and successful outcomes.Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of community meetings, financial transactions, and membership data.Communication: Serve as the liaison between the association and community members, providing information and addressing inquiries.Financial Support: Managing budgets, processing invoices, and tracking expenses. Show less

Creeslough, County Donegal, Ireland

Overview:Wild Atlantic Camp assistant Manager oversees daily operations and ensures an exceptional guest experience at our unique campsite in Creeslough. Our facility offers a variety of accommodation options, from motorhome pitches to Luxury Chalets, all nestled in the scenic surroundings of Donegal’s rugged coastline. As Manager, I play a critical role in maintaining high standards of service, developing staff, and driving business growth.Responsibilities:Operations… Show more Overview:Wild Atlantic Camp assistant Manager oversees daily operations and ensures an exceptional guest experience at our unique campsite in Creeslough. Our facility offers a variety of accommodation options, from motorhome pitches to Luxury Chalets, all nestled in the scenic surroundings of Donegal’s rugged coastline. As Manager, I play a critical role in maintaining high standards of service, developing staff, and driving business growth.Responsibilities:Operations Management: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring all facilities and services run smoothly and efficiently. Coordinate maintenance, housekeeping, and front desk activities to maintain a welcoming and functional environment.Guest Experience: Foster a warm and inviting atmosphere for all guests. Handle inquiries and resolve issues promptly to enhance customer satisfaction and encourage repeat business.Staff Leadership: Recruit, train, and supervise a diverse team of staff members. Provide guidance and support to ensure high performance and a positive work environment.Financial Management: Prepare budgets, manage expenses, and track financial performance. Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue and profitability.Marketing and Promotion: Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional campaigns and engage with the local community to increase visibility and attract new guests.Health and Safety: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, implementing measures to safeguard guests and staff. Show less

Bunbeg, County Donegal, Ireland

Set up a new UBU-funded youth project in West Donegal, based out of Gaoth Dobhair and covering from Meenaclady to Arranmore Island. Duties Include:o Recruiting and engaging with young people (aged 10-24) in the area through targeted interventions and programmes in a variety of areas e.g., health & wellbeing, environmental, internet safety, entrepreneurship, leadership and more.o Training young people in and ensuring engagement through leadership, internet safety, health and wellbeing… Show more Set up a new UBU-funded youth project in West Donegal, based out of Gaoth Dobhair and covering from Meenaclady to Arranmore Island. Duties Include:o Recruiting and engaging with young people (aged 10-24) in the area through targeted interventions and programmes in a variety of areas e.g., health & wellbeing, environmental, internet safety, entrepreneurship, leadership and more.o Training young people in and ensuring engagement through leadership, internet safety, health and wellbeing workshops.o Responded to the October 2022 Creeslough tragedy by providing support in Creeslough and the surrounding areas for young people.o Managing the UBU project budget expenditure, developing funding applications and other administration duties. Show less

Dunfanaghy, County Donegal, Ireland

Duties Include:o Responsible for online booking system, organising instructors, time, date, venue and equipment. o Teach an International Surfing Association standard lesson of surfing techniques, water safety, and surf etiquette while creating a positive, safe, fun, and encouraging environment.

County Sligo, Ireland

"An Investigation into the Dietary Intake and Associated Lifestyle Behaviours of Higher Education Students"I was interviewed and selected as the most suitable candidate to conduct research in the area of public health with a broad thesis title given to me: “An investigation into the dietary and lifestyle behaviours of third-level students.” This position is full time and funded by the presidents bursary scholarship.Firstly, I conducted a systematic review to assess the current… Show more "An Investigation into the Dietary Intake and Associated Lifestyle Behaviours of Higher Education Students"I was interviewed and selected as the most suitable candidate to conduct research in the area of public health with a broad thesis title given to me: “An investigation into the dietary and lifestyle behaviours of third-level students.” This position is full time and funded by the presidents bursary scholarship.Firstly, I conducted a systematic review to assess the current evidence of dietary habits and their association with lifestyle behaviours among students. The protocol has been published by PROSPERO: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=176822 and a complete paper has been accepted for publication.I then conducted a quantitative study which has been mentioned above. I was responsible for developing the survey that contained six validated questionnaires and a total of 124 questions. I was responsible for data collection and obtained 956 responses (682 Useable). I then conducted statistical analysis using SPSS and developed results tables and a discussion.In total this research has thus far produced five abstracts accepted for publication by the Nutrition Society (three awaiting publication), one paper is in the process of being published, one has been sent to a publisher and one other paper is currently being finalised. I had five poster presentations at two Nutrition Society conferences and presented findings to IT Sligo undergraduate students.I completed three modules in a Postgraduate Diploma in Research Practice (L9) course: 1. Qualitative & Mixed Methods for Health Research2. Statistics and Data Analysis3. Creativity and EntrepreneurshipI also tutored other students in the area of research methods during this time and engaged in an international study of students which has produced published papers including one I was co-author: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/2/442 Show less

Day to Day responsibilities included; Assess the job site, identify and resolve any potential hazards.Interpret the solar panel installation plans, mapping out the steps of the installation and where all of the components will be installed.Install, inspect, maintain and repair solar panel systems and support structure.Ensure installation is in accordance with local safety regulations and the specifications of the manufacturer.In addition to these technical skills the job had… Show more Day to Day responsibilities included; Assess the job site, identify and resolve any potential hazards.Interpret the solar panel installation plans, mapping out the steps of the installation and where all of the components will be installed.Install, inspect, maintain and repair solar panel systems and support structure.Ensure installation is in accordance with local safety regulations and the specifications of the manufacturer.In addition to these technical skills the job had a serious attention to detail and a strong work ethic to complete work in tough weather conditions with temperatures ranging from 35-44 degrees celsius. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Sport in Schools Australia (SISA) is one of the largest outsourcing providers within the Australian education system. The organisation is focused on primary school education only and relates directly to the PDHPE component of the K-6 syllabus. My role within the company consisted of the following;- Aiding with the recruitment of schools to take part in the programme around NSW,- Helping develop the programme and tailoring them towards schools specific aims and objectives,-… Show more Sport in Schools Australia (SISA) is one of the largest outsourcing providers within the Australian education system. The organisation is focused on primary school education only and relates directly to the PDHPE component of the K-6 syllabus. My role within the company consisted of the following;- Aiding with the recruitment of schools to take part in the programme around NSW,- Helping develop the programme and tailoring them towards schools specific aims and objectives,- Implementing the programme in schools teaching approximately 200 pupils daily in a variety of sport disciplines including; Gymnastics, Athletics, Social Skills, PE, Multiple Sports (Soccer, Rugby, Basketball, Cricket etc)- Evaluating pupils ability and reporting to school and to maintaining SISA records. Show less

Alexandria, Sydney

Temporary full time position as Warehouse Assistant fulfilling the following tasks:- Communicating with department heads, ensuring customer orders are packed and delivered,- Working on administrative tasks including filing, developing spreadsheets, etc,- Receiving, processing and allocating stock to their designated area,- Aiding with the organisation of Red Bulls yearly Australasian conference,- Helping organize material and stock for events throughout the city of… Show more Temporary full time position as Warehouse Assistant fulfilling the following tasks:- Communicating with department heads, ensuring customer orders are packed and delivered,- Working on administrative tasks including filing, developing spreadsheets, etc,- Receiving, processing and allocating stock to their designated area,- Aiding with the organisation of Red Bulls yearly Australasian conference,- Helping organize material and stock for events throughout the city of Sydney,- Re-stocking and ensuring the tidiness of the warehouse,- Other ad hoc duties. Show less

Marble Hill

The shack is open for business ten months of the year and is located on Marble Hill beach selling their own roasted coffee to locals and tourists overlooking the beautiful scenery. During peak season customer numbers can reach above 500 daily, with only five staff members in total a hard working, happy team is important. Main Responsibilities included;- Greeted customers in a friendly manner ensuring a courteous service,- Learned the art of being a Barista, preparing a variety of… Show more The shack is open for business ten months of the year and is located on Marble Hill beach selling their own roasted coffee to locals and tourists overlooking the beautiful scenery. During peak season customer numbers can reach above 500 daily, with only five staff members in total a hard working, happy team is important. Main Responsibilities included;- Greeted customers in a friendly manner ensuring a courteous service,- Learned the art of being a Barista, preparing a variety of hot beverages in a confined, fast paced area, - Ensured a clean, healthy environment performing cleaning, stocking and maintenance duties,- Worked closely with all staff members and aiding each other with various tasks from food & drink preparation to till use. Show less

County Dublin, Ireland

Create, develop content, implement across schools in Ireland and evaluate the following health programmes: Super Troopers, Healthy Heroes and Moo Crew.Assist with recruitment and content design and development for the following programmes: Be Active, Lil-lets, Active Schools and Sky Sports Living for Sport,Maintain internal databases, filing systems and contact lists with accuracy and efficiency,Resolve administrative problems, coordinate the preparation of reports, analyse… Show more Create, develop content, implement across schools in Ireland and evaluate the following health programmes: Super Troopers, Healthy Heroes and Moo Crew.Assist with recruitment and content design and development for the following programmes: Be Active, Lil-lets, Active Schools and Sky Sports Living for Sport,Maintain internal databases, filing systems and contact lists with accuracy and efficiency,Resolve administrative problems, coordinate the preparation of reports, analyse data and create solutions,Research new policy, strategies, guidelines and information in regards to physical activity and nutrition. Show less

County Donegal, Ireland

The Food Dudes Healthy Eating Programme is an award winning programme developed by the Food & Activity Research Unit Bangor University, Wales. It was developed to encourage children to eat more fruit and vegetables both in school at home. The programme bases its delivery on a system known as the three R's; Positive role models, Repeated tasting and Rewards. Main responsibilities included;o Recruiting schools for the programme by scheduling meetings with principals,o School visits… Show more The Food Dudes Healthy Eating Programme is an award winning programme developed by the Food & Activity Research Unit Bangor University, Wales. It was developed to encourage children to eat more fruit and vegetables both in school at home. The programme bases its delivery on a system known as the three R's; Positive role models, Repeated tasting and Rewards. Main responsibilities included;o Recruiting schools for the programme by scheduling meetings with principals,o School visits motivating pupils and overseeing implementation of the programme within schools,o Preparing and delivering in-service training to teachers,o Providing ongoing support to over 100 participatory schools and troubleshooting problems,o Preparing and writing reports for senior project manager. Show less

Sligo

My responsibilities included;• Primary Representative of 6,000 students• Supervised the day to day running of all aspects of the Students’ Union• Manager of 5 members of staff• Student spokesperson on Governing Body, Appointed by Minister Jan O Sullivan• Representing students on committees such; Academic Council, Clubs and Societies, Working Groups, Sub Committees, External committees and more• Chief Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of the Union• Liaise… Show more My responsibilities included;• Primary Representative of 6,000 students• Supervised the day to day running of all aspects of the Students’ Union• Manager of 5 members of staff• Student spokesperson on Governing Body, Appointed by Minister Jan O Sullivan• Representing students on committees such; Academic Council, Clubs and Societies, Working Groups, Sub Committees, External committees and more• Chief Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of the Union• Liaise between students and external bodies, Institute staff and Sligo community Show less

Sligo

During my time as Deputy President a number of my responsibilities included;• To deputise for the President in their absence• Acted as the primary representative for the academic interest of the members of the Union• Ensure the maintenance and improvement of educational standards and academic student services with in College• Dealt with the academic issues faced by students both collectively and individually• Organised Class Rep system and meetings

Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Responsibilities included the following;• Assist with personal care including bathing, shaving, toileting, dressing and oral and hair care.• Enable mobility, including wheelchair pushing, and using specialised equipment • Assist with planning, preparing, serving and storing of meals and food. • Assist with activities of daily living, medications and day to day household tasks

Letterkenny

Duties Included; o Assisting the development of a charter for Mental Health in Sport,o Helped organise a sport CAN and Sports Aiding Mental Health Conference,o Planning, Implementing and Evaluating Active Donegal Month where 250 events took place throughout Donegal during the month of June.

Creeslough, Co Donegal

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks with regards to Irelands drinking laws• Take orders for the restaurant and serve the food.• Open and set the bar up for the day and maintain the bars cleanliness throughout the day• Using the till and Close the bar at closing time and stocktake, sweep and mop the bar.

Dunfanaghy, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

My responsibilities as a lifeguard included maintaining constant surveillance of swimmers in the pool, sauna and Jacuzzi, prepared to act immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of all those using these facilities in the event of emergency, provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services, presented myself in a professional appearance and attitude at all times while maintaining a high standard of customer service, responsible for the… Show more My responsibilities as a lifeguard included maintaining constant surveillance of swimmers in the pool, sauna and Jacuzzi, prepared to act immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of all those using these facilities in the event of emergency, provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services, presented myself in a professional appearance and attitude at all times while maintaining a high standard of customer service, responsible for the exchange of money for the use of the hotel facilities from non residents and also responsible for counting the till at the end of the day, performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility. Show less

Dunfanaghy, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

As a Kitchen Porter I held a number of responsibilities including kitchen food preparation, performing general cleaning of the kitchen area, washed cutlery, pots and pans both manually and through a commercial dish-washing machine, cleaned ovens, grills, refrigerators, freezers and other food preparation areas and many more

Master'S Degree, Public Health, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Please see above for list of publications and more information. Chairperson of the postgraduate society.

Bachelor Of Science Hons (Bsc) Public Health And Health Promotion, Public Health, First Class Honours (1:1)

Activities and Societies: GAA Club, Class Representative, Volunteer Modules included Applied Research Methods, Applied Epidemiology.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc) Health Science & Physiology, Public Health Education And Promotion, Second Class Honours - Grade One (2:1)

Activities and Societies: GAA, Swimming, Class Representative Modules included Communication Skills, Health Promotion, Physical Activity.

Leaving Certificate, Education

Activities and Societies: Soccer, GAA, Math; English; Irish; T.D.; Engineering; Agricultural Science; Construction Studies