BSc Finance University College, Cork.-. Currently in third year of a four year degree course. 2 nd Year Results: 2H1

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1 Sample Commerce CV No 1 JENNIFER KELLY Home Address: 5 Ardra Road, New Ross, Co Wexford. Term Address: 2 Highfield Road, Cork. Telephone: jk@yahoo.com EDUCATIONAL HISTORY BSc Finance University College, Cork.-. Currently in third year of a four year degree course. 2 nd Year Results: 2H1 Leaving Certificate Colaiste Mhuire, New Ross points out of 600 WORK HISTORY AIB, New Ross.-. Cashier Worked on the Foreign Exchange desk in this busy branch Responsible for taking orders for foreign exchange from customers and ensuring availability of relevant currency and drafts Responsible for daily reconciliation of cash which has to be completed accurately Dealt with customers efficiently Hilton Hotel Group, Manhattan, New York..-. Chambermaid: Responsible for the cleaning and preparation of 30 hotel rooms within one of the busiest hotels in New York City. Consistently met daily targets ensuring that all my rooms were ready for occupation on schedule. Controlled linen and towel allocations, ensuring that all losses were accurately reported. Dunnes Stores, Wexford.-. Merchandising duties Trained & experienced register operator Assisted in training in new employees

2 COMPUTER SKILLS I am currently undertaking the ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) qualification. This will ensure proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc. LANGUAGES Fluent Irish Speaker. French to Leaving Certificate Level. Spanish to Junior Certificate Level. HOBBIES/INTERESTS Film Mountaineering Member of College Film Club. Particular interest in foreign films and the history of cinematography. Led climb of local mountain range. Team member of climbing expedition to Wales. ACHIEVEMENTS Received 2(1) Honours in First and Second Year. Full Clean Driving Licence. REFEREES Mr D. O Riordan, AIB, New Ross, Co Wexford. Professor P Kelly, Department of Accounting and Finance, University College Cork. Tel: Tel:

3 Sample Commerce CV No 2 Joe Moore Address: Moore Street, Cork Tel: (021) , Mob: (086) joemoore@yahoo.ie Date of Birth: 01 January 19-- SKILLS Communication and Interpersonal: Strong team-working and leadership skills. Extensive experience of interacting and negotiating with people on a professional level. Well-developed customer service skills. Organisational: Experienced at managing time and prioritising tasks to accomplish projects efficiently and meet deadlines. Presentation: Developed ability to produce reports and presentations to a professional standard. Language: Moderate French (nearly fluent). Computer: Proficient user of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, the Internet and . Driving: Full Clean Licence. EDUCATION UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK Higher Diploma in Management & Marketing Subjects: Product Development & Enterprise Entrepreneurship Introduction to Management Principles of Marketing Human Resource Management Marketing Management Strategic Management Market Research Operations Management International Marketing Result: Second Class Honours Grade Two (2H2) Achieved First Class Honours in Product Development & Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. Projects: New Product Development: Designed a completely new consumer product along with complete marketing, production and strategic plan. Operations Management: Carried out an extensive study of Coolmore Stud. International Marketing: Undertook a critical analysis on the concept of Starbucks opening in Ireland. Marketing Management: Examined the main competitors in the Irish market to the launch of a probiotic Smoothie. All projects (individual or group) involved making presentations (using MS PowerPoint) to lecturers and classmates UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK Bachelor of Arts Degree (English and French) Result: Second Class Honours Grade One (2H1) Independent Research Project: Attlee as Campaigner the 1945 election in Press and Cabinet COLAISTE AN PHIARSAIGH, GLANMIRE, CO. CORK

4 EMPLOYMENT 20 (Summer) BANK OF IRELAND, DUBLIN. Press Office Assistant (1 month) Created and compiled a database of all BOI s press contacts globally and subsequently organised a global schedule of press meetings. Produced a report on how BOI could contribute to a campaign to stop young people getting into debt. Acted as PA to Senior Press Officers and managed their communications and diaries while they were travelling. Prepared materials for meetings containing highly confidential information. Participated in many senior level management meetings regarding BOI s press dealings CORK COUNTY COUNCIL Administrative Assistant Flexible staff member providing support to professional team in fast paced environment. Accurately maintaining and accessing database information. Efficiently processing mail, phone and personal enquiries from the public. Demonstrating tact and diplomacy whilst assertively dealing with members of the public and liaising with other Council staff. Utilising IT systems to produce weekly statistics MARSHALL MC Lean, Gateshead Production Assistant Working to tight deadlines to meet production line targets. Attention to detail and focus on quality control. Informal training and mentoring of new staff. EXTRA-CURRICULAR HIGHLIGHTS Treasurer of the French Society, University College Cork: With a committee of five people, transformed a small society of 200 members into one of the university s largest societies (750 members) In charge of the society s accounts and the funding of events to date Manage a portfolio of UK equities for myself and my family +60% growth in 20-- / +30% growth in Gap year in South America Organised a year of work and travel. Personally financed my travels for the whole year Activities Co-Ordinator and Fundraiser for the School Council Organised various events to raise money for our Student Council Fund and successfully achieved our target of 1,000. Other interests Enjoy surfing, soccer (St. Michael s 1 st Division soccer team striker) and water-skiing as sports. Play tennis and have competed in Paris tournaments (Cup winner age group). Play the guitar and regularly play chess. REFERENCES Mr Charles Anderson, Dr Alexander Henry, Cork County Council, Department of English, Cork. University College Cork. Tel: Tel:

5 Sample Commerce CV No3 Address: 30 Woodbrook Avenue, Bandon, Co. Cork Tel: Mob: Michael Conway OBJECTIVE A professional individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills wishes to secure a position with a prestigious investment house. Ideal candidate for a position requiring drive, initiative and responsibility. EDUCATION UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK BSc in Accounting Final Results: 2H1 Subjects included: Financial Reporting Business Economics Company Law System Analysis & Design Management Accounting Security & Investment Analysis Commercial Law Market Research Projects: Investment Analysis: Undertook an in-depth analysis of the investment products of an international bank. This involved researching the products and the markets targeted by the bank and analysing the success of the products in the market. Result: 1H. Database Design: Developed a Microsoft Access database with userfriendly interface for UCC gym to record details on membership, subscriptions and courses. Also facilitated web access using Microsoft Frontpage. Result: 2H CORPUS CHRISTI, BANDON Leaving Certificate: Achieved 450 points EMPLOYMENT September 2002 December 2003 WEXDEM COMPUTERS, BANDON, CO. CORK Assistant to the Financial Controller Prepared and analysed weekly and monthly financial and management accounts. Monitored customer payments and dealt with credit control. Assessed credit worthiness of prospective customers. Supervised work of junior staff members and trained two new entrants. September 2001 June 2002 INISHSHANNON CREDIT UNION, CO. CORK Management Trainee Responsible for investment and economic forecasting. Performed financial reporting weekly and monthly for internal management information system. Conducted consultations with customers on saving and investment plans and lending arrangements. Supervised customer service staff in the managers absence.

6 Summer 2001 KILLARNEY NATIONAL PARK, CO. KERRY Staff Supervision Co-ordinated staff and assisted in training of seasonal staff. Devised weekly rotas and ensured staff cover for holidays and illness. Conducted market research interviews on trends and demands in the Tourist Industry and reported to management. Summer 2000 KILLARNEY NATIONAL PARK, CO. KERRY Tourist Advisor Provided tourist information and assistance to Irish and overseas visitors. Provided a high level of customer service. INTERESTS & ACHIEVEMENTS University/School Member of UCC Philosophical Society came second in the 2003 intervarsity debating competition. Cashier of TSB School Bank ( ). Duties included dealing with customer lodgements/withdrawals and advertising the bank within the school. Achieved Gaisce Bronze Award in Travelling Have visited France, Germany, Spain, USA and Canada. SKILLS Organisational: Experienced at managing time and prioritising tasks to accomplish projects efficiently and meet deadlines. Maintained strong academic record while fulfilling part-time working responsibilities. Interpersonal: Strong team-working, leadership and supervisory skills through group work at college and also through part-time work. Computer: Proficient user of Microsoft Word, Access, Powerpoint, Excel, the Internet and . Driving: Full clean license. REFERENCES Dr. Ann Horan, Dept. of Accounting and Finance, O Rahilly Building, University College Cork. Tel: commerce@ucc.ie Mr. John Woods, Financial Controller, Wexdem Computers, Co. Cork. Tel: j_woods@yahoo.com