Tracey Donovan EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE. Sample Arts CV No. 1

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1 Sample Arts CV No. 1 Tracey Donovan Term Address: Home Address: 483 Red Lamp Lane 4, Kerry Walk, French Church Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Tel: Tel: Mobile: [email protected] EDUCATION June 20 University College Cork BA History & English Expected 2:1 in third year Independent research project: John Jones as Campaigner the 1920 election in Ireland. Co-ordinated research across several libraries and Public Record office. Developed project management skills. Networked with leading academics across Ireland. St. Vincent s Convent Secondary School, St. Mary s Road, Cork Leaving Certificate including honours History (A), English (B), Geography (C), Irish (A). WORK EXPERIENCE Present University College Cork Students Union Shop Team Member (retail) My suggested improvement to the queuing systems led to improved customer satisfaction. Worked quickly to a high level of accuracy, including mental arithmetic. Maintained polite professionalism, even with difficult customers. Had experience of teamwork with other students and paid managers. Summer 20 AXA, Cork (Insurance Brokers) Underwriting Assistant Developed IT skills, especially Excel and Access Strengthened spoken & written communication skills for business. Gained experience of the financial sector. Dealt efficiently with the public. Quickly mastered and used complex administrative systems Dunnes Stores, Ballyvolane, Sales Assistant/Cash Office Assistant Reliably handled large sums of money. Maintained good humour, tact & patience with the public. Successfully adapted to different roles at short notice. Worked in front and back office functions.

Co-ordinated research across several libraries and Public Record office. Developed project management skills. Networked with leading academics across Ireland. St.

2 ADDITIONAL SKILLS Computing: Languages: Driving Licence Word Processing: Highly competent user of Microsoft Work and Work Perfect. Spreadsheets: Regular user of Excel at University and in the workplace. Databases: Some experience of Access (I am teaching myself to write queries) Internet: Frequent use of discussion, groups relevant to my studies, in addition to fast, efficient use of World Wide Web and . French: Intermediate written and spoken, Spanish: Basic spoken. Irish: Fluency Full clean Irish Licence. INTERESTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Music Piano: Grade 8: enthusiastic member of Northgate Music group. Organised a band at College: responsible for bookings & publicity. Member of UCC Music Society since first year at college. History Society Elected Membership Officer. Organised first mail shot to prospective members and contributed to 15% rise in membership over previous year. Gained experience of working with teams by persuasion and negotiation. Jointly managed a budget of 4,000 and negotiated sponsorship from The Irish Times. REFEREES Dr. Mark Murphy Lecturer in Modern History (Tutor) University College Ms. Kerry O Rourke, Assistant Personnel Manager, Dunnes Stores, Ballyvolane, Tel: 353 (21) Tel: 353 (21) Fax: 353 (21) Fax: 353 (21) [email protected]

Databases: Some experience of Access (I am teaching myself to write queries) Internet: Frequent use of discussion, groups relevant to my studies, in addition to fast, efficient use of World Wide Web

3 Sample Arts CV No. 2 Samina Jacobs Term Address Apt. 4, Castlewhite Apartments, Western Road, Home Address 17 Best Close, Glanmire, Co Telephone [email protected] Education University College Cork BA (Majoring in Geography) Results: 2H1 in first and second year Loretto Convent, Glanmire, Co Cork Geography (A1), History (A2), Philosophy (B1), Italian (B1) Organisation/Planning Relevant Experience / Skills Doonbeg Tourist Information Centre Information Assistant (Summer 20..): Planned and implemented improvements to online booking system; assisted the reorganisation of retail department; dealt with customer queries and office administration at the Centre s busiest time of year. Volunteer Euro-Med (Summer 20..): Charity work for local medical organisation. Organised fund-raising activities and gained support of local businesses in Paris. Communication Trabolgan Holiday Centre Leisure Assistant (Summer 20..): Led children s activities; answered resident s queries. Western Star Pub (20..) Bar Staff Produced publicity and hosted launch party for new Quiz Night entertainment. UCC Class Representative: Responsible for sitting on class council, negotiating issues and reporting back to class.

. 19.. Loretto Convent, Glanmire, Co Cork Geography (A1), History (A2), Philosophy (B1), Italian (B1) Organisation/Planning Relevant Experience / Skills Doonbeg Tourist Information Centre Information

4 Leadership Glanmire Ladies Soccer Team Captain (19..): motivated players and arranged coaching and fixtures programme. Glanmire Youth Choir Founder Member (19..) of new choir (with 3 friends) for school students. Research/Analysis Degree subjects: Geography and History constantly use research, analytical and numerical skills in my degree. Additional Activities/Skills Music: Violin, piano (Grade 7), singing. Sport: School Basketball Team (runners up in Regional Final 19..). Travel: Italy, Germany, Switzerland. Computing: ECDL, Microsoft Office, Internet and . Driving: Full clean driving licence. Languages: Fluent Italian, Conversational French. Referees Ms Mary Murphy, HR Officer, Trabolgan Holiday Centre, Midleton, Co Tel: Dr. Mick Flynn, Lecturer, Department of Geography, University College Tel:

Additional Activities/Skills Music: Violin, piano (Grade 7), singing. Sport: School Basketball Team (runners up in Regional Final 19..). Travel: Italy, Germany, Switzerland.

5 Sample Arts CV No. 3 Daniel Smyth HOME TERM 30 Brookwood Avenue, 2 The Lough Park, Midleton, The Lough, Co. Tel Tel [email protected] EDUCATION...- Ongoing University College Cork Bachelor of Arts Degree Joint Honours Economics & Sociology Results Achieved a 2H2 overall in 2 nd year and a 2H1 overall in 1 st year Midleton Community School Results Leaving Certificate out of 600 points including A2 in Honours Business Studies and History. EMPLOYMENT Summer. Dulux Paints Ireland Ltd, Commons Road, Worked in the Finance Department Involved in accounts payable, data entry, supplier payments and account reconciliations Organised and implemented new filing system and procedures Summer. Waterborne Hotel, New York, USA. Porter for four months in this busy hotel. Responsible for the cleaning and preparation of function rooms. Preparation of banqueting rooms for various functions, including weddings. Efficiently dealt with customer queries and complaints in friendly, courteous manner. Summer... Wilton Forest Park. Provided tourist information and assistance to Irish and overseas visitors. Cashier at the Reception Hut. Responsible for opening and closing security gates.

.. Midleton Community School Results Leaving Certificate - 520 out of 600 points including A2 in Honours Business Studies and History. EMPLOYMENT Summer.

6 COMPUTER SKILLS Good working knowledge of MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel and the Internet. Achieved basic ECDL and currently studying for advanced ECDL. Knowledge of SPSS and X-Payroll which I used at Dulux Paints. Confident in computer usage & learn new applications quickly. INTERESTS Member of UCC Commerce & Economics Society. Chairperson of UCC Trocaire Society. Member of Midleton Golf Club and Society for two years. Active in local Running Club in Midleton. ACHIEVEMENTS Worked in the AIB School Bank as Supervisor. As captain of Midleton Golf Society, we won the J. Samuel Championship. Organised fundraising events for the Childrens Ward of a local hospital and made over 3000 in a sponsored shave the head day. REFERENCES Dr M Plinkton, Mr S Spiddal, Department of Economics, Finance Officer, University College Cork, Dulux Paints Ireland Ltd., Commons Road,

Chairperson of UCC Trocaire Society. Member of Midleton Golf Club and Society for two years. Active in local Running Club in Midleton. ACHIEVEMENTS Worked in the AIB School Bank as Supervisor.

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

BSc Finance University College, Cork.-. Currently in third year of a four year degree course. 2 nd Year Results: 2H1 Sample Commerce CV No 1 JENNIFER KELLY Home Address: 5 Ardra Road, New Ross, Co Wexford. Term Address: 2 Highfield Road, Cork. Telephone: 087 00000000 Email: [email protected] EDUCATIONAL HISTORY BSc Finance