Experience

Merchants Quay Ireland

• Ireland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Worker

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  I work directly with clients as part of a team to provide a safe, secure environment for the client group which mainly consists of those who are homeless and/or in addiction. There are numerous services including a health promotion unit including nurses, GP's, mental health team, safer injectors and a needle exchange as well as various client activities and services such as hot meals and showers. I work as part of the team in accordance with MQI's procedures to ensure a smooth service meeting the complex needs of our client group including, one to one key work interventions, assisting with issues around sensitive disclosures and assisting with referrals. I work with all clients striving to gain their trust and respect when dealing with difficult or problematic situations in a sensitive manner. My duties also involve carrying out administrative procedures in accordance with organisation policies, preparation of reports and statistics . Show less



FoodCloud

• Ireland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Food Cloud Kitchen

  • Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

  Assisting with running the food cloud kitchen, Ireland’s first zero waste food truck- The FoodCloud Kitchen offers a food truck experience with a difference for your event, serving delicious food that is saving the planet with a generous side of social impact as all profits generated from The FoodCloud Kitchen are reinvested into our core activities of redistributing surplus food to over 600 community and voluntary organisations across the country. Assisting with running the food cloud kitchen, Ireland’s first zero waste food truck- The FoodCloud Kitchen offers a food truck experience with a difference for your event, serving delicious food that is saving the planet with a generous side of social impact as all profits generated from The FoodCloud Kitchen are reinvested into our core activities of redistributing surplus food to over 600 community and voluntary organisations across the country.



In Sync - Youth & Family Services

• Naas, County Kildare, Ireland

• Practitioner

  • Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

  Working under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist in a group called 'Space2be' for children with autism and other difficulties with the social bond. Play based therapy in a clinical setting following the Psychoanalytical teachings of Lacan and Miller in order to treat the child's suffering . 'Plural Practice' is the name of this precise modality of clinical work carried out by a group of practitioners who do not intervene from their professional backgrounds but act as partners of the child accompanying them towards the invention of their own solutions. I assisted with the facilitation and execution of therapeutic workshops and parent/team meetings. Duties also included writing up workshop and meeting notes, research and case study reporting. Show less



Book&Cup

• Naas, County Kildare, Ireland

• Proprietor

  • Jun 2014 - Sep 2020

  My start up business opened in the foyer of The Moat Theatre, Naas and expanded to a busy central location in a Naas bookstore. My main roles and responsibilities include hands on café work as well as managing all aspects of the business – overseeing the work of my team of baristas, catering staff and chefs, customer service, staff training, rostering, payroll, finance, banking, orders, menu design, branding, social media presence and marketing. My café served as a community hub for the people of Naas. My Philosophy was to create a welcoming space where customers feel relaxed and can avail of a simple, great menu in an informal and friendly environment. It serves to escape the pressures of modern living and where people can connect with the varied characters of the town in an open and creative environment. Show less



The Carers Association

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• FETAC Healthcare Trainer

  • 2013 - 2013

  Working as part of the Momentum Project, a Government initiative assisting job seekers to gain in demand skills to enable them to work in the economy where there are job opportunities. Delivering training lectures and skills demonstrations to Healthcare Assistants in Communications/Work Experience/ Caring for the Elderly/Infection Control modules and dealing with large volumes of student administration and corrections Working as part of the Momentum Project, a Government initiative assisting job seekers to gain in demand skills to enable them to work in the economy where there are job opportunities. Delivering training lectures and skills demonstrations to Healthcare Assistants in Communications/Work Experience/ Caring for the Elderly/Infection Control modules and dealing with large volumes of student administration and corrections



Havana Coffee Works

• New Zealand
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Waitress

  • 2012 - 2012

  Providing friendly, efficient customer service while serving food and drinks. Setting up functions, dealing with orders and cash sales. Providing friendly, efficient customer service while serving food and drinks. Setting up functions, dealing with orders and cash sales.



wagamama

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader

  • 2010 - 2011

  Greeting and seating, taking orders using palm-techs, delivering food, making drinks, handling money and closing the restaurant. Greeting and seating, taking orders using palm-techs, delivering food, making drinks, handling money and closing the restaurant.



Naas General Hospital

• Healthcare Assistant

  • 2005 - 2010

  Working alongside healthcare professionals to provide care to patients, assisting with washing, feeding, toileting, overall comfort and end of life care. ‘Specialing’ – providing one on one, round the clock specialised care to very ill/confused patients. This was a demanding and very responsible role which involved long hours reassuring and caring for these individuals, making sure that their dignity remained intact. Escorting patients to various hospital appointments throughout the country Show less