Experience

Kenny-Whelan & Associates

• Ireland
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Scientific Recruitment Specialist

  • May 2014 - Present

  Leading the Science recruitment team at Kenny-Whelan for the Pharma, Biopharma, Med Device, Agricultural Science and Food Industry.

• Scientific Recruitment Consultant

  • Feb 2011 - Present

  I am a Food Scientist with Business and QA qualifications recruiting Scientific, Technical and Quality professionals for the Food and pharmaceutical Industry. My clients include small/medium companies along with leading multinationals. I have sourced new clients for Kenny-Whelan through using my initiative and by being observant and aware of current trends and affairs.I make sure I meet the Clients specifications when screening candidates and only send the best-fit CV's forward as opposed to volumes. I am very conscientious and have a good rapport with clients and candidate both. Show less



GLENILEN FARM

• Ireland
• Dairy Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  -Shadowed the Quality Assurance manager to learn on-hand what is involved in this role -Helped on the factory floor with production,packaging and cleaning while getting to oversee the production process. Glenilen farm produces yogurt, cheesecake, butter, cream and mousse using the milk supplied by their own cows. -I was given the freedom to undertake a NPD project during my work experience. The product I chose was a white chocolate mousse compote. We carried out a number of tasting panels with management. The product was a success and may be on the shelves in the near future.- (As at 2012-Glenilen have mousse compote product on sale) Show less



THE RIVERSIDE CAFE, Skibbereen, Co.Cork

• Supervisor

  • Nov 2008 - Feb 2010

  I was the evening shift supervisor in a busy, trendy restaurant in the town centre. The proprietor is an ambassador for organic and ethical produce who likes to source local produce to support local businesses. I maintained an excellent standard of customer service. I had sole responsibility over wine and beverage purchasing. I liased with wine reps and was involved in wine tasting. I managed stock levels efficiently in both busy and quieter seasons. I balanced the till, locked the cash in the safe and locked up at the end of each evening. Show less



THE TIPSY MUFFIN, Skibbereen, Co. Cork

• Self-employed, Manager

  • Mar 2007 - Sep 2007

  Went into partnership with my mother running a small cafe/ bakery serving breakfast and lunch. - Prepared, cooked and served meals in compliance with health regulations. - Maintained a high quality of customer service. - Ordered stock and supervised stock delivery. - Managed the cash flow of the business. - Interviewed, trained and supervised staff. Went into partnership with my mother running a small cafe/ bakery serving breakfast and lunch. - Prepared, cooked and served meals in compliance with health regulations. - Maintained a high quality of customer service. - Ordered stock and supervised stock delivery. - Managed the cash flow of the business. - Interviewed, trained and supervised staff.



WAWA INC., Avalon, New Jersey, USA

• Customer Service Leader

  • Apr 2006 - Sep 2006

  - Worked as part of a management team for a leading own brand retail/convenience franchise outlet - Supervised associates engaged in customer service, product stocking, inventory taking, cash activities and all tasks necessary for efficient store operation. -Maintained cash security and monitored cash activity. -Ordering and purchasing -Checked in vendors and posted invoices daily using the companies advanced “Phoenix" IT system -Totalled daily spoilage logs once a week and posted them to headquarters on “Phoenix”. -Hygiene and safety monitoring. -Staff training. -Completed Marketing research project and performed presentation for Wawa Corporate Managers- (My product idea has since been realised and is currently on sale in all Wawa stores). Show less


Gallaghers
• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Supervisor

  • 2004 - 2006