Experience

National Museum of Ireland

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curatorial Researcher

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  As Curatorial Researcher with the National Museum of Ireland - Irish Antiquities Division, I work on the preparation of the Museum's proposed exhibition of early medieval Irish art with a particular loan of manuscripts from Stiftsbibliothek St Gallen. I work on developing a list of objects for display as well as creating exhibition themes with the project team. While based at Kildare Street, I undertake research in libraries and archives around Dublin as well as around Ireland. I work with the line manager and Keeper of Irish Antiquities to undertake the day-to-day research of the exhibition and work with the Principal Curator to research manuscripts from the Stiftsbibliothek St Gallen and relevant objects from the NMI's collection for display. I liaise with colleagues across all relevant departments to ensure that exhibition deadlines are met, facilitate the photography of objects, and act as secretary for the expert advisory committee. I develop exhibition text and labels for objects used in the exhibition, assist in the creation of design briefs for various service providers, liaise with contractors, and ensure that files on all aspects of the exhibition are maintained. I will respond to queries and facilitate groups visiting the Museum in connection with the exhibition. Additionally, I undertake tasks at the Collections Resource Centre which involves object handling, on occasion. Show less



National Gallery of Ireland

• Ireland
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Membership Assistant

  • Apr 2022 - Feb 2023

  I strove to deliver high-quality customer service to current and prospective Friends of the National Gallery of Ireland. Operating from the Friends' Desk, I used Ticketsolve to process new memberships, renewals, exhibition ticket bookings, and gift vouchers. I provided phone and email support to Friends, including capturing feedback and resolving queries in a timely manner. I promoted the Friends of the Gallery scheme front of house and provided information on the scheme to potential Friends, attracting new members. I provided administrative support to the office of the Friends of the National Gallery. I contributed extensively-researched content to the Friends' newsletter, including articles and podcast scriptwriting. I have also acted as videographer for the Director's Christmas Message to Friends. Moreover, I liaised with volunteers and other front of house staff, including Visitor Experience and the Exhibition Ticket Desk. Show less



Butler Gallery

• Ireland
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Visitor Services Assistant

  • Aug 2021 - Apr 2022

  I took day-to-day operational responsibility for the visitor experience, from meeting and greeting visitors, dealing with visitor queries on-site and over the phone, delivering tours, and taking bookings using ticketing software (Ticket Tailor). I assisted in the management of the volunteer programme and ensured that appropriate levels of staffing were established and maintained at all times. I ensured that the Visitor Services Volunteer Team had a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities.I was responsible for the management and presentation of the gallery's retail offer, including sales and visual merchandising. I ensured that appropriate financial and cash-handling procedures and controls were maintained at all times utilising a Talech EPOS system. I was buyer for the gift shop and sourced new products, made orders for new and existing items, managed incoming deliveries, and liaised with associated parties. I provided feedback and reporting to the Development Director regarding the planning and selection of products to sell in the shop, regularly reviewing sales performance to ensure products met customer demand to maximise the profitability of the retail offer. I assisted in the management and presentation of event spaces at weekend learning and public engagement events. I also liaised with artists who delivered workshops and activities. I worked closely with the Development Director, Visitor Services Manager, and Learning and Engagement Curator to optimise relationships with such external stakeholders.I was responsible for Butler Gallery's social media on weekends and developed posts and stories for the gallery's Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok platforms. As such, I optimised promotional and content development opportunities as they arose. I was key holder to the gallery, ensuring that it was opened and locked in accordance with operational and security procedures. On allocated days, I acted as duty manager. Show less

• Volunteer

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Working within the Visitor Services department, my role involved providing visitors with assistance and information. I ensured appropriate visitor flow throughout the gallery and took contact details for contact tracing. I also assisted in taking bookings using ticketing software (Ticket Tailor).



Skechers

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Assistant

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

  I was responsible for maintaining sales targets and Key Performance Indicators. I processed customer payments and responded to queries regarding products. I ordered items into the store and assisted with stock taking and reconciliation. Additionally, I carried out stock replenishment and visual merchandising. I was responsible for maintaining sales targets and Key Performance Indicators. I processed customer payments and responded to queries regarding products. I ordered items into the store and assisted with stock taking and reconciliation. Additionally, I carried out stock replenishment and visual merchandising.



National Museum of Ireland

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Internship

  • May 2018 - Sep 2018

  I was responsible for cataloguing objects from the collection (Killuragh Cave, Co. Limerick) and assisting the Keepers of Irish Antiquities in answering queries made by both researchers and members of the public. Utilising the collections management system, I aided the Senior Technical Assistant in accessing objects from the museum's reserve collection for researchers and I was involved in cleaning archaeological material under supervision. I also compiled topographical files (object files) such as that on the recently-discovered Tullydonnell Hoard. Show less



Maguire's Gift Shop, Kilmainham Gaol

• Sales Assistant

  • May 2018 - Sep 2018

  I processed customer payments and provided visitors with information related to both products and the history of the Gaol, itself. I was responsible for managing sales records and cashing up. I also managed stock checks, handled deliveries, and performed periodic price audits. Additionally, I labelled items for display and was responsible for visual merchandising. I processed customer payments and provided visitors with information related to both products and the history of the Gaol, itself. I was responsible for managing sales records and cashing up. I also managed stock checks, handled deliveries, and performed periodic price audits. Additionally, I labelled items for display and was responsible for visual merchandising.



Tullamore Court Hotel

• Ireland
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Server

  • Aug 2015 - Mar 2018

  My primary role in this position was hospitality. I was responsible for breakfast set-up and taking table orders. I also served customers at dinner and banqueting functions. My primary role in this position was hospitality. I was responsible for breakfast set-up and taking table orders. I also served customers at dinner and banqueting functions.



ESB

• Ireland
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jun 2014 - Sep 2014

  My position was administrative and involved updating training and development records (mainly working in SAP Learning Solution database). My position was administrative and involved updating training and development records (mainly working in SAP Learning Solution database).