Sophie O'Riordan
EU Careers Ambassador at EU Careers by EPSO- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Professional working proficiency
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Dutch Professional working proficiency
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Yann Blake
I currently work closely with Sophie in a great association that is THE SONAR Diplomacy and had the chance and pleasure to closely see her incredible leadership, organisation and creative skills. Many projects and people would love to have these competences and talents!
Yann Blake
I currently work closely with Sophie in a great association that is THE SONAR Diplomacy and had the chance and pleasure to closely see her incredible leadership, organisation and creative skills. Many projects and people would love to have these competences and talents!
Yann Blake
I currently work closely with Sophie in a great association that is THE SONAR Diplomacy and had the chance and pleasure to closely see her incredible leadership, organisation and creative skills. Many projects and people would love to have these competences and talents!
Yann Blake
I currently work closely with Sophie in a great association that is THE SONAR Diplomacy and had the chance and pleasure to closely see her incredible leadership, organisation and creative skills. Many projects and people would love to have these competences and talents!
Credentials
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Premier TEFLJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
DELF B2
Ministère de l'Éducation nationaleMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
European Computer Driving Licence
ECDL / ICDL CertificationMay, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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EU Careers by EPSO
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Belgium
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Staffing and Recruiting
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100 - 200 Employee
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EU Careers Ambassador
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May 2022 - Present
• Act as a point of contact for students interested in EU Careers • Research target groups and contact university media • Set up mailing lists and distribute information on EU Careers through the appropriate channels • Give presentations, attend university careers events and find interesting speakers • Act as a point of contact for students interested in EU Careers • Research target groups and contact university media • Set up mailing lists and distribute information on EU Careers through the appropriate channels • Give presentations, attend university careers events and find interesting speakers
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French and English Teacher
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Aug 2019 - Present
• Organising weekly classes (online and in person) for students age 14-18 • Helping students improve their French and English speaking, grammar and writing skills Specific classes for Leaving Certificate French and English exams • Organising weekly classes (online and in person) for students age 14-18 • Helping students improve their French and English speaking, grammar and writing skills Specific classes for Leaving Certificate French and English exams
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TCD French Society
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Events Services
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President
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May 2020 - May 2021
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Language Officer
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Jan 2020 - May 2020
As Language Officer I was in charge of organising various events to promote the French language an culture to students in Trinity College Dublin.
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THE SONAR DIPLOMACY
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France
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Dec 2019 - May 2021
The Sonar Diplomacy is an association focused on promoting multi-culturalism and diplomacy to people all across the world. We are building up a network of Ambassadors who represent the association in a foreign country. The Sonar Diplomacy has a strong online presence, where we post interviews with diplomats, official ambassadors and professionals as well as information about international relations, politics and diplomacy. Our aim is to connect cultures and build bridges between people across the globe. Show less
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McKinsey & Company
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Leadership Academy Participant
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Jul 2019 - Jul 2019
- In a competitieve selection process, I was chosen as one of the 5 students from Ireland to take part in this incredible programme organised by McKinsey in London. - Over the two days in Wellington College, I participated in an array of activities from team building excercises to problem solving workshops. I had the opportunity to build leadership skills, explore careers in consulting and become part of a wider network of students and employers. - In a competitieve selection process, I was chosen as one of the 5 students from Ireland to take part in this incredible programme organised by McKinsey in London. - Over the two days in Wellington College, I participated in an array of activities from team building excercises to problem solving workshops. I had the opportunity to build leadership skills, explore careers in consulting and become part of a wider network of students and employers.
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Ibec
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Ireland
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Government Relations Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Intern
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May 2017 - May 2017
IBEC (Irish Business & Employer's Confederation) is Ireland's largest and most influential business membership organisation. IBEC communicates the Irish business voice to key stakeholders at home and abroad with connections across the globe. During my internship I worked the the Policy and Public Affairs department, where I: - prepared concise and clear summaries of large political and economic reports - represented IBEC at events such as the Small Firms Association annual conference - analysis and reporting for the policy team. My supervisors were very complimentary on the speed and quality of my work. Show less
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ECO-UNESCO
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Ireland
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Apr 2017 - Apr 2017
ECO-UNESCO is Ireland's environmental education and youth organisation. It is part of the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations (WFUCA). During this work experience I got the opportunity to creatively work together with colleagues to organize the renowned "Young Environmentalist Awards". ECO-UNESCO is Ireland's environmental education and youth organisation. It is part of the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations (WFUCA). During this work experience I got the opportunity to creatively work together with colleagues to organize the renowned "Young Environmentalist Awards".
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European Commission
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Belgium
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Mar 2017 - Mar 2017
I worked as an intern in the European Commission Representation in Ireland in the political, communication, administration and press sections. During this internship I researched current affairs and wrote detailed reports for the political section, delivered presentations to visiting schools and groups on the role and work of the EU, assisted with the social media accounts, helped organize events and represented the Commission at the opening ceremony of Trinity College Model United Nations. I thoroughly enjoyed this insightful experience. Show less
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Université d'Angers
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France
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Lecturer
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Dec 2016 - Dec 2016
During this invaluable work experience I shadowed a Lecturer in the Tourism and Culture Faculty. I improved my French language skills as well as learned how to teach English to foreign students. I assisted the lecturer in lesson preparation and delivered classroom presentations and supervised lectures in both French and English. During this invaluable work experience I shadowed a Lecturer in the Tourism and Culture Faculty. I improved my French language skills as well as learned how to teach English to foreign students. I assisted the lecturer in lesson preparation and delivered classroom presentations and supervised lectures in both French and English.
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Education
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Trinity College Dublin
Bachelor's degree, Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Sociology (PPES) -
Sciences Po
Bachelor's degree, Economics and Political Sciences -
St. Gerard’s School, Bray
590/625 points in Leaving Certificate