My name is Claire Mc Guigan and I am a 23-year-old female from Ireland. I am the middle child of a family of five with an older brother and a younger sister. We live on a farm just outside of Monaghan town where we breed cows and chickens. Farm life isn’t all glamorous as sometimes I am asked to help out and get my hands dirty.
Currently, I am working in sales and marketing. I am the new Sales and Marketing Manager for a newly launched company which sells unique, handmade, Irish craft to around the world. I have pursued over 40 local crafters for this new business venture whom now make beautiful pieces for me to market and sell on our online platforms.
After work, there is nothing more I love to do than book myself into a class at my local gym. Usually, I attend circuits but I also love weight training, learning new moves and seeing how far my I can push my body.
I graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Multimedia from the prestigious Dublin City University which I thoroughly enjoyed learning new software skills and increasing my skill base in all things technology and media. After handing in my last thesis for my degree, I packed my bags and headed to America for the summer for a J1. I was sent to Missouri in which I was a lifeguard and events coordinator in YMCA of the Ozarks. This experience opened my eyes to appreciating new cultures and truly appreciating the diversity of others. I made friends for life that summer.
With a great interest in learning, I also have so more respect for those who teach. In school I was always in awe of the teacher who put in so much time and effort with their students in order for them to succeed. My experience in teaching began in Transition Year in Secondary School. I went to the Autistic unit in my old primary school. My eyes were open to the different teaching methods and communications skills needed for more challenging students. With each lesson tailored to the students need, my appreciation for teachers grew.
I have currently finished my TEFL qualification to get a better understanding of how to teach English as a foreign language as I would love to combine my passion of travelling and teaching.
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ― Lao Tzu
With this statement I end my cover letter and take the single step to hopefully the experience of a lifetime.

Claire McGuigan

Mullinahinch, Monaghan Co. Monaghan
clairemcguigan@live.ie
0877804608
Skype: live:clairemcguigan_1
PROFILE

Graduate with Bachelor of Science degree in Multimedia. An organized, decisive professional who works well with a variety of people in high pressured situations in order to produce a high standard of service. Possessing an experience in working with multiple computer software, capable of working on her own initiative and a willingness to learn new techniques and procedures.

EDUCATION

SECONDARY SCHOOL:
St. Louis, Secondary School, Monaghan
Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate complete
2007-2013

THIRD LEVEL EDUCATION:
Dublin City University
Bachelor of Science degree in Multimedia – Second Class Honours Grade 1
2013 – 2016
Educated in various elements of media production, digital storytelling, advertising and computer visual design.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
• TEFL
• ECDL (2010)
• Photoshop
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
Examinations
Junior Certificate 2010
Art, Craft, Design Higher Level A
C.S.P. E Common Level A
English Higher Level C
Irish Higher Level C
History Higher Level B
Geography Higher Level A
French Higher Level C
Maths Higher Level B
Business Studies Higher Level B
Science Higher Level B

Leaving Certificate 2013
Irish Ordinary Level B1
English Higher Level C3
French Higher Level C3
Maths Higher Level C1
Biology Higher Level A2
Geography Higher Level A2
Art Higher Level B2

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Position: Sales and Marketing Manager
Employer: Truagh Development Association
Dates: June 2017 – Currently
• Manager day-to-day running of company
• Launched the companies craft business in which we sell Irish craft good worldwide
• Built and manager website
• Fulfill orders
• Coordinate with 40 crafters whom we sell for
• Product and event photography
• Organise events
• Apply for grant applications
• Write press releases
• Manage social media platforms
• Work with local schools providing hot lunches for the students

Position: Dance Teacher
Employer: Self employed
Dates: June 2017 – Currently
• Teach jiving classes for 30+ people of all ages along with my brother

Position: Sales Assistant / Cashier
Employer: Dunnes Stores
Dates: December 2016 – June 2017
• Worked on store floor merchandising and organizing store
• Assist customers with their questions about stock and other customer queries
• Operated the touch automated tills and handled money/visa/debit transactions
• Am responsible for several departments on occasion - merchandising, date checking, pricing goods, sorting deliveries
• Prepare produce in the store bakery

Position: Sales Representative
Employer: Juice PLUS+
Dates: April 2017 – December 2017
• Created an online profile on social media in which to sell and advertise health products
• Manage and update my profile daily
• Create relationship with online clients interested in purchasing the products
• Advertise and post correctly and efficiently in which to make the most sales alongside my team
• Submit and follow up on orders as soon as they come through

Position: Marketing Assistant / Office Administrator / Receptionist
Employer: P & J Fuels
Dates: October 2016 – present
• Created and manage Facebook page in which I create content and manage customer queries
• Produce and edit advertisements and stock lists for online and paper sources
• Manage current website
• Answer phone calls and took orders
• Deal with money
• Process order
• Organize deliveries
• Deal with accounts

Position: Assistant Program Director and Waterfront Director
Employer: YMCA of the Ozarks, Trout Lodge in Missouri, U.S.A
Dates: May 2016 – September 2016
• Activity coordinator for guests including archery, shotgun, face painting, mud cave exploring, riflery, balloon animals and nature hikes.
• Lifeguard at the waterfront, on our watersports equipment (inflatable trampoline and slide, rope swing and water slide) and on our open lake.
• Throughout my training in the first two weeks, my directors saw the potential in me as I worked alongside fellow peers and appointed me Waterfront Director for the summer.
• With this prestigious title, I ensured my team was on the correct position at the correct time, aided in the arrangement of timetable scheduling and helped with the smooth running of the waterfront each day.
• I aided in the Soccer program conducted by a fellow director for the local town. I filed parental permission paperwork, helped design posters to advertise and even coached a young team throughout training.
• On banquet night my directors and fellow employees rewarded me “Hardest Working Female” and “Best Smile”.

Position: Radio DJ
Employer: DCUfm
Dates: October 2015 - May 2016
• Co-hosted a show on DCUfm during my studies at DCU.
• Took phone calls from listeners, played music and spoke about our selected topics of the day.

Position: Part time Cashier / Shop Assistant / Deli Cook
Employer: Dunsinaire Stores, Cootehill Road, Monaghan.
Dates: December 2011 – May 2016.
• Worked in the deli, cooking and preparing throughout service.
• Was head cook during several work shifts where I prepared the menu.
• Operated the touch automated tills and handled money/visa/debit transactions on a daily basis without error.
• Changed the till throughout my shifts. Sorted floats.
• On occasions I was responsible for locking up the premises at night.
• Trained in new employees.
• Restocked shelves and cleaned the store.
• Took messages and phone bookings for larger collections and liased with warehouse operatives to ensure order was processed correctly in a timely manner.

Position: Sales Assistant
Employer: Age-Action, Monaghan
Date: October 2010 – April 2011
• Worked on shop floor arranging and pricing clothes.
• Dealt with customer queries on shop floor always ensuring to demonstrate a high level of customer service at all times.
• Sorted and steamed clothes to be sold in the shop.

Position: Classroom Assistant
Employer: Autism Unit in Threemilehouse National School, Co. Monaghan.
Date: December 2010
• Worked alongside the teacher and classroom assistants in a class of four and five-year-old pupils who had Autism.
• I helped in the conduct of class activities and supervised the pupils during lunch times.

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
• Full, clean driving certificate
• First aid
• Garda vetted
• Certificate of excellent attendance
• Lifesaving certificate
• Bronze Gaisce Presidents Award
• Transition year program certificate
• Junior certificate
• Leaving certificate
• Player of the Year Award for Séan McDermott’s, Ladies Team, 2012