Peter O’Neill
Ballytunney, Brittas Bay, Co Wicklow
Mobile: 00353 87 9709598
Email and Skype: peteronei11@hotmail.com

PROFILE
A conscientious, reliable and self-motivated individual with experience as an intern in Journalism in a local newspaper and a Community Radio Station and is now producing and presenting my own radio shows. Experienced in Telecoms Instillation. A confident resourceful problem solver with the ability to adapt well to new situations and different circumstances. Excellent time management with the ability to work to tight deadlines. Versatile, adaptable, and learns new tasks/skills quickly. Currently wishing to further my career in Journalism/Media and their related fields.

KEY SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, learn and think quickly, and multitask
• Possess a solid work ethic, successfully completing tasks within tight timescales
• Confidently identify, analyse and solve problems in a positive and assured manner
• Excellent practical skills, an appreciation for detail, high levels of concentration and focus

CAREER HISTORY
Researcher, Producer and Presenter, Garden County Radio (Greystones) 01/08/2015

• Exhibits a sound understanding of software and equipment based on experience, as well as knowledge of the demographics of target audience
• Displays creativity and the ability to think of new and innovative ideas to use on the show
• Demonstrates a flexible attitude coupled with the ability to work on own initiative and to plan, prioritise and work under pressure
• Thrives under pressure and changing situations while continually striving for excellence

Journalist, Bray People Newspaper (Temporary) 2013

• Worked as part of a busy team of three people
• Researched and prepared news stories, followed up potential leads and interviewing people, both face-to-face and by phone
• Remained calm and professional under pressure, demonstrating a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail while completing stories to meet strict deadlines
• Displayed excellent communication and people skills, demonstrating tact and empathy when working with members of the public, some of whom might be distressed or upset
• Developed excellent writing skills, able to write articles in a style the appealed to the intended audience and prepared stories for publications online edition
• Prepared probing intelligent questions for interviews and asked relevant and pertinent questions at briefings and press conferences showing high levels of assertiveness and confidence
• Managed professional relationships with clients and staff gaining extensive experience and confidence
• Worked individually as well as part of a team, fostering a strong team work ethic and spirit, flexibility, motivation and collaborative working

Radio Broadcast Assistant, East Coast Radio (Temporary) 2013

• Managed professional relationships with clients and staff gaining extensive experience and confidence
• Used own initiative to make quick decisions when dealing with unexpected situations
• Offered creative input and contributed when required, including rewriting press releases and news reports for broadcast
• Searched the web for local news stories of interest
• Demonstrated a keen interest in radio and music or current affairs
• Strong administrative, organisational, team working, communication, technical and computer skills
• Capable of working productively in a busy environment and prepared to help out the rest of the team, fostering great team spirit

ACTIVELY SEEKING EMPLOYMENT 2008 – 2013

KILLARNEY TELECOMMUNICATIONS (Maynooth, Co Kildare) 2005 – 2008
General Operative

ANDREW FLEMING (Arklow, Co Wicklow) 2002 – 2005
General Operative

Further Employment Details Available on Request

EDUCATION & TRAINING
TEFL Instructor
150 hour course completed online tefluk.com 2014

HETAC Level 9 Journalism and Mass Communications Griffith College, Dublin 2012-2013
Modules: Sociology of the Media Shorthand Research Methods Investigative Journalism News Days War Reporting News & Magazine Production Photography Cultural Perspectives Media Law & Ethics Radio Journalism

HETAC Level 8 Journalism and the Media Dublin Business School, Dublin 2009-20012
Modules: Critical Thinking Literary Theory Drama Studies Sports Journalism Film Shorthand Feature Writing Conflict Reporting Reality TV Politics of Representation Media and Culture Philosophy Witnessing History News Media Current Issues

Leaving Certificate, St. Peter's College, Wexford 1995

TRAINING
First Aid, Killarney Telecoms, Maynooth 2008

IT SKILLS
ECDL, FAS, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin 2000
City and Guilds Microcomputer Technology, College of Northwest London 1997
Proficient in various software programs, i.e. MSOffice, Adobe, Audacity, etc

INTERESTS
• Playing the guitar, basketball and pool, reading nonfiction literature, photography

References available on request