George Connolly

George Connolly

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Godolphin Flying Start 2023-2025

  • Education

    • Dunboyne College

      2022 - 2023
      Advanced Certificate in Equine Breeding

      Modules undertaken include;- Equine Nutrition - Horse Breeding - Horse Conformation and Evaluation - Pasture Management - Stable and Yard Supervision

    • Singapore Management University

      2020 - 2020
      Bachelor of Commerce - BCom GPA Neutral

      Earned an exchange programme for a semester abroad in Singapore Management University.

    • Clongowes Wood College

      2016 - 2018
      Leaving Certificate 520 points
    • UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor of Commerce - BComm Business GPA 3.51

      University College Dublin is one of Europe's leading research-intensive universities and is ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions world-wide. I completed a four year Bachelor of Commerce degree and some of the modules I undertook include;- Financial Accounting - Tax in Society - Principles of Finance - Economics and Society Microeconomics for Business - Marketing: Firms, Customers and Society - Digital Marketing - Building Effective… Show more University College Dublin is one of Europe's leading research-intensive universities and is ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions world-wide. I completed a four year Bachelor of Commerce degree and some of the modules I undertook include;- Financial Accounting - Tax in Society - Principles of Finance - Economics and Society Microeconomics for Business - Marketing: Firms, Customers and Society - Digital Marketing - Building Effective Marketing Plans - Business Strategy - New Venture Creation and Development Show less

  • Experience

    • Jim Bolger Racing

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2015
      Exercise Rider
    • Fleming Accountancy & Business Solutions

      Feb 2016 - Feb 2016
      Student Intern
    • JOHN GOSDEN RACING LLP

      Mar 2016 - Apr 2016
      Pupil Assistant
    • Ecurie Nicolas Clement

      May 2016 - Aug 2017
      Exercise Rider
    • Willie Mullins Racehorse Trainer

      Nov 2016 - Jun 2019
      Exercise Rider
    • Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG)

      Oct 2020 - Jul 2021
      Trading Operations Intern
    • SUNDAY

      Jan 2021 - May 2022
      Intern
    • SUNDAY

      Oct 2022 - Feb 2023
      Content Specialist
    • Godolphin Flying Start

      Aug 2023 - now
      Management Trainee

      Godolphin Flying Start is a two-year, full-time Management and Leadership training programme that specialises in the International Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding industry. It is accredited by University College Dublin and trainees gain experience in Ireland, England, America, Australia and Dubai.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Driving License

      Road Safety Authority
      Feb 2018
    • Jockey (Apprentice, Amateur, Jockey)

      Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB)
      Sept 2019
    • Obtained 'B Test" Standard of Riding

      The Pony Club
      Jun 2017
    • CPR/AED/First Aid

      Order of Malta
      Nov 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to George Connolly
      Diligence Award Clongowes Wood College Mar 2017 Awarded for hard work and excellent academics in 5th year of Clongowes Wood College.
    • Awarded to George Connolly
      Academic Award for achieving A grade in Junior Cert Business - Sep 2016 Awarded a Business Prize as a result of obtaining an A grade in Junior Certificate Business in conjunction with Waterford Institute of Technology.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Carer

      Issued by Special Children’s Holiday on Jul 2018
      Special Children’s HolidayAssociated with George Connolly
    • Eucharistic Minister

      Issued by Catholic Ireland on Sept 2017
      Catholic IrelandAssociated with George Connolly