Dean Lavin

Experience

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  The Saratoga Bar

  Oct 2006 - Jan 2013

  Bartender

  The Saratoga Bar was my first job which I took on at the age of thirteen. My employment began collecting bottles/glasses and stock control. I then moved onto serving at the age of sixteen. I worked with the Saratoga for six years in total under management by Bill Doherty.My Duties included:- Customer Service- Stock Control- Cleaning inside and outside bar- Opening and Closing the Bar- Dropping customers home at night

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  Xtreme Promotions

  May 2009 - Sept 2016

  Trade Manager

  Xtreme Promotions is an event organisation based in Waterford. The company hold a number of yearly events around the country. Past events include: Heatwave Motor Show / Coolnights Motor Show / 100% modified / D-riftI began working here at the age of fifteen and now have sole responsibility in all things trade related.My duties include:-Compiling a trade email pack -Contacting potential traders to sign up -Organizing trade layout -Selling trade packages-Sole responsibility in all trade dealings. Show less

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  McGuires Garden Centre

  Mar 2010 - Jan 2013

  Shop Assistant

  My duties Included:-Customer Service-POS (tills)-Dealing with refuse-General upkeep-Store displays-Seasonal displays, such as; Halloween, Easter and Christmas

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  The Tower Hotel & Leisure Centre, Waterford

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Bar Tender
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  Brooklyn Restaurant

  May 2013 - Oct 2017

  Waiter

  My responsibilities include:-Look after bookings-Keep the restaurant clean and tidy-Take orders-Deal with customers-Stock displays-Manage social networking pages-Stand-in manager

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  Dream Mobile

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  - Plan weekly sales routes- Seek new clients- Increase sales- Manage a sales team - Train new members of the team- Keep in regular contact with all of our clients- Organize weekly sales- Conduct weekly meetings- Plan for future growth During my time at Dream Mobile I transitioned from being an intern to Sales Manager. I Worked with the company for January until July where I managed to triple their client base. I was in charge of coordinating sales routes and planing. I had to meet with both new and potential clients on a daily basis to try and build new connections. This meant forming a relationship with my clients and contacting them on a weekly basis. Show less

  • Sales Manager

    Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Intern

    Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
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  Gadget Man Ltd

  Aug 2016 - now

  Managing Director

  Gadget Man Ltd, a gift, gadget and tech retail company expanding its in-store and retail presence in the Irish Market