Simon Ahearne

Experience

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  Allianz Insurance

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  Claims Handler

  -Gained valuable experience working as part of a team in a major corporation. -Everyday tasks included processing paperwork from clients, investigating claims and making payments. -Developed crucial business communication skills interacting with clients and other departments in the company.

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  Clonmel Park Hotel

  Sept 2014 - Mar 2018

  Bartender

  -Worked in various departments of the hotel which included the Restaurant, Front Bar and Function Room Bar.-Gained an insight into how a large hotel operates and how major events such as weddings and conferences are organised. -Ensured that the highest Health and Safety standards are adhered to-Developed important interpersonal skills during this period-Teamwork and customer care were essential components of the working day

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  Association of Active Youths of Florina

  Apr 2018 - Nov 2018

  Volunteer

  -Developed an illustrated tourism booklet to promote Florina, Greece and the extended region-Helped to organise and participate in events for the youth of Florina such as cultural nights, language lessons, sports activities and other initiatives that benefited the local community-Updated Social media accounts such as Facebook & Instagram-Admin work such as Greek to English translation-Helped to coordinate and participate in several youth exchanges and training programs with people from all different cultures and backgrounds attending. Show less

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  Eir Ireland

  Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

  Field Sales Representative

  -Reach daily and weekly sales targets-Communicate effectively to potential customers about the products available while actively listening and understanding customers’ needs-Updating management throughout the day on the progress of sales targets

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  Sepam

  Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

  Procurement & Logistics Officer

  Worked in conjunction with the project team on TYVEK LINE 8 in Contern, Luxembourg (CLIENT: KBR / DUPONT). -Following the company procurement procedure to best select suppliers and contractors-Creation of commercial bid tabs, defining conclusions, proposals and recommendations-Processing Purchase Orders using enterprise resource planning (ERP) software Microsoft Dynamics 365-Continuously liaise with the Procurement, Project Controls and Finance teams.-Updating the project manager and relevant members of the project team about the status of key project deliverables through daily, weekly and monthly reports-Maintain strong relationships with current suppliers/contractors whilst also continuously reviewing and exploring potential new partnerships and alliances. Show less

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  ISE Forest and Garden Equipment Ltd.

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

  Logistics Administrator

  -Tracking & managing online orders from various platforms such as Amazon & Ebay.-Responding to consumers questions & queries-Confirming shipments of orders-Sorting orders efficiently and preparing them for International Customs Clearance-Importing detailed shipment information through Microsoft Excel CSV files into the shipping partners database

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  Glenpatrick Spring Water

  Jul 2021 - now

  Business Support Administrator

  -Purchasing of ultra-critical parts for factory machines, closely tracking spares usage and maintaining adequate stock levels through trackers & engineering parts databases-Purchasing of critical items for factory such Chemicals, Filters, Inks & Solvents and maintain adequate stock levels through regular stock takes-Processing Purchase Orders using enterprise resource planning (ERP) software Herbst Insight. tracking orders and ensuring items are fully delivered-Continuously liaise with vendors re stock levels, prices and tracking of orders-Continuously liaise with the Operations Manager, Production Manager, Maintenace and Account teams-Purchasing of PPE for entire factory. Make sure all PPE is up to industry safety standard. Clear any new items with Quality department to ensure the highest standards-New Employee inductions. Welcoming new employees and rundown of key site rules, Allocation of PPE & Fobs for new employees, Explaining HR & Covid Induction packs and making sure documents are fully completed. Show less