David Lyons

Experience

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  Student

  Sept 2017 - Jul 2020

  Student
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  Maynooth University

  Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

  Launchpad Orientation Coordinator

  I worked with the Mayooth Access Office to plan and run an online orientation program for new students attending Maynooth University. I worked with my team of 100 Ambassadors to rethink and develop a program that could be run online, and still achieve the goals of the program. I learned new skills while in the role, such as using many of the Microsoft Office applications as well as using different google applications too, such as google documents and google slides. I also designed posters and graphics for use on social media, using tools such as canva. I also used the opportunities that an online orientation would provide by learning new skills, such as how to edit, record and publicise a podcast for students, run by students. This extra work was well received by my peers and by the new students, and continuous feedback helped it improve even more over the months. As Coordinator, a lot of important decisions fell to me, including budget and timetable decisions. From my past leadership experience, I made sure I had all information possible at the time and spoke to my team before making a call that would affect them. After the orientation week ended, I continued in my role as coordinator and planned out weekly events so that students could meet in an comfortable online environment. My aim for these weekly events was to ensure students could share any issues they were having and get solutions for them, to make friends in a year where socialising was difficult and provide insight on how best the Access Office could support them during the year. These sessions were again well received and continued after my departure. Show less

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  Robert Walters

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  Recruitment Associate on Compliance desk at Robert Walters Robert Walters prides itself in its long-standing expertise, expert market intelligence and unrivalled recruitment service delivered by approachable and empathetic industry specialists. Driven by the core principles of teamwork, integrity, passion, innovation and quality, Robert Walters' specialist professional recruitment teams ensure that our clients, both candidates and companies, are given the best service and guidance to ensure continued success.

  • Recruitment Associate

    Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  • Researcher

    Jun 2022 - Jan 2023
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  National Shared Services Office, Government of Ireland

  Oct 2023 - now

  Assisting in the day to day HR operations of the NSSO.Assisting in the running of competitions within the Organisation.Working with the internal teams in the NSSO to provide good customer service to our main stakeholders.

  • Executive Officer - Local HR

    May 2024 - now

  • Clerical Officer

    Oct 2023 - May 2024