Ellen Wade

Ellen Wade

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  • About me

    Account Executive at Verve The Live Agency

  • Education

    • UCD Professional Academy

      2023 - 2023
      Graphic design Distinction
    • Universidad de Alcalá

      2021 - 2022
      Bachelor of Arts - BA English Studies

      Year long study abroad in Alcala, Madrid

    • Dublin City University

      2018 - 2022
      BA in Social Science and Cultural Innovation Communication and Media Studies

      Final year Social science and Cultural Innovation student specialising in media.The course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to excel in a globalised world delivering modules in communications, innovation, sociology and culture. The core areas of study in this degree are politics, culture and media. After completing two years focusing on all three strands I have chosen to specialise in 'media, society and the digital world' for my final year.I am currently… Show more Final year Social science and Cultural Innovation student specialising in media.The course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to excel in a globalised world delivering modules in communications, innovation, sociology and culture. The core areas of study in this degree are politics, culture and media. After completing two years focusing on all three strands I have chosen to specialise in 'media, society and the digital world' for my final year.I am currently carrying out my dissertation on fake news and the possible effect it has on young people in Ireland.Dissertation research question:'Does fake news influence the attitudes of young people in Ireland?'Modules include:Press and public relations, Race and the media, Media law, Climate change and the media, Crime, Policing and the media, Analysing advertising, Gender and politics, Creativity and the emerging future, Television drama, Issues in multiculturalism, Communications, Culture and the environment. Show less

  • Experience

    • Aramark

      Apr 2017 - Jul 2018
      Waitress

      I worked with Aramark as a waitress at Punchestown Festival, GAA all-stars and many networking events for companies such as Paypal and Amazon. The Job required serving Food and beverages to clients at their tables. I also worked with Aramark in Croke Park Stadium for match days.Tasks include the following:- Waitressing - Cashier - Bartending- Long working hours

    • The Helix

      May 2018 - Aug 2021
      Café and Bar Assistant

      I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working on campus at The Helix over the last 3 years and have been fortunate enough to work alongside a wonderful group of people. My role as bar and cafe assistant has thought me many valuable life skills such as time management, organisation and communication. During my time at the helix I have worked at many corporate events and business conferences serving food and beverages. I have also worked at events such as Irelands Got Talent, The Helix Pantomime, and live concerts including Lewis Capaldi. Tasks include the following:- Bartending - Barista experience - cashier - Catering at corporate events and business conferences- customer service - Team work- working under pressure Show less

    • RJA (UK) Ltd

      Jun 2019 - Jul 2022

      I worked as a hostess at the 2018 and 2022 Farnborough Airshow. Working at the Farnborough Airshow was an amazing opportunity and introduced me to many influential, successful and creative business professionals. I learnt valuable organisational and time keeping skills during my time at RJA. I throughly enjoyed my time working at the Farnborough airshow, alongside a wonderful team.Tasks included the following:- Driving clients from one destination to another.- Organising timetables.- Team work- communication Show less I was granted the opportunity to work as a hostess for Embraer at the 2019 Paris Airshow. This amazing opportunity introduced me to a wonderful cohort of people from all around the world who shared their cultures and experiences with me. I was granted the opportunity to make connections with many successful business professionals and was provided me with an insight to the world of aviation. During this time I learnt many valuable organisational skills ensuring each client was accounted for and given the current information relating to the days events. Tasks included the following:- Welcoming Clients.- Admin work - Organisation skills- long hours Show less

      • Hostess

        Jun 2018 - Jul 2022
      • Hostess

        Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
    • Miss Daisy Florist Weddings and Events

      Mar 2020 - Aug 2021
      Social Media Manager

      During my second year at university I carried out an internship with Miss Daisy Florist, managing their social media accounts. This opportunity gave me an insight into the world of advertising and public relations. Tasks included the following:- Setting the business up with social media accounts on multiple platforms such as Instagram and facebook and turning them into business accounts by linking relevant information and contact details. - Building an online presence and growing the companies online following.- Creating customer engagement and interaction on social media through competitions, stories and posts. - Reaching out and engaging with other business and organising through competitions/ collaborations. This allowed the platform reach a wider audience and helped gain more followers/ customers. - Posted photos to social media and organised the instagram layout. Show less

    • Wynn's Hotel

      Jun 2022 - Dec 2022
      Front Desk Receptionist

      I worked as a front desk receptionist at Wynns Hotel. During this time I received great administration and front desk training. The hotel is located in the heart of Dublin city centre and operates at full capacity on a regular basis creating a high pace environment. As a peoples person who loves social interaction I throughly enjoyed working as a receptionist at a busy hotel and constantly meeting new people.Tasks included- Opening and Closing the day.- Checking residents in.- administration work.- People skills. Show less

    • BE.Art

      Nov 2022 - now
      Founder and Lead Artist

      In 2022 I founded HW Paintings, a window painting and design company based in Dublin, Ireland. We specialise in windows painting designs for shops, pubs, sports clubs and houses. Due to the continued success of the business, we will be expanding in 2023, working on windows and mural designs projects for all occasions.

    • Verve The Live Agency

      Mar 2023 - now
      • Account Executive

        Dec 2023 - now
      • Junior Accounts Executive

        Jun 2023 - Dec 2023
      • Activations Intern

        Mar 2023 - Jun 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lifeguard & Water Safety Training

      Irish Water safety Ireland
      Jun 2016
    • First Aid

      Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK
      Mar 2016
    • PADI License

      Scuba Diving
      Jul 2016
    • Driving licence

      Driving Licence
      Oct 2020
    • ECDL- IT Certification

      ICDL Certification
      May 2017
    • CPR/AED/First Aid

      IRISH FIREFIGHTERS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
      Apr 2016
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ellen Wade
      Gaisce- The Presidents Award- Bronze Dominican College GNS May 2016 I received the Gaisce - The Presidents Award - Bronze. I achieved this award during my transition year programme by completing a series of activities.