Liam Hogan

Experience

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  The Heights Hotel Killarney

  Apr 2013 - May 2017

  Food And Beverage Assistant

  My first job after school was at the Heights Hotel Killarney as a Food & Beverage Assistant and it taught me a lot of skills that would help me develop in my career, working in the hotel was very rewarding.RESPONSIBILITIES*Taking orders from customers for both food & drinks*Explaining the menu to customers*Professional service of food & beverages to customers*The cleaning and upkeep of the bar area*Conducting till transactions and balancing tills at the end of shift.Working at the Heights Hotel gave me the desire to pursue my career further and really gave me a taste of what the working world is all about, it was extremely rewarding and I met some fantastic people during my time there. Show less

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  Challenger Sports

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Soccer Coach

  For the summer of 2017 I travelled to America to coach soccer across the mid west region of Kansas, this was a once in a lifetime opportunity and taught me a lot.RESPONSIBILITIES*On arrival to the camp on the first day I would make sure all the footballs are pumped and everything is set out before the campers arrive.*I would meet with parents and ask them to sign in for their kids.*I would welcome myself as their coach for the week and explain how the camp will be run.*I would conduct fun and insightful training drills to ensure all the campers were having fun and learning new skills at the same time.During this summer I had the pleasure of meeting some fantastic people and experiencing the wonderful American culture. I also had the pleasure of travelling to different locations in America including New York & Las Vegas Show less

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  Muckross Park Hotel & Spa

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2019

  Concierge/Guest Relations

  I started working at the fantastic 5* Muckross Park Hotel & Spa in the concierge department and it taught me a lot of customer facing skills in a 5* environmentRESPONSIBILITIES*To provide a 5* memorable experience for guests as they first walk through the door*Responsible for ushering the guests up to their room and showing them their room*Keeping the Hotel grounds clean and tidy at all time.*Attend to all guests needs and requirements during their stay*Making bookings and reservations for guests and also make recommendations for excursionsWorking here really gave me an insight to the importance of dealing with people in a polite and professional manner and has helped me transfer these skills to my other roles Show less

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  Finn Mccools

  Aug 2019 - Feb 2020

  Bar Supervisor

  During 2019 I went to Australia on a working holiday visa and secured a role as a bar Supervisor for Brisbane's biggest and most popular Irish bar. RESPONSIBILITIES*In charge of doing the weekly stock of the wine spirits and beers of the bar and making sure we have enough for the week.*Opening and preparation of the bar and preparing the cocktail garnishes.*Spearheading the cocktail promotion on Thursday evenings and preparing staff for service *In charge of the private function bar and making sure that staff are there for serviceWorking in a different country really helped me develop and learn new diverse cultures and i believe that this will assist with me in career going forward Show less

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  Intersport Elverys

  Oct 2020 - Mar 2022

  Sports Advisor

  At Intersport Elverys I was in charge of upselling products to customers within a wide range of different sports. Here I also provided a foot analysis service to runners by examining their running style etc to ensure they had the appropriate footwear. Sales was a very big part of my work here and enjoyed conversing with customer and advising them with their purchaces

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  Red Chair Recruitment

  Apr 2022 - Nov 2024

  Recruitment Consultant

  I joined Red Chair Recruitment in April of 2022 and since I have started here I have brought a lot of my previous skills over with me. I work in the Hospitality and Healthcare sector sourcing candidates across the country.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*To build up a strong rapport with candidates and help them find the right job for them*Use my Industry knowledge to help grow the Hospitality sector within Red Chair Recruitment*Talk to and meet with candidates about potential opportunities and to also get a feel for what they are looking for.*Attend networking events to build up a strong connection with both current and future clients*Prep and submit candidates who are interested in a particular role and arrange an interview with them and the client giving them all the tools and knowledge they need prior to the interview.Being at Red Chair has helped me grow and develop which has in turn helped me have a positive impact on both candidates and clients which is very rewarding seeing both go from strength to strength Show less

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  Red Chair Medical

  Nov 2024 - now

  Resource Partner