Cathal Barrett

Experience

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  GAA Summer Camp

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2019

  Owner/Manager

  For the past 5 years during the summers I have managed and run my own Summer Camp for children between 5 -15 years of age. The camps involve coaching and training sports skills to children of all skill levels. Responsible for the overall business development, coach/ trainer hiring, bookings, programme of activities for all ages and skill levels, equipment, health and safety protocols and best practices, financing and all other administration required to establish and run camp.Responsible for the entire PR campaign related to the camp i.e. design of age appropriate leaflets and posters, visiting local schools and clubs to promote camp and advertising in local and social media. Received positive feedback from children and parents on the operation of summer camps. Show less

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  H&MV Engineering

  Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

  Electrical Design Engineer

  Worked with multidisciplinary team involved in the design of HV layouts and electrical system standards, HV protection and control systems in compliance with specific project safety requirements.Created and reviewed schematic drawings and single line diagrams. Developed HV system studies including protection coordination, voltage regulation, load flow and fault level reports.Carried out consultations as company representative with the Client / Design Team on the interpretation of the reports and considerations of alterative design options, if required. Show less

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  Premier Utilities Ltd

  Oct 2017 - Jan 2019

  Director of Operations

  Core Responsibilities – Manage and develop the operations of the Utility company with offices in Dublin, Limerick, Cork, and Clonmel providing utility services to business including; Gas, ESB, Telecoms, Broadband and merchant payment systems. Support the sales team to ensure all targets and KPI’S are exceeded increasing turnover per annum.Client and stakeholder relations – Build and maintain excellent client relations developing an understanding of client business needs in order to promote best products to suit needs. Sales Management – Develop a comprehensive plan to ensure maximum impact on sales, correctly planning client engagement time /work to maximise sales. Manage a dynamic, enthusiastic and hardworking sales team all over Ireland. Show less

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  Department of Education and Skills

  Oct 2018 - now

  Completed work experiences in the following schools : St. Colmcille's Primary School – Templemore, Co. Tipperary ~ 2nd 3rd 4th and 6th classNewport Boys National School – Pound St, Newport, Co. Tipperary ~ SET Teacher, 3rd ,4th & 5th clsSt. Mary’s Central N.S – Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary ~ Substitute Teacher 6th class St. Josephs National School – Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois ~ SET TeacherGained vast experience of school environments both inside and outside the classroom. Observed and assisted teachers in delivery of classes and contributed to STEM subjects Promoted creativity, innovation and the use of appropriate supporting material to assist students in their daily activities. Assisted pupils in a mentoring capacity with elements of their work. Promoted the use of new technologies and provided support in working of the various computer packages for classroom use. Show less

  • Voluntary Teaching Experience: Positions as a casual / substitute Teacher 2018 - 2020

    Sept 2018 - now

  • Teaching practice placements

    Oct 2018 - May 2020