Sophie McGurk

Sophie McGurk

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  • About me

    PhD Candidate, Trinity College Dublin | Graduate Research Fellow, Trinity Long Room Hub

  • Education

    • Holy Child School, Killiney

      2010 - 2016
      Leaving Certificate, 7 Honours
    • St. Anne’s Private School Dun Laoghaire

      2001 - 2010
      Primary School
    • Trinity College Dublin

      2020 - 2021
      Master of Philosophy - MPhil Classics First Class Honours with Distinction

      First Class Honours and distinction achieved with a mark of 77% overall. Grade of 80% achieved in research thesis, resulting in the awarding of the Huxley Prize (awarded to the student who received the highest grades in the programme)

    • Trinity College Dublin

      2021 - 2025
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Classics
    • Trinity College Dublin

      2016 - 2020
      BA, English Literature and Classical Civilisation

      Major Subject: Classical Civilisation, First Class Honours Minor Subject: English Literature, Second Class Honours (First Division)

  • Experience

    • Joseph Ribkoff Inc.

      Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
      Sales Assistant

      I worked with the Irish brand agent in a sales position. Duties included: Filling in orders for clients; good customer service; merchandising; taking inventory of stock; working in the office, answering phones and arranging appointments.

    • Ouzos

      Jul 2017 - Dec 2018
      Senior Waitress

      I worked as a senior waitress in a busy restaurant, where I was in charge of large sections/ the entirety of the floor. Working closely as a team; and good customer service skills were at the heart of this job. Due to my role as a senior member of floor staff, this meant that I had to be able to effectively delegate jobs to other members of the team. Ensuring direct and clear communication between the kitchen and the floor was also of the utmost importance. Duties included: Liaising with customer and kitchen staff; taking orders; quickly setting and clearing tables; welcoming and seating guests as they arrived; preparing drinks behind the bar; running food from the kitchen to the tables; cleaning and the upkeep of the restaurant. Show less

    • Laya Healthcare, Looking After You Always

      Jul 2019 - Mar 2022
      Medical Receptionist

      Reception duties in this busy Urgent-Care clinic are required to be undertaken efficiently and proficiently. There is a lot of independent ownership of our roles, as we are often working alone. However, it is imperative to be able to communicate and work effectivley as a team in order to ensure the smooth running of the clinic. Admin, customer service and interpersonal skills are at the forefront. Duties include: the organisation and filing of confidential paperwork; dealing with sick patients with respect and discretion; organising calendars and appointments; ensuring that proper payment is taken with regards to differing insurance policies; liaising between patients, doctors and specialist consultants; writing and editing referral and discharge letters. Show less

    • Trinity Access

      Sept 2021 - now
      Teaching Assistant
    • Trinity College Dublin

      Sept 2021 - now
      Teaching Assistant
    • Joseph Ribkoff Inc.

      Mar 2022 - Apr 2022
      Retail Sales Supervisor

      Supervisor for the Joseph Ribkoff month-long brand event in Kildare Village.

    • Raven Books

      Jul 2022 - Jan 2023
      Sales Specialist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Byzantine Greek, Level 2 Certificate

      International Byzantine Greek Summer School
      Aug 2022
    • Driving License

      Road Safety Authority
    • Bronze Gaisce Award

      Gaisce - The President's Award
    • Silver Gaisce Award

      Gaisce - The President's Award
    • ECDL Computer Driving License

      ECDL / ICDL Certification
      Jan 2014
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sophie McGurk
      Ferrar Memorial Scholarship Trinity College Dublin Sep 2024
    • Awarded to Sophie McGurk
      A. J. Leventhal Scholarship Trinity College Dublin 2024
    • Awarded to Sophie McGurk
      Postgraduate Teacher of the Year (Nominee) Trinity College Dublin May 2023
    • Awarded to Sophie McGurk
      Early Career Research Fellow 2022-23 Trinity Long Room Hub Jul 2022 Nominated by the School of Histories and Humanities for an Early Career Research Residency in the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Research Institute at Trinity College Dublin
    • Awarded to Sophie McGurk
      Huxley Award Department of Classics, Trinity College Dublin Dec 2021 Awarded to the M.Phil. student who received the highest grade in the research thesis.
    • Awarded to Sophie McGurk
      Academic Book Award Trinity College Dublin 2017 I was awarded a prize by the college as a result of my high grades in the end of year examinations.
    • Awarded to Sophie McGurk
      Academic Award for Classical Studies Holy Child Killiney May 2016
    • Awarded to Sophie McGurk
      The Cornelia Connelly Trophy Holy Child School, Killiney May 2016 I was awarded this trophy at my graduation ceremony in Holy Child School, Killiney. This trophy is awarded every year to the student who most embodies the school's motto, "Actions Not Words".
    • Awarded to Sophie McGurk
      Prefect Holy Child Killiney May 2015 I was chosen as part of a small group to act as a 6th Year Prefect in my final year of secondary school. I was assigned the position of Prefect to incoming First Year Students. I acted as liaison between the students and staff; and provided the girls with emotional support, guidance and advice.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Event Assistant

      Issued by Dalkey Book Festival on Jun 2019
      Dalkey Book FestivalAssociated with Sophie McGurk
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes on Sept 2016
      Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to LourdesAssociated with Sophie McGurk
    • Teaching Assistant

      Issued by Fighting Words on Apr 2018
      Fighting WordsAssociated with Sophie McGurk