Brigitte Walsh

Experience

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  Lúcafé

  Oct 2012 - May 2013

  Barista

  > Greeting customers in a professional and friendly manner> Stock and cash management> Opening and closing of the store> Making and serving coffee

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  Topaz Energy Ltd

  May 2013 - May 2014

  Sales/Deli Assistant

  > Greeting customers in a professional and friendly manner> Trained in current HACCP and safety procedures to prepare and serve food> Stock delivery inspection and verification> Stock and cash management> Opening and closing of the store> Trained in Manual Handling

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  Debenhams

  Nov 2015 - May 2016

  Sales Advisor

  > Greeting customers in a professional, friendly manner and listening to their individual needs> Opening and closing of the tills> Cash and stock management> Uploading customer information on the company database> Educating customers on products and services provided> Making outbound sales calls> Merchandising> Visual preparation for Model Store

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  Pandora

  Jun 2016 - Nov 2016

  Sales Assistant

  > Greeting customers in a professional, friendly manner and listening to their individual needs> Stock management and replenishment > Delivery verification> Uploading customer information on the company database> Educating customers on products and services provided> Making outbound/inbound sales calls> Visual Merchandising Supervisor> Handling customer complaints> POS Till trained> Currency security

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  Everleigh Garden

  Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

  Floor Staff

  > Cloakroom attendant> Table clearance and wash up> Food preparation> Preparation for company events (example: Google, Irish Life, Microsoft)

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  Southern Meat Kitchen

  Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

  Front of House/Bar Supervisor

  > Ensured the smooth running of the bar and restaurant> Table clearance and wash up with general housekeeping> Safe and Responsible Sale of Alcohol> Training and development of new and existing staff> Point of contact between kitchen and floor staff> Stock management and replenishment> Kitchen Hand when required

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  Zambrero

  Jul 2017 - Oct 2017

  Management Trainee

  > Responsible for the training and development of staff members> Customer communication and employee relations > Managing finances and resources> Overseeing orders, deliveries, inventory and cost control> Cash handling and bank deposits> Weekly and monthly reports including payroll, detailing sales trends > Complete restaurant opening and closing procedures> Ensure restaurant compliance with company policies, health and safety guidelines and food safety regulations Show less

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  Zambrero

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Manager

  > Responsible for the training and development of staff members> Customer communication and employee relations > Managing finances and resources> Overseeing orders, deliveries, inventory and cost control> Cash handling and bank deposits> Weekly and monthly reports including payroll, detailing sales trends > Complete restaurant opening and closing procedures> Ensure restaurant compliance with company policies, health and safety guidelines and food safety regulations Show less

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  Seal Rescue Ireland

  Aug 2018 - Feb 2019

  Rehabilitation & Animal Care Intern/Events Manager

  > Responsible for assisting in the daily husbandry care and maintenance of rehabilitation animals (feeding, restraining, medical treatment, daily care)> Daily animal diet preparations, routine cleaning of enclosures and work areas> Assist with rescue and release of stranded animals> Assist with the rescue hotline> Assisting with fundraisers, educational events, educational talks and tours> Responsible for planning and executing public events representing Seal Rescue Ireland Show less

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  Quoin Island Turtle Rehabilitation Centre

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Animal Care Technician

  >Accountable for the daily husbandry care and upkeep of rehabilitation animals(feeding, handling, medical treatment, daily care)> Daily animal diet preparations, routine cleaning of tanks and of work areas> Assisting with the rescue, transport and release of stranded animals> Providing enrichment to all animals and updating enclosures> Helping to promote humane and sustainable practises through education> General island maintenance> Data collection and data entry Show less

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  Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Bar Staff

  >Training and development of new and existing staff> Safe and Responsible Sale of Alcohol> Complete opening and closing procedures> Stock Management and replenishment> POS till trained> Cash Handling

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  Seal Rescue Ireland

  Jul 2020 - Jan 2022

  Assistant Animal Care Manager:- Overseeing daily operation of animal hospital and visitor centre, medical treatment plans and updating animal records.- Supervising and participating in daily animal diet preparations, routine cleaning of enclosures, giving medical treatments, tube feeding and maintenance of the grounds.- Management of seal records database.- Assist and coordinate the rescue of stranded animals including assisting with the rescue hotline.- Supervise and train interns and volunteers.- Provide assistance to the Animal Care Manager, Operations Manager and other management as needed.- Assist with fundraisers, educational talks and events, clerical duties and office work as needed.Intern/Volunteer Coordinator:- Organise, coordinate and manage the recruitment of volunteers and interns.- Maintain volunteer database and records of all volunteers and interns.- Conduct volunteer and intern interviews, orientations and evaluations.- Provide support for volunteers and interns. Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Mar 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Assistant Animal Care Manager and Intern/Volunteer Coordinator

    Jul 2020 - Mar 2021
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  Dublin Zoo

  Nov 2021 - now

  Assistant Zookeeper