Sarah Walsh

Experience

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  Coláiste na bhFiann

  Aug 2009 - Aug 2011

  Cinnire Sinsearrach

  This role included: Leading and promoting the teaching and speaking of Irish with my colleagues.Performing: my role to the best of my ability to the highest standard possible.Ensuring: the general well-being of the pupils at all times.Utilising: problem solving, communication and teamwork skills, often working from my own initiative to resolve issues or make improvements.Attending daily meetings: discussing the events of the day and any current issues, thought-shower sessions to organise innovative events for the students, feedback sessions and extra training opportunities to improve performance.Supervision and organisation: of art classes, Ceili, sports etc. Show less

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  Fiontar DCU

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2015

  Dúchas:The digitization of of the National Folklore Collection. This project publishes the work of pupils in secondary schools from 1938-1939. Topics include cures, landscapes, town-lands, fairy-tales, proverbs and riddles etc. (http://www.duchas.ie/ga)• Teamwork: active participation in the digitization of the National Folklore Collection• Database: training received on the functionality of the company database• Content Management: filing, categorizing, editing and monitoring the folklore for publication • Targets: achieving daily targets to ensure that the project follows its time line• Meetings: reviewing performance and adjustments needed (if any) to continue with the success of the project Show less A hard worker with a "can do" attitude, who is disciplined, self-motivated and uses excellent organisational skills to achieve the best possible result for my assignments, for my work in university and with in the IFIA, which is carried forward from my learning in Dublin City University (DCU). I have been able to apply my Business knowledge in a practical and innovative ways, that have been very valuable to me as a learner. This has had a strong influence on my skills, through both team-based assignments and individual research papers and presentations on a wide variety of topics. This is both enjoyable, and challenging, and with a "can-do" it's achievable. Show less

  • Summer Student Helper

    Jun 2015 - Sept 2015

  • Student

    Sept 2011 - Sept 2015
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  Hertz

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Mentee/ Visitor

  A fantastic opportunity to improve my skills as student and as a current employee. Insightful discussions on my CV, job interviews, presentation skills, with employees in both Hertz and People Point.

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  Irish Funds

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  Intern

  http://www.irishfunds.ie/My duties included:Data Management and Analysis: Updating, amending statistics published monthly on the IFIA website.Website Administration: updating and maintaining the IFIA website.Events Management: Assisting the Promotions and Events Manager in the effective and efficient running of the IFIA events.Marketing Collateral: editorial responsibility of IFIA documentation.Industry Surveys: Carrying out analysis on the surveys distributed to our members for publication with the Director of Business Development.Database: maintenance and data cleansing of the Client Relationship System for the IFIA, training received from the Office Manager and shared responsibility of its continuous upkeep.Time Management: ensuring that all tasks are completed in a timely manner and at a high standard. Show less

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  Cumann na bhFiann

  Sept 2015 - Jul 2018

  Office Administrator
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  Foras na Gaeilge

  Jul 2018 - Sept 2021

  Clerical Officer

  Promotion of the Irish language through through my work with Clár na Leabhar Gaeilge which provides support for writers, publishers and the general public through the schemes and projects. Assessment, management and review of schemes. Collaboration with team members in the promotion and assessment of campaigns on our social media.

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  Cill Dara le Gaeilge

  Sept 2021 - now

  Executive Officer

  Working with the business sector (i.e. shops, public offices and other businesses) in Kildare to promote the use of Irish as a language of communication, as a means of and the development of Irish language services in Kildare. Supporting and consulting with community groups in the Naas Municipal Council to plan a range of community events through the medium of Irish and to running a business. Playing a central role in the planning and implementation of the support to other groups involved in the planning process. Show less