Finn O'Connell
Douglas,QLD
Summary
I'm a hard working and reliable worker with great interpersonal communication skills through my experience working closely with colleagues in the Clonakilty Food Company and through my volunteer work in rural Kenya, as well as my work in hospitality in the Dunmore House Hotel.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
General Operator
Clonakilty Food Company
Clonakilty, Co. Cork, Ireland
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Maintained accurate records of production and packing data for analysis by management, enabling informed decision-making regarding future projects.
- Operated various machines and equipment safely.
- Worked closely with quality control teams to address any non-conformance issues promptly, ensuring consistent product quality across all output batches.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
Kitchen Porter
Dunmore House Hotel
Clonakilty, Co. Cork, Ireland
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted chefs with food preparation tasks, resulting in timely service and high-quality dishes.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.
- Developed strong time management skills by prioritizing tasks and working efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD11.2026
Clonakilty Community Collage
Clonakilty, Co. Cork, Ireland06.2022
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Machine operation expertise
- Adaptable to change
- Quality assurance
- Hard working and dependable
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed a barista training course with Stone Valley Coffee Roasters in Ireland.
- Was named one of the highest achieving students in the 2022 leaving certificate exams by the Cork Education and Training Board.
- Volunteered in southern Kenya to successfully complete the construction of a school kitchen for the "Light of Massai" charity.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
General Operator
Clonakilty Food Company
10.2022 - 02.2024
Kitchen Porter
Dunmore House Hotel
06.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Geology
James Cook University
Clonakilty Community Collage