Jack Gallagher
Randwick,NSW
Summary
I am a mature, positive and hardworking individual, who always strives to achieve the highest standard possible at any given task. I possess excellent communication skills and I have the ability to relate to a wide range of people. I enjoy learning new things and work well under pressure. I like to exercise in my free time by going to the gym and playing football.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Project Manager
InvoCare
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Liaised directly with the CIO to review and refine Statements of Work for the FireHawk project, ensuring alignment with scope and adherence to approved budgets.
- Maintained an accurate and up-to-date project cost tracker, capturing all associated expenditures and forecasting financial impact.
- Developed and delivered concise PowerPoint slide decks for bi-weekly sponsor update meetings, clearly communicating project status, risks, and milestones.
- Coordinated end-to-end procurement of AV products, resolving issues proactively to ensure smooth delivery and installation at each site.
- Supported governance processes by ensuring all documentation, approvals, and financial records met project and organisational standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify project risks early and drive mitigation actions, supporting on-time and on-budget delivery.
Head Barista
Soul Food Depot and Gallery
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Supervised daily operations of coffee service, ensuring consistency and quality in beverage preparation.
- Trained and mentored junior baristas on coffee brewing techniques and customer service excellence.
- Developed seasonal drink menus, incorporating customer feedback to enhance offerings and drive sales.
- Implemented inventory management processes to reduce waste and optimize product availability.
Account Negotiator
PTSB Banking
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Supported clients by negotiating repayment solutions, managing account records and assessing short and long term financial sustainability for individual customers.
- Participated in training for collections, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance, including the use of Unibanks software and standards like CPC and CCMA. The training emphasized communication, negotiation, and tailored solutions for customer support.
- Handled inbound and outbound communication with high professionalism, exceeding quality and performance.
- Identified and resolved account issues, ensuring smooth payment processes and customer satisfaction.
Accountant
Strata Financial
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Completion of both Audit and Audit – Exempt accounts for companies across a wide variety of industries including hospitality, music, and sports
- I would then file financial statements for their year-end accounts with the CRO and file the CT1 with Revenue and pay any liabilities due
- Completion of sole trader accounts for clients and taking care of filing their Form 11 and payment of their annual Income Tax liability
- Completion of VAT returns for clients and keeping on top of filing and payment dates
- I had my own clients that I would do the bookkeeping for and would be in regular contact with them to answer any queries and resolve issues they may have with the day-to-day running of their business
- I was also in charge of the clients’ finances, making sure suppliers were paid and money to be received was chased up, I would regularly update the client on their cashflow situation in order for the company to run smoothly
- I ran the payroll for multiple companies, some of these on a weekly and some on a monthly basis, ensuring that all employees tax credits were correctly input and then making the wage payments once I got the go ahead from the employer
- Completion and submission of PSR’s for PAYE and filing RCT returns for my clients dealing with sub-contractors and making sure the client was on top of their taxes and making the payment once the go ahead was given
- General day to day admin work such as calling clients for information in order for their jobs to be completed, filing completed sets of accounts in the rolling shelves, meeting clients in person to sign off on documents, taking care of small tasks assigned by the partners including chasing up queries filed with revenue this including ringing and speaking with an agent to get the enquiry answered and crossed off
Barista
BaxterStorey Dublin Zoo
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Opening and closing the Nakuru Coffee House
- Making specialty coffees in the on-site Nakuru Coffee House
- Signing in deliveries and making sure all units on-site are stocked for the day whilst also taking weekly stock counts
- Till work for all units in the Zoo and checking end of day cash take is balanced
Barista
Breka 24/7 Bakery and Coffee Shop
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Vancouver BC
- Making specialty coffee and iced drinks
- Preparing gourmet sandwiches and providing customers with desserts and treats prepared daily
- Night shift work, preparing the floor, utensils and equipment for the next day as well as serving late night customers
- Vancouver BC
Barista
BaxterStorey Dublin Zoo
11.2017 - 06.2019
- Opening and closing the Costa Coffee unit
- Making specialty coffees in the on-site Costa Coffee
- Signing in deliveries and making sure all units on-site are stocked for the day
- Fast food prep and cooking in the on-site burger bar
- Till work for all units in the Zoo
Site Quantity Surveyor
IG9
08.2015 - 08.2015
- Company Overview: Site surveying company in London
- I worked here on a voluntary basis during the month of August, during this time I helped monitor site work progression by going from site to site and ticking off checklists and completion dates and also drew up contracts in the office
- Site surveying company in London
Trainee Accountant
Mary Franks LTD.
07.2015 - 08.2015
- Company Overview: Accounting firm in London
- I worked here on a voluntary basis during the months of July and August 2015
- During this time, I dealt with a solicitor’s bookwork ie
- Vat returns and sorting out the books and drafted my own mock business plan
- Accounting firm in London
Barista
Tansey's Deli Maynooth
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Preparing food including sandwiches and crepes
- Making specialty coffees
- Cleaning
- Working the cash register and making sure cash balanced at each day end
Education
Bachelor of Business (Honours) - Accounting and Finance
Technological University Dublin
Dublin, Ireland06.2022
Leaving Certificate -
Maynooth Post Primary School
Maynooth01.2017
Training and Qualifications
- White Card, issued by Origin Education Group (22/11/2024)
- Manual Handling and Abrasive Wheels Training
- Pass with Distinction in Microsoft Office Excel
- Full, clean driving licence, (08/09/16)
- Tax Training as part of introduction to accounting with Strata Financial, (06/01/22)
- Anti Money Laundering Training as part of progression in Accounting with Strata Financial, (05/01/23)
References
- Sarah Farrell ( PTSB Assistant Manager for ASU)
- Ciaran Gallagher (Building Contractor)
Written or Verbal reference on request
Timeline
IT Project Manager
InvoCare
08.2025 - 12.2025
Head Barista
Soul Food Depot and Gallery
02.2025 - 07.2025
Account Negotiator
PTSB Banking
09.2023 - 10.2024
Accountant
Strata Financial
06.2022 - 06.2023
Barista
BaxterStorey Dublin Zoo
09.2019 - 12.2021
Barista
Breka 24/7 Bakery and Coffee Shop
06.2019 - 08.2019
Barista
BaxterStorey Dublin Zoo
11.2017 - 06.2019
Site Quantity Surveyor
IG9
08.2015 - 08.2015
Trainee Accountant
Mary Franks LTD.
07.2015 - 08.2015
Barista
Tansey's Deli Maynooth
01.2015 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Business (Honours) - Accounting and Finance
Technological University Dublin
Leaving Certificate -
Maynooth Post Primary School