Ruth Eames
Sydney,Australia
Summary
I am currently living in Sydney but before coming to Sydney I ran my own business (café) in Ireland for 3 years. I’m here to start a new life and work experience.
I am a hardworking, organised and reliable person. I enjoy working to high standards and make things turn out well for the people I serve. This is all highlighted from my experiences listed on my resume.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bar Tender
Pj O briens
Sydney
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them to kitchen staff.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds .
- Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
- Experienced in the knowledge of the different types of drinks beers and spirts.
- Experienced with POS system.
Manager
Fishbowl
Sydney , Nsw
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Had regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Scheduled interviews for candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Resolved customer complaints, issues and maintaining a positive brand image.
- Reviewed HACCP plans and monitored implementation to verify that they are functioning according to plan.
- Performed daily temperature checks of freezers and refrigerators and documented results.
- Recorded all inspections, tests, investigations related to food safety.
- Created monthly reports for higher management summarizing performance metrics.
Restaurant Owner
Ring Side Café
Athenry, Ireland
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Overseeing daily operations of the restaurant
- Setting and enforcing quality standards for food and service
- Hiring, firing, training, and managing staff
- Developing and implementing marketing and promotional strategies
- Managing finances, budgeting, and accounting under the supervision of my accountant
- Meeting Revenue requirement (all taxes)
- Maintaining inventory and ordering supplies as needed
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- Handling customer complaints and concerns
- Building relationships with customers, suppliers, vendors, and other business partners
- Constantly seeking ways to improve and grow the business
Photographic Model (part-time)
Premier Studio
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Insta: premierstudio_photography
- Posing for photographs in various settings and scenarios
- Working with photographer to achieve desired shots and poses
- Maintaining a professional and positive attitude during photo shoots
- Collaborating with stylists, makeup artists, and other team members to create cohesive looks
- Following directions from photographer to ensure final images meet their expectations
- Insta: premierstudio_photography
Senior Sales Stylist (Perfume)
Jo Malone
Galway, Ireland
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Brown Thomas, Galway, Ireland
- Experience in selling luxury perfume brands to a diverse customer base
- Provided personalised consultations to each customer to recommend the best fragrance based on their preferences and needs
- Kept up to date with new fragrance releases and trends in the beauty industry
- Provided exceptional customer service and built strong relationships with clients to promote repeat business.
- Attended training sessions and workshops to continuously improve skills and stay updated
- Built and maintained relationships with customers to ensure repeat business and increase customer loyalty
- Met and exceeded sales targets set by management
- Created visually appealing displays and promotions to attract customers to the fragrance section
- Trained and mentored junior sales staff on product knowledge and selling techniques
- Assisted with inventory management and stock replenishment
- Brown Thomas, Galway, Ireland
Education
Bachelor of Business Degree - Event Management And Public Relations
Atlantic Technological University
Galway, Ireland05.2021
Business Studies: QQI level 5 -
Galway Technical Institute
Galway, Ireland06.2018
Leaving Certificate (Senior Cycle) -
Calasanctius College
Oranmore, Ireland06.2017
Skills
- Teamworking
- People Management
- Excellent Communication
- Staff Training
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking abilities
- Team building
- Effective communicator
- Exceptional customer service
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Cash handling
- Quality control
- Staff training
- Time management
- Professionalism
- Plan projects
- Staff training and development
- Shift scheduling
- Organizational skills
- Project planning
- Hiring and training
Certification
- Complete RSA course
- Completed a First Aid course with Civil Defense Oranmore
- Member of Oranmore Coastal Search Unit - Have participated on a number of searches
- Received a Gaisce Award from President for voluntary work with Special Needs Basketball and work with Civil Defence
- Certificate in Modelling (Catwalk Agency)
- Completed an Introductory First Aid Course by Henderson Fire and Safety Ltd
- Completed Manual Handling Course by Henderson Fire and Safety Ltd
- Completed Fire Safety Training Course by Henderson Fire and Safety Ltd
- Full Driving Licence
Projects
Ring Side Cafe, Certificate of Business, 02/28/22
References
Fishbowl:
Emily Ritcher /Area Manager
Email: emily@fishbowl.com.au
Mobile: 0487454501
Pj O’Briens:
Fergal / Manager
Mobile : 61 431 979 918
Ring Side Cafe :
I am the owner but more then happy to get one of my employees to give a reference.
Hobbies and Interests
- Walking
- Listening to music
- Travelling
- Socialising with friends
Languages
English
Timeline
Manager
Fishbowl
11.2024 - 05.2025
Bar Tender
Pj O briens
09.2024 - 11.2025
Photographic Model (part-time)
Premier Studio
12.2023 - 08.2024
Restaurant Owner
Ring Side Café
02.2022 - 09.2024
Senior Sales Stylist (Perfume)
Jo Malone
06.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Business Degree - Event Management And Public Relations
Atlantic Technological University
Business Studies: QQI level 5 -
Galway Technical Institute
Leaving Certificate (Senior Cycle) -
Calasanctius College