In search of Managment

Eddie O’Dwyer
Garranemore, Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
m: +353 87 935 64 79 e: [email removed]

Educational Qualifications
M.Sc in Business Management (complete).
(2.1 Hons) (2008-2009) – Dublin City University
Core Subjects

Semester 1. Marketing, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Managing Organisations and Organisational Behaviour.

Semester 2. Strategic Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Management Information Systems and Career Development.

*Involved in various group case-studies presented for peer and academic evaluation

Example “Strategic Analysis of the Carbonated Soft Drinks Industry”
· Undertook extensive research on industry as a whole.
· Composed detailed profile of the two dominating competitors Coca Cola and Pepsi.
· Prepared a written document providing a detailed PESTEL, SWOT and 5 Forces analysis, investigating the company’s strategic moves and marketing strategies, competitor analysis and financial projections.

B.Sc. Bachelor of Civil Law (2.2 Hons) (2005-2007) National University of Ireland Galway.

Final Year Subjects; Labour Law, Criminal law, Company Law, Contract Law, Land Law, Equity Law, Tort Law.

Leaving Certificate (515 points out of 600) Rockwell College, Co Tipperary.

Work Experience/Key Responsibilities
Sales Representative / Crew Leader (Dec 2007-July 2008) The Cobra Group, HM Firm, Eyre Square, Galway.
· Advised and informed potential customers about a range of existing and new products through personal selling, demonstration and presentation.
· Assisted the Director in the recruitment and training of high calibre staff
· Ensured a superior level of customer service was provided at all times
· Deputised in managers absence as and when required
· Prioritised workload and delegated workload to ensure efficiency
· Handling and processing of client data and finances
· Successfully met daily sales targets
· Handled a range of complaints and queries in a professional manner

Construction Worker (June2006-September2007) Dillon Developments Ltd, Garranemore, Pallasgreen, Co. limerick.
· Picked up a wide range of knowledge and skills in carpentry
· Given the initiative to work independently
· Responsible for the assembly of scaffolding carrying out Health & Safety checks on site.

General Barman (June 2003-September 2005) The Brazen Head Sports O’Connell Street, Limerick.
· Handled large groups of customers in an efficient well-organized manner
· Training of new staff in accordance with the companies policies and standards
· Carried out stock checks on a weekly basis
Interests and Achievements
Interests Fishing, Golf, Boating, Watching Rugby, Driving
School/College Came through five years of boarding school Achieved 1st choice on the CAO.
Rugby Junior Cup Finalist
Work Received an “Excellence in Leadership” award in Croke Park a at the yearly Irish Rally
Taken on exclusive trips abroad for reaching sales and leadership targets to enhance skills.

Skills Profile

Teamwork Motivated to work independently or as part of a team. Able to motivate and lead others, employ tact and build relationships- developed through extensive group work, numerous case studies in addition to work experience where staff support was essential
I.T Created and modified documents using Excel, and PowerPoint
Communication Deliver presentations in a concise, clear, logical format and able to field questions under pressure. Can write reports and business correspondence: essential to completion of case studies, reports, presentations and Masters Thesis
Interpersonal Self-motivated, well-organized, reliable, trustworthy, ability to lead by example, proactive, work well with others. Demonstrated through successfully leading service team during seasonal periods to ensure maximum productivity and customer satisfaction.

Reference upon Request

Eddie O'Dwyer 25 Jul 2009, 12:35 - Report