Sarah Rush
Home address: 55 Lislasly Road, Moy, Dungannon, Co Tyrone
Home Telephone: 028 38 891414
Mobile Telephone: 07871684169
E-mail: sarah07751@msn.com
Place of Birth: Armagh
Nationality: Irish
Date of Birth: 06/04/1988
Marital Status: Single
Health: Very good
Driving licence: I hold a full, clean driving licence
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
I think of myself as an enthusiastic, articulate, resourceful person that enjoys hard work.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
My education has given me broad based technical and analytical skills, as well as specific skills such as Environmental Science, as well as Environmental Policy. I have excellent Computer and I.T. skills as well as laboratory skills.
EDUCATION
John Moore’s University Liverpool 2007-2010
BSc (HONS) DEGREE: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
GRADE: 2.1
First and second year: Broad-based environmental science and data handling courses.
Final year courses:
EU Environmental Policy; Ecotourism; Applied Soil Science; Applied Environmental Management; Pollution Ecology; Work Based Learning for Credit
Final Year Project: I completed a 3 month work placement in the Environmental Protection Agency in the Republic of Ireland. I supported this placement with a portfolio giving evidence of the work I completed and the skills that I gained.
Saint Catherine’s College Armagh 1999-2006
A Level’s: Geography: Grade B: Sociology: Grade B: Physics: Grade C.
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, PowerPoint and Publisher
• Excellent Excel skills
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills
• Experience and knowledge of GIS and Remote Sensing applications, including Citrix GIS Tool, Erdas Imagine and Arc View
• Knowledge of statistical techniques suitable for the analysis of data from field and laboratory practical’s and projects using the statistical package SPSS
• Excellent experience and knowledge of the internet
• I own a P.C. and have a high degree of literacy in most modern applications, including Windows XP and Vista
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Aug 09 - May 10 SILVER SERVICE WAITRESS
Adecco, Liverpool
Duties as for Absolute Hospitality below
June 09 - Aug 09 STUDENT PLACEMENT
Environmental Protection Agency, Republic of Ireland
At the Environmental Protection Agency I worked in the Office of Environmental Enforcement. I participated in carrying out drinking water treatment plant audits and enforcing legislation. I developed communication skills as well using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Citrix GIS tool to create reports that have been used within the EPA. I learnt how to follow instructions to work independently as well as working in a team to help solve problems. I participated in team meetings and researched different subjects for the team. Time management skills were also improved throughout the placement, the EPA works on a flexi time basis. Therefore I had the responsibility of managing and maintaining suitable working hours.
July 07- June 09 SILVER SERVICE WAITRESS
Absolute Hospitality, Liverpool
Absolute Hospitality is a recruitment agency where I worked as a part time silver service waitress, bar person and at refreshment kiosks at different events. This involved handling money and using different cash registers. At each event I worked with different people in different stressful situation’s, so it was important that I adapted quickly and worked well in different surrounding’s. I had to listen and respond to instructions as well as use my own initiative. At match days I worked for Everton F.C in the boardroom, private boxes and hospitality suites. This was quite demanding work due to the important cliental and the quality of service expected. Therefore I am used to working in a stressful busy environment. Interacting with the customers was an important part of this job as well as dealing with difficult customers. Teamwork was an important factor when working here due to the large numbers that were catered for
June 08 - Sept 08 CALL ADVISER
HCL BPO Services (NI) Ltd, Armagh
I worked as a call advisor for British Telecom, selling call packages and broadband. I developed my communications skills and sales techniques through dialogue with customers on the telephone. Speaking on the phone while using different computer software improved my I.T and multitasking skills. I had to work towards individual sales targets as well as team sales targets, therefore team work was essential. Throughout this job I had to listen to customer complaints and solve them.
April 05 - June 07 SILVER SERVICE WAITRESS
Bridgestone Catering and Event Management, Armagh
Duties as for Absolute Hospitality above
Nov 04 - July 05 DOMESTIC ASSISTANT
SELB, Armagh
My principle duty was to maintain a high level of cleanliness throughout my allocated area. This involved using a floor buffer and other cleaning equipment. It was important to complete these duties to a high standard due to health and safety reasons.
April 02 - Nov 04 WAITRESS
Portmor House and Bar, Armagh
Duties as for Absolute Hospitality above
INTERESTS
The main interest I have is the environment; I am particularly concerned with conservation and environmental pollution, especially in the atmosphere and water systems. I also have a passion for exercise and keeping fit, I like to walk, go to the gym or swim three to four times a week. I’m a keen supporter of Liverpool F.C and Armagh GFC. I also enjoy socializing, mainly going to out to pubs, concerts, nightclubs and spending time with my friends and family.
REFERENCE
I enclose as reference from my placement mentor.
Darragh Page,
EPA, Regional Inspectorate, Richview, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14, Ireland
Email: d.page@epa.ie
Telephone: 00353876623870
I also enclose as reference my university personal tutor.
Dr Jennifer Jones
James Parson Building, Byrom St, Liverpool, L3 3AF
Email: j.jones@ljmu.ac.uk
Telephone: 0151 231 2088
Fax: 0151 207 3224