Roisin Walsh

Carrownagappul, Tubbercurry,
Co. Sligo
089 2353273
117491204@umail.ucc.ie
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/en/roisinelizabethwalsh
Energetic, friendly and hardworking student with 6 years of experience in tourism and
hospitality industries as part of the family business. Capable of working to a high
standard in a team and on own initiative.

Education
University College Cork / B. Commerce 2017-2021
Received 2H1 first year incl. 80% in Introduction to Maths for Business.
Received 1H1 second year including 83% in Business Information Systems

Core Subjects:
Financial & Business Accounting, Business Economics, Maths, Statistics, Government, Law,
Business Information Systems, Marketing, Management, Food Business & Development.

St Attracta’s Community School, Tubbercurry Co. Sligo

Achieved 465 points in all honour subjects including 78% in Maths and 89% in Physics.

Work Experience
Banada Stables/ Trainer
April 2012 – Current, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo
Work at the family stables, often independently and in a lead role, insuring smooth running of
business. Coach a variety of people including children, adults and tourists in a clear, friendly
and pragmatic way. Skilled learned include:
People and Communication Skills.
Social Media and IT Skills through dealing with public queries through email, on the phone and
social media in a timely and polite manner, publishing social media posts. Utilising graphic
designing and creative skills to design leaflets/posters on Photoshop for commercial use.
Resilient and hardworking, used to putting the needs of others above my own.

Banada B&B / Accommodation Assistant

July 2016 – Current, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo
Duties include greeting guests at the door in a friendly way, answering any queries they may
have, cleaning of rooms and common areas, laundry, aiding in the prepping and serving
breakfasts, answering the telephone.
Communication and social skills through constantly working with general public, people
orientated and completely at ease with talking to customers.
Time-management and job prioritisation, often working in a fast-paced environment.
Social media, and IT skills also feature heavily in this role.
Experienced in using all social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Airbnb,
Booking.com and Shopify in a commercial context.
Sligo Pony Club/ ‘House Mother’
July 2018, Annaghmore House, Cooloney, Co. Sligo
Responsible for 27 children and teenagers, aged between 10 and 16, and their horses at a
weeklong residential equestrian camp. Worked independently and on own initiative.
Skills developed included:
-Leadership and decision-making skills shown through managing teams of parents and
instructors, as well as disciplining campers when necessary.
-Time Management and Organisational Skills – developed by working in a multifaceted
and fast-paced environment, responsible for all meals, group activities and maintaining
daily schedules.
-Communication Skills – acquired through liaising with parents and providing feedback
to club committee on possible improvements for next year.
Praised for my strong work ethic and "can-do" attitude by the club secretary.

Interests and Achievements

Own Start-up Company - ‘Jaket Vintage’
Run a small start-up company selling vintage clothing online.
• Developing good interpersonal and customer service skills while liaising with
suppliers and customers as well as social media experience.
• Year-on-year increase in profits through innovative social media advertising, use of
Google Adsense and expanding of product range.
• Displaying entrepreneurial and planning skills by constantly evolving company in
order to maximise profits.

Horse Riding
Actively competed in horse riding since the age of 4. Currently compete in show jumping and
am also a member of Sligo Pony Club and Benbulben Riding Club.
• Represented Sligo Pony Club at Pony Club National Championships on numerous
occasions.
• Member of Irish Young Rider Development Team and Connaught High
Performance Team.
• Passed my Pony Club B test and Mackey Level 2 with honours.
• Previously jumped up to Grand Prix level on a pony I trained.

Other
• Creative flair, proficient at Adobe Photoshop and GIMP software, as well as Microsoft
Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc.
• Achieved Gaisce Bronze and Silver awards.

References
Martha Quinn Bunny Perceval
Secretary of Sligo Pony Club Trainer for the past 4 years
087 8286464 087 2352664