JUDITH ALFIS

PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am currently completing an MA in Translation Studies in University College Cork, specialising in
Italian translation. I graduated with a First-Class Honour from National University of Ireland,
Galway with a Bachelor of Arts (International) in English and Italian. Erasmus year in Università
degli Studi di Urbino "Carlo Bo", Italy. I have received multiple academic achievement awards and
volunteering awards. I am a dedicated worker and strong team player with supervisory
experience. My interests include translation, specifically literary translation, English and Italian
literature, research and administration.

EDUCATION
2020-Present MA in Translation Studies (Italian) – University College Cork

2016-2020 Bachelor of Arts (International) - National University of Ireland, Galway

Joint Honours – English & Italian

2018-2019 ERASMUS Year - Università degli Studi di Urbino "Carlo Bo", Italy.

2011-2016 Leaving Certificate – Presentation College Athenry, Galway

WORK EXPERIENCE
July-August 2019 (Galway Races) – Junior Supervisor – Lydon House Catering

 Supervising a team of five baristas  Providing reports and feedback to upper

 Allocating tasks and roles management
 Giving feedback  Serving customers
 Scheduling work breaks  Managing stock.

June-August 2018 – Store Colleague/Cashier – Woodie’s, Wellpark, Moniva Rd, Galway

 Using a cash register  General Cleaning duties
 Assisting customers  Processing Card Payments
 Handling cash

July-August 2017 & 2016 (Galway Races) – Catering Assistant – Lydon House Catering
 Food preparation and presentation  Cleaning kitchen and equipment
 Assisting chefs  Assisting waiters
 Serving food
 June 2017 & June-Aug 2016 – General Office Assistant – Tara Book Company, Kilcolgan
 Stocktaking (scanning and shelving books)  Putting new books on system
 Invoicing  Answering phones
 Pricing  Cleaning office

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
May – Sept 2017 – Volunteer– ‘Never Too Old’ Charity Shop, Claregalway

Using cash register, handling cash, assisting customers, organizing/labelling stock, making sales,
cleaning store.

Sept 2019 – May 2020 -Student Representative – NUIG Students Union

Representing the interests of the final year Italian class to the Italian department and Students
Union, liaising with student body, Italian department and Students Union

Sept 2017 – May 2018 – Chairperson – NUIG Italian Society

Organising events, supervising committee members and allocating tasks, chairing committee
meetings, liaising with student body, societies office and Italian department.

Sept 2017 – May 2018 – Student Mentor – NUIG Student Connect Mentoring

Welcoming incoming first years, giving tours and distributing information to first year students.

Sept 2016 – May 2017 – Secretary – NUIG Italian Society

Administrative duties, liaising with student body and societies office, updating social media, taking
meeting minutes and distributing them among committee members.

ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS

Nov 2019 – The Salvatore Sferra Memorial Prize – NUIG Italian Department

For most significant progress between second year and final year & notable contributions to the
Italian Society.

2017 & 2018 – University Scholarship – National University of Ireland, Galway

Award for academic excellence.

2017 & 2018 – ALIVE Certificate for Volunteering – NUIG Volunteering Programme

Awarded in recognition of volunteering work.

2017 – HH Stewart Literary Prize for English (Nominee) – NUIG English Department

One of NUIG’s nominees as a result of coming third overall in my year.

References Upon Request.