Keith Carron

Mobile: 085 1124588 Keith.Carron@ucdconnect.ie

Profile
Hardworking, dedicated, and motivated student with a consistently strong academic performance. Seeking a challenging MSc program to further strength my financial knowledge and understanding.

Education

Pursuing Bachelor of Commerce at University College Dublin - Academic scholarships in both year 1 and year 2, Currently in final year - 3.87 G.P.A (First Class Honours). Semester abroad at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Business School - 3.35 GPA (3.60 GPA under UCD system). Leaving certificate at St. Eunans College, Letterkenny - 590 points (99th percentile), Graduated Class Valedictorian, Academic excellence awards every year, Class prefect, Self Taught in Economics achieving A1.

Employment Experience
June 2011 - Aug 2011: Market Assistant, Red Jacket Orchards, New York - Major Fresh fruit grower in NY with city wide distribution channels and revenues of $5-10m. Best juice on the planet - Zagat Survey, 2008. Stocking & Warehouse management - rotating stock, receiving deliveries and storing produce. Market Setup - selecting produce tailored to the demand of a given location and merchandising. Sales & Cash management - building relationships with regular customers, upselling and promoting new consumables.

Sept 2006 - Aug 2007: Sales assistant, Compustore, Letterkenny Understanding customer problems and organising solutions. Computer Sales - understanding customer needs, offering technical advice and upselling. Managing sales - registering customer details and dealing with financing arrangements. Stock talking and shelf restocking - merchandising, designing promotions and store layout. Sept 2006 - Dec 2007: Accounting intern, Harvey McCrossan Chartered Accountants, Letterkenny

Introduced to accounting practice - dealing with clients needs, understanding tasks and roles. Data entry - using accounting software (SAGE & Big Red Book). Proper record storage - Sorting and retrieving clients files.

Experience working on family farm from an early age - construction work, operating heavy machinery, maintenance of hedges, vehicle restoration etc.

Interests & Achievements

Music lover and flautist, currently on grade 8. Tennis player, numerous competition wins under 18s. Chinese class rep during First semester of year 2. Avid reader, primarily finance, economics and business related. Computer programming (self taught) - web and iPhone app design. References available upon request