Robbie Sweeny
Email: abj9cl@r.postjobfree.com
Ph: 415-***-****
Educational History
London South Bank University
Stillorgan, PLC
3 Auctioneering,
Ballsbridge, PLC
1991-97 St. Conleth's Secondary School
Clyde Rd, Dublin 4
Professional Experience
Aug 10, Pref Magazine
. Produced a 6 page photo editorial for French
Lifestyle magazine "Pref" for their September/ October
issue.
July 10, Mama Calizo's Voice Factory
. Exhibited some photographic work as part of an event
for the Queer Autonomous Zone.
Oct 07-April 09, Part time Co-researcher for Tate Britain
. Researching through written analysis and photography
for the project "Tate Encounters"
. Attending discussions with various researchers and
department heads from Tate
. Photographing various works of art throughout Tate
Britain.
. Documenting my daily experience in London as a first
generation immigrant.
. Contributing to an online forum on Tate Britain's
website.
. Interviewing various figures within Tate.
. Will be exhibiting at Tate Britain from the 19th
February 09 - 22nd March 09 as part of a group
exhibition.
Jan 09, Our Creative Youth
. Produced and published a photobook entitled "Our
Creative Youth" concentrating on an ethnographical
study of youth culture.
Dec 08, Secrets Exhibition. The Foundry, London
. Exhibited my work as part of a multimedia group
exhibition.
May 08-Sept 08, London's Portobello Market
. Two friends and myself set up a stall on the
Portobello market selling our own photographic prints
for the duration of the summer
Aug 01-July 07, American Airlines, Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2.
Frequent flyer & VIP department.
. Co-ordinate with major international airports with
regards upgrades & various VIP requests.
. Liase directly with CEO's and PA's from a range of
corporations in relation to corporate travel.
. Continuous daily communication with frequent flyer
travellers, with regards usage of frequent flyer
mileage.
. During my time with American Airlines I have
successfully maintained and developed a good
reputation and relationship with my clients and
colleagues.
. Fully qualified in Sabre and A.T.M.'s computer
system.
Jan-Dec 00, Butler's Chocolate Caf , Dublin City Centre.
Waiter and sales assistant.
. Customer care & quality service provided at all
times.
. Stock control.
. Day to day cash management and transactions.
. Product and merchandise display and arrangement.
Skills Profile
Technical
. Excellent knowledge of both Mac and PC systems.
. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and various other Adobe
software applications.
. Excellent working knowledge of both Canon and Nikon
cameras
. Skilled in printing, mounting and framing photographic
work.
Telecommunications
. I successfully managed various clients and their mileage
accounts on an ongoing basis. This involved taking control of
calls, generating new business and working as part of a team to
deliver exceptional service and care to all customers.
. I liased directly with the special needs and medical departments
to ensure ease of travel for anyone with special needs.
. My interpersonal skills have been developed during my time
working in the airline industry. This skill will be invaluable
in any work place as it requires a level of patience and
calmness during stressful times and in demanding situations.
Visual Awareness
. I have a keen eye for aesthetics and display and would be
interested in putting this skill to further use. This was
particularly evident when I studied both media studies and also
as I am currently
studying photography.
. Having studied photography and also graphics as part of my media
studies course my awareness and attention to detail were
developed. I continue to pursue an avid interest in photography
and in my spare time have developed a portfolio which includes a
variety of different styles.
. Recently I have just finished the refurbishment of my house
which I conducted predominately in my spare time. It involved;
organising and liasing with decorators, painters and builders.
This was a learning and enjoyable experience.
Languages
Basic conversational French having spent 6 months during my gap
year in school and continue to revisit France on a regular basis
which has enabled me to keep up my French verbal skills.
Hobbies & Interests
. I have used every opportunity during my time within the travel
industry to travel abroad.
. I enjoy photography, music reading, cinema, yoga, socializing and
have great interest in the Arts.
References Available on Request.