LUKE O’CONNELL
Address: ***A Eagle Valley, Wilton, Co Cork
Mobile: 083-*******
Email: ********@*****.***
PERSONAL PROFILE
A recent graduate with a grade of 2:1in BSc Automotive Technology and Management level 7 degree and a degree in BSc Transport Management level 8 in Munster Technological University.
I am a motivated, responsible, and hardworking person looking to demonstrate my professionalism and skills developed throughout my college learning and gain extensive experience. I have an eager and focused approach to work and a great drive to ensure completion and precision in any task I am given.
I hold a full clean category B Irish Licence and am currently undergoing rigid category C lessons with my test date in late February. I have an in-date Safe Pass and Manual Handling certs.
EDUCATION
2021 – 2022 BSc Transport Management
Munster Technological University
The course places significant emphasis on Transport and Fleet operations and has been designed to allow students to gain extensive knowledge and experience in the Transport industry.
The course provides students with extensive knowledge of the motor, fleet, transport and logistics operations using a combination of lectures, directed learned along with group and individual projects with work placement in the industry included in the programme.
Relevant Modules: Fleet Operations
Vehicle and Transport Safety
Telematics
Transport planning and planning
Sustainable transport
2017 – 2020 BSc Automotive Technology and Management
Munster Technological University
The course has a unique combination of theoretical and applied areas of study in conjunction with relevant business subjects. In short, the course provides the basis for a successful career within the motor and transport industries.
2011 – 2017 CBS secondary school, Midleton
7 Leaving certificate subjects including:
English
Irish
Mathematics
Technology
Music
Leaving Certificate Vocation Programme
Geography
WORK EXPERIENCE
2022 – 2023 Hire desk/Fleet management at East Cork Crane Hire LTD
Receiving and dealing with customer enquiries and taking bookings for the hire of cranes and specialist gear
Taking details from customers of the job required, gaining information such as weights and working radius then deciding the size crane required.
Ensuring all paperwork such as crane certs, lifting gear certs and invoice dockets are up to date and in order for invoicing each day
Assigning drivers and their cranes to specific jobs and linking with drivers to ensure they had their jobs each day with details on customer, location and start time
Acted as a 24/7 relief number for accidents and emergency where cranes would be needed immediately with the phone always on hand with fast answering and response times
2018 – 2021 Depot Operative at Musgrave group
Dealing with customers’ orders and ensuring they received the correct products
Working closely with all departments such as goods inward to ensure professionalism when dealing with products from retailers entering the depot
Linking with Transport managers to ensure trailers are loaded correctly and safely and paperwork for deliveries are handled with care and professionalism to eliminate errors between warehouse staff and drivers
2016 – 2018(Summers) General Operative at Blue Print Homes
Working on sites ensuring materials were distributed to the correct locations for the works taking place.
Kept and maintained safe workspaces for employees ensuring no trip hazards or other dangerous obstacles were in the way.
Worked with tradesmen such as plasterers, carpenters and electricians
2015 – 2018 Bar staff at The Pepperstack Bistro
Skilfully served beer, wine, spirits, non-alcoholic drinks and custom cocktails to up to 100 customers per night
Maintained extensive knowledge of wines, cocktail recipes, craft beers and promotions to provide quality recommendations to customers
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
I enjoy playing sports with my teammates at Midleton rugby club and Aghada GAA. I enjoy regular exercise and socialising with friends and family. I have a keen interest in driving, I hold a full clear Irish B licence and am currently pursuing obtaining my C Rigid licence in the near future as I wait for a test date
REFERENCES
Noel Dunlea Aidan Kelleher
Line manager Manager
Musgrave Chill Warehouse East Cork Crane Hire
Tramore Road Cork Carrigtwohill Cork