Molly Kelly
New York City, United States, ************@*****.***
PROFILE MA of English graduate from the University of Galway with three years of experience in bibliographic data management, content writing, and administration. Skilled in editing, formatting, and market research, with a strong foundation in contemporary literature. Seeking to build a career in editorial publishing and content development. Actively engaged in Galway’s creative and cultural scene, and now based in Brooklyn, New York.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Jan 2024 — Mar 2025 Clerical Officer, Health Service Executive Galway
• Transcribed, edited and formatted clinical correspondence including consultant letters and medical reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to medical terminology.
• Managed outpatient clinic schedules, coordinating appointments, cancellations, and follow-ups to optimize service user flow and team availability.
• Maintained confidential service user records in compliance with GDPR and HSE policies. Mar 2023 — Jan 2024 Book Cataloguer and Analyst, MW Books Ltd. Galway
• Researched, catalogued and marketed antiquarian books for online databases, ensuring accurate bibliographic details and condition reports.
• Assessed the market value of rare books using auction records, historical listings and pricing data.
• Collaborated with sales team to curate book exhibitions and wrote detailed product descriptions for online sales.
Sep 2022 — Feb 2023 Catering Assistant, Sult, Univeristy of Galway Galway
• Prepared and served food and beverages to 100-200 students each day.
• Barista skills, taking orders and operating coffee making equipment.
• Applied customer service skills to understand the needs of students. Jun 2021 — Aug 2022 Restaurant Hostess, Louie's Port Washington New York
• Conducted general administration including taking reservations, answering phone and email inquires, and managing customer complaints.
• Trained and mentored 3 junior staff members, leading by example to achieve first-class service. EDUCATION
Sep 2022 — Sep 2023 MA of English Literature, University of Galway Galway Graduated with a 1.1 Honours degree. My studies specialized in contemporary literature, and I completed my MA thesis ‘Mother, Martyr, Monster: An exploration of motherhood in contemporary Gothic fiction.’ Aug 2019 — Aug 2022 BA of Arts, University of Galway Galway SKILLS Microsoft Office
Content Writing and Formatting
Oxygen XML editor
Market Research and Analysis
EHR Systems
Editing and Proofreading
INDEPENDANT PROJECTS
Mar 2023 — Mar 2025 Black Crow Comedy Galway
Co-founder and co-host of Galway’s first open mic for women and queer comics, creating an inclusive comedy space while organizing fundraising events for local charities. REFERENCES References available upon request