Declan Rooney

- On call as a teacher assistant, attending various different schools and working around my studies.

- Settled well in various different schools with different student challenges, proving my adaptation and people schools.

• Maintained and enhanced grounds by performing regular landscaping and maintenance tasks.
• Operated a variety of equipment including mowers, trimmers, and blowers to ensure cleanliness.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations while carrying out daily maintenance activities.
• Assisted in training new staff members on proper grounds maintenance techniques and equipment usage.
• Work with professional cricket players to maintain the surface for Test Matches such as England V India
• Fixed term role so ended in October

• Explored diverse cultural landscapes across South East Asia whilst engaging with local communities.
• Worked in Hostels
• Engaged with different locals in much more difficult circumstances, giving me perspective and inspiring me to want to make a difference and help people.
• Documented experiences and insights through reflective journaling and photography.
• Navigated logistical challenges of travel arrangements including transportation and accommodation.
• Engaged in immersive language learning to enhance communication with locals.

• Specialised in providing educational support for students with autism and ADHD, adapting teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Demonstrated patience and resilience when working with students with challenging behaviours, improving their engagement and academic progress.
• Maintained strong relationships with students and staff, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• CRB checked, with excellent feedback from supervisors on my approach to managing special needs students.
• Team Teach trained

• Supervised daily operations in a busy bar, leading a team of staff to deliver exceptional service during peak hours.
• Managed stock levels, prepared drinks and food, and handled customer payments, ensuring efficient service and maintaining high standards.
• Trained and mentored new team members, fostering a positive, productive atmosphere within the team.
• Worked closely with management to streamline operations and ensure customer satisfaction, often stepping into management roles during shifts.

• Promoted within two months from rider to manager at an innovative startup specialising in local grocery deliveries.
• Managed a team of riders, coordinating schedules, ensuring high productivity, and boosting morale within the team.
• Collaborated with senior management to refine operational practices, implementing initiatives to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Played a key role in administration and coordination, handling various tasks to keep daily operations running smoothly.
• Implemented training programmes for new riders to enhance performance and safety awareness.
• Analysed feedback from riders to identify areas for operational improvement.
• Handled emergency situations calmly, ensured minimal disruption in services.

• Provided exceptional customer service, maintained store presentation, and assisted customers with inquiries and purchases.
• Worked alongside senior staff to support daily operations and contributed to a positive shopping experience.

• Assisted with event coordination and logistical planning for a high-profile festival, gaining experience in managing large-scale events.
• Supported speakers and participants, ensuring everything ran smoothly on the day of the event.
• Managed social media accounts by scheduling posts and monitoring audience engagement metrics.
• Developed engaging content for various social media platforms to enhance audience interaction.
• Assisted in the design and execution of promotional materials for online and offline marketing efforts.
• Analysed social media trends to inform strategy and optimise content for target demographics.

• Delivered excellent customer service in a high-volume, fast-paced café environment, ensuring customer satisfaction and smooth operations.
• Worked as part of a team, maintaining effective communication with colleagues and handling customer requests efficiently.