Joe Gilligan
Ayr,South Ayrshire
Summary
Eager worker willing to tackle challenges head-on. Learned key skills such as problem-solving and working under pressure within a fast-moving and unforgiving kitchen environment. Additionally, successful in professional settings with a very high academic record, achieved 14 A grades in the 16 exams sat in Secondary School; experience in the Scottish Parliament and journalism.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Policy Advisor
Tarbolton Community Development Trust
Tarbolton, South Ayrshire
2026.02 - Current
Kitchen Porter
Chestnuts Hotel
Ayr, South Ayrshire
2024.09 - Current
Supported kitchen and front of house operations under consistent pressure, managing dishwashing, cleaning, food prep, deliveries, and stock rotation.
Education
Master of Arts (Soc) - Politics and Social & Public Policy
University of Glasgow
Glasgow 09/2025 - 06/2029
Advanced Higher, Higher, and National 5 - English
Belmont Academy
AyrAdvanced Higher, Higher, and National 5 - History
Belmont Academy
AyrHigher and National 5 - Mathematics
Belmont Academy
AyrHigher and National 5 - Media Studies
Belmont Academy
AyrHigher and National 5 - Modern Studies
Belmont Academy
AyrHigher - Politics
Belmont Academy
AyrNational 5 - Chemistry
Belmont Academy
AyrSkills
- Decision Making
- Active Listening
- Team Player
- Strong Communicator
- Working Under Pressure
- Time Keeping
Timeline
Policy Advisor
Tarbolton Community Development Trust
2026.02 - Current
Kitchen Porter
Chestnuts Hotel
2024.09 - Current
Master of Arts (Soc) - Politics and Social & Public Policy
University of Glasgow
09/2025 - 06/2029
Advanced Higher, Higher, and National 5 - English
Belmont Academy
Advanced Higher, Higher, and National 5 - History
Belmont Academy
Higher and National 5 - Mathematics
Belmont Academy
Higher and National 5 - Media Studies
Belmont Academy
Higher and National 5 - Modern Studies
Belmont Academy
Higher - Politics
Belmont Academy
National 5 - Chemistry
Belmont Academy