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Kian Burke
Waterford,Ireland
Summary
A highly motivated, pragmatic individual who is eager to join an ambitious team. An organised individual who is determined to succeed in any position and projects designated to him. Confident proactive will work well alone or as part of a team and has the initiative to succeed in a highly driven
environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Restaurant Worker
The Granville Hotel
Waterford, Ireland
09.2024 - I currently work here
- Welcomed customers when entering the restaurant, showing them to their seats, providing menus and communicating specials.
- Maintained safe hygiene and food handling standards for full compliance.
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and care, ensuring timely delivery to maintain high standards of service.
- Cleaned the kitchen and restaurant post service, ensuring satisfactory setup for the following service
Sales Specialist
Big Bus Tours
San Francisco, US
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Continuously implemented successful sales and psychological strategies to maximise conversions.
- Provided exceptional after-sales support, resolving issues swiftly to maintain client satisfaction.
- Resolved customer issues and complaints with quick-thinking problem-solving.
- Consistently achieved or surpassed sales targets.
Junior Engineer
Enerpower
Waterford, Ireland
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Designed solar sites in both AutoCAD and IECO for roof mounted and ground mounted applications, to client specifications and to their satisfaction while adhering to regulatory standards
- Constructed various planning documents.
- Developed a waste management plan which was approved by the environmental protection agency.
- Travelled to site to consult on various solar projects.
Junior Engineer
Bausch and Lomb
Waterford, Ireland
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Responsible for performing daily checks on the Combined Heat & Power Installation (CHP) and the BOC Nitrogen Plant.
- Organising and issuing Bausch & Lomb “Hot Works” permits and “Roof & Gantry” permits.
- Reviewed drawings including HVAC, Chilled Water, LPHW, Steam, Compressed Air, Nitrogen, Drainage and Process Cooling Water
- Responsible for the coordinating and review of all Fire Alarm drawings throughout the whole plant as part of an EHS project which involved designing an application for Emergency Response Teams
Education
MBs - Masters of Business in Economics & Finance
SETU
Waterford Ireland 09.2025 - Current
BEng (Hons) - Bachelor of Honours in Sustainable Energy Engineering
SETU
Waterford Ireland 09.2021 - 08.2025
Skills
- Analytical Skill
- Quick Learning Capability
- Pragmatic
- Prudent
- Modelling Skill
- Effective Communicator
- Adaptability
- Sales strategy
- Teamwork
- Project management
- Leadership
- Teaching Ability
- Technically Proficient
Accomplishments
Amateur Junior (2019)
IKF Irish Middleweight Champion
Amateur Senior (2022)
(Former) WKA Irish Cruiserweight K1 Champion
(Former) ISKA Irish Cruiserweight K1 Champion
Professional
Debut October 2022
Interests
Timeline
MBs - Masters of Business in Economics & Finance
SETU
09.2025 - Current
Sales Specialist
Big Bus Tours
06.2025 - 09.2025
Restaurant Worker
The Granville Hotel
09.2024 - I currently work here
Junior Engineer
Enerpower
03.2024 - 07.2024
Junior Engineer
Bausch and Lomb
06.2023 - 08.2023
BEng (Hons) - Bachelor of Honours in Sustainable Energy Engineering
SETU
09.2021 - 08.2025