Megan Donnelly
Belfast,County Antrim
Summary
Driven and adaptable individual with keen ability to engage and empower diverse patient base, combining excellent communication skills and knack for fostering collaborative environments. Proven background in coordinating activities and managing one to one and group dynamics, ensuring productive and inclusive sessions. Eager to leverage these skills to work alongside patients and help them in making informed decisions and feel actively involved in their health and care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Workshop Facilitator
Ballynafeigh Community Development Association
Belfast
2025.05 - Current
- Developed and delivered bespoke workshop content to meet attendees' needs.
- Coordinated workshop logistics, ensuring seamless event operations.
- Created detailed activity plans for each workshop session.
- Fostered friendly, open atmosphere that promoted exchange of ideas and skills among participants.
- Maintained professionalism and approachability, encouraging active participation from attendees.
- Handled working with isolated individuals with sensitivity, addressing personal or emotional issues.
Volunteer
LGBTQIA+ History and Heritage Project
Belfast
2023.11 - Current
- Conducted interviews and collected oral histories, demonstrating active listening skills and ability to handle emotionally difficult topics.
- Assisted in developing events and programmes tailored to audience abilities, needs, and interests, enhancing community engagement.
- Collected and organised archival material from diverse sources to support historical research.
- Completed TQUK Level 3 in Education and Training
Charity Shop Volunteer
Oxfam Books
Belfast
2021.10 - 2022.07
- Managed till transactions and provided quality customer service.
- Advised customers on products to enhance their buying decisions.
- Organised stock room for easy access, streamlining inventory management.
- Collaborated with team to assign and complete tasks effectively.
Private Tutor
Edinburgh Tutors Ltd
Edinburgh
2017.09 - 2020.04
- Facilitated confidence development through personalised one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Developed customised homework assignments, enhancing comprehension of topics.
- Guided students in assignment completion, enhancing grades and comprehension.
- Prepared students for exams, leading to higher performance levels.
Education
Master of Arts - History
Queen's University Belfast
Belfast 2020.09 - 2021.12
Bachelor of Arts - History and Politics
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 2016.09 - 2020.07
Scottish Qualifications Certificate -
Deans Community Hight School
Livingston, West Lothian 2010.01 - 2016.01
Skills
- Data management
- Computer literacy
- Logical problem solving
- Exceptional empathy
- Interpersonal skills development
- Ability to influence
Affiliations
- Activism and organising around issues including gender based violence, migrant and LGBTQIA+ rights and social justice.
- Arts and crafts, learning and practicing skills through classes and self learning.
- Reading non fiction to deeper understanding of topical issues.
Certification
Undertaken courses at Belfast Recovery College including on advocacy, understanding personality disorders, depression and the Wellbeing Recovery Action Plan (WRAP.)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Workshop Facilitator
Ballynafeigh Community Development Association
2025.05 - Current
Volunteer
LGBTQIA+ History and Heritage Project
2023.11 - Current
Charity Shop Volunteer
Oxfam Books
2021.10 - 2022.07
Master of Arts - History
Queen's University Belfast
2020.09 - 2021.12
Private Tutor
Edinburgh Tutors Ltd
2017.09 - 2020.04
Bachelor of Arts - History and Politics
University of Edinburgh
2016.09 - 2020.07
Scottish Qualifications Certificate -
Deans Community Hight School
2010.01 - 2016.01