Michael Cunningham
Belfast/Porstewart
Summary
A motivated second-year Business Economics student at Ulster University seeking a placement within the business and finance sector. Good leadership and teamworking skills gained at a children’s summer camp in the USA and customer-facing roles in hospitality. I possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills developed through academic study and professional experience. Committed to applying economic and business knowledge to real-world environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Camp Counsellor & Watersports Specialist
Trails End Camp, USA
Honesdale, USA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Led daily water sports sessions for 20+ children, ensuring safety, engagement, and skill development.
- Collaborated with an international team to deliver high-quality camp programmes.
- Adapted quickly to new cultural and environmental challenges, maintaining professionalism.
- Developed leadership and conflict-resolution skills through daily problem-solving.
- Worked in a residential summer camp with over 600 children.
Customer Assistant seasonal
Asda
Coleraine, Causeway Coast and Glens
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Worked on tills and the shop floor during the busy Christmas period, providing friendly and efficient service.
- Helped customers with enquiries and purchases while keeping shelves stocked and tidy.
- Built teamwork and communication skills in a fast-paced retail environment.
Bar Staff
Portstewart Golf Club
Portstewart, Causeway Coast and Glens
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Delivered efficient service in a high-volume hospitality environment.
- Operated tills, handled cash, and managed stock replenishment.
- Resolved customer issues with professionalism and clear communication.
- Worked effectively in a team to maintain service quality and customer satisfaction.
office assistant
Portstewart Golf Club
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Gained hands on work experience in an office working with Excel.
- Assisted with data entry and helped track expenses to ensure accurate financial records.
- Developed my attention to detail, professionalism and accuracy.
- One week placement
Education
BSc (Hons) - Business Economics
University of Ulster
Belfast 09/2024 - 06/2028
A Levels/GCSEs -
Loreto College Coleraine
09/2017 - 06/2024
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Leadership development
- Data analysis
- Confident using Excel
Certifications and achievments
Completed National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), First aid qualified, Achieved Grade 4 Piano, Keen sports enthusiast – enjoy golf, football, hurling and water sports, Selected to work at a leading U.S. summer camp and Clean UK drivers License.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Camp Counsellor & Watersports Specialist
Trails End Camp, USA
06.2025 - 08.2025
Customer Assistant seasonal
Asda
12.2024 - 01.2025
office assistant
Portstewart Golf Club
06.2024 - 06.2024
Bar Staff
Portstewart Golf Club
02.2024 - 08.2024
BSc (Hons) - Business Economics
University of Ulster
09/2024 - 06/2028
A Levels/GCSEs -
Loreto College Coleraine
09/2017 - 06/2024