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Michael Herron

Dungannon

Summary

I left my previous role in Donnellys due to a medical issue that required a period of recovery, during this time I was able to reflect on my long-term goals and made the decision to return to education.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Volkswagen sales executive

Donnelly Group NI
Dungannon
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • As a Sales Executive at Volkswagen, I was responsible for handling customer finance packages, ensuring they were accurate, affordable, and fully compliant with data protection regulations.
  • This role required a high level of attention to detail, especially when reviewing financial documents and structuring deals.
  • I used Excel daily to track customer leads, update payment plans, and generate basic performance reports, which helped me become confident working with spreadsheets and managing financial data.
  • I regularly worked with the internal finance team to verify documentation and support the approval process, giving me hands-on experience with financial procedures, compliance checks, and accurate record-keeping-all of which strengthened my interest in pursuing a career in accounting.

Customer Assistant

Lidl
Dungannon
02.2022 - 09.2023
  • As a Customer Assistant, I handled tills while consistently delivering excellent customer service.
  • I ensured the store was clean and well-organized by performing cleaning tasks during closing hours and keeping aisles tidy throughout the day.
  • I was also responsible for restocking shelves to maintain product availability and regularly helped customers with any questions they had about products, enhancing their overall shopping experience.

STUDENT JOB-Dispatch Department Worker

Skea Eggs
Pomeroy
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • During my time at Skea Eggs, I worked in the dispatch department, where I was responsible for organising and preparing pallets for delivery to specific customers.
  • It was essential to ensure that quantities and delivery locations were always accurate.
  • The role was fast-paced and high-pressure, which I enjoyed.
  • This experience helped me strengthen my teamwork and critical thinking skills.
  • When issues arose, it was up to the dispatch team to implement a solution.

STUDENT JOB-Cashier/Customer Service Assistant

Spar
Dungannon
11.2019 - 03.2021
  • While working at Spar, I performed well in a fast-paced environment, particularly during the busy Christmas season.
  • I maintained a polite and helpful attitude toward customers and worked effectively both independently and within a team.
  • I had to adapt to COVID-19 safety protocols, prioritizing the well-being and needs of customers at all times.
  • With strong math skills, handling cash transactions was easy, and I consistently ensured customers received the correct change.
  • This role also helped me develop my ability to take initiative by identifying tasks that needed attention and finding practical solutions.
  • I am motivated, ambitious, and take pride in presenting myself professionally.

STUDENT JOB-Poultry Worker

Moy Park
Dungannon
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • During my time at Moy Park I improved my timekeeping skills in the workplace whist also building on my personal timekeeping skills through the 5:30AM starts.
  • I was also able to build on problem solving/my attention to detail through being able to adapt to unexpected problems arising on the job/following safety procedures.
  • This job showed me at a relatively young age how to work in a team and build my interpersonal skills through meeting new people.

STUDENT JOB-Volunteer Youth Worker

Dungannon youth club
Dungannon
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • As a volunteer at weekly summer camps, I worked with children aged 6 to 11, organizing activities and resolving any issues that arose during the week.
  • I was also responsible for supervising the children to ensure they stayed within the club center and remained safe at all times.

Education

GCSEs -

St Patricks Academy
Dungannon

A-Levels -

St.Patricks Academy
Dungannon

Accounting with specialisms

University of Ulster
Derry
09/2022 - 06/2023

Timeline

Volkswagen sales executive

Donnelly Group NI
01.2024 - 04.2025

Customer Assistant

Lidl
02.2022 - 09.2023

STUDENT JOB-Dispatch Department Worker

Skea Eggs
06.2021 - 08.2021

STUDENT JOB-Cashier/Customer Service Assistant

Spar
11.2019 - 03.2021

STUDENT JOB-Poultry Worker

Moy Park
06.2019 - 08.2019

STUDENT JOB-Volunteer Youth Worker

Dungannon youth club
06.2018 - 08.2018

GCSEs -

St Patricks Academy

A-Levels -

St.Patricks Academy

Accounting with specialisms

University of Ulster
09/2022 - 06/2023
Michael Herron