Richard Hegarty
Strabane,Tyrone
Summary
Accomplished individual with expertise in database management, order processing, and maintaining office records. Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite and skilled in data analysis, work planning, and organisation. Demonstrates strong administrative skills, effective communication, and team collaboration. Adept at problem solving and managing pressure while facilitating group activities. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive organisational success and efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Embroidery Administrator
O'Neill's Sportswear, Strabane
Strabane
2022.11 - 2024.08
- Assisted in creating and uploading new badge designs, enhancing product offerings.
- Facilitated order processing, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure continuous stock availability.
- Prepared appliques for dispatch by packaging and labelling them accurately.
- Communicated essential information to offshore teams.
Production Operator
O'Neill's Sportswear, Strabane
Strabane
2017.03 - 2022.11
- Operated embroidery machine to create intricate designs on fabric
- Sourced appropriate badges and thread colours while accurately cutting appliques to meet order specifications
- Verified accuracy of all information on order forms to ensure seamless processing
- Documented completed orders and coordinated with packing team for timely dispatch
- Attended job training sessions to enhance skills
Audio Technician
Nerve Centre, L/Derry (Work placement)
L/Derry
2012.08 - 2015.10
- Set up audio equipment and musical instruments for group workshops, ensuring optimal sound quality
- Configured and installed music software packages on computers and tablets for seamless user experience
- Handled loading and unloading of equipment for events, ensuring proper handling and placement
- Ensured safe environment for group sessions by adhering to Health & Safety regulations
- Collaborated with team members in a high-pressure environment to achieve common goals
- Adhered to strict time schedules while managing multiple tasks during events.
Receptionist
CCMS, Holywood N.I (Temp position)
Holywood, N.I
2010.04 - 2012.06
- Handled telephone enquiries, directing calls to appropriate personnel to ensure efficient communication
- Assisted public with enquiries, providing accurate information to enhance customer experience
- Received and relayed messages to relevant staff members
- Performed various administrative tasks to support office operations
- Executed photocopying and printing tasks for office documents
- Organised board meetings, coordinating logistics and materials to facilitate effective discussions
Deliveries / Merchandising
Inside Living, Strabane
Strabane
2009.10 - 2010.02
- Received and logged incoming deliveries to ensure accurate inventory tracking.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles for timely deliveries
- Arranged merchandise to enhance shop floor displays
- Assembled furniture to meet customer specifications
- Followed all Health and Safety policies to ensure a safe working environment.
- Performed cleaning tasks across all areas of the facility to maintain hygiene standards.
Fitter / Coachbuilder
Lifford Coachworks, Donegal
Donegal
2007.09 - 2008.08
- Fabricated and installed insulated panels on refrigerated vehicles to enhance thermal efficiency
- Operated large industrial machinery to cut aluminium sheeting for precise vehicle body applications
- Ground aluminium surfaces using grinder for adhesive application
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces according to strict quality specifications
- Performed general repairs and maintenance on vehicle bodies to ensure functionality
- Adhering to all Health and Safety policies
- Performed cleaning tasks to maintain a tidy environment
Sales Assistant (summer position)
Sweeney's, Strabane
Strabane
2005.05 - 2006.07
- Provided sales and customer service to enhance shopping experience
- Advised customers on products, enhancing their shopping experience and promoting sales
- Welcomed customers upon entering the store
- Operated cash register, ensuring accurate transactions and customer satisfaction
- Managed stockroom duties, including stock counts, deliveries, and cleaning for efficient inventory control
- Performed stock rotation to ensure inventory quality and availability
- Performed housekeeping tasks to uphold store cleanliness
Education
Level 3 BTEC Certificate of Higher Education - Film Production & Editing
North West Regional College
L/Derry 2025.01 - 2025.05
Foundations Certificate - Data Analytics
Coursera
2023.05 - 2023.08
Level 2 Food and Hygiene - Catering
The Bentley Group L/Derry
L/Derry 2022.11 - 2022.12
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma - Media, TV & Film
Wider Horizons, Omagh / Daytona, Florida
Omagh / Daytona, Florida 2009.03 - 2009.09
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma - Popular Music
North West Regional College
L/Derry 2005.09 - 2007.06
Skills
- Database management
- Order processing
- Maintaining office records
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Data analysis
- Work planning and organization
- Time management
- Administrative skills
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Pressure management
- Group facilitation
Timeline
Level 3 BTEC Certificate of Higher Education - Film Production & Editing
North West Regional College
2025.01 - 2025.05
Foundations Certificate - Data Analytics
Coursera
2023.05 - 2023.08
Embroidery Administrator
O'Neill's Sportswear, Strabane
2022.11 - 2024.08
Level 2 Food and Hygiene - Catering
The Bentley Group L/Derry
2022.11 - 2022.12
Production Operator
O'Neill's Sportswear, Strabane
2017.03 - 2022.11
Audio Technician
Nerve Centre, L/Derry (Work placement)
2012.08 - 2015.10
Receptionist
CCMS, Holywood N.I (Temp position)
2010.04 - 2012.06
Deliveries / Merchandising
Inside Living, Strabane
2009.10 - 2010.02
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma - Media, TV & Film
Wider Horizons, Omagh / Daytona, Florida
2009.03 - 2009.09
Fitter / Coachbuilder
Lifford Coachworks, Donegal
2007.09 - 2008.08
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma - Popular Music
North West Regional College
2005.09 - 2007.06
Sales Assistant (summer position)
Sweeney's, Strabane
2005.05 - 2006.07