CV
- Adam Kilbride
- Apr 15, 2020
- 3 min read
employadamnow@gmail.com
Education.
2014 - 2017
BA in Media and Politics (2:1) from DCU.
Professional Summary.
Exciting and creative graduate with a desire to change the landscape of Public Relations, Marketing, and Events in the near future.
Core Qualifications.
Innovative, creative, and resourceful worker.
Consistent praise from employers and coworkers for a strong work ethic.
Outgoing and approachable with tried and tested communication skills.
A leader amongst peers and coworkers.
“Relentlessly positive” - Staff Evaluation, 2014.
Experience
Bar and Floor, Brewdog Dublin Outpost, January - March 2020
During my time working with Brewdog my role included taking and fulfilling food and drink orders, opening and closing the bar, and occasionally being on point for area specific events within the bar itself.
Destination Representative, TUI, March 2019 - November 15th, 2019.
As a destination representative it was my role to ensure all guests were having the best experience possible whilst also maintaining demanding sales targets. Other duties included airport transfer management, community outreach programmes, and promoting in house experiences.
Social Media Manager, Displacement Parkour, October 2017 - March 2019.
As Social Media Manager with Displacement Parkour it is my responsibility to both manage all social media channels as well as deal directly with all questions and queries posed to the business, which also includes dealing directly with the media and subsequently operating on a public relations front for the company.
Living Unit Coordinator, Director of High Ropes, Windsor Mountain International, June 2014 - October 2018.
Working with Windsor Mountain it was my duty as a Living Unit Coordinator and Director of High Ropes to train and support staff as well as oversee the continuous well being of clients, customers, and facilities.
Public Relations Officer, Dublin City University Club Life Committee, May 2016 - May 2017.
As the Public Relations Officer for the Club Life Committee it was my task to manage all PR questions and concerns for every sports club across all of the DCU affiliated campuses, as well as manage the PR surrounding the merging of campuses during that year.
Captain, Public Relations Officer, Dublin City University Rock Climbing Club, June 2014 - September 2016.
Operating as the PRO for the DCU Rock Climbing Club I operated and liaised with the student body on behalf of the club. This entailed putting together a number of marketing campaigns as well as negotiating sponsorships and collaborations with a number of brands, most notably Red Bull and various Rock Climbing gyms.During this time I was also responsible for attaining the highest amount of sign ups to the club in its history and subsequently, bringing the club to the fore on campus.
While captain of the club it was my responsibility to oversee, delegate, and otherwise maintain the club from an administrative and social perspective, creating a culture within it which would be welcoming yet professional whilst also encouraging the development of up and coming athletes.
Brand Manager and Interviewer, Camp Leaders Ireland, September 2015 - June 2016.
In this role I was the campus liaison for Camp Leaders on the DCU campuses, meaning were anyone to sign up for the programme they would do so through me, having met me initially and been subsequently interviewed for their eligibility. This role also required me to build a brand presence on campus, even running a number of events with the goal of enticing new clients.
Intern, Hot Press Magazine, June - August 2013.
As an intern for Hot Press I was working alongside the editor and the Digital Manager to edit and create content for the online portion of the magazine. Items such as the Breaking Burner and a number of video edits are a direct product of my input.
Personal Statement.
I am not your average candidate, plain and simple. I seek to make connections, build relationships and do so in a genuine, whole hearted way. I believe that when it comes down to doing something, anything, there is no reason not to put everything you have into it, it is my passion for success and genuinity that sets me apart.
Voluntary Work
Fundraiser with Leinster Animal Rescue.
First Responder with Order of Malta.
Part of the first MELLIE project on DCU, a project about interviewing asylum seekers and compiling their stories into a digital book as well as giving them a point of contact in Ireland.
Part of the first Bystander Initiative in DCU.
Hobbies and Interests.
Parkour, Rock Climbing, Guitar, Surfing, Outdoor Pursuits, Reading, Writing.
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