CURRICULUM VITAE
Professional information
My names Jessica Murphy and I am currently an MSc International Business student in the Michael Smurfit Business school. I completed my undergraduate degree in University College Dublin in Economics and International Relations. I hope that this Master's will lead to more diverse opportunities. I also chose International Business to give me the opportunity later in life to travel with my degree and to open more prospects internationally.
In October 2018 my brother and I had the opportunity to organise, create and manage ‘Endgames Escape Rooms’ in Dublin. I helped develop the initial story line and the ideas for each of the rooms. I also manage the online booking and payment system as well as organising meeting with different schools and corporate businesses. I also have come up with the different marketing ideas; such as designing the flyers, business cards and the website online. I also helped create and direct the Facebook video advertisement.
I am a very competitive person and always try my best in every situation, I strive for success and always aim high. I am a very sociable person who loves to be involved in everything from; sports to social events to academic events.
Skills
Communication skills
Sales Representative
Team work
Decision maker
Leadership
Ability to work under pressure
Creativity
Time management
Detail-orientated
Organisational skills
Multi-tasking
Languages
English
French
Work experience
Jack Wills - Senior Sales Assistant
September 2015 - present
I am a senior sales assistant, I mainly work on the till because I am the most experienced in that aspect. I train people in on the tills as well as how to deal with customers 'The Wills Way'. I am usually the person staff members come to if there is a problem before escalating it to management. I also helped plan and execute the 'Buddy system' which paired different senior staff with the new temporary staff to show them the ropes. This allowed me to help a new staff memeber on a personal level. It also gave me an insight into how to navigate challanging situations.
In April 2019, I won the Shining Star employee across all of the Jack Wills Stores, which was based on my hardwork, training of employees, expertise in sales and just being a genuinely enthusiastic while in the store.
EndGames escape rooms - Manager and Shareholder
October 2018 - present
Endgames Escape Rooms- Marketing and Shareholder This was a joint venture both myself and my brother commenced in the middle of last year. I was involved with the creation of the ideas, the management of the business and then different aspects of promotion and marketing. The various marketing ideas I came up with were designing the flyers, business cards and the website online. I also helped create and direct the Facebook video advertisement.
AMOSS Solicitors - Intern
January 2016 - September 2016
I worked as a part time intern during college. I was unsure whether I wanted to go into law after college. I read over documents and leases because I was based in the property law section. I was allowed to oversee different projects and visit the sites that were related to them. What this experience gave me was an insight into a different aspect of learning and it has allowed me to use this knowledge in a practical sense.
Chicago Paddle Co. - Instructor
May 2018 - September 2018
I spent my summer in Chicago and worked in the Chicago Paddle Company. I taught lessons every weekend and also watched over events such as the 4th of July event which included firework paddles and full moon paddles.
I qualified for my first aid training and it was used on more than one occasion. I had a perfect job, I worked on the beach with my friends, I was able to deal with so many different nationalities and cultures, I learned the challanged faced when running your own business which was invaluable.
Education
University College Dublin Michael Smurfit - International Business
September 2018- Present
The reason for doing this particular Master’s was in order to enhance and further my knowledge and understanding of the different aspects of the business world. To date I have studied; Global Marketing, International Business and Cross-Cultural Management.
I am currently studying, Global Strategy, Project Management and International Financial Management. Collectively these modules are furthering my knoweledge and allowing me to gain the tools I will need to be successful within the business world.
I achieved a GPA of 3.75 which is an 1:1 or an average of an A.
University College Dublin - Economics
September 2015 - May 2018
I studied Economics in University College Dublin, which included modules such as; Quantitative Economics, Statistic’s, Data Analytics, Economics of Health and Health Policy, Environmental Economics, Econometric's and International Money and Banking. The modules I chose gave me an in-depth understanding of the economic system and the different factors that affect the economic activity. I coupled my economic modules with finance modules as electives which inspired me to venture into the business wolrd.
I achieved a GPA of 3.5 which is an average grade of a B+.
International Business - Class Ambassador
September 2018 - Present
I was elected as the class ambassador for my Masters. This means that I have to represent the college at Smurfit careers events which involves discuss my experiences to date with prospective students. I also have to represent my class when I discuss any issues with my course coordinator. I think this is an invaluable piece of experience because it gives me the opportunity to consult with the head of my programme or lecturers to resolve situations on behalf of my classmates.
