Hi, I'm Amy Shanahan, I have a BA (Hons) degree in Fashion and Textiles. I am a fashion retail specialist based in Cork, Ireland, with over eight years of experience in retail operations and driving sales growth. I excel in customer service, textiles knowledge, and leading teams to optimize the shopping experience while boosting profitability. I enjoy collaborating with colleagues to deliver stylish merchandising, strong product knowledge, and practical solutions that meet business goals. In my spare time, I design and make my own clothes and enjoy activities like hiking and tennis.

Amy Shanahan

Hi, I'm Amy Shanahan, I have a BA (Hons) degree in Fashion and Textiles. I am a fashion retail specialist based in Cork, Ireland, with over eight years of experience in retail operations and driving sales growth. I excel in customer service, textiles knowledge, and leading teams to optimize the shopping experience while boosting profitability. I enjoy collaborating with colleagues to deliver stylish merchandising, strong product knowledge, and practical solutions that meet business goals. In my spare time, I design and make my own clothes and enjoy activities like hiking and tennis.

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Hi, I’m Amy Shanahan, I have a BA (Hons) degree in Fashion and Textiles. I am a fashion retail specialist based in Cork, Ireland, with over eight years of experience in retail operations and driving sales growth. I excel in customer service, textiles knowledge, and leading teams to optimize the shopping experience while boosting profitability.

I enjoy collaborating with colleagues to deliver stylish merchandising, strong product knowledge, and practical solutions that meet business goals. In my spare time, I design and make my own clothes and enjoy activities like hiking and tennis.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Receptionist / Accounts Payable at Burnac Corporation
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Managed front desk operations, answered inquiries, scheduled meetings, and supported accounts payable processes, including invoice entry, vendor communications, and expense tracking.
Stylist at Boutique La Muse
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Provided personalized styling consultations, assisted clients with wardrobe selections, and maintained in-store merchandising and presentation.
Supervisor at Zadig & Voltaire, Brown Thomas
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Led a retail team, ensured exceptional customer service, supervised stock replenishment, visual merchandising, and staff training.
Retail Assistant at Dakota
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Assisted customers on the sales floor, processed transactions, maintained product displays, and supported stock management.
Retail Assistant at Flamingo
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Delivered high-standard customer service, facilitated sales, and maintained store presentation.
Food Server at Beef Or Salmon Steakhouse
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Provided efficient service in a fast-paced restaurant, addressed guest needs, and handled POS transactions.
Retail Assistant at Day-to-Day Newsagent
June 16, 2015 - March 17, 2019
Greeted customers, managed sales of newspapers/magazines, processed payments, and maintained counter merchandising.

Education

BA (Hons) Fashion and Textiles at Technological University of The Shannon, Limerick, Ireland
September 3, 2018 - May 20, 2022

Qualifications

Fashion Buying and Merchandising
April 14, 2021 - June 2, 2021
First Aid Responder (FAR)
April 3, 2023 - April 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services