I am a driven and creative individual with a diverse background spanning social media, marketing, sales, and music education. I have developed expertise in communications strategy, event management, and customer service, which I am eager to apply to UX design projects to create impactful user experiences. My passion for music and education has allowed me to build strong interpersonal skills while continuously pursuing professional growth. Currently, I hold a Professional Diploma in UX Design and possess rich experience in marketing coordination, sales, and teaching music, including playing multiple traditional and classical instruments. I am highly detail-oriented and enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to produce compelling content and optimize digital presence. I am enthusiastic about leveraging my combined skills to make meaningful contributions in creative and educational environments.

Grace Galligan

I am a driven and creative individual with a diverse background spanning social media, marketing, sales, and music education. I have developed expertise in communications strategy, event management, and customer service, which I am eager to apply to UX design projects to create impactful user experiences. My passion for music and education has allowed me to build strong interpersonal skills while continuously pursuing professional growth. Currently, I hold a Professional Diploma in UX Design and possess rich experience in marketing coordination, sales, and teaching music, including playing multiple traditional and classical instruments. I am highly detail-oriented and enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to produce compelling content and optimize digital presence. I am enthusiastic about leveraging my combined skills to make meaningful contributions in creative and educational environments.

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I am a driven and creative individual with a diverse background spanning social media, marketing, sales, and music education. I have developed expertise in communications strategy, event management, and customer service, which I am eager to apply to UX design projects to create impactful user experiences. My passion for music and education has allowed me to build strong interpersonal skills while continuously pursuing professional growth.

Currently, I hold a Professional Diploma in UX Design and possess rich experience in marketing coordination, sales, and teaching music, including playing multiple traditional and classical instruments. I am highly detail-oriented and enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to produce compelling content and optimize digital presence. I am enthusiastic about leveraging my combined skills to make meaningful contributions in creative and educational environments.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Irish
Intermediate
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Marketing & Communications Coordinator at Harp Ireland | Cruit Eireann
January 1, 2023 - Present
Supported the planning and delivery of communications strategy and managed a busy calendar of events in a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. Spearheaded integrated communications and marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and audience engagement. Conducted bilingual email and ad campaigns to connect with English and Irish-speaking communities. Orchestrated social media content creation and event management to amplify organizational impact. Collaborated with stakeholders and designers to produce compelling content in written, visual, and video formats. Analysed audience engagement statistics to optimize digital presence and expanded outreach.
Sales & Marketing Associate at House of Ireland
December 31, 2020 - August 11, 2025
Executed retail sales and customer service tasks, improving customer experiences. Managed online customer queries and social media platforms to enhance brand presence. Utilised Adobe Illustrator for website photo editing and maintained website inventory.
Waitress at Wynns Hotel, Dublin
December 31, 2023 - August 11, 2025
Provided excellent customer service in high-pressure situations, demonstrating effective problem-solving and developing strong rapport with customers to ensure memorable dining experiences.
Events Assistant at London Irish Centre, Camden, London
December 31, 2022 - August 11, 2025
Assisted with organizing events such as launch parties, large corporate bookings, food festivals, and concerts.
Assistant Music Teacher at Willow Park (Blackrock College - Junior School)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Provided piano, classical flute, and tin-whistle classes 5 days a week as part of the school's extra-curricular music program. Also taught piano and singing lessons from home and locally.

Education

Professional Diploma in UX Design at UX Design Institute
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Master of Science in Music Performance (MSc Hons) at University of Limerick
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) at University College Dublin (UCD)
January 1, 2018 - August 11, 2025
Leaving Certificate at Coláiste Íosagáin, Dublin
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Professional Diploma in UX Design
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality