I'm an Irish-British professional with a Cambridge CELTA and a Master’s in Creative and Critical Writing, currently based in Geneva. I bring strong financial and personnel administration skills together with a passion for people-centered event planning, community engagement, and storytelling. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into well-organized, meaningful experiences. I am a native English speaker who is actively learning French and Irish. My experience spans education, volunteer management, and event coordination, with a love for writing and storytelling. I value clear communication, creative problem solving, and building positive relationships with diverse teams and communities.

Eoin West

I'm an Irish-British professional with a Cambridge CELTA and a Master’s in Creative and Critical Writing, currently based in Geneva. I bring strong financial and personnel administration skills together with a passion for people-centered event planning, community engagement, and storytelling. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into well-organized, meaningful experiences. I am a native English speaker who is actively learning French and Irish. My experience spans education, volunteer management, and event coordination, with a love for writing and storytelling. I value clear communication, creative problem solving, and building positive relationships with diverse teams and communities.

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I’m an Irish-British professional with a Cambridge CELTA and a Master’s in Creative and Critical Writing, currently based in Geneva. I bring strong financial and personnel administration skills together with a passion for people-centered event planning, community engagement, and storytelling. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into well-organized, meaningful experiences.

I am a native English speaker who is actively learning French and Irish. My experience spans education, volunteer management, and event coordination, with a love for writing and storytelling. I value clear communication, creative problem solving, and building positive relationships with diverse teams and communities.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Irish
Beginner

Work Experience

Lifestyle Manager / Assistant at Furze Field Manor
April 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Responsible for event planning and execution; developing and maintaining relationships with third-party organisations and families; scheduling and delivering varied person-centred activities seven days a week.
Volunteer Co-ordinator and Admin at Brighton & Hove Recycling Project
September 1, 2021 - October 1, 2024
Responsible for financial management; volunteer and staff induction, training, and management; maintaining relationships with suppliers; online and shop space presentation.
Café Assistant at The Coffee Quarter / Café
May 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Running front of house; stock management; legal sale of alcohol; opening and closing.
Waiter at The West Quay Pub
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Front of house responsibilities including service, cash handling, and customer interaction.
Public Relations Team Member at The Hummingbird Project
January 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Secured a BBC Radio Sussex interview to widen the refugee charity’s public profile.

Education

Master’s Degree in Creative and Critical Writing (M.A.) at University of Sussex
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English Literature & Creative Writing at University of Warwick
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2020
A Levels at Brighton & Hove Sixth Form College
September 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

CELTA Certificate
November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services