Orla Geoghegan

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer (Student Media Team) at Technological University Dublin – Student Media Team
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Secured commissioned design work within an exclusive closed group for members. Demonstrated initiative and self-direction, working independently within provided guidelines. Incorporated feedback through an editing and revision process, delivering updated drafts as required.
Retail Sales Assistant at O Brien’s
August 1, 2023 - Present
Nominated as Employee of the Year 2025. Greeted customers, providing excellent customer service. Trusted with opening the shop and cash handling, demonstrating reliability and attention to detail. Used WSET2 Level 2 knowledge to recommend wine. Created hand-drawn blackboard artwork for monthly promotions.
Laboratory Technician and Team Leader at Eurofins Biomnis Ireland
September 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Carried out work with high attention to detail and accuracy. Managed multiple tasks and deadlines, ensuring work was completed on time. Communicated clearly with supervisors and team members to resolve issues. As Team Leader, trained and supported team members, giving clear instructions and feedback; delegated work and managed workflow ensuring consistent quality and standards.
Student Media Team Member at Technological University Dublin
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Secured commissioned design work within an exclusive closed group for members; demonstrated initiative and self-direction, working independently within provided guidelines; incorporated feedback through an editing and revision process, delivering updated drafts as required.
Retail Sales Assistant at O'Brien’s
August 1, 2023 - Present
Greeted customers in a warm and friendly manner and always provided excellent customer service; trusted with opening the shop and cash handling; used WSET2 Level 2 knowledge to clearly and confidently recommend wine; created hand-drawn blackboard artwork for monthly promotions.

Education

BA (Hons) Design – Visual Communication at Technological University Dublin
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Portfolio Preparation in Art, Craft & Design QQI Level 5 at Liberties College Dublin
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
BA (Mod), Genetics at School of Genetics and Microbiology, Trinity College Dublin
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Leaving Certificate at St. Dominics College, Cabra
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2014
BA (Hons) Design – Visual Communication at Technological University Dublin
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Portfolio Preparation in Art, Craft & Design QQI Level 5 at Liberties College Dublin
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
BA (Mod), Genetics at Trinity College Dublin
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Leaving Certificate at St. Dominics College, Cabra
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Dynamo Award for Highest Scoring Visual Communication Student 2026
January 1, 2026 - June 25, 2026
Best Thesis Award in Visual Communication 2026
January 1, 2026 - June 25, 2026
Dynamo Award for Highest Scoring Visual Communication Student
January 1, 2026 - June 25, 2026
Best Thesis Award in Visual Communication
January 1, 2026 - June 25, 2026
WSET Level 2 (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet